Classes and Workshops

Senior Art Classes

A project of the Coastal Arts League in collaboration with Senior Coastsiders and the San Mateo County Arts Commission.

Gain Confidence.
Gain New Skills.
Make New Friends

Art Classes at the Senior Center
925 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA

Summer Schedule 2022
May 27 - Rebecca Ellis - Drawing
June 10 - NO CLASS
June 17 - Rebecca Ellis - Drawing
June 24 - Gail Dennis - Watercolor
July 1 - NO CLASS
July 8 - Nancee McDonnell - Collage
July 15 - Greta Waterman -
July 22 - Patti Appel - Acrylic painting
July 29 - Laura McHugh
August 5 - Gail Dennis - Watercolor
August 12 - Nancee McDonnell - Collage
August 19 - Gail Dennis - Watercolor
August 26 - Laura McHugh
September 2 - Rebecca Ellis - Drawing
September 9 - Laura McHugh
September 16 - Nancee McDonnell - Collage
September 23 - Rebecca Ellis - Drawing
September 30 - Laura McHugh

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.

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

Weekly classes are taught by a rotating cadre of artists. Each class is taught by one artist with an assistant.

Gail Dennis

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

Stephanie'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.

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