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SUMMARY:Beginning with Color and Acrylics ( and Onward) with Marcy Wheeler _ June 21- July 19_  Friday 9:30-12:00_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Beginning with Color and Acrylics and Onward with Marcy Wheeler \nFridays 9:30-Noon. Studio 2 \nJune 21 to July 19\, 2024 \n5 classes  $100 Members__ $120 Non-members \nAcrylic paints are amazing!  Learn about the paint and mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting. \nAcrylics are wonderful and flexible. It washes up with water\, but when it dries\, it is a water proof polymer\, so wear “painting clothes”. \nBeginners: This six-week session of Marcy Wheeler’s Friday Morning Class is focused on showing beginners how to mix colors and play with acrylic paints. The beginners will work in the heart of the class together and will be greeted with fun projects to teach them the ins and outs of color and acrylic paints. Beginner’s Material Fee is $50. Paid by check or cash to Marcy Wheeler on 1st class meeting. You get to keep the wonderful Golden Paints (5 tubes) and several new and used brushes. Bring some canvas or heavy paper to paint on\, and a palette. \nOngoing Students continue on their road as “not quite” beginners\, intermediate\, and advanced painters\, and will be cheering beginners on! Learning continues with individual guidance from Marcy\, as usual. We often share our work at the end of the class and learn more about our own work from the other class members. If you are an ongoing student\, you are in charge of your own material purchases. \nAny Student may make up a missed class in Marcy’s Thursday afternoon class (2:30- 5) in Studio 2.  A student may also make up a class at her private studio on Boulevard Way\, Thursday mornings 9:30 to 12\, with advance notice. Contact: Marcy@marcywheeler.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-with-color-and-acrylics-and-onward-with-marcy-wheeler-_-june-21-july-19_-friday-930-1200_-studio-2-3/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler _All levels_ Thursday 2:30 to 5:00_  June 13-July 18_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler on Thursday Afternoons\n \nJune 13 to July 18 (5 weeks skipping July 4)\n \nStudio 2\n \nThursdays 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n \nAll levels. If you are really JUST beginning\, think about taking my Starting with Color and Acrylics class on Friday mornings.\n \nMarcy Wheeler focuses on individual instruction\, group discussion and occasional class demonstrations. Students learn the quick and creative qualities of acrylic paints and mediums and how to turn acrylic paints into a flexible and luscious way to paint. \nAcrylic paints are amazing!  Learn about the mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting. \nWheeler encourages students to try new tools\, explore new ways of working and move toward their own style. She gives the encouragement needed to stay with a painting until it exceeds the student’s highest expectations. And she helps some students learn how to stop when it is finished! \nTuition is $100 for four classes for RAA members\, for non-members\, tuition is $120. \nIn addition to teaching at Rossmoor\, Wheeler has taught at Lafayette Studio\, Walnut Creek Civic Arts\, Yosemite Art Center and for more than 24 years at her own studio. Wheeler has a BFA in Painting from the University of Illinois\, and she studied for many years in the studio of Louise Smith\, a painting instructor at UC Berkeley. She is a founding member of Bay Area Studio Artists \nContact: Marcy@marcywheeler.com      See more of Marcy’s work at MarcyWheeler.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/acrylic-painting-with-marcy-wheeler-_all-levels_-thursday-230-to-500_-june-13-july-18_-studio-2-4/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240704T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240704T150000
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SUMMARY:Inter/Advanced  Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ Thurs _6/13 to 8/22 _12:30 pm to 3 pm_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced  \nWatercolor Painting \nSummer 2024 \nRonald Pratt \n Rossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 \n No other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer.  Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration.  You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out! \nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons designed for you. This class is designed to bring out the best in your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The suggested assignments are designed to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design.   This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level.  Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting. \nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  This 10 week class will run from June 13th to August 15th at a cost of $150.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Brings your art supplies to the first class.  The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting. \nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class. \nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/inter-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-thurs-_6-13-to-8-22-_1230-pm-to-3-pm_-studio-1-4/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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SUMMARY:Begin/Inter Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt_Thurs 9-11:30 am_ 6/13 to 8/22_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate  \nWatercolor Painting \nSummer 2024 \nRonald Pratt \n  \nRossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 \n  \nWhen summer comes around with those long\, warm\, sunny days that means its watercolor painting time.  There is plenty of time to spend outdoors looking for subjects that inspire you.  There are plenty of long\, sunny days in which to find a comfortable place to set your supplies up and leave them there to remind you to paint regularly.  There are simply no excuses not to paint. \n  \nTo help jump start your painting\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings designed for you.  The focus of this class is to motivate you paint and teach the fundamentals of painting.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a spring garden scene\, birds\, coastal redwoods\, and a vineyard scene. \n  \nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from June 13th to August 22nd at a cost of $150.