Immerse Yourself in the Arts at Sonoma Community Center

Immerse Yourself in the Arts at Sonoma Community Center
The mission of Sonoma Community Center’s arts education program is to engage and inspire the community with an integrated array of hands-on classes, exhibitions, residencies and public programs. Our classes are staffed by professional artists who focus on foundational skills in fine art, ceramics, music, movement and sustainable living.
CERAMICS
PAINTING
Handbuilding with Beverly
Beverly Prevost
TUE
MAR 24-MAY 12
6-9 pm
207-15-2
Be curious! Explore new construction processes
(pinch, coil, slabs) and combine them to your
satisfaction. Ask questions, take chances and
learn new ways to be successful with clay. Each
student will be asked to develop a project which
can be discussed and evaluated in class.
$175 /$157 members • Intermediate • Ages 18+
Abstract Sculptures and Vessels
Abstract Painting
Printmaking Open Studio
Kathleen Thompson
A. Adams, L. Maclachlan, B. Muhlhauser
SAT
MAR 28-MAY 16
10am-1pm
412-15-2
Experience the adventure of pure abstract
painting in acrylic. Using shape, form, color
and line, students will experiment and create
compositions that exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world.
Saturday classes will include projected images,
discussion, theory and individual work time.
Materials list available from SCC’s front desk.
$150/$135 members • All levels • Ages 18+
Artist in Residence Chris Allen
FRI APR 3-MAY 22
Tai Chi
Monoprinting: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 11am-4pm
Etching: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 11am-4pm
Printmaking artists are always welcome to join
our open studio hours to work alongside our
talented studio monitors. Open studio sessions
for etching now available on the second and
fourth Tuesdays of the month. Uninstructed
sessions. Bring your own supplies & materials.
$15 drop in fee • All levels • Ages 18+
Art from Altered Books
Emily Marks
SAT+SUN
APR 25+26 10am-1pm
208-15-2
10am-3pm
470-15-2
What to do with your old books to keep them
out of the landfill? Re-purpose them into delightful works of art, to be treasured for years
to come! Join Emily Marks as she explores
the history of altered books, focusing on
their current transformations in the book art
world. Then, using old books and materials,
transform these into a brand new art piece to
take home at the conclusion of the workshop.
Creations will not be limited to the conventional book but will encompass a range from
journals to altars. Students will learn skills and
techniques that are applicable to other forms
along the way, such as painting on paper,
collage, weaving, sewing, embroidering, and
cutting and sanding with a Dremel tool. All levels welcome. Students are encouraged to bring
materials to include in their project. Class fee:
$125/$112 members • All levels • Ages 18+
Learn tips and techniques for building small to
large-scale sculptures or vessels using handbuilding techniques--from choosing a clay body
to forming and finishing methods. Coil building
& pinching will be the primary building methods.
$175/$157 members • All levels • Ages 18+
Craft Club for Kids!
WED3:30-5pm
APR 1-MAY 6
111-15-2
Join us for six weeks of new activity-based studio art classes for kids! Activities will include
ceramics, drawing, painting, collage and more.
Children will enjoy opportunities to explore,
create and achieve in an atmostphere of fun
and success. Parents welcome to participate.
$90/$81 members • All levels • Ages 5-10
FIBER ART
Ceramics Open Studio
Join SCC’s Ceramics Membership Program and
enjoy these special benefits:
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PRINT STUDIO
Expanded open studio hours
20% off eight-week ceramics classes
Assistance from onsite studio monitors
Small in-studio storage space
Month-long, six month and annual membership
options are available, as well as a daily drop in
fee for enrolled ceramics students ($10) and
community members ($15).
For more information and pricing, please call
(707) 938-4626 x1. Ages 18+
JEWELRY
THU MAR 19-APR 23
9am-4pm
413-15-3
Working from photographs, students will
explore various approaches to painting the
human figure in watercolor—quick indications,
close value indication, and figurative impressionism. Painting the figure is simply observing
the effect of light and shadow on volume. The
workshop is not about copying per se, but
about interpretation. Materials list available.
$200/$180 members • All levels • Ages 18+
10am-12pm
416-15-2
Anything you can draw you can knit! Stranded
knitting and intarsia will be covered. Traditional inspiration will come from Norway,
Sweden and Scotland. Kaffe Fasset’s way of
working with short strands of yarn will also
be introduced. Have you ever wanted to knit
polka dots or try a leopard pattern? Let’s get
excited! Swatches and samples will be created
for future larger projects. Class fee:
$140/$126 members • All levels • Ages 18+
Luminous Still Life in Oils
Carol Myer
SAT+SUN
JUN 6+7
9:30am-4:30pm
414-15-2
SAT+SUN
JUN 13+14
Bracelets in Bronze
Mary Neuer Lee
SAT APR 11+18
10am-2pm
859-15-2
Using bronze metal clay, students will create a
wonderful, unique bronze cuff style bracelet.
Mary will guide the students in forming, texturing, and sizing their creations on day one.
Day two will cover finishing and polishing. Each
student will leave with a finished piece. A $35
materials fee will be collected by the instructor
for 100 grams of bronze clay, handouts and
use of firing and polishing tools. Class fee:
$90/$81 members • All levels • Ages 18+
This is a workshop for experienced students
who’d like to immerse themselves in two days
of painting. Students will try out various acrylic
techniques with the aim of completing one
large painting on canvas. Please bring one
already-stretched canvas (no larger than 24” x
30”) and an image, photo, or still life you want
to render in paint. We will explore themes of
color harmony, composition, subject matter
and abstract vs. representational art with the
goal of creating compelling work that invites
the viewer to continue looking. Class fee:
$125/112 members • Intermediate • Ages 18+
DRAWING
Rings & Blings
Mary Neuer Lee
SAT10am-4:30pm
JUN 27
860-15-3
Back by popular demand!
