From Left to right: Laurie, Francesca, Birgitta, Jessel, Joy, Clara and Nouria

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Art Classes at Jessel Gallery | SUN 10:30am - 2pm & WED 5:30 - 8:30pm

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

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Coming Up

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 Wednesday, June 20 & Sunday, June 24

Still Life You Create

Bring your own still life (flowers, fruit, objects)

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

Primary Colors

There was only one class this week and we did the paintings in only 3 colors. The class got to choose which red, yellow or blue they wanted to paint with and mix, then they had to mix their own secondary and tertiary colors. Limiting the palette opens up a whole new world of discovery and excitement. We celebrated Joy's Birthday and we also celebrated the creation of exciting new colors all from just 3 colors.

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Beyond Borders

This was a class that started on Wednesday night and continued on Sunday morning. I had several ideas about the meaning of these words and translated them into the first 5 images of mine. The idea was to create a square somewhere on the page and either paint in the square, change the colors in and out of the square or come up with your own vision or subject matter and vary the idea in your own way. This was a very successful concept as far as the results and the choices the students made. BRAVO TO ALL. Below are both Wednesday and Sunday class students' work. Check out some of the featured students' work this week.

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First Outing of the Summer

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Up-Close Gardens & Cottages

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Let's Talk Trees

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Sunday Sketchbooks

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Country Roads

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The Sky's the Limit

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Spring Flowers: Wet-on-Dry Technique

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Spring Flowers: Wet-on-Wet Technique

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What's on your Table?

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Chakras

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Painting Without a Brush

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Faces, Form, and Fantasy

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Creating a Poster of the Napa Valley

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Reflections on Water

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Up-Cose Florals

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Nostalgic Icons

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From Reality to Abstraction

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On a Clear Day

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Color and Value Studies

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Perpetual/Eternal Calendar Series - March

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Shadows on Barns

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Napa Valley Landscapes

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Perpetual/Eternal Calendar Series - February

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Surprise Image and Your Interpretation

Student Gallery - Saturday (click to enlarge)

Student Gallery - Sunday(click to enlarge)

Perpetual/Eternal Calendar Series - January

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Class Information

RSVP to Join the Class

​​Sundays 10:30am - 2pm
Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30pm
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. 

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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 fits 9 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 Saturday morning and goes to about 2pm.
• Class tickets of 4 are $150 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.   ​

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Weekend Workshops with Visiting Artists ​Coming Soon

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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.

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Join the Fun!

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."