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class. \n  \nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class. \n  \nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/begin-inter-watercolor-painting-with-ron-pratt_thurs-9-1130-am_-6-13-to-8-22_-studio-1-4/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Drawing __Afsaneh Michaels__ July 3 - August 14__ Wednesday_  9:30-12:00_  Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Nature Drawing \nJuly 3 – August 14 \, 2024  (seven weeks) \nWednesdays  9:30-12:00 \nStudio 1 \n Nature drawing has a way of bringing your body and soul in synch with nature and helps you stay in the calm and quiet of the moment. Drawing helps you concentrate your mind and gives you an understating of the visual world like no other art. Drawing is the kind of art practice that you can bring into your home\, on vacation\, outdoors with friends\, anywhere you wish with just a small sketchbook and some pencils. \nThis course teaches the fundamentals of drawing in a detailed and methodical way over several weeks with a lot practice and attention from the instructor. You will learn about form\, shading\, line weight\, and composition and make lively\, interesting and beautiful drawings. A wide range of materials and mediums are introduced slowly as part of the class in demos. \nIn this class you learn and work in a cohesive environment where you get to see and appreciate a variety of art and inspire each other. You draw as beginners\, intermediate students\, and more experienced students all in one class\, each group working on material appropriate to their group. \nBeginners learn the basics of form\, line and value/shading and learn to draw branches\, leaves\, small flowers\, fruits or vegetable\, and an animal\, bird or insect. At the end of class you’ll have at least one drawing with three or four components in it. \nIntermediate students draw more complex scenery or a still life with natural elements in it\, and learn to use color (optional) with colored pencils\, pastels\, or watercolor. This group produces several drawings\, some in color and some in graphite or charcoal pencil. \nMore advanced students work with scale\, perspective\, tonal variation and more detail and color and scale. \n  \nWe will use pencils\, charcoal\, colored pencils\, pens\, or pastels and to lesser extent watercolor ( always combined with pencils or pens). Great emphasis is on drawing real specimens and not necessarily working fro photos. Small things are brought in to the studio or your home as models. \nPlease come with your materials or at least a sketchbook and some pencils to the first class and learn about materials then. You can also contact the instructor at least one week (or more) ahead of time to buy you a basic kit. \n  \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels.   AfsanehAm@gmail.com \nDates: July 3- August 14\, 2024 \nWednesdays: 9:30- 12:00 \nClass Fee: $205.00 Members.   $225.00 Non-members \nPlace: studio 1 \nNumber of students: 15 \nMaterials: Sketchbook: 93-120 Ibs. weight of your choice. Pencils: 6B\, 5B\, 4B\, 3B\, 2B\, B\, F\, H\, 4H\, 6H. Set of charcoal pencils.  Pink/white eraser.  kneaded rubber eraser. Pencil sharpener. Gray scale.  Blending stumps.  Small ruler \nSet of colored pencils if you choose color.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/nature-drawing-__afsaneh-michaels__-july-3-august-14__-wednesday_-930-1200_-studio-1/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paintbox Pursuits in Acrylics & Oils_ Anna George_  Tuesday _  May 14 - July 2  _  1 - 4:00pm  _  Studio 1  
DESCRIPTION:Paintbox Pursuits in Acrylics & Oils   \nTuesday afternoons   1 – 4:00pm  May 14 – July 2  8 weeks \nStudio 1 \n$170/190 \nMax spaces 16 \nJoin us in our newly renovated studios with wonderful ambient daylight. Open your paintbox and let new ideas take shape using acrylics or oils. You’ll get constant support at your easel\, where you’ll paint what you love. Whether you’re a beginner or hold an MFA\, we all take a fresh looks at key painting fundamentals\, and we have fun. \nA brand-new artist? Are you starting a new painting or revisiting a piece? Take steps to develop your individual style; go abstract or representational. As you move through painting stages\, you’ll have learned ways to skirt common pitfalls. \nI enjoy offering demonstrations\, handouts\, exercises\, and one-on-one work\, and help you construct good sequencing in the painting process. I value class members’ requests– to address light\, composition\, values\, atmospheric perspective\, form\, color mixing\, texture\, mediums\, and such. I’m happy to oblige. \nConnect the dots of composition\, color partnering\, maybe try your hand at special techniques. Every painting is an experiment and we’re all learning. I’m there as your guide. Choose source material that motivates and moves you. Come with 8×10 photographs. You’ll find a good bit of support and sharing from neighboring painters. We go at our own pace\, focus\, and find ourselves laughing and making it a great afternoon. \nHaving been an artist for decades\, I grew to be a self-supporting one\, and now I bring the extent of that experience to paintbox sessions. In my twelve years teaching here I’ve witnessed a lot of student success and feel very proud. We encourage each other\, and in our closing class we hold our own little art festival\, showing all\, including pieces in progress. We complement that with scrumptious bites. \nI invite beginners to get in touch for a materials list plus guidance choosing good quality. Call 925 783 9000. Register by first becoming an RAA member ($10) and then enroll. Best to do this well ahead of the start date as classes fill up. \nThese days I continue showing some abstract and representational work and offer my painted silkwear here in November. I recently organized the arts2abundance club so that more artists’ work gets out there. See my pieces locally and at annageorgeartist.com and annageorgeonline.com. Ask about a current solo show nearby. Welcome to our Tuesday afternoon paintbox pursuits–see you in the warm and bright light we’ve been looking forward to! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/paintbox-pursuits-in-acrylics-oils_-anna-george_-tuesday-_-may-14-july-2-_-1-400pm-_-studio-1-8/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T123000
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SUMMARY:Painting the Natural World__Afsaneh Michaels__July 2-August 13__Tuesday 9:30-12:30__Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Painting the Natural World\nClouds\, Water\, Trees\, Rocks\, Foliage\,\nFlowers\nJuly 2- August 13\, 2024 (seven weeks)\nTuesday 9:30-12:30 pm\nThis seven-week course is designed for those who want to learn or continue\nto paint clouds\, water\, trees\, rocks separately or within the context of a\npainting. You will learn how to compose paintings with elements of your\nchoice rather than a given image or paint an already composed image. You\nmight work from sketches\, photographs or still life to bring your ideas\ntogether.\nYou will learn about form\, line weight\, shading\, composition and the overall\nhandling of the picture space and make lively\, interesting and beautiful\npaintings. A variety of color mediums including acrylics\, oils\, or water soluble\noil colors can be used on paper as well as on canvas or board. Only\nadvanced watercolorists in this class- no beginners or intermediate \nstudents. Those who have started this class with me with watercolor\, you\nmay continue with watercolors but no beginners or intermediate students in\nwatercolor.\nCome with your existing setup with colors\, brushes\, pencils\, and other tools\nplus your sketchbook or canvas. The first class will include a discussion of\nmaterials and supports (canvas\, paper or boards). For questions please email\nthe instructor.\nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com\nJuly 2– August 13\, 2024\nTuesdays: 9:30-12:30\nCost: $205.00 residents\, non-residents $225.00\nPlace: Studio 1\nNumber of Students: 15\nMaterials: Your medium of choice and setup plus your sketchbook and a \ncanvas or a support of your choice. For more information email the instructor
