Classes and Workshops

Adult Art Classes

A project of the Coastal Arts League in collaboration with Senior Coastsiders.

Gain Confidence.
Gain New Skills.
Make New Friends

Art Classes at the Senior Center
925 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
Every Friday 12:30 - 2:00

Can you believe that it's Spring already? Thank you wonderful art teachers for guiding us.

March 3 - Rebecca Ellis
March 10 - Gail Dennis: watercolor
March 17 - Laura McHugh
March 24 - Nancee McDonell
March 31 - Patti Appel: acrylic painting
April 7 -
April 14 - Kathy Shields - Bracelets
April 21 - Laura McHugh
April 28 -
May 5 -
May 12 - Laura McHugh
May 19 - Kathy Shields - Fun with Buttons
May 26 - Nancee McDonell
June 2 -
June 9 -
June 16 -
June 23 - Nancee McDonell
June 30 -

Adult art classes at the Senior Center are popular with several new regular participants. We have had lessons on acrylic painting with Patti Appel and watercolor basics with Gail Dennis. Greta Waterman teaches oil pastel with a little art history for inspiration. Laura McHugh returns to teaching this summer and Anne Grauzlis continues to host the free weekly classes. Seating in the art room is limited, so be sure to arrive early.

Who Can take the Art classes?

Classes are open to adults from around the Coastside. Residency isn't required. Parking is available. Each Friday afternoon, a different artist brings his or her talents to the Community Center for a fun social experience centered on art. Everyone loves creating a piece of art to take home while socializing with new friends. Taught by volunteers, there is no cost to workshop participants. Materials are provided by the Coastal Arts League.

Meet in the Art room of the Sr. Center, 925 Main.

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Patti Appel demonstrates with acrylics

Rebecca Ellis, one of the originators of the art program, introduced the 2017 classes with three drawing techniques. Rebecca returns periodically, with great new activities. She's also a member of the Artists Collective.

Rebecca Ellis ended this Drawing class with sharing.

"When we age, we definitely keep active and, most of all, decide to have fun and explore new processes. No one wants to sit around just watching TV. So, many have come out to the classes even though they consider themselves beginners and have had no prior instruction. Most of the students will at least try something new and build on that creative spirit which is in all of us. So, sign up for a class and you will be amazed at the benefit to you."
~Anne Grauzlis

Anne Grauzlis is our site liaison with the Senior Center.

Related pages:

High School Show

Art Resources

Artists Collective

Children's Art Classes

Greta Waterman

Greta Waterman is known for her vivid colors. Greta has been a popular teacher, demonstrating oil pastels and giving art talks about Abstract Expressionism and other schools.

Greta demonstrates

"Good job Greta. Good art history discussion and how art reflects the times (wars, economics etc). Thanks." ~ Gail Dennis

Laura McHugh

If you have never painted and always thought you would like to try something but there was never any time or other excuses….or have been in the arts for ages and wanted to
try different things, this is your chance.

Just drop by the Senior Center after lunch time on Friday and meet the volunteer artist, who has prepared an art class for
us. It is not only a fun experience in Very good company, but we don’t have to buy the materials. The Coastal Art League
does that for us. So come join us and enjoy.
~Patricia Keefe

Gail Dennis

The Art Room at the Senior Center has a capacity of 15.
Materials are provided by the Coastal Arts League.

Stephanie Lyons Lyon's lesson on portraits

Patricia Keefe

Patricia Keefe is a member of the Board of Directors at the Coastal Arts League, and shows her work in the Artist Collective.

Overheard
at Senior Art Class
"This is the best class! I always plan my week around this art class. I love it."

Photo Credits on this page:
Susan Kerby
Jane Lewis

Make and Take Projects with Laura McHugh

Join Laura McHugh in the art room to explore one of many mixed media techniques using GOLDEN artist materials. Absolutely no drawing or art talent or experience is needed.
This technique is the basis for making finished art pieces suitable for framing, and also focal points that can be further embellished or used in future mixed media assemblages.

Thank you for offering this program. I never miss a class.
~Susan Kerby