Fine Arts, Crafts, and Graphic Design   

Join us for a fun and easy paint-and-sip event at JMC Cellars and create a beautiful watercolor with a vineyard theme. No prior experience necessary! Participants are guided step-by-step through the process of creating a painting, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of artistic skill level. It's a fun, relaxed way to socialize and create art. Unleash your creativity, experiment with colors, and express yourself through art. Participants 21+ can purchase wine at the venue. All art supplies are provided.

Age range: 16+

Location: This course is held at JMC Cellars in Livermore. 

This is an easy, hand-building ceramics course in two parts, catering to students with little or no previous ceramics experience. In this course, you will create a beautiful wall sculpture in clay, guided by an art educator, Thomasin Dewhurst. Participants will be instructed step-by-step in a series of two lessons that cover preparing, working with, and modeling in clay, creating an original sculptural design, working with under-glazing and glazing techniques, and learning about kiln-firing. To give time for the pieces to be kiln-fired before glazing, the course is divided into two lessons that are two weeks apart. There will be a short meet-up after the final kiln-firing so that students can collect their finished pieces. This course is a fun, relaxed way to learn about working with clay, resulting in a beautiful art work you will be proud to display. 

Materials: Clay, glazes, and firing cost included in course fee

Age range: 16+

Have you thought about painting or drawing but do not know where to start? This course is for adult beginners, or those who would like to refresh their basic art skills, to draw and paint in a traditional, realistic style. With the guidance of local artist Thomasin Dewhurst, you will practice line drawing, shading and blending, proportion, perspective, composition and tonal balance. Then, we will take the drawing skills and apply them to painting practice. Using mainly acrylic paint, we will learn specific painting skills, such as color theory, color-mixing, impasto painting, glazing, scumbling. Selected History of Art references will be included to demonstrate certain aspects, and your instructor will include demonstrations as you learn. Students completing this course will have the skills to better paint on their own, or even participate in more advanced workshops and art events, such as Paint Livermore.

The materials fee of $10 includes all of the tools and supplies that you will need during the course. This is due to the instructor the first day of class. Cash or check only.  

Age range: 16+

Have you ever wondered how beautiful candles are made? Have you ever wanted to make fragrant, multicolored candles for yourself or friends? In this dynamic online workshop, students will learn virtually how to create unique candles to admire and share for far less than what they cost in stores. During this class, you will complete several candles and learn skills that will allow you to continue making your own candles.

In this course, we will cover:

• Getting started
• Types of candles
• Candle molds
• Adding fragrance and color
• Materials and supply sources

This class is arranged to run in Zoom platform. Each participant will receive zoom link and ingredient list in their email a week before the class. A digital book is included in the registration fee. 

Age range: 18+

Your bath can become your at-home getaway when you add beautiful and fragrant handmade glycerin soaps. Making these beautiful soaps is easy, enjoyable, and a way to express your creativity. In this live online course, you will create different types of soaps while learning how to use colors, molds, fragrances, essential oil, extract, herbs, and, also, novelties. There will be a virtual discussion on how to make organic, natural or therapeutic soap. Each participant will receive zoom link and ingredient list a week before the start of class. A digital book is included in the price of the course. Age range: 18+

Have you thought about drawing the portrait but do not know where to start? This course is for adult beginners, or those who would like to refresh their basic portrait drawing skills. With the guidance of local artist Thomasin Dewhurst, you will use pencil, charcoal, and other various mediums, and learn drawing and shading techniques, materials to use, composition, proportions, and creating likeness. Your instructor will include demonstrations as you learn. Students completing this course will have the skills to create convincing portraits on their own.

 

The materials fee of $10 includes all of the tools and supplies that you will need during the course. This is due to the instructor the first day of class. Cash only.

 

Age range: 16+

The “Procreate Beyond Basics” is designed for artists who are ready to take their digital illustration skills to the next level. This course dives deep into Procreate's advanced tools and techniques, teaching students how to create complex compositions, customize brushes, and utilize professional-level workflows. Participants will explore in-depth methods for digital painting, including blending modes, masking tools, and layer effects, to produce polished and detailed artwork. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to elevate their digital art projects and build a standout portfolio. Ideal for artists looking to push their creative boundaries and achieve mastery in Procreate.

 

The prerequisite for the Procreate Advanced Class is a "Procreate for Beginners" or "Procreate Fundamentals" course. Students should already be familiar with the basic tools and features of Procreate, such as, navigating the interface; gesture controls; basic drawing and painting techniques; using selections and transform tools; importing and exporting files in Procreate. This foundational knowledge will ensure that students are prepared to dive into the more advanced techniques covered in the class.

Age range: 12+: Procreate is suitable for users of all ages. It can be beneficial to a wide range of individuals, but it is particularly valuable for artists and designers, students and beginners, creative professionals, tech-savvy individuals, hobbyists and enthusiasts.