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/painting-the-natural-world__afsaneh-michaels__july-2-august-13__tuesday-930-1230__studio-1/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T160000
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SUMMARY:WATERCOLORS - When Less Is Plenty_ Anna George _ Friday _  1 -  4pm _  May 17 - July 5 _   Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:WATERCOLORS – When Less Is Plenty \nFriday afternoons   1 –  4pm \nMay 17 – July 5 \n8 weeks \nStudio 2 \n$165/185 \nMax spaces 16 \n  \nFor website: \n  \nIf you’ve ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off\, and wish for personal attention as you paint\, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments\, we’ll be feeling the difference of “less is more” and “less is enough”. Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series. \n  \nYears ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then I traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only\, no camera at all. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce the silk superflow if students have an interest. \n  \nYes\, watercolor painting can be simple\, fun\, and elegant. If you are a resident of Rossmoor  join the RAA for $10\, then register for the class. Non-residents register as Guests\, please call me for extra details (925) 783 9000. Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith\, Winsor & Newton Pro\, Schminke\, M Graham. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes\, plus Arches cold-pressed papers. Welcome aboard–see you as the warm days and bright skies help us kick it up a notch. !
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/watercolors-when-less-is-plenty_-anna-george-_-friday-_-1-4pm-_-may-17-july-5-_-studio-2-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T120000
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SUMMARY:Beginning with Color and Acrylics ( and Onward) with Marcy Wheeler _ June 21- July 19_  Friday 9:30-12:00_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Beginning with Color and Acrylics and Onward with Marcy Wheeler \nFridays 9:30-Noon. Studio 2 \nJune 21 to July 19\, 2024 \n5 classes  $100 Members__ $120 Non-members \nAcrylic paints are amazing!  Learn about the paint and mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting. \nAcrylics are wonderful and flexible. It washes up with water\, but when it dries\, it is a water proof polymer\, so wear “painting clothes”. \nBeginners: This six-week session of Marcy Wheeler’s Friday Morning Class is focused on showing beginners how to mix colors and play with acrylic paints. The beginners will work in the heart of the class together and will be greeted with fun projects to teach them the ins and outs of color and acrylic paints. Beginner’s Material Fee is $50. Paid by check or cash to Marcy Wheeler on 1st class meeting. You get to keep the wonderful Golden Paints (5 tubes) and several new and used brushes. Bring some canvas or heavy paper to paint on\, and a palette. \nOngoing Students continue on their road as “not quite” beginners\, intermediate\, and advanced painters\, and will be cheering beginners on! Learning continues with individual guidance from Marcy\, as usual. We often share our work at the end of the class and learn more about our own work from the other class members. If you are an ongoing student\, you are in charge of your own material purchases. \nAny Student may make up a missed class in Marcy’s Thursday afternoon class (2:30- 5) in Studio 2.  A student may also make up a class at her private studio on Boulevard Way\, Thursday mornings 9:30 to 12\, with advance notice. Contact: Marcy@marcywheeler.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-with-color-and-acrylics-and-onward-with-marcy-wheeler-_-june-21-july-19_-friday-930-1200_-studio-2-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240627T233611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T233611Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler _All levels_ Thursday 2:30 to 5:00_  June 13-July 18_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler on Thursday Afternoons\n \nJune 13 to July 18 (5 weeks skipping July 4)\n \nStudio 2\n \nThursdays 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n \nAll levels. If you are really JUST beginning\, think about taking my Starting with Color and Acrylics class on Friday mornings.\n \nMarcy Wheeler focuses on individual instruction\, group discussion and occasional class demonstrations. Students learn the quick and creative qualities of acrylic paints and mediums and how to turn acrylic paints into a flexible and luscious way to paint. \nAcrylic paints are amazing!  Learn about the mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting. \nWheeler encourages students to try new tools\, explore new ways of working and move toward their own style. She gives the encouragement needed to stay with a painting until it exceeds the student’s highest expectations. And she helps some students learn how to stop when it is finished! \nTuition is $100 for four classes for RAA members\, for non-members\, tuition is $120. \nIn addition to teaching at Rossmoor\, Wheeler has taught at Lafayette Studio\, Walnut Creek Civic Arts\, Yosemite Art Center and for more than 24 years at her own studio. Wheeler has a BFA in Painting from the University of Illinois\, and she studied for many years in the studio of Louise Smith\, a painting instructor at UC Berkeley. She is a founding member of Bay Area Studio Artists \nContact: Marcy@marcywheeler.com      See more of Marcy’s work at MarcyWheeler.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/acrylic-painting-with-marcy-wheeler-_all-levels_-thursday-230-to-500_-june-13-july-18_-studio-2-3/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T150000
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SUMMARY:Inter/Advanced  Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ Thurs _6/13 to 8/22 _12:30 pm to 3 pm_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced  \nWatercolor Painting \nSummer 2024 \nRonald Pratt \n Rossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 \n No other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer.  Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration.  You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out! \nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons designed for you. This class is designed to bring out the best in your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The suggested assignments are designed to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design.   This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level.  Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting. \nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  This 10 week class will run from June 13th to August 15th at a cost of $150.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Brings your art supplies to the first class.  The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting. \nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class. \nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/inter-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-thurs-_6-13-to-8-22-_1230-pm-to-3-pm_-studio-1-3/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240420T004218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T004218Z
