Los Gatos Saratoga Recreation | Fall 2021

Silk Embroidery Painting Unique stunning designs that can be embroidered on wall panels, clothing, and more. Learn shading to illustrate dimension, split stitches, long and short stitches with a single strand of cotton, silk thread on silk fabric, crepe, and other fabrics. The first class is demonstration and review of projects and supplies. Materials Fee: $25-$30 . Instructor: Azita Farshin Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center - Room 214 Mon. 5:30PM - 7:30PM 8 mtgs. 10/4-11/22 $185 NEW Celebrating Cultural Identities in Silicon Valley Explore World Regions through cultural expressions via Interactive Educational Sessions to experience, talk and explore. We focus on intangible cultural expressions that have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO: Cuisine, Arts and Crafts, Music, Dance, and Rituals, as we celebrate cultural diversity and embrace our identities. Educational sessions based on culture. We promote empathy, curiosity, and exploration. We fight against racism and want to have a local impact in our communities by learning more about Silicon Valley´s rich cultural backgrounds. NO CLASS: 11/22, 11/24. Instructor: Michiko Shim Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center - Room 3 Mon. 9:00AM - 10:30AM 10 mtgs. 9/27-12/6 $180 Wed. 9:00AM - 10:30AM 10 mtgs. 9/29-12/8 $180 DRAWING Drawing During The Day Beginners or those with some art experience will benefit from drawing from life, objects, and occasionally, photos. Learn various techniques: perspective, basic drawing skills, shading, lighting, contouring. We will study the drawing of portraits and still lifes and review the elements of design in art. Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center - Room 206 Wed. 12:30PM - 3:30PM 9 mtgs. 10/6-12/8 $170 Wed. 12:30PM - 3:30PM 4 mtgs. 11/17-12/15 $100 PAINTING Acrylic/Oil Painting ALL LEVELS. Join this spirited class in oil painting and be surprised by your creative power! Designed for beginning and continuing students in oil or acrylic painting. Learn basic color principles and mixing from a limited palette through lectures and individualized instruction. See online description for required materials prior to first class. Instructor: Kim Manfredi Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center - Room B Mon. 11:30AM - 2:30PM 7 mtgs. 10/4-11/15 $200 Mon. 11:30AM - 2:30PM 4 mtgs. 11/22-12/13 $100 NEW Watercolor Painting - Project Series You don’t have to be a skilled artist, the instructor will guide you as you explore color, contrast, and technique. A full painting will be done by the end of the class. Instruction and demo will be live via Zoom. Instructor: Elvira Rascov Location: At Your Computer STOREFRONT OR CAFE Learn how to use light, colors, and values to create volume and contrast on a building. Also, by applying shadows you will bring the building to life. The instructor will teach you the best way to use different colors to create an interesting fade. STREET SCENE We will use a reference photo for our sketch, then we will add the elements that will capture the feeling of the place. With watercolor, we will learn how to use the first washes to create the mood of the scene. Then, we will focus our attention on contrast and color to bring the painting to life. OCEAN SCENE Learn how to paint an ocean scene in watercolor using a simple and fun approach. We will start the class by practicing different types of water scenes using the wet and wet techniques. Learn how to make reflections in the water on still water by simplifying the process. REFLECTIONS IN GLASS “STILL LIFE The instructor will guide you all the way from sketching and painting a still life painting with glass reflections in watercolor. With the use of color and value, you will learn how to give volume to glass objects. WATERCOLOR & INK HOLIDAY CARDS You will have the opportunity to learn how to make four different holiday cards with simple watercolor techniques. STOREFRONT OR CAFÉ IN WATERCOLOR Thu. 10:30AM - 12:00PM 1 mtg. 10/21 $40 STREET SCENE IN WATERCOLOR Thu. 10:30AM - 12:00PM 1 mtg. 11/18 $40 OCEAN SCENE IN WATERCOLOR Thu. 10:30AM - 12:00PM 1 mtg. 10/7 $40 REFLECTIONS IN GLASS “STILL LIFE” IN WATERCOLOR Thu. 10:30AM - 12:00PM 1 mtg. 9/16 $40 WATERCOLOR & INK HOLIDAY CARDS Thu. 10:30AM - 12:00PM 1 mtg. 12/2 $40 NEW Watercolor Painting Come and join this fun class and learn the basics and more advanced techniques. Students with little or no experience will enjoy a friendly, supportive atmosphere with class demonstrations and individualized instruction. Instructor: Kim Manfredi Location: Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center - Room B Mon. 2:30PM - 5:00PM 7 mtgs. 10/4-11/15 $200 Mon. 2:30PM - 5:00PM 4 mtgs. 11/22-12/13 $100 34 View Expanded Descriptions and Register Online at www.LGSRecreation.org Questions? 408-354-8700 ARTS & CREATIVE WRITING, BUSINESS & TECH