A project of the Coastal Arts League in collaboration with Senior Coastsiders and the San Mateo County Arts Commission.
In the interest of public health, the Coastal Arts League will not be teaching classes at the Sr. Center until further notice.
Fridays at the Senior Center 925 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
Watch this space to see when classes will resume
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
Etegami: Art for Everybody
Join Patricia Ryan Madson to learn the Japanese art of making postcards to send to your friends. Absolutely no drawing or art talent or experience is needed.
Patricia Ryan Madson
This simple strategy for making a homemade card can be done by anyone. Using postcards Patricia will guide you to make personal cards to put in the mail. Bring any pens or small watercolors you have and other material will be supplied.
Make and Take Projects 2020 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
A student painting
Rebecca Ellis
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.
"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
Sharon Ward
Anne Grauzlis joined the CAL Board as the on site liaison to the Senior Center. Anne can often be found hosting the Coastal Arts League Gallery at 300 Main Street, which is open daily from noon to 5:00 PM, (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday) 650-726-6335.
Sharon Ward teaches drawing
A Sharon Ward sketch
Greta Waterman
Greta Waterman is an oil painter, working out of her studio at the Peninsula Art Institute in Burlingame, CA. She is known for her vivid colors. Greta has been an popular teacher, demonstrating oil pastels and giving art talks about Abstract Expressionism and other schools.
Greta demonstrates
"Good art history discussion and how art reflects the times (wars, economics etc). Good job Greta. Thanks." ~ Gail Dennis
Laura McHugh 2019
Laura's watercolor lesson turned out well.
Stephanie Lyons has scheduled teachers for the adult classes this year. She keeps track of attendance and the inventory of art supplies. Thank you, Stephanie!
Stephanie Lyons, Attendance
A new classroom arrangement at the Senior Center increases capacity to 15 students. Each class is taught by one artist with an artist assistant.
Stephanie's lesson on portraits
Patricia Keefe
Patricia Keefe is a professional artist whose work includes sculpture, photography, watercolor and oil painting. She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Coastal Arts League, and shows her work in the Artist Collective.
Pen & Ink with Gary Frink
Gary Frink's cartoon
Gary teaches pen & ink
"Gary is really a great teacher. He’s genuine and funny and skilled. He is also a generous person. He often provides pens and paper to the participants to practice at home. He says he gets materials from friends who know his style." ~Stephanie Lyons
Our very successful art program at the Senior Center is beginning a new season. Several people mentioned that our summer break left them wondering what to do on Fridays. It is a highlight of the week for some. Therefore, good people, we are asking you to review your commitments and add your name to the list of wonderful teachers who give an hour or two on Fridays. We have had lessons on collage, pen and ink drawing, printmaking, charcoal, oil pastel, and perspective. Can you think of something you would like to teach or repeat with a new twist? This is a volunteer opportunity which would not take a lot of your time but would be appreciated by the Senior community. ~Anne Grauzlis
Photo Credits on this page: Susan Kerby Jane Lewis Barbara Masek
Completed Classes
September 14, 2018: Greta Waterman: Fauves Color September 21: Gary Frink: Pen and Ink illustration September 28: Nancee McDonnell: Collage November 9: Gary Frink: Pen and Ink November 16: Patricia Madson: Etegami November 30: Laura McHugh: Monoprints from Gelli Plates December 7: Patricia Madson: Etegami 2 (newcomers welcome) December 14: Laura McHugh: Image transfer to Canvas January 4, 2019: Greta Waterman January 11: Gary Frink: Pen & Ink January 18: Rebecca Ellis January 25: Nancee McDonnell: Collage with Watercolor February 1: Greta Waterman February 8: Sharon Ward: Drawing Still Life February 15: Rebecca Ellis: Collage & gold paint February 22: Deanna Adams & Anne Grauzlis: Suncatchers March 1: Greta Waterman & Gail Dennis March 8: Gary Frink & Gail Dennis: Pen & Ink drawing March 22: Laura McHugh: Tabletop Printmaking March 29: Sharon Ward: Drawing with Different Media April 5: Greta Waterman & Gail Dennis April 12: Gary Frink & Gail Dennis: Fences, Windows, & Doors April 19: Laura McHugh: Mixed media Little Books April 26: Nancee McDonnell & Pat Keefe: Collage & Watercolor May 3: Greta Waterman May 10: Patricia Madson: Etagami May 17: Rebecca Ellis: Drawing Flowers May 24: Sharon Ward/Gail Dennis: Drawing in various media May 31: Rebecca Ellis June 7: Teacher Cadre Luncheon at Senior Coastsiders June 14: Gary Frink/Gail Dennis: the Flag June 21: Laura McHugh/Gail Dennis: Mixed media Collage June 28: Laura McHugh: Monoprint ink transfers August 9: Gary Frink/Gail Dennis: Cartooning August 16:Patricia Madson/Anne Grauzlis August 23: Laura McHugh: Watercolor books, part 1 August 30: Stephanie Lyons: beginning portraiture September 13: Sharon Ward: Drawing with Conté crayons September 20: Laura McHugh: Watercolor books, part 2 September 27: Nancee McDonnell/ Pat Keefe October 4: Rebecca Ellis October 11: Kathy Miller: Portrait drawing October 25: Patti Appel: Acrylic Painting, part 1 November 1: Patti Appel: Acrylic Painting, part 2 November 8: Gary Frink/Gail Dennis November 15: Greta Waterman: German Expressionism November 22: Laura McHugh December 6, 2019: Laura McHugh January 3, 2020: Teacher Cadre Luncheon January 10: Greta Waterman/Gail Dennis January 17: Gary Frink: Cartooning and Gag Writing January 24: Laura McHugh Multi-media Make & Take January 31: Nancee McDonnell: Collage February 7: Patti Appel: Acrylic/Mixed Media February 14: Laura McHugh Multi-media Make & Take February 21: Rebecca Ellis/Gail Dennis: Drawing March 6: Greta Waterman March 13: Anne Grauzlis: fabric painting March 20: Laura McHugh March 27: Rebecca Ellis