Creative Gatherings

Come Paint with Me

A monthly drop-in studio session for finishing or working on your own projects

2nd Wednesday and 4th Saturday 6:30 – 8:00 pm

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Life Drawing

A weekly open studio for drawing from a live model

Monday 6:30 - 9:30 pm

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Poetry at the Bette

A monthly poetry reading with open mic and a monthly poetry workshop on Zoom

1st Wednesday and 2nd Thursday
7:00 - 9:00 pm

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Writer's Group

A monthly story discussion group for writers of any medium

3rd Thursday
6:30 – 8:00 pm

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Updates and more information

Classes and workshops are in-person unless otherwise noted.
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.
If you are interested in a class that is not posted on this page, please email Programs.

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Demos

Whether it be watercolor, oil, pastel, or plein air painting or a walk through of Alameda on Camera, we post demonstrations by many of our talented artists and photographers. Enjoy.

FBCA Cancellation Terms and Refund Policy

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Along with our most popular classes and workshops, The Bette regularly presents a selection of new and different offerings. Our monthly Classes and Workshops 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.