CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE

LIST OF CLASSES

2010-2011

July 9-11, 9 AM–4 PM each day, Idyllwild Arts, Idyllwild , CA, The Practice of Drawing as Meditation–A Three Day Workshop.  This is a comprehensive drawing course for beginners and people who already draw. 951.659.2171

July 30 Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica, CA 50-50 Exhibition of Paintings––7-9 PM 650.355.1894 or 650.359.1288

August 20-22 Half Moon Bay Coast, Plein Air Watercolor Workshop on the Coast, 916.391.5051.  To register for this workshop, send $199 before July 20, 2010 to: Creative Power Seminars, PO Box 370371, Montara,  CA 94037.  Call 916.391.5051.

September 11, 9:00-4:00, Special Studio Workshop, Creating Beautiful Abstract Watercolors, 916.391.5051.

September 18, 9:00-4:00, Special Studio Workshop, Painting the Figure Simply and Beautifully in Watercolor, 916.391.5051.

October 16, 9:00-4:00, DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA, Drawing Without Fear, 408.864.8817.

October 17, 9:00-4:00, College of San Mateo, The Practice of Drawing as Meditation, 650.650.574.6149.

October 23, 6:30–9:30 PM, Santa Rosa Junior College, The Five Ancient Tibetan Rites, 707.527.4371

October 24, 9:30–4:30, Santa Rosa Junior College, The One Minute Drawing Class, 707.527.4371

October 25, 9:30–4:30, Santa Rosa Junior College, Spontaneous Watercolor-NEW, 707.527.4371.

October 30, 9:00-4:00, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA, Painting from the Heart in Watercolor, 408.864.8817.

November 7, 9:30-4:30, Solano College, The Practice of Drawing as Meditation, 707.864.7115.

November 14, 9:30-4:30, Solano College, Spontaneous Watercolor-NEW, 707.864.7115.

November 19, 12:00-3:30, California Art Education Association, Plein Air Watercolor, www.caea-arteducation.org.

January 8-15, 2011 One Week Workshop, Molokai, HI, Creative Watercolor and Drawing, 916.391.5051.

More to come!

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PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR PAINTING
OIL PAINTING THE EASY WAY
THE PRACTICE OF DRAWING AS MEDITATION
PAINTING FLOWERS SIMPLY AND BEAUTIFULLY IN WATERCOLOR
CREATIVE WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES
TRAVEL SKETCHING AND PAINTING
FULL SHEET WATERCOLOR PAINTING
CREATING WATERCOLOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
CREATING CARDS AND VALENTINES IN WATERCOLOR
PAINTING AND DRAWING TREES
WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING
PAINTING ROCKS AND WAVES
FIVE ANCIENT TIBETAN RITES

Workshops are held at various colleges and universities. These classes are like having an all-day, private lesson. You will learn new skills, discover painting and drawing secrets, receive individual, in-depth instruction, be able to view Robert demonstrating the techniques.  It is a good idea to bring your lunch. Paper and supplies are usually furnished as part of the course fee. A watercolor kit (tubes of watercolor, a folding palette, and a brush) or the drawing supplies etc. will be provided.  Beginners are welcome in all classes.  Please pre-register by mail on line or by phone for all classes.   

 Note, the classes below are not listed in order by date.

Saturday, July 9-11, 2010.  Idyllwild Arts, Idyllwild, CA, 9:00-4:00 each day.  Call 951.659.2171 to register.
THE PRACTICE OF DRAWING AS MEDITATION
Learn how to practice drawing in a state of restful alertness.  Discover your creative power through the drawing process.  Learn to draw any subject from careful observation and your imagination.  Improve your ability to concentrate and stay present as you draw.  See and appreciate the marvel of life with a new and clear vision.  Draw figures with skill with many different materials.  Become more perceptive and connected to the world around you.  Some of the many benefits are:  improved drawing skills, many new drawing techniques, new skill with the figure, seeing and drawing space, line, form, and light, a profound sense of peace, finding a world at the end of our pen.

CREATIVE WATERCOLOR  METHODS AND TECHNIQUES
To be announced.
You will discover easy secrets that will increase your painting skill. Learn easy tricks and techniques that can improve your paintings like magic. Prerequisite for this class is one of Mr. Dvorak's beginning watercolor classes, Spontaneous Watercolor or The Magic of Watercolor or some previous watercolor instruction.

To be announced.
PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR PAINTING
You will discover easy secrets that will increase your painting skill. Learn easy tricks and techniques that can improve your paintings like magic. Prerequisite for this class is one of Mr. Dvorak's beginning watercolor classes, Spontaneous Watercolor or The Magic of Watercolor or some previous watercolor instruction.

