Jessel Miller Art Class of 2018

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

RSVP to Join the Class

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

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Coming Up

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Sunday, April 28

Climb Every Mountain
Learn the subtle nuances of painting mountains.

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Diane Pope Watercolor Class
Tuesday, May 7 9:30am - 12:30pm
$40/class

For more information and to sign up, please contact Diane Pope: spinpope@sbcglobal.net
 or 707-483-4926

Dry Brush techniques in watercolor
Dry brushing is a wonderful technique for painting texture such as fur or wood. 

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

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Bunny Class

We tried something I am doing more of in class these days. We did not draw or trace any images. We just jumped on the page and picked a bunny image I provided and started painting standing up. Most of the students do not have drawing class experience so it is challenging to just jump on a blank piece of paper and start painting....they did a great job and really rose to the task. We welcome Brenda to the class and she did a wonderful first image.

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Flower Arrangements

I did something new in class this time. We have done classes where I ask students to start a piece then pass it to the next person. This is a great way to let go because you are not as invested in the outcome since everyone works on the piece. To do this same concept this week there was a twist. Instead of passing the piece around the students move to the next place using the paints brushes etc of the next artist. I did this because we painted a still life using the artist's personal vase and the arrangement they made from flowers I provided. In comparing the pass-around to the piece each person did as their second painting it is so interesting to see the knowledge they gained from seeing what other artists painted from their still life. Only one artist chose another vase to paint in the second half of the 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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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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Class Information

RSVP to Join the Class

​​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. 

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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 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.   ​

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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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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."