Adults, and teens 15 and older may enroll in classes. All
Classes are held at the Arts Benicia Classroom Studio, 991 Tyler Street #115,
unless otherwise specified.
Every Wednesday, 6:30 - 9 PM | No Instructor | Drop-In: $10/member, $20/non-member The
term encaustic is derived from the Greek word "enkaien" and means "to burn into".
This procedure of applying molten wax to various surfaces as art was first used
by the old Egyptians more than 3000 years ago. Nowadays the specially developed
encaustic wax is applied to surfaces such as paper, wood, or glass with
a painting iron, small torch or heat gun. Using hotplates, palette knives, and
found treasures to create art, the possibilities of encaustic are only limited
by the artist's imagination. Every Thursday, 9 AM - 1:30 PM | No Instructor | Drop-In: $5/day The
creative gathering is an opportunity for artists of all kinds to meet in the classroom
and work on any project of their choosing, so long as it is respectful to all
of the artists sharing the space. Creative activities have ranged from oil painting,
water color painting, beading, and writing. The gathering is intended to provide
an environment that is conducive to creativity in a space that is open to all.
Bring your skills to Arts Benicia to help stimulate creativity in our community.
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| The mission of the Education Program is to provide a learning environment for the exchange of ideas and information and to inspire the community to develop its creative potential. Our community is very fortunate in having many professional studio artists who are also gifted teachers, and who have provided highly skilled instruction over the years in a caring, attentive classroom environment. Please register for your class at least one week before it begins. Arts Benicia's instructors are independent contractors and determine their own fees, class size, content, and style of instruction. It is not necessary to be a member of Arts Benicia to take classes, but we do appreciate the support your membership provides. Once registered, you will not receive registration confirmation unless a class is full or cancelled. Cancellation
and Refunds: Early registration is encouraged. Our instructors need adequate time for preparation and purchase of materials. Minimum enrollment must be met at least one week prior to the first day of class or there is a possibility of cancellation. No refunds will be given after a week before class begins. If enrollment is insufficient and the instructor cancels a class, your fee will be refunded or transferred to another class of your choice. Classes cannot be prorated.
Geri Lujan is an IT Business Consultant in the field of health care. For 4 years she has taken classes in Printmaking, Oil Painting, Color Theory, Drawing and Silver Clay Jewelry. "The best things about the classes at Arts Benicia are the excellence of the teaching staff, and the community of people interested and working in the same medium. Consistent access to the well equipped printmaking studio is a huge asset." Ronna Leon, a Puppeteer, has broadened her artistic skills during the last 6 years with AB classes in Printmaking, Color Theory, Perspective, and Drawing. A skilled maker of artist books, she offers an annual course in Bookmaking. Her prints were exhibited in the fall of 2007 in a magical installation at the Benicia Public Library. "The high quality of the teachers who are professional artists and have many years experience teaching is the best thing about Arts Benicia's program. Also, the students are often artists who bring much knowledge to share with other students, and the classes are fun! Through these classes, I have deepened my understanding of painting and the creative process, and I continue to build my skills." Anne Petty, a recently
retired Clinical Social Worker, has been taking classes at Arts Benicia since
the beginning of the program in 2001. The skills she has acquired and sharpened
since then through numerous classes in painting, printmaking, and drawing, have
given her the confidence to show her work in numerous exhibits in the region.
For the past 3 years, Elizabeth Wooley, Print Production Manager for Charles
Schwab, has been productively engaged in the printmaking classes at Arts Benicia.
She will be installing her first solo show of artwork at Olson Realty in the spring
of 2008 through Arts Benicia Presents.
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View Photos from our Classes and Workshops... Arts Benicia is located at 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114 in Benicia, California. Art Classes and Workshops are located next door in the Arts Benicia Classroom Studio, unless otherwise noted above. Arts Benicia is a non-profit organization with a contemporary gallery exhibiting the work of selected fine artists and artisans of California. Adjunct activities include art workshops and classes, poetry readings, slide shows and talks by exhibiting artists, as well as music and dance events. Arts Benicia is Benicia's official arts body promoting culture and the arts in the area. |