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SAS Schedule of Classes and Workshops
Creative Living Program
FINE and APPLIED ARTS

Before registering, call the department for up-to-date information and details.
Registration fees are noted with course descriptions. Supplies and text fees are extra as noted.
Introductory VIDEO available for our Painting courses. Inquire at CLP front desk.
Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is insufficient.

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THESE CLASSES.

4 WAYS to register:
  • In person in the Creative Living Department, 20 Sherwood Place
  • Over the phone with a credit card by calling 796-6920
  • By Mail-in registration — Click the button at right to print form
  • Online registration only for courses marked with
    NOTE: Online registration requires that you have a credit card and an active email account.
Please review registration policies by clicking here         Registration Policies

Click here to view Senior Services and Caregiver Workshops at Salinas Adult School.
Scroll down to view these course offerings:
             PAINTING              DRAWING              QUILTING and NEEDLE ARTS
             POTTERY/CERAMICS              DIGITAL ART and PHOTOGRAPHY
FINE ART and APPLIED ARTS Courses:

PAINTING with Paula Vershay
Painting classes below begin week of April 14th
and end June 12th.
Students may join painting classes with Paula Vershay at any time.
Online registration available.


One Stroke "As seen on T.V."
and Classic Watercolor

Everyone can do this fun and friendly art in this stress-free class with a splash of the unexpected. Participate in exhibits and field trips.
Instructor P. Vershay Room C-4
Tuesdays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Fee: $40.         register now

Intermediate and Advanced
Oils and Watercolor

Complete a representative landscapes, scenery, floral or still life painting, using an innovative and proven technique.
Instructor P. Vershay Room C-4
Wednesdays, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Fee: $40.          register now

Beginning Oil Painting
Never held a brush or drawn a line? Always wanted to paint but have never given it a try? You'll complete 3 paintings in this winter session.
Instructor P. Vershay Room C-4
Wednesday Evenings:
6:00 to 9:00pm
Fee: $40.         register now
OR Fridays, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Fee: $40.         register now

Beginning Watercolor
Complete 8 paintings and have fun doing it, learning wet and dry brush techniques, glazing and color mixing.
Instructor P. Vershay Room C-4
Fridays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Fee: $40         register now
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Salinas Valley Art Association
Meetings are held twice every month—see dates below. Guests welcome.
Room C-4, No Registration Fee
Host: Paula Vershay
T, 5:00pm to 9:00pm, 4/21 and 6/23
S, 9:00am to 2:00pm, 4/4, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16 and 6/6

Special Art Event!
CREEKBRIDGE ART EVENT 2009!
FREE Art Show & Demos
At Safeway, Creekbridge Shopping Center
Presented by Salinas Adult School
Creative Living Program
Saturday, May 9
9:00am to 3:00pm

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Clay Work and Pottery Class
Slab, formed and wheel pottery as well as jewelry.
Instructor: K. Roy
W 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Fee: $40.00/qtr. Supply fee extra         register now
Sign up for class at any time
Everett Alvarez HS, Room 305
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DRAWING & PORTRAITURE CLASSES:
Room C-4 at SAS, Instructor: D Parachini

Beginning Portrait Painting in Oil
Come paint realistic portraits in oil. Learn fundamentals of portrait painting. Students will work with pictures. Artists of all levels are welcome.
M, 5:30 to 8:30pm, 4/20 thru 6/8
Fee: $40.         register now

Beginning Drawing In Charcoal
Don't think you can draw? Well, think again! A classical approach to drawing. Students will focus on form and structure and will work mainly from still lifes. Artists of all levels are welcome.
T, 9:30am to 12:30pm, 4/14 thru 6/9
Fee: $40.         register now

Beginning Portrait Drawing in Charcoal
Learn to draw realistic portraits. Fundamentals of form and structure of the face. Students will also learn to finish and present their drawings. Artists of all levels are welcome.
TH, 12:00noon to 3:00pm, 4/16 thru 6/11
Fee: $40.          register now
QUILTING AND NEEDLE ARTS

Knitting and Spinning for Everyone
Spin your own yarn and knit it into a unique garment. All levels are welcome.
T, 5:30 to 8:30pm Join class at any time
Sandy Martin
Fee: $40         register now

quilter Quilters Block
What to do with all those leftover blocks laying around? This class will explore ways to recycle old quilts and old blocks. We%ll have fun plotting and planning with the materials at hand. Join us!
W, 8:30am to 11:30am, 4/22 thru 6/10
Linda Emme Kodet Room C-8
Fee: $40         register now

Charmed I'm Sure!
Charm squares—4, 5 and 6-inch blocks—are fun to collect, but now its time to use a few! Charm squares are a great way to organize your scraps into usable pieces. Quilts, table runners, placemats—there are lots of ways to be "charming!" Linda Emme Kodet Room C-8
Fee: $40         register now

Quilters Open Lab
All levels are welcome! Drop in and quilt!
Wednesdays, 1/7 thru 4/1, 12:00 to 1:00pm
Join class at any time
Linda Emme Kodet Room C-8
No Fee         register now
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Digital
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

Instructor: B.Quan Room C-1
Visit us on the web at
www.artlifelong.com

CLASSES:
NOTE:
BASIC Computer proficiency REQUIRED for ALL digital art and photography courses listed below. Refer to skills checklist at front desk in CLP or click here to view.

Digital Camera Success
PLUS Shoot n' Sell!

Bring your camera plus your manual—or use ours. Learn to take and share great shots of all subjects for many purposes. Plus downloading from the camera, organizing and prepping photos to look great on the web, including effective shots for eBay, Craigslist, etc. with an inexpensive home photo studio setup.
$12 text at Bookstore with voucher. Fee: $35
CHOOSE ONE:
W, 1:00 to 4:00pm, 4/15 thru 5/6         register now
OR TH, 1:00 to 4:00pm, 5/21 thru 6/11         register now

Digital Art and Printmaking
Take one graphics tablet, mix with a lot of colors, textures, shapes and effects, and you get ART! Make oversize prints on special art papers. This class does not use photos.
F, 1:00 to 4:00pm, 4/17 thru 6/12
Fee: $40 plus $5 supply fee
REGISTRATION CLOSED Class is filled.

NEW! Sharing Your Digital Photos & Old Photos
Scrapbooking, collages, slideshows, photo books, websites, email attachments, and various methods for printing. Includes scanning old photos. Bring your favorite photos on CD or memory card or old photos. Includes instruction in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Computer proficiency required
F, 9:00 to Noon, 5/1 thru 6/12
Fee: $35 plus $5 supply fee.         register now

NEW! Evening Digital Photography for Business
Do you need to use digital photos in your business or profession? What camera is best for what subjects? How do you take photos that look like a million plus look accurate? Workshop for anyone who needs to shoot photos that “sell” or present a professional appearance. Learn to prep photos for the web, including eBay and other auction sites, plus flyers, brochures, business cards, advertisements, etc.
Bring your ideas, plus your digital camera, and its manual, or use ours while you learn.
$12 text at bookstore with voucher. Computer proficiency required
Registration fee: $35
TH, 6:00-9:00pm, 5/21 thru 6/11         register now

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SALINAS ADULT SCHOOL
20 Sherwood Place
Salinas, California 93906
(831)796-6900
EMAIL: info@salinasadultschool.com