UID:68689-1719478800-1719487800@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Begin/Inter Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt_Thurs 9-11:30 am_ 6/13 to 8/22_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate  \nWatercolor Painting \nSummer 2024 \nRonald Pratt \n  \nRossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 \n  \nWhen summer comes around with those long\, warm\, sunny days that means its watercolor painting time.  There is plenty of time to spend outdoors looking for subjects that inspire you.  There are plenty of long\, sunny days in which to find a comfortable place to set your supplies up and leave them there to remind you to paint regularly.  There are simply no excuses not to paint. \n  \nTo help jump start your painting\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings designed for you.  The focus of this class is to motivate you paint and teach the fundamentals of painting.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a spring garden scene\, birds\, coastal redwoods\, and a vineyard scene. \n  \nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from June 13th to August 22nd at a cost of $150.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class. \n  \nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class. \n  \nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/begin-inter-watercolor-painting-with-ron-pratt_thurs-9-1130-am_-6-13-to-8-22_-studio-1-3/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240530T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T225415Z
UID:68824-1719406800-1719417600@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Ongoing Costumed Portrait Lab__ N0 Instructor__ until 6/26__back in the fall
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Costumed Portrait Lab \nWednesdays 1-4 pm \nStudio 2 \nBeginning Wednesday May 1st \nOngoing\, sign up through the website for the first 5 sessions. New session in mid summer. Reserve your space! \nAfter you use up your first 5 sessions\, purchase as drop-in for $25\, cash or check made out to RAA\, from the Lab Monitor. \nModels will be set up by the Lab Monitor. \nBring your own supplies\, no solvents please!
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/ongoing-costumed-portrait-lab__-n0-instructor__-until-6-26__back-in-the-fall-9/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240326T193005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T193005Z
UID:68370-1719320400-1719331200@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Paintbox Pursuits in Acrylics & Oils_ Anna George_  Tuesday _  May 14 - July 2  _  1 - 4:00pm  _  Studio 1  
DESCRIPTION:Paintbox Pursuits in Acrylics & Oils   \nTuesday afternoons   1 – 4:00pm  May 14 – July 2  8 weeks \nStudio 1 \n$170/190 \nMax spaces 16 \nJoin us in our newly renovated studios with wonderful ambient daylight. Open your paintbox and let new ideas take shape using acrylics or oils. You’ll get constant support at your easel\, where you’ll paint what you love. Whether you’re a beginner or hold an MFA\, we all take a fresh looks at key painting fundamentals\, and we have fun. \nA brand-new artist? Are you starting a new painting or revisiting a piece? Take steps to develop your individual style; go abstract or representational. As you move through painting stages\, you’ll have learned ways to skirt common pitfalls. \nI enjoy offering demonstrations\, handouts\, exercises\, and one-on-one work\, and help you construct good sequencing in the painting process. I value class members’ requests– to address light\, composition\, values\, atmospheric perspective\, form\, color mixing\, texture\, mediums\, and such. I’m happy to oblige. \nConnect the dots of composition\, color partnering\, maybe try your hand at special techniques. Every painting is an experiment and we’re all learning. I’m there as your guide. Choose source material that motivates and moves you. Come with 8×10 photographs. You’ll find a good bit of support and sharing from neighboring painters. We go at our own pace\, focus\, and find ourselves laughing and making it a great afternoon. \nHaving been an artist for decades\, I grew to be a self-supporting one\, and now I bring the extent of that experience to paintbox sessions. In my twelve years teaching here I’ve witnessed a lot of student success and feel very proud. We encourage each other\, and in our closing class we hold our own little art festival\, showing all\, including pieces in progress. We complement that with scrumptious bites. \nI invite beginners to get in touch for a materials list plus guidance choosing good quality. Call 925 783 9000. Register by first becoming an RAA member ($10) and then enroll. Best to do this well ahead of the start date as classes fill up. \nThese days I continue showing some abstract and representational work and offer my painted silkwear here in November. I recently organized the arts2abundance club so that more artists’ work gets out there. See my pieces locally and at annageorgeartist.com and annageorgeonline.com. Ask about a current solo show nearby. Welcome to our Tuesday afternoon paintbox pursuits–see you in the warm and bright light we’ve been looking forward to! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/paintbox-pursuits-in-acrylics-oils_-anna-george_-tuesday-_-may-14-july-2-_-1-400pm-_-studio-1-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240326T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T190036Z
UID:68350-1718974800-1718985600@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:WATERCOLORS - When Less Is Plenty_ Anna George _ Friday _  1 -  4pm _  May 17 - July 5 _   Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:WATERCOLORS – When Less Is Plenty \nFriday afternoons   1 –  4pm \nMay 17 – July 5 \n8 weeks \nStudio 2 \n$165/185 \nMax spaces 16 \n  \nFor website: \n  \nIf you’ve ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off\, and wish for personal attention as you paint\, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments\, we’ll be feeling the difference of “less is more” and “less is enough”. Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series. \n  \nYears ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then I traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only\, no camera at all. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce the silk superflow if students have an interest. \n  \nYes\, watercolor painting can be simple\, fun\, and elegant. If you are a resident of Rossmoor  join the RAA for $10\, then register for the class. Non-residents register as Guests\, please call me for extra details (925) 783 9000. Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith\, Winsor & Newton Pro\, Schminke\, M Graham. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes\, plus Arches cold-pressed papers. Welcome aboard–see you as the warm days and bright skies help us kick it up a notch. !
