A place for meetings, readings, showings, and other creative doings.
1601 Paru St., Alameda, CA 94501 • 510 523-6957
Classes
ATTENTION: Classes and workshops are in-person unless otherwise noted. We sometimes offer Zoom workshops with instructors out of our area.
Drawing
Painting
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Painting in Oils: Explore and Enhance Your Work: 4 Sessions with Elaine Carpenter
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​​Color Dynamics in Watercolor: 6 Monday Morning Sessions with Margaret Fago
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Color Dynamics in Watercolor: 6 Monday Afternoon Sessions with Margaret Fago
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Color Dynamics in Watercolor: 6 Tuesday Morning Sessions with Margaret Fago ​​​​​​
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Introduction to Oil Painting: 3 Sessions with Veronica Aguilar
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New in 2026 ~ Acrylic Painting Techniques: 6 Sessions with Katie Connell​
Mixed Media
Elaine Carpenter's Studio
Instructor, Veronica Aguilar
IMPORTANT: Many of our classes and workshops are held upstairs. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Note: Please call the gallery at 510-523-6957 if a class you are interested in is not posted here or email Programs.
UPDATES AND MORE INFORMATION
Along with our most popular classes and workshop the Center regularly presents a selection of new and different offerings. Our monthly Classes and Workshop online newsletter details dates, days and times, cost, a brief description of all classes, workshops, and programs as well as links to the website for more information and to enroll. Subscribe below to this online newsletter.
FBCA Cancellation Terms and Refund Policy
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Demonstrations by many of our talented artists and photoagrapners. Whether it be watercolor, oil, pastel, or plein air painting or a walk through of Alameda on Camera we hope you enjoy these video.