ANCIENT SECRETS--THE FIVE TIBETAN RITES
Friday, April 16, 2010, 6:30-9:30 PM--Santa Rosa Junior College, CA--Call:  707.527.4371 to register
Hidden in the remote regions of the Himalayan mountains lie the secrets for longevity, vitality and youth.  There, generations of Tibetan monks have passed down a series of yoga-like exercises with mystical, age reversing properties.  Taking just eight minutes a day to perform, the benefits of these rites can include increased energy, weight loss, new hair growth, better memory, arthritis relief, better digestion, improved balance and sleep, lower blood pressure, renewed sexual energy, perfect health and just feeling and looking younger.  As outlined in Peter Kelder's book Ancient Secrets Of The Fountain of Youth, (available at the class) you will learn how and when to perform the exercises, why they work and how to develop a foundation for daily practice.  It's easy, it's fast and it works!  Class includes a handouts and reminder card. 

PAINTING THE COAST IN WATERCOLOR
To be announced--Coastal sites--in and near Pacifica--$79, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM 
Learn how to paint the coast in watercolor. You will learn to create coastal landscapes, ocean scenes with birds, cliffs, beaches, bathers, distant islands, sea gulls, and other coastal features.   Learn how to paint: with shape and space.  We will paint outdoors if the weather is good.  You will learn how to create good colorful compositions.  For more information call: 650.359-1288 in Pacifica. To register see below.

March 20.--$79, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM--Pacifica Coastal Site
OIL PAINTING THE EASY WAY
This is a comprehensive beginning oil painting class.  You will learn everything you need to get you started oil painting the easy way. Easily paint dramatic oils. Sunsets, perfect skies, and colorful trees and water. You will learn the secrets of painting in oils the easy way. You will paint two finished paintings. Please register at least one week before class. All materials furnished for an additional $50 or you may furnish your own. Oil paint, two 9" x 12" prepared canvases, palette etc. For more information call 650.359.1288 in Pacifica.  A portable wooden French easel (recommended) is available for $95 (please allow two weeks).

Saturday, May 1, 2010--$79, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM--Pacifica Coastal Site
PAINTING FLOWERS SIMPLY AND BEAUTIFULLY IN WATERCOLOR
Learn watercolor techniques and tricks to give you confidence and skill in painting flowers, including: composition, color mixing, blending, dark against light, graded washes, and more. The painting shown is an example of one of the  paintings you will do in the class.  Beginners welcome! To register see below.

TRAVEL SKETCHING AND PAINTING

Saturday, April 3, 2010, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM--College of San Mateo, CA--Call: 650.574.6149 to register or you can register on line.

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM--DeAnza College, CA--Call: 408.864.8817 to register or you can register on line.

Saturday, May 8, 2010, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM--College of Marin, Kentfield, CA--Call: 415.485.9305 to register or you can register on line.

Learn how to draw and watercolor quickly and easily while traveling, using architecture sketching tips, landscape shortcuts, figure representations, people. Learn how to sketch and watercolor in public without being a spectacle. Learn how to manage your supplies, draw or paint on planes, boats, trains, from an automobile, and much more.

"As a teacher myself, I can confidently say that Robert is an outstanding teacher.  Many painters are good painters but not good teachers.  Robert is both."   Sophie Torrance, Phd.

PAINTING ROCKS AND WAVES
Saturday, Febrduary 13, 2010--Coastal Site, Pacifica, CA--Meet at Robert's Studio No. 21, Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica.  Send registration check to Creative Power Seminars, PO Box 370371, Montara, CA 94037.
Learn techniques for painting convincing  rock  and waves.  This class is different from the Painting the Coast Workshop.  You will learn how to make breakers, waves splashing against the rocks and sky, how to color a wave to show the transparency and movement of the water.  Learn how to paint:
spray, mist, convincing rocks, sand, shore and more.

Private Lessons only--Pacifica Studio--$100/hour, recommend one hour per week for three weeks to learn everything.
WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING
Learn to design, cut and print woodcut prints. See web site: www. youcreate.com for examples of woodcuts. Learn the tricks the experts use to make it easy, and fun. This class is for people who have never done woodcut block printing before. A 4 piece tool set, paper, wood blocks, ink, and other tools will be furnished as part of the lesson fee.

Private Lessons only--Pacifica Studio--$100/hour
FULL SHEET WATERCOLOR PAINTING
In this full sheet watercolor class Robert will demonstrate easy methods for designing and painting on a full sheet--22" x 30"--paper. He will explain step by step each technique. Students will create their own full sheet paintings. Full sheet paper will be furnished. Bring your large brushes!

Note:  You can come to this class without an idea of what you are going to paint.  Robert will give you suggestions.  If you have an idea of what you want to paint full sheet, and have a sketch or a photo of that idea, bring it to the class.

CREATING CARDS AND VALENTINES IN WATERCOLOR
Saturday, February 6, 2010,--$79  Special Workshop, Pacifica,  CA
Learn to create beautiful greeting cards and valentines in watercolor.  You will learn: space and composition, a simple no-fail approach, three steps you must take, how to design and plan greeting cards and valentines and many new watercolor techniques. This could be the most enjoyable watercolor class you will ever take. To register see below.

