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IN OUR SATELLEITE GALLERIES
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Plein Air at the Lodge
September 9 - November 2
Plein Air paintings of Alameda in conjunction with Alameda en Plain Air exhibit at Frank Bette Center for the Arts
Artists Reception:
Thursday, September 9 • 3:30
The Waters Edge Lodge
801 Island Drive, Alameda
510-748-4300 www.AECLiving.com
Artwork: Verrucola by Katherine Rice
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Bountiful Fruits of Summer
Prolific oil painter and world traveler, Marvin Dalander will be showing his work at our Eyewise Satellite Gallery beginning June 10, 2019. Marvin has been oil painting since 1952 and he's still at it! This show highlights the bountiful fruits of summer, depicting sun drenched streets and marketplaces and the lush yield of a summer harvest.
On view beginning June 10
Artwork: Firenze Santos Spiritos Market by Marvin Dalander
Eyewise, 2651 Blanding, Suite B (Bridgeside Shopping Center - near Nob Hill)
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Acoustic Jam
Facilitator: Janet Lenore
Date: September 18 • 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Day & Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Description: This is an open folky-60's pop song acoustic jam. Although this is a ukulele-centered jam, other acoustic instruments such as guitar, hand percussion, and other string-based instruments are welcome. You could just sing too! The first half hour is devoted to easier songs and may include some basic instruction. Intermediate level after that.
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Alameda Island Poets
Wednesday, September 4 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm Host: Nanette Deetz
Wednesday, September 12 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Host: Cathy Dana
Featured readers: Robert Lipton and Daniel Ari
Description: Featured readers followed by open mic from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This is a free event although we pass the hat for donations.
Poetry and Prose
Hosted by: Jeanne Lupton
1st Saturday with Clive Maston Saturday, September 7 • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2nd Saturday with Marvin R. Hiemstra and Sharon Metzler-Dow Saturday, September 14 • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Backyard Poets Saturday, September 28 • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description: Showcasing local talent, mostly poets and writers but also singer-songwriters, dancers, storytellers, stand-up comedians, and other creatives. Sessions open with two featured artists and, after a short break, we hold open mic until the end of the evening.
Email for more information.
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Building a Strong Foundation in Oil
and Acrylic Painting!
Instructor: Elio Camacho
Saturday, October 19
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$105 Members; $125 Non-members
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Zentangle Inspired Art ~ Dingbatz Bookmarks
Instructor: Grace Mendez
Saturday, September 21
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$45 Members; $55 Non-members
Prereq: Introduction to Zentangle Drawing
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Begin Again in Oils
Instructor: Peggy Cotton
Thursdays and Fridays • 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
October, 17-18, 24-25 and 31-November 1
In this course, we will cover: setting up your unique palette; priming, brushing, solvents and tools; getting to THAT color and starting a painting without a pencil. You will copy an oil painting from one of the masters.
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Life Drawing: Weekly Sessions with Model
Instructor: No instructor
Dates: Ongoing every week
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Description: Practice your drawing skills and study gesture poses with a nude model. Bring your own materials.
Cost: Members only: $70 per month (payable the first Tuesday of the month). Limited drop-in spaces; $20 per session.
Notes: All skill levels welcome. Space limited, so come early. Now in larger space.
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
for info: programs@frankbettecenter.org
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Interested in Teaching at the Center?
Click here for more info
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On to Phase Two
Many thanks to Lary Heath from Enluma who has done such a great job illuminating our upstairs classroom. But we aren't done. Phase Two is underway. If you've been to the center you may have noticed the dust. Please donate. Thank you.
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