All classes and courses must have a minimum of 10 registered members in order to proceed.
Intermediate to Advanced Drawing
Dates & Time: Feb. 3–Apr. 7 | 10 AM–12:30 PM
Location: The Catalyst Arts & Wellness Studio - 926 N. Yosemite, Stockton
Cost: $200 (10 sessions) - Price does not include supplies
Instructor: Robert Kelley, Art Instructor
Drawing; the basis for good art. This course will focus on drawing theory from drafting and value to various techniques to creating finished works. Beginning drawing is recommended.
Maximum: 15 participants
Supply List Contact: tony@tonysegale.com
Ceramics
Dates & Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10 AM–12 PM
10-Week Session: Feb. 04 – Apr. 16 | Cost: $325 (20 sessions)
8-Week Session: Feb. 18 – Apr. 16 | Cost: $275 (16 sessions)
Location: Ceramics Studio
Instructor: Jessica Fong, Ceramics & Art Instructor
Perfect for beginners in the 8-week program, spend Wednesdays learning different techniques during hands on demos; utilize Thursdays for assisted independent study. For the 10-week program option (previous experience required), get a jumpstart on the semester and use the 2 weeks to warm up. Participants also have the option to work independently.
Maximum: 15 total participants
PLEASE NOTE: A Pickup Day for collecting completed ceramics will be scheduled after the course is complete. The exact date will be announced during the course.
The Art of Watercolor: Beginner’s Journey
Dates & Time: Thursday, Feb. 5–Apr. 23 | 12:30–3 PM (No class Feb. 26 & Apr. 2)
Location: The Catalyst Arts & Wellness Studio - 926 N. Yosemite, Stockton
Cost: $200 (10 sessions) -Price does not include supplies
Instructor: Tony Segale, Watercolor Instructor
Join acclaimed artist Tony Segale for a ten-week beginner-friendly watercolor workshop that unlocks the beauty and versatility of the medium. Each session combines guided demonstrations, handson practice, and personalized support as you learn essential techniques—from choosing supplies and creating washes to mixing color, mastering value, and refining brushwork. Whether you’re brand-new or refreshing your skills, this workshop offers a welcoming environment to explore, grow, and bring your artistic vision to life.
MAXIMUM 15 PARTICIPANTS.
Contact Tony for supplies list: tony@ tonysegale.com
Beginning Drawing
Dates & Time: Fridays, Feb. 6–Apr. 10 | 9:30–11:30 AM
Location: The Catalyst Arts & Wellness Studio - 926 N. Yosemite, Stockton
Cost: $200 (10 sessions) — Price does not include supplies
Instructor: Kelsey Cardoni, Visual Art Instructor
Join Kelsey Cardoni, a Lodi based artist who creates murals, illustrations, portraits and teaching art for over 10 years. This course is designed to strengthen the beginner artists observational skills, art vocabulary and teach fundamentals that will provide a stronger foundation for future artistic endeavors.
MAXIMUM 15 PARTICIPANTS.
Contact Kelsey for supplies list: kelseycardoni@yahoo.com
Watercolor Theory
Dates & Time: Friday, Feb. 6–Apr. 24 (No class Feb. 27 & Apr. 3) | 12:30–3 PM
Location: The Catalyst Arts & Wellness Studio - 926 N. Yosemite, Stockton
Cost: $200 (10 sessions) — Price does not include supplies
Instructor: Tony Segale, Watercolor Instructor
Recognized by the brilliance of whites and transparent precipitations, watercolor’s essence is its spontaneity. One element each week of planning, demonstration, and practice, energizing personal expression. Experience in transparent watercolor is beneficial, but not required.
Maximum: 15 participants
Contact Tony for supplies list: tony@tonysegale.com
Cooking Classes
Beautiful Soup and Salad Combos
Dates & Time: Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 11 AM–1 PM
Location: Cheese Central | 11 N. School St., Lodi
Instructor: Cindy Della Monica, Chef and Cheese Monger
Cost: $95
A real boost to our late Winter meals are some deliciously easy soup, salad and interesting accompaniments that bring a delightful smile to everyone at the table. Is it Mexican Train dominoes night with friends? Then Monterey Chicken Soup with Mexican Snowflakes and Citrus Salad should carry the theme! Join me for more great ideas to get through the last of dreary Winter.
Minimum 8, Max 10 Participants
Irish Pub Food
Dates & Time: Tuesday, Mar. 10 | 11 AM–1 PM
Location: Cheese Central | 11 N. School St., Lodi
Instructor: Cindy Della Monica, Chef and Cheese Monger
Cost: $95
Corned Beef for 1 or 2? Let me walk you through it, and the yummy sauce and accompaniments to make it a meal for any wanna-be Irish lads and lassies. How about Potato Soup like you haven’t seen before? I do have a great twist. Let’s pour a Guinness or cold cider and enjoy an Emerald Isle lunch together... we will finish with a lovely dessert to tempt every Leprechaun away from his pot o’ gold. Slainte!
Minimum 8, Max 10 Participants
Mother’s Day Brunch
Dates & Time: Tuesday, Apr. 28 | 11 AM–1 PM
Location: Cheese Central | 11 N. School St., Lodi
Instructor: Cindy Della Monica, Chef and Cheese Monger
Cost: $95
Our family has plenty of mothers to treat, from Great Grandmothers to the young mothers who need a bit of pampering. A Sunday morning potluck with fresh Spring flavors galore makes every mother feel special. Let’s learn the most delicious make-ahead hot souffle (yes, you read that right!), classic champagne cocktail variation, and much more. Join me for luscious Springtime treats!
Minimum 8, Max 10 Participants
Picturing Venice: Exploring the Lagoon City Through Art
Dates & Time: Thursday, Mar. 5–Apr. 9 | 2–4 PM
Location: ZOOM
Cost: $75 (6 sessions)
Instructor: Maureen De Geller, Art Historian
Few cities stir the imagination more than Venice. From the richly ornamented palaces emerging from the waters of the Grand Canal to the dazzling sites of Piazza San Marco, visitors and residents alike sense they are entering, as fourteenth-century poet Petrarch remarked, “another world.” In conjunction with the exhibit Monet in Venice at the Legion of Honor Museum March 21–July 26, 2026, the first to focus on Monet’s Venetian paintings, this course will study Venetian history, society and culture through the visual arts.
| Mar. 5: | Venice and the Ottoman Empire |
| Mar. 12: | Venice in the Renaissance |
| Mar. 19: | Venice and the Grand Tour |
| Mar. 21: | J. M. W. Turner and Venice |
| Mar. 26: | John Singer Sargent and Venice |
| Apr. 9: | Monet and Venice |
Make Your Own Greeting Cards
Dates & Time: Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Location: Benerd College #110B
Cost: $25 (1 sessions)
Instructor: Mary Nakamura, Papercraft Instructor
In this class you will learn techniques to make six cards that you will be proud to share. You will make a variety of cards, including birthday, thinking of you, sympathy, and thank you. You’ll leave class with the skills and resources to make your own creations at home.