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/watercolors-when-less-is-plenty_-anna-george-_-friday-_-1-4pm-_-may-17-july-5-_-studio-2-6/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240609T004631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240609T004631Z
UID:68916-1718962200-1718971200@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Beginning with Color and Acrylics ( and Onward) with Marcy Wheeler _ June 21- July 19_  Friday 9:30-12:00_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Beginning with Color and Acrylics and Onward with Marcy Wheeler \nFridays 9:30-Noon. Studio 2 \nJune 21 to July 19\, 2024 \n5 classes  $100 Members__ $120 Non-members \nAcrylic paints are amazing!  Learn about the paint and mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting. \nAcrylics are wonderful and flexible. It washes up with water\, but when it dries\, it is a water proof polymer\, so wear “painting clothes”. \nBeginners: This six-week session of Marcy Wheeler’s Friday Morning Class is focused on showing beginners how to mix colors and play with acrylic paints. The beginners will work in the heart of the class together and will be greeted with fun projects to teach them the ins and outs of color and acrylic paints. Beginner’s Material Fee is $50. Paid by check or cash to Marcy Wheeler on 1st class meeting. You get to keep the wonderful Golden Paints (5 tubes) and several new and used brushes. Bring some canvas or heavy paper to paint on\, and a palette. \nOngoing Students continue on their road as “not quite” beginners\, intermediate\, and advanced painters\, and will be cheering beginners on! Learning continues with individual guidance from Marcy\, as usual. We often share our work at the end of the class and learn more about our own work from the other class members. If you are an ongoing student\, you are in charge of your own material purchases. \nAny Student may make up a missed class in Marcy’s Thursday afternoon class (2:30- 5) in Studio 2.  A student may also make up a class at her private studio on Boulevard Way\, Thursday mornings 9:30 to 12\, with advance notice. Contact: Marcy@marcywheeler.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-with-color-and-acrylics-and-onward-with-marcy-wheeler-_-june-21-july-19_-friday-930-1200_-studio-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240627T233610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T233610Z
UID:69019-1718893800-1718902800@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler _All levels_ Thursday 2:30 to 5:00_  June 13-July 18_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler on Thursday Afternoons\n \nJune 13 to July 18 (5 weeks skipping July 4)\n \nStudio 2\n \nThursdays 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n \nAll levels. If you are really JUST beginning\, think about taking my Starting with Color and Acrylics class on Friday mornings.\n \nMarcy Wheeler focuses on individual instruction\, group discussion and occasional class demonstrations. Students learn the quick and creative qualities of acrylic paints and mediums and how to turn acrylic paints into a flexible and luscious way to paint. \nAcrylic paints are amazing!  Learn about the mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting. \nWheeler encourages students to try new tools\, explore new ways of working and move toward their own style. She gives the encouragement needed to stay with a painting until it exceeds the student’s highest expectations. And she helps some students learn how to stop when it is finished! \nTuition is $100 for four classes for RAA members\, for non-members\, tuition is $120. \nIn addition to teaching at Rossmoor\, Wheeler has taught at Lafayette Studio\, Walnut Creek Civic Arts\, Yosemite Art Center and for more than 24 years at her own studio. Wheeler has a BFA in Painting from the University of Illinois\, and she studied for many years in the studio of Louise Smith\, a painting instructor at UC Berkeley. She is a founding member of Bay Area Studio Artists \nContact: Marcy@marcywheeler.com      See more of Marcy’s work at MarcyWheeler.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/acrylic-painting-with-marcy-wheeler-_all-levels_-thursday-230-to-500_-june-13-july-18_-studio-2-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240420T003847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T003847Z
UID:68676-1718886600-1718895600@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Inter/Advanced  Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ Thurs _6/13 to 8/22 _12:30 pm to 3 pm_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced  \nWatercolor Painting \nSummer 2024 \nRonald Pratt \n Rossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 \n No other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer.  Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration.  You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out! \nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons designed for you. This class is designed to bring out the best in your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The suggested assignments are designed to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design.   This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level.  Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting. \nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  This 10 week class will run from June 13th to August 15th at a cost of $150.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Brings your art supplies to the first class.  The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting. \nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class. \nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/inter-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-thurs-_6-13-to-8-22-_1230-pm-to-3-pm_-studio-1-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240420T004217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T004217Z
UID:68688-1718874000-1718883000@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Begin/Inter Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt_Thurs 9-11:30 am_ 6/13 to 8/22_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate  \nWatercolor Painting \nSummer 2024 \nRonald Pratt \n  \nRossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 \n  \nWhen summer comes around with those long\, warm\, sunny days that means its watercolor painting time.  There is plenty of time to spend outdoors looking for subjects that inspire you.  There are plenty of long\, sunny days in which to find a comfortable place to set your supplies up and leave them there to remind you to paint regularly.  There are simply no excuses not to paint. \n  \nTo help jump start your painting\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings designed for you.  The focus of this class is to motivate you paint and teach the fundamentals of painting.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a spring garden scene\, birds\, coastal redwoods\, and a vineyard scene. \n  \nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from June 13th to August 22nd at a cost of $150.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class. \n  \nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class. \n  \nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/begin-inter-watercolor-painting-with-ron-pratt_thurs-9-1130-am_-6-13-to-8-22_-studio-1-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240530T225414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T225414Z
UID:68823-1718802000-1718812800@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Ongoing Costumed Portrait Lab__ N0 Instructor__ until 6/26__back in the fall
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Costumed Portrait Lab \nWednesdays 1-4 pm \nStudio 2 \nBeginning Wednesday May 1st \nOngoing\, sign up through the website for the first 5 sessions. New session in mid summer. Reserve your space! \nAfter you use up your first 5 sessions\, purchase as drop-in for $25\, cash or check made out to RAA\, from the Lab Monitor. \nModels will be set up by the Lab Monitor. \nBring your own supplies\, no solvents please!
