The summer’s project was pastels of glass paperweights. The process involved creation of a watercolor background on cold press with pastel. Pastels are normally applied to tinted grounds such as from pastel papers or adding a tint to the ground on a panel. The Brisbane group was up to the challenge of creating a watercolor background and then applying pastel on NOT watercolor paper. The artists were Caludette, Frances, Francine and Linda. Examples of their work are below.

Application information can be found here .

Apply to display art only (free) with this application .

Letter about regulations available here .

Coming Nov. 8 - learn how to paint brilliant color with water-soluble oils. More to be presented in this post later.

2 days Nov. 8 & 15, Doelger Ctr. $40

Learn to make conventional and digital scrapbooks in these one day sessions starting on Wed. afternoons, Sept. 17, 1:30 Doelger Ctr. $12 each day. More details to follow in this post.

A new class for beginners - get and use an email account!

2 classes $20 sept. 15 & 22 ‘08 Doelger Ctr.

Mastering Your CD/DVD ROM

Sooner or later you will run out of disk space in your computer. Why throw away precious data? Now you can learn how to back up your computer files to CD’s or DVD’s in this special tutorial session.

PC - Windows only.  San Francisco - Daly City area only. Call 415-336-4635 to arrange an appointment.

1 Hr. / $40.  Arrange for custom tutorial or backup services.

New to computers? Just purchased a new PC? Don’t have time to take a class? Then computer tutorials are for you! Learn how to operate your laptop or desktop PC . We can teach you how to install and use applications, how to connect to and use the internet, how to get email, how to protect your computer from spam, spyware, viruses and more.

We have taught classes to Seniors in using Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet, Email, anti-virus, photoshop and many more applications.

Office or home visits in the San Francisco - Daly City area. $40/hr. Min. 1 hr.  Set up an appointment by calling 415-336-4635.

Windows 98/ME, XP or Vista only. Sorry, no macintosh or linux.

Free materials.

New Hours! Instruction will start at 9 AM beginning in Aug. 2008.

Topics for Aug. 2008:

The still-life - painting water with watercolor & pastel

How to paint a glass jar of water with a stick inside. This is an exercise in looking closely at the various optical effects that will suggest the object - a jar of water: reflections, refraction, surface lighting, cast shadows, etc. Students will have 9×12″ Fabrianno paper, several brushes and Blick dye colors to explore how to depict a difficult subject matter - water.

Topics for September 2008:

Chinese Brush Painting

How to improve watercolor technique with exercises in Chinese Brush Painting (CBP). Learn how Chinese Brush Painting can improve your brushwork. Students will have rice paper, several sizes of “bamboo” and Hake brushes, inks and other supplies. Learn first the technique for holding the brush, the application of ink on paper and simplified shapes of bamboo, birds, plants, flowers, food, etc.

The Four Gentlemen

First Session: Intro. to materials - ink, paper, grinding ink on a stone, types of brushes, how to hold brush, how to paint the “4 gentlemen” - plum flower, bamboo, orchid & chrysanthemum.

Examples of the 4 can be found here:

http://www.nyjpw.org/ev072703.htm

or here:

http://www.nanrae.com/print-four.html

I recommend glancing at Pauline Cherret’s pages on the subject here:

http://books.google.com/books?id=gGcVNlRDxqoC&pg=PA34&lpg=PA34&dq=chinese+brush+painting+four+gentlemen&source=web&ots=_ZvQz30Q4m&sig=4OdLqeMkauZ-2VsKqgqu9BLELSM&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result

Some general lessons can be found online here . (note - pages after 8 are unavailable).

A brief tutorial on digital CBP can be found here .

The wiki entry on CBP is here . A discussion of cultural differences between CBP and Western Art can be found here .

The Nan Rae Book on the canons of CBP are in the book Chi of Painting, a selection here .

Students - we recommend you bring plastic or latex gloves prior to mixing ink. All other materials will be provided.

Wednesdays, 9AM at the Sunrise Room, San Bruno & Visitacion Ave (across from Post Office), Brisbane, CA.

For additional information about these classes, click on this link:

http://www.ci.brisbane.ca.us/content.asp?cat_id=240000278&C_ID=240000045

Painting Workshop I - watercolor landscape - Adults 18+ - cancelled

Learn to paint the sunset by the sea with brilliant watercolor. Learn how to mix exciting sunset colors and make an interesting picture in one day! Look at examples of the artist and learn more at his website www.dontknowpub.com . Min. 3 enrolled.

