Classes

Classes are postponed until further notice. Classes listed below are sample descriptions from previous classes.

You are encouraged to register prior to the first class meeting; early sign ups indicate to instructors that they can offer the class. Registration is on a first come first served basis; no reservations without payment. All fees are due upon registration. Please use a separate check for each class payable to the instructor. Credit card payments are accepted in person and over the phone. Call instructors for additional information and materials lists.

We offer Scheduled Classes, Children's Classes, Workshops and Ongoing Open Studios.

Class dates should always be confirmed by calling the Chico Art Center. For a current class schedule and to register, visit the front desk or call the Chico Art Center, 895-8726.

Artists, looking to offer a class or workshop? Chico Art Center welcomes new instructors. Please call the office to speak with Debra Simpson for details and applications (530) 895-8726.

Scheduled Classes

Mondays (8 weeks)
10:00am – 1:00pm

Watercolor – Not For Beginners

for those who have minimal previous watercolor experience

$140 (CAC Member) / $165 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Carol Preble-Miles, (530) 893-8716

If you took Watercolor a long time ago, if you have taken only a few classes, if you "sort of know" what to do but are not sure, or just need a "kick start", try this class. Lessons will be generated by you, the students, working on the problems that you are having, or I will present problems for you to work on such as, What should I paint? How do I paint that? When am I done? How do you do. ? I will also introduce new or different ways to begin and complete paintings.

I also invite students who know they aren’t able to attend every class to “drop in” when they can. I require that they be Chico Art Center members, call ahead to confirm there is a class, and to give me notice, and pay a $25 fee for each class they attend. Questions? – call 893-8716 or email cpreblemiles@gmail.com. Must call to let me know you will be there.

Mondays (8 weeks)
2:00pm – 5:00pm

Watercolor Painting
– From the Beginning, Your Way

$140 (CAC Member) / $165 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Carol Preble-Miles, (530) 893-8716

Class will cover color mixing, washes, wet into wet, masking, value studies, painting from life(still), planning compositions and lots of watercolor techniques as well. There will be discussions about quality of paints, paper, and brushes all with economy in mind. I will give you an overview of transparent watercolor painting, give you tools to hopefully find your own “watercolor voice” and enough enjoyment to continue on your journey…. Materials list will be available by emailing cpreblemiles@gmail.com, key word! “CAC materials list”.

Tuesdays (5 weeks)
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Hand Built Tile

$125 (CAC Member) / $130 (Non-Member)
Ages: Children – Adult

Instructor: erin wells, (530) 891-8411

We will create decorative tiles to tell a story or to create tiles to hang on your door. The process is fun, noisy and easy. Some children’s scholarships available, please call 895-8726 or stop by the Center.

Tuesdays (6 weeks)
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Acrylic Painting

Painting Imaginative Creatures and Characters onto small canvases

$70 (CAC Member) / $75 (Non-Member)
Includes $20 material fee

Instructor: Tazuo Yamaguchi, (530) 518-3474

We will learn how to conceptualize a imaginative creature or character and then paint them with acrylics onto small canvases and canvas board. Each student will learn basics of concept creature and original character design and the basic acrylic painting skills to colorfully render onto small canvases.

Wednesdays (6 weeks)
3:30pm – 5:00pm

Cartooning, Animation and Art Class

$70 (CAC member & children) / $75 (Non-Member)
Ages: 7 - Adult
(Includes professional materials and handouts)

Instructor: Jon Shult, (530) 534-5474

In this fun and exciting art overview class, participants will create simple cartoon and comic book figures, horses, and dragons. Basics of flipbook animation will be taught. Painting and sculpture will be explored. All ability levels including beginners are welcome. You’ll have an option to develop gag cartoons, comic strips, card designs and story boards. Students may come early to class to work on projects and look at material instructor brings in. Some children’s scholarships available, please call 895- 8726 or stop by the Center.

Thursdays (8 weeks)
10:30am – 12:00pm

Humorous Illustration

$50 (CAC Member) / $55 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Dick Kennedy, (530) 592-7346

A drawing course using pencil and pen. Find humor in your art and bring your drawings to life. Relocate, resize, morph and exaggerate to explore the many possibilities available to create a variety of unique characters, props, and backgrounds. Learn techniques animators use to create figures with all their features. Learn to construct your drawings using basic shapes. Learn a technique that will give each of your characters their own unique personality. Learn how to communicate with your art. Drawing fundamentals and perspective will be included as time allows. Contact Dick at dkartguy@yahoo.com

Thursdays (5 weeks)
12:00pm – 2:00pm

Rediscover Papier Maché

$135 (CAC Member) / $140 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Sadie Card, (530) 898-9709

There are no supplies needed for this class. Discover the wonder of constructing fine works of art with paper. Create armatures, forms, and features. Learn about the durability, affordability and creativity of art with paper.

Thursdays (5 weeks)
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Rediscover Papier Maché

$135 (CAC Member) / $140 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Sadie Card, (530) 898-9709

Please see description above under class listings.

Thursdays (6 weeks)
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Drawing and Painting from the Imagination

(imageable characters, creatures, and environments sketching)
Pen and Ink - Watercolors

$70 (CAC Member) / $75 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Tazuo Yamaguchi, (530) 518-3474

We will learn sketching pen and ink techniques based from the imagination and learn how to color and render in a very expressive intuitive way with watercolor.

Thursdays (6 weeks)
4:00pm – 5:30pm

Where Does the Computer Come In as Another Tool Into the Traditional Art Studio

$125 (CAC Member) / $130 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Tazuo Yamaguchi, (530) 518-3474

We will learn a variety of ways the computer can be just another tool in the traditional art studio. Guided hands on session with the free painting and illustration software Krita.