Saturday, December 5, 2009, $79.
Bring watercolor supplies or purchase at the class for $20.  Paper supplies provided.
CREATING WATERCOLOR HOLIDAY OR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
You will create at least 10  small watercolors of your own design mounted and ready for giving. You will make a watercolor center piece sculpture for the table. You will learn how to make watercolor Christmas tree ornaments. You will paint 2 paintings, one is pictured to the left.  We will mat and shrink-wrap one of these for giving. These unique gifts for the special people in your life will be treasured for years to come. Watercolor paper, pre-cut mats and other supplies furnished. Bring your own watercolors.  There is a $15 materials fee for paper and other supplies.  Beginners welcome!
 

Private Lessons only--in Pacifica or Sacramento--$100/hour, recommend a three hour lesson to learn everything.
PAINTING AND DRAWING TREES
This class will give you concentrated instruction in painting and drawing trees in the landscape.  You will learn easy techniques for drawing and painting deciduous trees, pine trees, and palm tees in the landscape.  the mystery out of still life painting. The class will focus on typical tree subjects such as: roots, branches, twigs, leaves or needles.  People under the trees. Composition, light, shade and shadow will be demonstrated and practiced. For more information call 916.391.5051 in Sacramento.
 

Please Note:  Sometimes classes are canceled if there are not enough participants. Please pre-register. If you want to register the morning of the class, call to make sure that the class is being held. On occasion people have shown up to take a class that had to be canceled because the class needed one more person to be preregistered for the class to have its minimum number. 

PAINTING THE FIGURE SIMPLY AND BEAUTIFULLY IN WATERCOLOR
To be announced.

THURSDAY NIGHT DRAWING SESSIONS, Studio 21 (red door) Sanchez Art Center, 7:30-9:30 PM
First Thursday night of each month--Robert's Pacifica Studio--participants share the model fee which is usually $10.
PAINT OR  DRAW THE FIGURE
Practice the art of painting or drawing the figure as a means to self awareness and attentiveness. From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM the first Thursday of each month, we practice drawing and painting. Contour drawing in pen and pencil, conté crayon, charcoal, bamboo pen, calligraphy pen, color modeling, light against dark, foreshortening, facial details, and proportion will be practiced. Free your hand and eye so you can paint and draw the figure with confidence! I invite you to drop in and experience this incredible opportunity.  You will be glad you did.  We have wonderful models.  Bring your favorite drawing instruments and some paper.  Or Robert will furnish you with drawing stuff.  Come with a willingness to see what you can do.  You might surprise yourself.  By the way, Robert won't look at what you do unless you ask him to.  And he won't give you any instruction unless you request it.  He wants you to feel perfectly safe and comfortable.  No oil painting please!

Robert's studio (No. 21 with a red door) is located at the Sanchez Art Center at 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard in Pacifica, California just south of San Francisco on Highway One. See the end of this page for more specific directions.

The above workshops are taught throughout the year. You can paint and draw any number of things and people, in the spring, summer, fall, winter, and when you're only half-awake. Visit this page often to find out about future workshop opportunities! Check out the travel workshops with Mr. Dvorak.

DRAWING ANIMALS
To be announced--Zoo--$49, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Join Robert for an exciting day learning to draw animals from life.  You will learn:
to capture essence
to use different drawing media
to create movement
to draw fast and true
line, shade and shadow techniques
You are welcome to bring your children with you to this class.  Children can come free if they have their own drawing materials.  Paper and drawing materials furnished for the adults.  Bring your lunch. To register call the Learning Exchange 916.929.9200.

To register for the workshops in Pacifica send check or money order to:
CREATIVEpowerSEMINARS
PO Box 370371
Montara, CA 94037
For more information call:
1-650-359-1288
or email:
classes@youcreate.com

Cancellation policy for studio classes:
Refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations prior to Wednesday at 5:00 PM preceding the class.
Sorry, no refunds or credits for cancellations after Wednesday at 5:00 PM before class.

DIRECTIONS TO ROBERT'S STUDIO

Directions to Pacifica from the north and south: If you are traveling north from the south Peninsula or south from San Francisco and points north, take Pacifica Highway 1 exit from 280. Travel south through Pacifica to Linda Mar Boulevard (the last light in Pacifica, look for the Denny’s Restaurant). Turn left and travel east (away from the ocean) on Linda Mar Boulevard 1.2 miles to the Sanchez Art Center located on the right. Notice the large mural on building and park in front of the mural and walk to the left (east). Look for the red door of room 21. It is a short walk from the front parking lot. It is the farthest building east in the complex. Please give yourself enough time to arrive on time.

Directions to the Pacifica studio from the Monterey and Santa Cruz: Take Highway 1 north, pass Half Bay, continue north through Devil’s Slide. The first signal light in Pacifica will be Linda Mar Boulevard. Turn right, east (away from the ocean) on Linda Mar Boulevard and drive 1.2 miles to the Sanchez Art Center located on the right. Notice the large mural on building and park in front of the mural and walk to the left (east). Look for the red door of room 21. It is a short walk from the front parking lot. It is the farthest building east in the complex. Please give yourself enough time to arrive on time.

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