$50 resident/$55 non-resident

9-12 6-21 Sat

Painting Workshop II – watercolor flowers - Adults 18+

Learn to paint the still life of flowers and fruit with brilliant watercolor. Working with actual fruit and flowers, make an interesting still life in one day! Look at examples of the artist and learn more at his website www.dontknowpub.com . Min. 3 enrolled.

$50 resident/$55 non-resident

9-12 AM Saturday Starts July 19

For questions regarding enrollment and classes, call 415-336-4635

All classes held in: Doelger Ctr., Rm. 6, 101 Lake Merced Bl., Daly City, CA

Doelger Ctr. Computer Classes Summer 2008

Beginning Computer - Adults 18+

In a friendly environment, you will learn and understand the technology with hands-on experience for using a PC. Explore how it all works, what are the popular applications. Learn how to start and stop, find things in the computer and have fun with some of the games like solitaire. This class is required for all other computer classes. 4 classes. You can register on first day of class. Pre-registration advised as this class may fill early.

see FAQ section for additional information

fee: $40 resident/$45 non-resident

1-3 6/16,6/23,7/7,7/14 M

10-12 AM Tuesday Mornings Starts Aug. 29 class dates: 8/29,8/5,8/12,8/19 T

Beginning Internet – Adults 18+ -Cancelled

In a friendly environment, build your knowledge of the internet. Learn how to get on the internet. Learn how to find things easily. Learn about shopping, using the library, registering your car, making hotel and airline reservations, how to deal with medical needs, how to find community sites, how to buy and sell things, rent an apartment and find free stuff. You must have taken Beginning Computer before this class. You can register on first day of class. Pre-registration advised as this class may fill early.

see FAQ section for additional information

$40 resident/$45 non-resident

1-3 PM Monday Afternoon Starts July 28 class dates: 7/28,8/4,8/11,8/18

 

Beginning Photoshop – NEW - Adults 18+

In a friendly environment, you will learn and understand how to use photoshop to improve your photographs and produce a greeting card. This class is offered only in the Summer. Learn more about the class in the instructor’s website: www.fixmyimage.com . Pre-requisite: You must have taken Beginning Computer or have similar knowledge. You can register on first day of class. Pre-registration advised as this class may fill early.

see FAQ section for additional information

$40 resident/$45 non-resident

10-12 6/17, 6/24, 7/8,7/15 Tue

 

Tutorial: Computers - Adults 18+

Personalized computer instruction based on your individual needs. If you have special questions, need individual training, need help installing software on your laptop, custom training or need other tutoring about computers this class is for you. These sessions are a one-on-one custom instruction to be arranged by appointment (minimum one hour ). Please pre-register in room 9 at least one week before desired appointment, then call 415-336-4635 for appointment. Bring your registration form to instructor. You will have instructor’s full attention.

$42 (per hour) resident/$45 (per hour) non-resident

Please arrange your tutorial session time by calling the instructor several days before the desired date. An appointment is necessary. This is not a walk-in computer clinic.

FAQS

Are these classes just for Seniors?

No. The classes are for adults of ages over 18. These classes are not designed for “Seniors” only nor are they intended for youth under the age of 18. The classes have a curricula and present important content.

Can I drop in whenever I want to?

No. You must start with the first day of the class. It is important to learn what is presented on the first day as you may get behind. If you cannot attend the first day, please make arrangements with the instructor.

If I’m late for my class, will the material be repeated?

No. Classes start promptly at the posted time. Topics that are presented often depend upon what was presented previously. Due to the limitations of the facility, we are unable to repeat lessons after class. If you need important information, we suggest you schedule a tutorial with the instructor.

If I miss a class, can I get a make-up class?

No. There are no “make-up” days for these classes. If you miss a class, you cannot get a free class at some other time.

How are these classes different from other classes offered elsewhere?

These classes are “hands-on” for most of the time. You will be able to practice what you learn during the class.

Can I practice what I learn after hours in the classroom?

The classroom may or may not be open on other hours. Other classes and meetings are held in the classroom at different times. We suggest you come to the class early (such as 1/2 hour before the class starts) to practice on materials covered. You can also use computers available at the center’s library, or the branches of the public library nearby.

Are there book(s) for these classes?

No. We do not use any particular text for these classes. We suggest you check out a “Beginning Computer” type book/dev at the library to supplement your instruction.

Do I need to take the introductory course before I take other advanced courses?

Yes. You must have basic keyboard, mouse and Windows file-handling skills before you take other advanced classes. If you have learned these skills elsewhere, please make arrangements with the instructors before enrolling in the advanced classes.

For questions regarding enrollment and classes, call 415-336-4635

All classes held in: Doelger Ctr., Rm. 3, 101 Lake Merced Bl., Daly City, CA