Art Teachers Wanted

We need some more adult classes offered at the gallery.  If you are interested, contact Ruth McKinsey as in the info on site: sites.google.com/site/ccaaeducation.

CCAA new class offerings

Fall/Winter Classes at the Mistlin Gallery

(209) 529-3369        Free parking – we validate your ticket for the 10^th Street Place garage.

Adult Classes

Drawing/Painting: Portraits--Basics and Beyond

Oct 7 – Nov 11, Thursdays,  6:30 – 8:30 pm. Lori diMuro teaches portraiture through drawing and painting for ages 18 and up. 6 week session for $120. Materials list will be provided.

Memory Enhancement through Art, Creativity and Brain Games*

Jan 18 – Feb 22, Tuesdays, 10 – 11:30. Come join a group of peers interested in continually learning for the benefits to the brain. Share inspiration, be creative, and find your artistic abilities.  This is a casual group working at different paces, suitable for any skill level, especially those who have always felt that they have no natural talent in art. 6 sessions $40. Materials fee $3.

CCAA/City of Modesto Parks and Recreation

***(Register at www.modestogov.com/prnd or call 209-577-5344 for these classes) 

My Second Art Class***

Oct 13 –  Nov 17, Wednesdays,

3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 5 – 8 years. Materials provided. 6 sessions/$60. 

Mommy/Daddy and Me Part 1***

Oct 18 – Nov 8, Mondays, 10 – 11 am. Ages 4 – 5 years. Materials provided. 4 sessions/$40. 

Mommy/Daddy and Me Part 2***

Oct 18 – Nov 8, Mondays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Ages 4 – 5 years. Materials provided. 4 sessions/$40. 

Beginning Watercolor Painting***

Nov 1 – 22, Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 9-12 years. Basic fundamentals of painting techniques. 4 sessions/$45.

Intermediate Watercolor Painting***

Nov 29 – Dec 20, Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Ages 9-12. Students will learn to paint with emotion.             4 sessions/$45.

***(Register at www.modestogov.com/prnd or call 209-577-5344 for these classes)

Gallery Children's Classes

(Learn more at sites.google.com/site/ccaaeducation. Pre-registration required.  Call the gallery at 209-529-3369.)

Printmaking 1

Nov 30 – Dec 14, Tuesdays, 10 – 11 am. Ages 5 - 9. Simple printing projects that are fun to do. Great for holiday cards, wrapping paper, and fabric. 3 sessions $30 plus $2 materials fee.

Printmaking 2

Nov 30 – Dec 14, Tuesdays, 11:30 am 12:30 pm. Ages 10 & up. Learn how to design and create your own prints for cards, wrapping paper, and fabric. 3 sessions $30 plus $2 materials fee.

Snow Scenes

Dec 28, Tuesday, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Ages 8 and up. Learn how to paint snow scenes (how do you get a snowman to show up against a snow bank?); Create fun 3-dimensional winter scenes with natural items and store bought figures.  $15.

Wrapping Paper Collage

Dec 28, Tuesday, 12 – 1 pm. Parent/ child: each makes a project. Create a picture of an object or scene by putting together unusual combinations of colors and designs. Parents show their child the value of artistic engagement by working on their own collage. $10, bring salvaged wrapping paper.

Clay Day 1

Dec 30, Thursday, 11 am – 12 pm. Ages 5 - 9. Learn creative techniques with air dry clay. $10 plus $3 materials fee. 

Clay Day 2

Dec 30, Thursday, 12:30 – 2 pm. Ages 10 and up. Learn creative techniques with air dry clay. $15 plus $3 materials fee.

Younger Kid's Day

Jan 5, Wednesday, 10 am – noon. Ages 5-8 years. Printmaking, and colors in combination.  Dress to get messy. $15 plus $2 materials fee.

 

Older Kid's Day

Jan 5, Wednesday, 12:30 – 3 pm. Ages 8-12 years. Create your own prints and work with pastels, markers and more. Come dressed to get messy. $20 plus $3 materials fee.

 

Art and Optical Illusions*

Feb 2 - 23, Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Ages 9-13 years. Hands-on workshop with illusions and color. Materials provided. 4 sessions $45 plus $2 materials fee to teacher.

 

Older Drawers

March 3 - 31, Thursdays, 11am – noon. 10 years and up. Imaginative and realistic drawing skills. 5 sessions $45 plus $2 materials fee.

Stained Glass Collage & Cookies

April 20, Wednesday, 3:30 – 5:30. Ages 7 and up. Create a "stained glass" tissue paper collage and edible "stained glass" cookies. $15 plus $3 materials fee. Bring a foil lined cookie sheet.