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Basic Mending and Minor Alterations
Instructor: Karen Lang | Location: Alvarado Adult School
This basic sewing class is for former students or those with basic skills. Learn to repair and alter garments, including hemming, mending tears, adding pockets or darts, and refreshing elastic. Bring 1–2 small projects, your sewing kit, and thread. Machines and supplies are provided. Three 2-hour 45-minute classes; limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Bernard George | Location: Alvarado Adult School
Drawing Head & Hands - Part I
"Drawing the Head and Hands" is a course dedicated to helping artists improve their drawing skills by taking a close look at the structure of the head, the key planes of the face, and how to place the facial features.
This course will also take a close look at the hand, its anatomy, and how to make an optically believable representation of it in a drawing.
This course will help any artist (beginner to advanced) improve their observation and drawing skills
Drawing Head & Hands - Part II
Instructor: Bernard George | Location: Alvarado Adult School
"Drawing the Head and Hands" is a course dedicated to helping artists improve their drawing skills by taking a close look at the structure of the head, the key planes of the face, and how to place the facial features.
This course is designed for students who have completed Part I or have intermediate or advanced experience.
Guitar Foundations for Beginners
Instructor: John Zientek | Location: Alvarado Adult School
Have you always wanted to play guitar but didn’t know where to start? In this welcoming, hands-on course designed for adult beginners, you’ll learn essential skills while playing real songs in a relaxed group setting. By the end of eight sessions, you’ll be confidently strumming, fretting chords, and making music you enjoy.
Metal Art
Instructor: Steve Bartoni | Location: El Cerrito High School
Learn the craft of creating art with different types of metals. You will learn how to use several welding skills such as Mig, Tig, Oxy/ Acetylene, Plasma and stick. Students will use various metal forming techniques to make different shapes. Create metal sculptures, patio furniture, wall decor, lamps, picture frames, animal art, jewelry, abstracts, special gifts and much more. Safety and tools used will be discussed at our first meeting. Come join our world of metal artists.
Scrappy Quilt
Instructor: Carol Bono | Location: Alvarado Adult School
If you have basic machine sewing skills, you can quilt! Explore three scrappy quilt methods to create small quilts from start to finish using straight machine stitching. Learn to use cutting mats, rotary cutters, and an even-feed foot while discovering the history and social significance of quilts. Open to all skill levels—beginners welcome to work at a slower pace.
Sculpting Figure Forms in Clay:
Facial Features
Instructor: James Bruce | Location: Alvarado Adult School
Explore the tradition of figure sculpting in clay, starting with facial features. This beginner-friendly class focuses on creating noses, eyes, ears, and mouths as independent projects, helping students build skills, confidence, and creativity in figurative sculpture.