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Acrylics
Beginning students will work with collage and mixed media while learning acrylic basics. Advanced students will apply advanced concepts. Technique, composition, design, and value will be taught while exploring your creative side; art history is included. Students can work from photo reference or paintings. Supplies are provided. All levels welcome.
Instructor: Pat Jackson, BFA in Illustration, Academy of Arts, SF; studied at the Calif. College of Arts and Crafts; freelance illustrator and designer; accomplished artist.
M.J. Studios: 670 Gregory Lane, Suite G
4 weeks | $68/$58 (Dist. Res.)
4520.602 6/7–6/28 Th 10:00 am–12:00 pm
4520.603 8/2–8/23 Th 10:00 am–12:00 pm
4524.602 6/6–6/27 W 6:30–8:30 pm
4524.603 8/1–8/22 W 6:30–8:30 pm
$30 lab fee payable to instructor

Braided Rug & Basket-Making Intro
Age 16 and up
Attend one or all! Learn the techniques of this traditional craft while making useful and decorative objects such as rug, basket, seat mat, pet bed, meditation/dance mat or other. Interesting “tricks” demonstrated. All supplies are provided; recycled materials of all kinds are used.
Instructor: Arlene Magarian, artisan, colorist, re-use fiend; plus custom work and repair of elder braided rugs, teaches this traditional craft to all ages all over California.
Rodgers Ranch: 315 Cortsen Rd.
1 workshop | $35/$29 (Dist. Res.)
4578.603 7/28 Sa 10:00 am–1:00 pm
4578.604 8/25 Sa 10:00 am–1:00 pm
$10 lab fee payable to instructor

Creative Writing
Start YOUR Novel or Short Story
Dust off your novel or memoir manuscript and give it new life or start a new novel or writing project. You will explore innovative ways to create and develop characters. Learn how you can experiment with fiction; create nonfiction pieces by tapping into your own unique narrative voice. Have fun discussing the craft of writing, reading great literature, and sharing with your writing peers. All levels welcome.
Instructor: Janice De Jesus, MFA, Creative Writing, Mills College, 2008; freelance journalist; CC Times reporter, 8 yrs; has published a non-fiction book and written two novels.
Winslow Center: Rms 1 & 2, 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
4 weeks | $63/$53 (Dist. Res.)
4510.603 6/23–7/14 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm
4510.604 8/4–8/25 Sa 10:00 am–12:00 pm
$5 lab fee payable to instructor

Introduction to Improv
Life doesn’t have a script, why should you? Everyone can improvise and this class will teach you the basic rules and skills in a fun, silly, safe, and supportive way. Learn how to play improv games and do improv scenes. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Steve Schultz, Creative Director and performer for Ready or Not Improv in Contra Costa County; performed with Pan Theater, Oakland, and Big City Improv, S.F.
Winslow Center: Assembly Rm
3 weeks | $43/$35 (Dist. Res.)
4585.602 8/9–8/30 Th 7:50–9:30 pm
No class 8/16

Lights, Camera, Action!
Making a Successful Indie Film
Anyone can make a true indie film with a camera, family/friends, and lots of creativity. All you need is a good idea! But most people don’t know how to get the idea on paper. Learn how to produce a “Hollywood” movie from script writing to production. Your film could be an overnight success!
Instructor: Bryan Nelson, Independent Film Producer; has worked on over 30 projects, including music videos, commercials, and big box office films in his 12-year career.
Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
(3) 3-hr. classes | $69/$59 (Dist.Res.)
4587.602 8/4–8/18 S 1:00–4:00 pm
$5 lab fee payable to instructor

Oil Painting or Watercolor
16 yrs & up
Beginners learn basic techniques on one painting, oil or watercolor. Advanced students work on a project of choice with instructor’s approval. Color theory, composition, and painting techniques for each medium are covered in an ongoing lecture series. Materials list at first class. Beginners pay $30 lab fee to instructor to cover supplies for first project. All levels.
Instructor: Trudi Edwards, BA, 31 yrs with PHR&PD teaching a variety of adult and youth art classes.
Winslow Center: 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd.
6 weeks | $71/$61 (Dist. Res.)
4522.601 6/11–7/23 M 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
No class 7/2. $30 lab fee, new students only.