Palo Alto Adult School is an educational leader in Arts and Crafts. For years, the Drawing, Painting and Watercolor classes have given our students the skills and confidence to pursue their own artistic excellence. The Crafts curriculum offers new, innovative courses every quarter. All of these classes provide the perfect opportunity to try something new!
Express yourself and discover your artistic talents with oil or acrylic paints in this inspiring class for all student levels.
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: January 17 to March 14
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 7–9:30 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 106
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $180
Instructor: Paulina Shapona
Learn the craftsmanship of the Golden Age of Children’s Book Illustration: watercolor over line drawing.
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: January 28 to March 18
(No class: February 18.)
Day(s) of the week: Monday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 106
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $140
Instructor: Shaowei Liu, shaoweiliu0@gmail.com, https://www.instagram.com/lushgrassart, http://lushgrass.com
We will be learning about drawing and watercolor principles, perspective and composition. This method will help create fresh, and spontaneous drawings and paintings from a wide variety of subjects.
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: January 16 to March 20
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 106
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $240
Instructor: Ferenc Besze, besze@comcast.net, http://besze.com
Join this magical journey to discover the versatility that only watercolor can offer!
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: January 15 to March 19
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 101
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $200
Instructor: Cathy Zander, artist@cathyzander.com, www.cathyzander.com
Learn traditional and contemporary forms of Ikebana and develop a closeness with nature while exploring this elegant art form.
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: January 17 to March 21
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 1–4:30 p.m.
Address: Cubberley Rm H6
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $105
Instructor: Thanh Kosen Nguyen, nguyeht@gmail.com
Knitters of all abilities are welcome! Learn basic and advanced skills in this fun and collaborative knitting workshop.
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: January 16 to March 20
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 1703
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $160
Instructor: Paola Trombetta
No Longer Available
This class will work for you regardless of your skill level and you will enjoy it!
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: January 16 to March 20
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 1703
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $80
Instructor: Paola Trombetta
Explore the magic of electricity on paper by making two greeting cards that light-up!
Duration: One Session
Date range: January 22
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Hour: 6–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 1701
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $55
Instructor: Jamila Rufaro, jamilarufaro@gmail.com
No Longer Available
The Gelli plate is a popular tool used by mixed media artists. You will learn quick and easy, techniques for creating several unique pieces to take home.
Duration: One Session
Date range: January 15
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Hour: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 1701
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $55
Instructor: Dorit Elisha, dorit_elisha@yahoo.com