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. Call instructors for additional information and materials lists.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

1:00pm – 4:00pm

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Ongoing watercolor classes with Cynthia Sexton on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Contact Cynthia for class details by email or phone at ‭(530) 318-2105‬ or sextoncynthia@me.com

Groups

These are private groups that rent space from the Chico Art Center. Groups meet to practice together. No instruction is given. Artists interested in joining are welcome to contact the coordinating artist.

Mondays

9:00am – 12:00pm
Alternating Weeks

FIGURE DRAWING

We meet on alternating Monday mornings in Room 2. Joining the workshop is by permission from the group, which relies upon recommendations from group members and other references. You need to be a member of the Chico Art Center to participate. Another possible limiting factor is the amount of physical space available in the classroom. For inquiries about cost or additional information please call or text Mark Gailey at (530) 966-6316

Mondays

9:00am – 3:00pm

WATERCOLOR

We meet in Room 1. This group is NOT FOR BEGINNERS; it is for those who have minimum previous watercolor experience. If you took Carol Preble-Miles' Watercolor class a long time ago, and are unsure of how to proceed, or you are a bit rusty and just need a “kick start” or, if you just want to paint in a group environment, try these open “sessions”.

Space is currently available. Contact Carol Preble-Miles at cpreblemiles[at]gmail.com or 530-717-3960 for questions.

Tuesdays

9:00am – 12:00pm

WATERCOLOR

We meet in Room 1. Due to space limitations the group membership is limited to 9. This group is currently full. Cost is $20 to $25 per month. You must be a member of the Chico Art Center to participate. For additional information contact Marvey Mueller at marveychap[at]gmail.com.

Wednesdays

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Alternating Weeks

Mark Gailey, "Nora as Freda", 2018, conte crayon and pastel on paper

PORTRAITURE

We meet in Room 2. Although a model is provided, it is not a class with an instructor. We do, however, learn from our fellow artists. You need to be a member of the Chico Art Center to participate. A possible limiting factor is the amount of physical space available in the classroom. To make inquiries about cost or additional information please call or text Mark Gailey at (530) 966-6316

RENT A ROOM

INSTRUCTION

Have you ever thought of sharing your art talents with others? The Chico Art Center is now opening its two rooms to artists wishing to rent a classroom for instruction. Due to the nature of the more restrictive AB-5 laws governing casual workers, the Center has had to set up new guidelines for classroom use. The Art Center classrooms are available for rent on a monthly or hourly basis. This allows you to have a one-time workshop or an ongoing class over a number of weeks. As the instructor, you pick your schedule, the artistic talents you would like to share, and set class costs. New responsibilities for instructors include recruiting students and collecting payment. We will assist you by listing your class offerings in our monthly newsletter and on our website.

OPEN & PRIVATE GROUPS

As the contact for a group, you may rent a room for a private group of artists or for an open studio group that invites artists to join.

RATES

The following rates include an additional ½ hour before and after for set up and cleanup.

$75 1 Hour Session

$100 1½ Hour Session

$125 2 Hour Session

$150 3 Hour Session

*Add an additional $20 per month for non-members.

CONTACT

Reservations for room use are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Debra Simpson at 895-8726 or email chicoartcenter@att.net