The Riekes Center Fine Art Development Studio is a fun and non judgmental environment that explores techniques in drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture! Students will learn to use these techniques as a way to organize thoughts, feelings, and ideas enhancing their individual approach to self-expression. This program incorporates innovative methods, means and media to reach their artistic goals!

Drawing is an exciting activity that promotes a deep respect for looking and thinking. The ultimate communicator, drawing can get your ideas across no matter what language you speak, and is a great way to describe, record, and analyze the world around you. Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing what they see objectively and subjectively, and interpreting their experiences visually, emotionally, and aesthetically. Close instructor guidance will be supported by frequent lecture and demonstration, and examples from drawing masters of the past and present.

Program Details:
When: 2 hrs once a week (ongoing class)
Feb-May (Day & Time TBA)
Who: All ages & levels of experience
Class size: Limit 5
Cost: $100 per month
Contact: David Seiler (707) 319-6744 or dseiler@riekes.org

The Riekes Center Fine Art Studio will be taking three field trips meant to inspire creativity and expose artists to engaging subject matter for their paintings and drawings. These trips will be fun and educational as the students will recieve a lot of advice, constructive criticism, technical knowledge and inspiration from their instructor.
Dates: (subject to change)
Feb. 11th: Copying the Masters: De Young Museum, San Francisco
Mar. 11th: Landscapes: Downtown Redwood City/Riekes Field Station, San Gregorio
Apr. 8th: Wildlife: San Francisco Zoo
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: $75 per expedition
Contact: David Seiler (707) 319-6744 or dseiler@riekes.org

Take private lessons focusing on your goals in drawing, painting, sculpture or mixed media. Learn the skills and techniques you need to make art you enjoy from a well-trained and experienced artist.
Cost: $40 per hour
Contact: David Seiler (707) 319-6744 or dseiler@riekes.org