Classes and Workshops

ATTENTION:  Classes and workshops are in-person unless otherwise noted.  Full vaccination required for in-person instruction.  Limited seating and masks requirement up to instructor.  We will offer Zoom workshops for those that are not comfortable with in-person learning yet.

Drawing

• ​Creative Cartooning Workshop: 1 Session with Gary Francis ​​​
• Figure Drawing with Live Model: 3 Sessions with Dalar Alahverdi​​

Painting

• ​​Color Dynamics in Watercolor: 3 Monday Morning Sessions with Margaret Fago
• Color Dynamics in Watercolor: 3 Monday Afternoon Sessions with Margaret Fago
• Color Dynamics in Watercolor: 3 Tuesday Morning Sessions with Margaret Fago ​​​​​​
• ​Offsite ~ Painting in Oils ~ Explore and Enhance Your Work: 4 Sessions with Elaine Carpenter​
• Capturing Light and Shadow in Watercolor: 2-Day Workshop with Geoff Allen​​​

Mixed Media

• Online ~ Travel Art Journal: 6 Sessions with Fan Lu

Writing

• Dialogue Workshop: 5 Sessions with Joe Graceffo

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Gift Cards available

 You can purchase gift certificates at the Frank Bette Center that can be used for anything from a class and membership or to the purchase of artwork.

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

OTHER EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

• Teaching at the Center
• Workshop Application
• Program Application
• Why become an artist member?
• Special Events and Activities Application

• Learn about our free programs
• See current and past exhibits
• Call for art

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