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Art Exploration: “Art and The World Around Us”

Art Exploration: “Art and The World Around Us”

Art Exploration: “Art and The World Around Us” with Lorraine Curtis
Fridays 1:30 to 3:30
Session 1: February 21, 28, April 11, 25
Session 2: May 2, 9, 16, 23
Location: Arts Benicia Classroom, 1 Commandant’s Lane, Benicia

$115 non-members/$100 members

For Grades: 3rd – 5th
Min 5 | Max 12 students

Class Description: Art Exploration will entertain a theme of “Art and The World Around Us”. We will explore how art connects us to each other and planet earth. Projects in a variety of media are offered in a supportive environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression. All levels of experience are welcome. We are artists!

 

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Lorraine Curtis is a California artist and founder of Art Garage Benicia,  has over two decades of experience as a teaching artist, fine artist, graphic designer and illustrator. She attended Academy of Art University, San Francisco, and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cal East Bay. Lorraine is currently working on her Beautiful People series, a growing body of work of watercolor and mixed-media portraits. “Whether using watercolor, or any variety of media, my intention is to capture the unique essence and beauty of each person.” Lorraine encourages her students to trust their own process and creative journey of self-discovery.

“Every child is an artist.” -Picasso

Website: LorraineCurtis.com

 

“Every child is an artist.” – Picasso

UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

  • Abstracting with Drawing, Stencil and Monoprint Class
  • Abstracts in Mixed Media with Acrylics
  • Collage Jam: Collage Artists’ Workshop
  • Cyanotype Printing
  • Figure Drawing Sessions
  • Figures in Oil and Cold Wax
  • Make Your Own Paper from Recycled Materials!
  • Paper Gems
  • Photography Foundations: Photo 101
  • Printing Note Cards on a Tabletop Press
  • Printmaker’s Workshop
  • Repairing a Broken Book
  • Screen Printing at The W.O.R.K.S With Thomas Wojak
  • Small Worlds: Assemblage Dioramas
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Commanding Officer’s Quarters
1 Commandant’s Lane
Benicia, CA 94510

The Arts Benicia Annex (for printmaking classes) is located at
991 Tyler Street, Ste. 116
Benicia, CA 94510

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P.O. Box 545
290 East L Street  Benicia, CA 94510-0545

CALL US: 707 747-0131
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