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/ongoing-costumed-portrait-lab__-n0-instructor__-until-6-26__back-in-the-fall-8/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240326T193003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T193003Z
UID:68369-1718715600-1718726400@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Paintbox Pursuits in Acrylics & Oils_ Anna George_  Tuesday _  May 14 - July 2  _  1 - 4:00pm  _  Studio 1  
DESCRIPTION:Paintbox Pursuits in Acrylics & Oils   \nTuesday afternoons   1 – 4:00pm  May 14 – July 2  8 weeks \nStudio 1 \n$170/190 \nMax spaces 16 \nJoin us in our newly renovated studios with wonderful ambient daylight. Open your paintbox and let new ideas take shape using acrylics or oils. You’ll get constant support at your easel\, where you’ll paint what you love. Whether you’re a beginner or hold an MFA\, we all take a fresh looks at key painting fundamentals\, and we have fun. \nA brand-new artist? Are you starting a new painting or revisiting a piece? Take steps to develop your individual style; go abstract or representational. As you move through painting stages\, you’ll have learned ways to skirt common pitfalls. \nI enjoy offering demonstrations\, handouts\, exercises\, and one-on-one work\, and help you construct good sequencing in the painting process. I value class members’ requests– to address light\, composition\, values\, atmospheric perspective\, form\, color mixing\, texture\, mediums\, and such. I’m happy to oblige. \nConnect the dots of composition\, color partnering\, maybe try your hand at special techniques. Every painting is an experiment and we’re all learning. I’m there as your guide. Choose source material that motivates and moves you. Come with 8×10 photographs. You’ll find a good bit of support and sharing from neighboring painters. We go at our own pace\, focus\, and find ourselves laughing and making it a great afternoon. \nHaving been an artist for decades\, I grew to be a self-supporting one\, and now I bring the extent of that experience to paintbox sessions. In my twelve years teaching here I’ve witnessed a lot of student success and feel very proud. We encourage each other\, and in our closing class we hold our own little art festival\, showing all\, including pieces in progress. We complement that with scrumptious bites. \nI invite beginners to get in touch for a materials list plus guidance choosing good quality. Call 925 783 9000. Register by first becoming an RAA member ($10) and then enroll. Best to do this well ahead of the start date as classes fill up. \nThese days I continue showing some abstract and representational work and offer my painted silkwear here in November. I recently organized the arts2abundance club so that more artists’ work gets out there. See my pieces locally and at annageorgeartist.com and annageorgeonline.com. Ask about a current solo show nearby. Welcome to our Tuesday afternoon paintbox pursuits–see you in the warm and bright light we’ve been looking forward to! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/paintbox-pursuits-in-acrylics-oils_-anna-george_-tuesday-_-may-14-july-2-_-1-400pm-_-studio-1-6/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240319T203344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T203344Z
UID:68255-1718703000-1718712000@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Painting the Natural World with Afsaneh Michaels __May 7- June 18 __  Tuesday 9:30-12:30 pm__Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Painting the Natural World \nClouds\, Water\, Trees\, Rocks\, Foliage\, \nFlowers\, Birds …… \nMay 7- June 18\, 2024 (seven weeks) \nTuesday 9:30-12:30 pm \nThis seven-week course is designed for those who want to learn how to paint \nclouds\, water\, trees\, rocks separately or within the context of a painting. You \nwill learn how to compose paintings with elements of your choice rather than \na given image or paint an already composed image of your choice. You might \nwork from sketches\, photographs or still life to bring your ideas together. \nYou will learn about form\, line weight\, shading\, composition and the overall \nhandling of the picture space and make lively\, interesting and beautiful \npaintings. A variety of color mediums (including acrylics\, oils\, or water \nsoluble oil colors\, colored pencils\, oil pastels etc.) can be used on paper as \nwell as on canvas or board. \nCome with your existing setup with colors\, brushes\, pencils\, pastels and \nother tools plus your sketchbook or canvas. The first class will include a \ndiscussion of materials and supports (canvas\, paper or boards). For questions\, \nplease email the instructor. \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com \nMay 7- June 18\, 2024 \nTuesdays: 9:30-12:30 \nCost: $205.00 residents\, non-residents $225.00 \nPlace: Studio 1 \nNumber of Students: 15 \nMaterials: Your medium of choice and setup plus your sketchbook and a \ncanvas or a support of your choice. For more information email the instructor. \n 
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/painting-the-natural-world-with-afsaneh-michaels-__may-7-june-18-__-tuesday-930-1230-pm__studio-1-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240617T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240319T201150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T201150Z
UID:68246-1718616600-1718625600@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:“En Plein Aire” Painting Outdoors with Afsaneh Michaels  May 6- June 17  Mondays 9:30-12:00
DESCRIPTION:“En Plein Aire” Painting Outdoors \nMay 6- June 17\, 2024  (seven weeks) \nMondays 9:30-12:00 \n  \nThe plein air class taught by Afsaneh Michaels at Rossmoor Art Association (RAA) continues outdoors. Artists will paint directly onto canvas or paper using a medium of their choice (students must be comfortable and familiar with their own medium)\, and learn how to frame a painting from an outdoor scene\, how to capture shadows\, paint trees\, architecture\, water\, light\, color and other landscape elements. This course will be held outdoors\, in bad weather we will move inside into studio 1. We will paint at various locations within Rossmoor and outside of Rossmoor by class agreement. The location of the first class will be emailed before the first session by instructor. \nFor further information contact Afsaneh Michaels. AfsanehAm@gmail.com  \n  \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com  \nMay 6- June 17\, 2024  (seven weeks) \nMondays: 9:30-12:00 \nCost: $140.00 residents \, non-residents $160.00 \nPlace:  To be announced by email by instructor \nNumber of Students: 15 \nMaterials: Your medium of choice and setup (including an outdoor easel and a view finder) for more in formation please email the instructor \n 