Course Materials:

• Apple iPad + Apple Pencil
• Procreate app installed on your ipad, priced at $12.99 (one-time purchase): Please note that the app works only on Apple iPad and must have an Apple Pencil, too. The app is not compatible on other tablet, chromebook or laptop.

Course modality: This is a hybrid course, meaning you can join in-person or live remote. 

 

The Procreate Beyond Basics for Interior Designers focuses on equipping them with advanced digital techniques to elevate their design presentations. In this course, students learn to create detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings using Procreate's specialized tools. Key skills include mastering floor plan renderings with speed and accuracy, doing perspective and isometric drawings, and add a variety of materials and finishes. Students will explore custom brushes ideal for showing intricate details like fabrics, wood floor or stone materials, and other décor elements. This course also covers effective use of Procreate’s perspective and isometric default grid tools to streamline precise room visualization. Each lesson includes hands-on projects and professional tips for producing high-quality interior design artwork. Collaborative feedback sessions encourage students to refine their work with client and industry standards. By the end of the course, designers will have the confidence to use Procreate as a powerful tool in their interior design toolkit.

The prerequisite for the Procreate Advanced Class is a "Procreate for Beginners" or "Procreate Fundamentals course". Students should already be familiar with the basic tools and features of Procreate, such as, navigating the interface; gesture controls; basic drawing and painting techniques; using selections and transform tools; importing and exporting files in Procreate. This foundational knowledge will ensure that students are prepared to dive into the more advanced techniques covered in the class.

Age range: 18+

Course Materials:

• Apple iPad + Apple Pencil
• Procreate app installed on your ipad, priced at $12.99 (one-time purchase): Please note that the app works only on Apple iPad and must have an Apple Pencil, too. The app is not compatible on other tablet, chromebook or laptop.

Course modality: This is a hybrid course, meaning you can join in-person or live remote. 

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital art with our Procreate course designed for interior design students! This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to create stunning digital artwork on your iPad using Procreate, a digital art application. You will learn how to navigate the Procreate interface, use essential drawing tools, and understand the fundamentals of color theory. Dive into hands-on exercises and guided tutorials designed interior design students to master techniques such as sketching, painting, and blending. Explore the power of layers, brushes, and special effects to add depth and dimension to your creations. With personalized feedback and support from your instructor, you will gain confidence and proficiency in using Procreate to release your creativity. By the end of the course, you will have the tools and convenience to create stunning digital art pieces that showcase your unique style and vision. As an interior design student, learning ProCreate can significantly benefit  you by producing quality design sketches, elevating your design workflow and becoming more confident in your skills, building you a strong portfolio, and making you more competitive in the design industry.

Course Materials:

• Apple iPad + Apple Pencil
• Procreate app installed on your ipad, priced at $12.99 (one-time purchase): Please note that the app works only on Apple iPad and must have an Apple Pencil, too. The app is not compatible on other tablet, chromebook or laptop.

Age range: All those 18+ are welcome!

Course modality: This is a hybrid course, meaning you can join in-person or live remote. 

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital art with our Procreate course designed for beginners! Whether you are an aspiring artist or hobbyist, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to create stunning digital artwork on your iPad using Procreate, a digital art application. Starting from the basics, you will learn how to navigate the Procreate interface, use essential drawing tools, and understand the fundamentals of color theory. Dive into hands-on exercises and guided tutorials to master techniques, such as sketching, painting, and blending. Explore the power of layers, brushes, and special effects to add depth and dimension to your creations. With personalized feedback and support from your instructor, you will gain confidence and proficiency in using Procreate to release your creativity. By the end of the course, you will have the tools and convenience to create stunning digital art pieces that showcase your unique style and vision.

Course Materials:

• Apple iPad + Apple Pencil
• Procreate app installed on your ipad, priced at $12.99 (one-time purchase) Please note that the app works only on Apple iPad and must have an Apple Pencil, too. The app is not compatible on other tablet, chromebook or laptop.

Age range: All those 12+ are welcome!

Course modality: This is a hybrid course, meaning you can join in-person or live remote. 

Join us for a fun and easy paint-and-sip event at JMC Cellars and create a beautiful colored pencil drawing with a vineyard theme. No prior drawing experience necessary! Participants are guided step-by-step through the process, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of artistic skill level. It's a fun, relaxed way to socialize and create art. Unleash your creativity, experiment with colors, and express yourself through art. Participants 21+ can purchase wine at the venue. All art supplies are provided.

Age range: 16+

Location: This course is held at JMC Cellars in Livermore. 

Have you thought about watercolor painting but do not know where to start? This course if for beginners, or those who would like to refresh their basic watercolor skills. With the guidance of local artist Thomasin Dewhurst, you will practice the art of watercolor painting, the techniques, materials to use, composition, plus aspects of both realism and more expressive painting. Your instructor will include demonstration as you learn. Students completing this course will have the skills to better paint on their own, or even participate in more advanced workshops and art events, such as Paint Livermore.

The materials fee of $10 includes all of the tools and supplies that you will need during the course. This is due to the instructor the first day of class. Cash only. 

Age range: 16+