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Jessel Miller Art Class of 2018

Art Classes at Jessel Gallery | SUN 10:30am - 2pm

or call  707.257.2350 | $50/Class or $160/Four. Gift Certificates Available.

Coming Up

Sunday, June 23

  Viansa Sonoma Winery & Tasting Room
Meet at the gallery at 8:30. RSVP Required!
Paint the view from a perfect spot under the trees and at picnic tables. All you need is your supplies and if you are a new student and need supplies let me know.
Purchase lunch at the winery deli

Diane Pope Watercolor Classes
RSVP to Diane by email or 707-483-4926

$40/class
Please send Payment to Diane Pope c/o Jessel Gallery 1019 Atlas Peak Rd. Napa 94558

Fun Compositions | Tuesday, June 25 from 9:30 - 12:30

In this class we will continue with our bird paintings working on the complete composition of the painting. It could be a realistic branch, fun patterns or a fanciful design. You will decide how you want to complete your painting.
 
Note: Please bring your own supplies to class. If you don't have any yet, I will provide what you need to help you get started.

Past Classes: Take a look at what we've created this year!  And in 2018 and 2017!

Techniques III Class

I stared by taking an old incomplete painting. With a toilet paper roll cut on the edges to form a flower petal effect, I used thicker watercolor paint to complete the painting with one of the techniques we are did in class on Sunday. I thought it would be interesting to show the before and after.

During class we made a mess and had a lot of fun using toothbrush, bubble wrap, palette knife and alcohol this week. The thing I find most intriguing about using other things besides brushes is there is less control(and I love to control my watercolors) and I am beginning to love the abstract nature of unusual techniques.

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Techniques II Class

I am continuing my techniques lessons and will do so again next week. The best part about doing this class, besides playing with new materials and splattering about, is that fact that people just let go of the subject matter and what they think something should look like and get into the form, values, colors, and composition.

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Techniques I Class

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Figure Drawing Class

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Tree Shadows

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Bunny Class

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Oak Trees

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Barns, Vineyards & Trees

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Putting Vineyards in Perspective

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Abstracting Reality

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The Route You Are Taking Inwardly and Outwardly

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Form and Figure Class

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Mother Nature, Mother Earth

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Climb Every Mountain

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Flower Arrangements

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Floral Expressions

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Perspective of a Barn

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Bouquet to Art

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Animal Creations

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Erin Dertner's Workshop

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2019 Summer Art Day Camp with Ms. Debbie ​
July 8 - 12, 2019

Class Information

​​Sundays 10:30am - 2pm
Bring a potluck dish to share.
​It always works out!
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All levels welcome - from beginners to expert.  No experience necessary!

$50/class or 4 classes for $160. Gift certificates available.

This is not a continuous class. You can jump in any week and I will surprise you with the subject matter and medium.  You will leave each class with a complete piece. 

Class Details

  • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! This is a class for Beginners and Beyond, meaning all levels.
  • This is not a continuous class so you can jump in any week and I will surprise you with the subject matter and medium.
  • I work in mainly watercolor but I also paint on glass or use acrylic.
  • I have some supplies for sale like palettes and paper and I supply the product to first-time students and then give you a list of things to purchase for the class (but I also have supplies if you forget yours!).
  • It helps if you RSVP so I save a place for you in class. (the room accomodates 30 people so I like to know we have enough room).
  • We have a 1/2 hour Potluck Lunch each week and whatever you bring is perfect and it always works out.
  • Class starts promptly here at the gallery at 10:30am each Sunday morning and goes to about 2pm.
  • Class tickets of 4 are $160 or $50 for one class and gifts certificates are available.
  • I have only one rule about this class. Leave your judgments at the door and plan to be delighted, excited and surprised by your own creative process.
  • You will leave with a completed piece of art each.   ​

Weekend Workshops with Visiting Artists ​Coming Soon

Jessel Gallery will be offering Weekend or Day Long Art Workshops by Daniel Mundy, Michael Fitzpatrick and other visiting Artists. Sign up for more information.

Join the Fun!

Our Students Say:

Bravo!

Art classes with you are always good but today’s had that touch of magic we all love! I too felt like a six year old! I will have fun playing with the new techniques.
The well thought out prep is much appreciated. You looked relaxed and seemed to enjoy yourself also.
Thank you!
Sandy

Our Students Say:

“Class is never dull and never the same.  Somehow Jessel always presents a new way of looking at artistic creation.  She's organized, prepared, and then waltzes in and makes all her work--and talent-- seem easy.  And she will not let you fail.  More than once, she has pulled the rabbit out of the hat when I've been struggling with something I was sure was worthless.  Add to this a core of regulars sprinkled with an array of newcomers, all with varying degrees of experience, and the results are entertaining and varied. "
“I was thinking yesterday as I was drawing outside your back door how very invested you are in our class.  Every time there's a new twist--painting plein air, drawing with pen and ink  you stock up on whatever we might need to make that successful.  I know that's sometimes no small expense or small amount of energy to have that come together.  You, my dear, have the spirit of generosity in your marrow.” Joy West
"I love to see the "unveilings" at the end of class, when it becomes obvious once again that everyone has unique style and interpretation.  The ways to interpret a flower, a vineyard, an abstract are endless.”
​"An inspiring artist and good teacher who can find the gem in any piece and teach how to enhance it."

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