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/en-plein-aire-painting-outdoors-with-afsaneh-michaels-may-6-june-17-mondays-930-1200-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T160000
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SUMMARY:WATERCOLORS - When Less Is Plenty_ Anna George _ Friday _  1 -  4pm _  May 17 - July 5 _   Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:WATERCOLORS – When Less Is Plenty \nFriday afternoons   1 –  4pm \nMay 17 – July 5 \n8 weeks \nStudio 2 \n$165/185 \nMax spaces 16 \n  \nFor website: \n  \nIf you’ve ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off\, and wish for personal attention as you paint\, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments\, we’ll be feeling the difference of “less is more” and “less is enough”. Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series. \n  \nYears ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then I traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only\, no camera at all. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce the silk superflow if students have an interest. \n  \nYes\, watercolor painting can be simple\, fun\, and elegant. If you are a resident of Rossmoor  join the RAA for $10\, then register for the class. Non-residents register as Guests\, please call me for extra details (925) 783 9000. Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith\, Winsor & Newton Pro\, Schminke\, M Graham. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes\, plus Arches cold-pressed papers. Welcome aboard–see you as the warm days and bright skies help us kick it up a notch. !
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/watercolors-when-less-is-plenty_-anna-george-_-friday-_-1-4pm-_-may-17-july-5-_-studio-2-5/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T144534Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning with Color and Acrylics...and Onward__ with Marcy Wheeler __ Fridays 9:30-Noon __ Studio 2 __  May 3 to June 14 (one skip day)
DESCRIPTION:Beginning with Color and Acrylics and Onward with Marcy Wheeler \nFridays 9:30-Noon. Studio 2 \nMay 3\, 2024 to June 7 \n6 classes  $120 Members__ $140 Non-members \nAcrylic paints are amazing!  Learn about the paint and mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting. \nAcrylics are wonderful and flexible. It washes up with water\, but when it dries\, it is a water proof polymer\, so wear “painting clothes”. \nBeginners: This six-week session of Marcy Wheeler’s Friday Morning Class is focused on showing beginners how to mix colors and play with acrylic paints. The beginners will work in the heart of the class together and will be greeted with fun projects to teach them the ins and outs of color and acrylic paints. Beginner’s Material Fee is $50. Paid by check or cash to Marcy Wheeler on 1st class meeting. You get to keep the wonderful Golden Paints (5 tubes) and several new and used brushes. Bring some canvas or heavy paper to paint on. \nOngoing Students continue on their road as “not quite” beginners\, intermediate\, and advanced painters\, and will be cheering beginners on! Learning continues with individual guidance from Marcy\, as usual. We often share our work at the end of the class and learn more about our own work from the other class members. If you are an ongoing student\, you are in charge of your own material purchases. \nAny Student may make up a missed class in Marcy’s Thursday afternoon class (2:30- 5) in Studio 2.  A student may also make up a class at her private studio on Boulevard Way\, Thursday mornings 9:30 to 12\, with advance notice. Contact Marcy at 925 787-9159.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-with-color-and-acrylics-and-onward__-with-marcy-wheeler-__-fridays-930-noon-__-studio-2-__-may-3-to-june-14-one-skip-day-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T170000
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CREATED:20240627T233609Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler _All levels_ Thursday 2:30 to 5:00_  June 13-July 18_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler on Thursday Afternoons\n \nJune 13 to July 18 (5 weeks skipping July 4)\n \nStudio 2\n \nThursdays 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n \nAll levels. If you are really JUST beginning\, think about taking my Starting with Color and Acrylics class on Friday mornings.\n \nMarcy Wheeler focuses on individual instruction\, group discussion and occasional class demonstrations. Students learn the quick and creative qualities of acrylic paints and mediums and how to turn acrylic paints into a flexible and luscious way to paint. \nAcrylic paints are amazing!  Learn about the mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting. \nWheeler encourages students to try new tools\, explore new ways of working and move toward their own style. She gives the encouragement needed to stay with a painting until it exceeds the student’s highest expectations. And she helps some students learn how to stop when it is finished! \nTuition is $100 for four classes for RAA members\, for non-members\, tuition is $120. \nIn addition to teaching at Rossmoor\, Wheeler has taught at Lafayette Studio\, Walnut Creek Civic Arts\, Yosemite Art Center and for more than 24 years at her own studio. Wheeler has a BFA in Painting from the University of Illinois\, and she studied for many years in the studio of Louise Smith\, a painting instructor at UC Berkeley. She is a founding member of Bay Area Studio Artists \nContact: Marcy@marcywheeler.com      See more of Marcy’s work at MarcyWheeler.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/acrylic-painting-with-marcy-wheeler-_all-levels_-thursday-230-to-500_-june-13-july-18_-studio-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T150000
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CREATED:20240420T003846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T003846Z
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SUMMARY:Inter/Advanced  Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ Thurs _6/13 to 8/22 _12:30 pm to 3 pm_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced  \nWatercolor Painting \nSummer 2024 \nRonald Pratt \n Rossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 \n No other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer.  Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration.  You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out! \nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons designed for you. This class is designed to bring out the best in your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The suggested assignments are designed to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design.   This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level.  Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting. \nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.  This 10 week class will run from June 13th to August 15th at a cost of $150.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Brings your art supplies to the first class.  The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting. \nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class. \nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/inter-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-thurs-_6-13-to-8-22-_1230-pm-to-3-pm_-studio-1/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T113000
