JEWELRY INSTRUCTION FOR ALL
Peter Ostwald   (510) 835-7717
Well-known jeweler and metalsmith, Peter Ostwald, is offering classes in jewelry-making in his fully equipped and beautifully lit shop in Oakland. You can learn to design and produce professional-level jewelry: rings, pendants, earrings, as well as fine objects and gifts such as letter-openers, boxes, baby spoons and picture frames....  Click for Details

FABRIC DESIGNERS ARE MADE, NOT BORN
California School of Professional Fabric Design      (510) 549-3051
How would it feel to have a creative career that supports your passion for color and design? Learn how to work freelance or full-time creating commercial printed designs for: • Home Furnishings & Apparel Fabrics  • Bed, Bath & Linens • Carpeting and Rugs  • Giftware Products...  Click for Details

GLIMAKRA WEAVING STUDIO
Maj-Britt Mobrand (510) 549-0326
Classes in beginning, intermediate and advanced loom weaving are offered in an ongoing workshop. Individualized instruction in small groups. Maj-Britt Mobrand has been weaving and teaching for over 30 years....  Click for Details

EMPOWERMENT & TRANQUILITY THRU WATERCOLOR
Julie Cohn (510) 644-1402
Watercolor is an extremely forgiving medium. Drawing from 16+ years of teaching, I love to help students build confidence so that they are satisfied with both the process and results of their efforts. The blend of control and spontaneity is what makes watercolor magical!  Click for Details

MENDOCINO ART CENTER
45200 Little Lake St, Mendocino, CA 95460   800-653-3328, ext 10
Looking for a unique art-filled vacation? Find inspiration in the charming atmosphere of Mendocino, overlooking the Pacific Ocean's rugged expanse, 150 miles north of San Francisco. Enjoy one of over 200 unique retreat-style workshops offered each year, with one- to five-day courses in the areas of Ceramics, Fiber Arts, Jewelry, Fine Art, Photography and Sculpture....   Click for Details

GARDEN SCULPTURE & CREATIVE BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Create beautiful sculpture and buildings while recycling. Brent Sumner's workshops feature Darjit, an architectural sculpting compound made from recycled paper and clay.
Darjit is clay like, user friendly, light weight, insulating and fantastic for large scale work such as statuary, gardens, wood fired ovens, outdoor kitchens, flooring, arches, gateways and...   Click for Details