Using metal clay, Mary will guide students in
ringmaking and setting fire-in-place stones.
Impress and amaze your family and friends when
you arrive home wearing your own handcrafted
fine silver ring! All tools are provided by the
instructor. A $55 materials fee will be collected
by the instructor and will include 20 grams of
silver metal clay, handouts, firing, finishing and a
selection of faceted stones. Class fee:
$90/$81 members • All levels • Ages 18+
Figure Arts Open Studio
Constance Parker
MON6:30-9pm
SPRING: MAR 23-MAY 11
654-15-2
SUMMER: JUNE 8-JULY 27
654-15-3
Join us Monday evenings in SCC’s art room for
live sessions of figure drawing with fellow artists.
Uninstructed classes are held in eight-week cycles,
beginning with each class session. Models vary
weekly. Drop by for a single class or purchase a
discounted card in SCC’s office. Easels provided.
Please bring your own supplies. Ages 18+
$15/drop-in fee
$70/six-session card
$63/six-session card for SCC members
Hula Mai is Sonoma’s Hawaiian performing arts
group, where people can learn classic & modern
dances & the traditions behind them.
Advanced Hula FRI 10:30-11:30 am
This class focuses on classic hula, what would be
considered “authentic Hawaiian” hula.
Hapa Haole Hula
FRI 11:45am-12:45 pm
This class will focus on “Golden Age” hulas
with lighter fare and English lyrics.
Fee: $5/class, payable on a monthly basis
For more information, please call (707) 938-9051.
Bruce Macdonald
6-8pm
TUE, MAR 31-MAY 5 Beginning
WED, APR 1-MAY 6 Intermediate
551-15-2
552-15-2
These fun and interactive conversational French
classes are appropriate for beginners and
intermediate language learners. Conversations
and activities will be centered on topics of
interest. In six weeks, you will explore texts,
articles, photos, music, art, video clips and more.
Bruce Macdonald brings a unique approach to
language learning as well as extensive experience
from the Sonoma Valley Adult School and a
decade of teaching experience in France and
Monaco. Perfect for professionals, his classes are
both effective and entertaining. Class fee:
$100/$90 members • All levels • Ages 18+
Dan Goldfus
MON APR 6-MAY 11
Lori Goldman
10am-4pm
415-15-3
Hula Lessons
629-15-2
All levels/18+
Beginning/Intermediate Guitar
Textile Techniques in Wire
Caroline Wampole
$30/ten session card $3 drop-in fee GUITAR
Refine your ability to discern and paint impressionist color changes of light and shadow on
objects. Using the Hensche colorist method,
Carol will give a demonstration in the morning.
Students will then paint from a still life set-up
while receiving personal attention & guidance.
$200/$180 members • Intermediate • 18+
Painting Intensive
SCC is proud to offer Tai Chi classes based
on a popular program developed by the
Arthritis Foundation. The classes provide group
recreational exercise designed to provide people
of all ages and a wide range of physical abilities
with a joint friendly exercise alternative. The
classes use Sun-style tai chi and support joint
health through agile steps & gentle movements.
French the Fun Way
Lori Goldman
SAT+SUN
MAY 30+31
MON8:30-9:30am
FRI 8:30-9:15am
FRI 9:30-10:15am Beginning
LANGUAGE
Paint with Yarn
Go Figure: Watercolor with Dick Cole
Cathy Williamson, Cathy Schmidt
MON JUN 1-JUL 6
6-8pm
417-15-3
Students will explore crochet, knitting, coiling
and twining with wire. Small sculptures and
jewelry will be created with these methods.
Some experience is helpful but not necessary.
Plan to have fun and experiment! A $30 materials fee will cover copper, brass & colored wire.
$140/$126 members • All levels • Ages 18+
7-8:30pm
897-15-2
This class will accommodate those with little
or no experience on the guitar, as well as those
with some playing experience. Basic chords,
strumming, playing songs, single note playing,
tuning, reading tablature and chord diagrams
will be covered. Songs from a variety of rock,
folk and blues will be used for teaching. Basic
music concepts and theory will also be taught.
Depending on the interests of the class,
fingerpicking and lead playing may be covered.
$150/$135 members • All levels • Ages 18+
Private Guitar Lessons
Dan Goldfus
VOCAL MUSIC
Free Spirits Gospel Choir
Cynthia Tarr
WED 7:30-9pm
ONGOING
Directed by Cynthia Tarr, the Free Spirits Gospel
Choir meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7:309:00 pm. No religious agendas, just traditional
gospel music. You are welcome to drop in and
add your energy to this awe-inspiring group. Join
any time! Ages 18+. Drop in rehearsal fee: $10
Voice Lessons
Dan Goldfus has been playing guitar for over
thirty years and performing in the wine country
for over twenty. His repertoire includes a wide
variety of music: jazz and latin standards,
classical, folk, contemporary and blues. A gifted
instructor, Dan offers private lessons for all ages.
Up to 2 students may share a private lesson.
$30/half hour lesson
Intro offer: 4 half-hour lessons for $100
For a lesson, contact Dan at (707) 695-3432.
Photo: Shawn Strub
Cynthia Tarr
With her extensive skills, Cynthia can help you
build easy strength, produce consistent tones,
define your pitch, find your true range, smooth
out your breaks, deliver a lyric, overcome
nervousness and increase your confidence.
$45/45 minute lesson
$120 for a series of three classes
To request more information or schedule a lesson,
call Cynthia at (707) 343-1354.