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CREATED:20240420T004215Z
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SUMMARY:Begin/Inter Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt_Thurs 9-11:30 am_ 6/13 to 8/22_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate  \nWatercolor Painting \nSummer 2024 \nRonald Pratt \n  \nRossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 \n  \nWhen summer comes around with those long\, warm\, sunny days that means its watercolor painting time.  There is plenty of time to spend outdoors looking for subjects that inspire you.  There are plenty of long\, sunny days in which to find a comfortable place to set your supplies up and leave them there to remind you to paint regularly.  There are simply no excuses not to paint. \n  \nTo help jump start your painting\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings designed for you.  The focus of this class is to motivate you paint and teach the fundamentals of painting.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a spring garden scene\, birds\, coastal redwoods\, and a vineyard scene. \n  \nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Gateway Complex\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from June 13th to August 22nd at a cost of $150.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $170.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class. \n  \nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class. \n  \nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/begin-inter-watercolor-painting-with-ron-pratt_thurs-9-1130-am_-6-13-to-8-22_-studio-1/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T160000
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CREATED:20240530T225412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T225412Z
UID:68822-1718197200-1718208000@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Ongoing Costumed Portrait Lab__ N0 Instructor__ until 6/26__back in the fall
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Costumed Portrait Lab \nWednesdays 1-4 pm \nStudio 2 \nBeginning Wednesday May 1st \nOngoing\, sign up through the website for the first 5 sessions. New session in mid summer. Reserve your space! \nAfter you use up your first 5 sessions\, purchase as drop-in for $25\, cash or check made out to RAA\, from the Lab Monitor. \nModels will be set up by the Lab Monitor. \nBring your own supplies\, no solvents please!
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/ongoing-costumed-portrait-lab__-n0-instructor__-until-6-26__back-in-the-fall-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T055012
CREATED:20240402T153531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T153531Z
UID:68506-1718184600-1718193600@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Nature Drawing  with Afsaneh Michaels__May 1 - June 12 (7 weeks)__  Wednesdays  9:30-12:00  Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Nature Drawing with Afsaneh\n \nMay 1 – June 12 \, 2024  (seven weeks) \nWednesdays  9:30-12:00  Studio 1 \n  \nNature drawing has a way of bringing your body and soul in sync with nature and helps you stay in the calm and quiet of the moment. Drawing helps you concentrate your mind and gives you an understating of the visual world like no other art. Drawing is the kind of art practice that you can bring into your home\, on vacation\, outdoors with friends\, anywhere you wish with just a small sketchbook and some pencils. \nThis course teaches the fundamentals of drawing in a detailed and methodical way over several weeks with a lot practice and attention from the instructor. You will learn about form\, shading\, line weight\, and composition and make lively\, interesting and beautiful drawings. A wide range of materials and mediums are introduced slowly as part of the class in demos. \nIn this class you learn and work in a cohesive environment where you get to see and appreciate a variety of art and inspire each other. You draw as beginners\, intermediate students\, and more experienced students all in one class\, each group working on material appropriate to their group. \nBeginners learn the basics of form\, line and value/shading and learn to draw branches\, leaves\, small flowers\, fruits or vegetable\, and an animal\, bird or insect. At the end of class you’ll have at least one drawing with three or four components in it. \nIntermediate students draw more complex scenery or a still life with natural elements in it\, and learn to use color (optional) with colored pencils\, pastels\, or watercolor. This group produces several drawings\, some in color and some in graphite or charcoal pencil. \nMore advanced students work with scale\, perspective\, tonal variation and more detail and color and scale. \nWe will use pencils\, charcoal\, colored pencils\, pens\, or pastels and to lesser extent watercolor ( always combined with pencils or pens). Great emphasis is on drawing real specimens and not necessarily working fro photos. Small things are brought in to the studio or your home as models. \nPlease come with your materials or at least a sketchbook and some pencils to the first class and learn about materials then. You can also contact the instructor at least one week (or more) ahead of time to buy you a basic kit. \n  \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels.   AfsanehAm@gmail.com \nDates: May 1- June 12\, 2024 \nWednesdays: 9:30- 12:00 \nClass Fee: $205.00 Members.   $225.00 Non-members \nPlace: studio 1 \nNumber of students: 18 \nMaterials: Sketchbook: 93-120 Ibs. weight of your choice. Pencils: 6B\, 5B\, 4B\, 3B\, 2B\, B\, F\, H\, 4H\, 6H. Set of charcoal pencils.  Pink/white eraser.  kneaded rubber eraser. Pencil sharpener. Gray scale.  Blending stumps.  Small ruler \nSet of colored pencils if you choose color.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/nature-drawing-with-afsaneh-michaels__may-1-june-12-7-weeks__-wednesdays-930-1200-studio-1-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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