The Art in Community series is specifically designed for seniors (60+) from the Pescadero-La Honda-San Gregorio-Loma Mar area who are interested in exploring their creativity and making new friends.

Madrone Arts is pleased to host its winter knitting series of four Saturday sessions (March 1, 8, 15, 22). The class is suitable for those with no experience to knitters with intermediate skills. In this class, inexperienced and beginning students will learn to knit and purl, and how to cast on and cast off. These four techniques are very powerful and will let students design and make beautiful items of their own choosing. Instruction for more experienced students may be personalized according to skill level. Time permitting, students may become familiar with how to read patterns. Practice materials will be provided, but students will be expected to purchase materials for their personal projects. The instructor will assist in selecting a design and identifying materials that will work best for personal student projects. By the end of this short workshop, students will be able to knit some fun and basic items. About the Artist Rhonda Rungsitiyakorn has taught knitting classes for adults at Sharon Art Studio in SF. She is a lifelong knitter and is happy to share her skills with you. Rhonda says that students look forward to her classes as a time to relax and feel peaceful.

La serie de clases de Arte en Comunidad está diseñada específicamente para adultos (16+) de la comunidad Latina del área de Pescadero-La Honda-San Gregorio-Loma Mar que estén interesados en explorar su creatividad y hacer nuevos amigos. Con artistas experimentados como guía, podrá crear una obra de arte con instrucciones paso a paso. Conocerá gente nueva, disfrutará de una gran conversación y se divertirá en una animada clase de arte de 2,5 horas. Lienzos, pinturas, pinceles y delantales estarán incluido para cada participante. ¡Pre Inscríbete con antelación para asegurar tu asiento!

This is 1 hour of instructional time with a live, clothed model. The model will start with short poses, gradually moving into longer pose times. Students will have an opportunity to be introduced to drawing techniques and observation methods to help develop skills in drawing different scales, shapes and proportions. Each pose will provide an opportunity for growth, inspiration, and guided practice. This session will be followed directly by an optional 2 hours of studio drawing time with the figure. Students from this class are encouraged to stay at no additional cost. The model will be warmed up and moving into longer pose times. Students can purchase materials from the instructor until May 2nd. See the add ons in the ticketing. All the listed materials below will be included. Students can alternatively choose to acquire and bring materials. The list below highlights the minimum required materials. Of course students can bring more than what is listed. Otherwise students should bring the following items: Pad of 18x24 Newsprint* required (smaller size ok) Pad of 18 x 24 Drawing Paper Vine Charcoal* required Compressed Charcoal Kneaded Eraser* required Smudge Stick Carry case * required Appropriate for ages 14 up, however children 14 - 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be moderated by Madrone Arts founding member Shannon Webb.

This is two hours of studio time with a clothed model. This session directly follows the Introduction to Figure Drawing Class. The model will be warmed up and moving into longer pose times. Students signed up for the introductory class can attend this studio time at no additional cost. Click Here for more about the introductory class. During this studio session time, artists will have an opportunity to practice figurative drawing, or make figure studies for a future painting or art work. Play with a new technique. Work on gesture and emotion, or clothing folds. Working from a live clothed model, each pose will provide an opportunity for inspiration and practice on your own. Attendees should bring their own drawing supplies, easels, and if you’d like a cushion for a chair, or warm attire, or head phones. All levels of artists are welcome. Appropriate for ages 14 up, however children 14 - 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No easel, no problem. We will have tables and chairs set up. This event will be moderated by Madrone Arts founding member Shannon Webb. All proceeds will go to pay for the space and model.

In this workshop, participants will create a self-portrait following a guided step-by-step process. Following that, they will answer a list of questions that are designed to stimulate self-awareness and connection to intuition. The third step in this process is to include the fruits of self-inquiry into a final portrait of themselves. In a supportive and respectful environment participants will explore their personal story and expand self-awareness and self-expression. Participants will have an opportunity to present their work to the group. This workshop is open to anyone interested in exploring themselves through creativity. By creating a healing self-portrait, participants will be encouraged to cultivate their imagination in order to tap into feelings, experiences, and perceptions of the world and their place in it. Through this process and in sharing one’s story with others, participants may experience less stress by finding a deeper sense of self-acceptance. This class is intended for adults 18+ Maria Mattioli is a Marriage and Family Therapist, educator, and a teacher of process painting for 20 years. It is her deep belief that everyone holds an inner source of creativity and self-expression.

The Art in Community series is specifically designed for seniors (60+) from the Pescadero-La Honda-San Gregorio-Loma Mar area who are interested in exploring their creativity and making new friends. With experienced artists as your guide, you will be able to create a work of art with step-by-step instructions while meeting new people, enjoying great conversation and having fun in a high-spirited 2.5-hour art class. Canvas, paints, brushes, and aprons will be provided for all participants. Preregister to secure your seat!