Jessel Miller Art Class of 2018

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Art Classes at Jessel Gallery
SUNDAYS 10:30am - 2pm & WEDNESDAYS 5:30-8:30pm

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, August 25 (Watercolor)
Skies & Clouds Wet & Dry

Wednesday, August 28 (Acrylic)
CHANGE OF PLANS
Continued Palette Knife with Brush DEMO by Kate Canon & Jessel 

Kate Canon Palette Knife Painting

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Diane Pope Fall Watercolor Classes
All classes will be held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30am - 12:30pm

$40/class
RSVP to Diane Pope | 707-483-4926 or  spinpope@sbcglobal.com
or send payment to
Jessel Gallery, Attn: Diane Pope 1019 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558

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September 10: Painting Sunflowers

Techniques for painting the petals, leaves and backgrounds will be presented.

September 24: Painting fall leaves with pen and watercolors

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October 8: TBA

October 22: TBA

Erin Dertner Acrylic Workshop

Monday, September 30 AND/OR Tuesday, October 1
10:30am - 2pm
$60.00 per day or $110.00 for both days with your own supplies
$75 per day or $140.00 for both days with our supplies

RSVP ASAP  | POTLUCK LUNCH
jesselgallery@napanet.net
707-257-2350

Acrylic paints have the advantages of both watercolors and oils. They can be used wet into wet to create beautifully blended areas and later used full strength to create form and dimension. Using a spray bottle both on the palette and painting can keep them workable longer and because they are non-toxic and dry quickly, the experience is delightful overall.

Join Erin as she leads you to create scenes that are vibrant and inviting, all in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. 

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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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Beginning Palette Knife Class - 8/21/19

There are challenges in life and in art. Trying the palette knife for the first time is like learning to drive a stick shift in a car. It takes finesse and patience. I am learning as the students learn and they teach me as much as I teach them. SO because of the excitement around this experience I am offering the class again with Kate as my assistant next Wed night. And check out the final blessing of the night: the sunset. We are doing skies on Sunday so I think the universe decided to give us a gift as the lights went out in the sky.

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Imitating the Masters - 8/18/19

This week we focused on the Masters. The students had a choice of several artists works and they expressed their own colors and patterns while maintaining the integrity of the actual image. The results were wonderful!

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Flowers Interpreted in Acrylic - 8/14/19

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Watercolor Patterns and Prints - 8/11/19

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Napa Barns in Acrylic - 8/7/19

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Miniature Class - 7/28/19

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Napa Nature Intertwined - 7/21/19

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Abstract With & Without Techniques

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Techniques III Class

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Techniques II Class

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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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Windows - 8/4/19

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Interpreting Real to Abstraction - 7/31/19

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Napa Rooftop Sky Painting - 7/24/19

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Pen & Ink Garden Paintings - 7/14/19

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Inside & Outside the Box

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First Outing of Summer

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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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The Route You Are Taking Inwardly and Outwardly

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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 accommodates 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

SIGN UP FOR MORE!

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:

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."