BASIC TO ADVANCED DRAWING

Date: TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 – NOV. 12

Time: 10 AM-NOON

Location: 926 N. YOSEMITE ST., STOCKTON

Fee: $180 (10 SESSIONS) PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE SUPPLIES)

Instructor: ROBERT KELLEY, ART INSTRCUTOR

Drawing; the basis for good art. These sessions, each to a specific topic will cover a fundamental approach to drawing and continue with design and composition theory. We will also cover value application and form rendering. All skill levels can benefit from this simplified approach to drawing. 

Contact Robert for supplies list: rkelley1117@gmail.com

FRENCH FILM: THE 7TH ART-SOME UNCOMMON FILMS

Date/Time: WEDNESDAYS, SEPT. 11, SEPT 25, OCT. 9 - 6-8:30 PM                                                                                 WEDNESDAYS, OCT. 23, NOV. 6, NOV. 20 - 2:30–5 PM 

Location: JANET LEIGH THEATRE 

FEE: $5 PER SESSION (6 SESSIONS) OR $25 FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS (SAVE $5) RICHARD PATOCCHI, ASSISTANT ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF FRENCH

Instructor: Richard Patocchi, Assistant Adjunct Professor of French

This survey course will explore the cinematic and artistic richness of French film and French-language film, past and present. The course is presented in English and all films are subtitled. OLLI members interested in French film, the French language, and French or Francophone culture in general are welcome and encouraged to attend. Alors, vive le cinéma et à bientôt!

DateMovieNotes
Sept 11Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot(Monsieur Hulot’s Vacation) 1953  
Sept 25Conte d’Automne(Autumn Tale) 1968
Oct 9Les Quatre Cent Coups(Autumn Tale) 1968
Oct 23Deux Jours, Une Nuit(Two Days, One Night) 2014
Nov 6La Belle et la Bete(Beauty & The Beast) 1946
Nov 20Être et Avoir (To Be and To Have) 2002

 

COOKING CLASSES

Date: THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, OCT. 10 & NOV. 14

Time: 1–3:00 PM

Location: CHEESE CENTRAL 11 N. SCHOOL ST., LODI

Instructor: CINDY DELLA MONICA, CHEESEMONGER

The Grand Central Kitchen within Cheese Central is more fun than your home dining room! Enjoy meeting new people while learning and eating in our culinary classes.

Sept 12SOUTHERN KISSES - $95A stroll through the cook-booklette takes us through seven southern states. The meal is a luscious combination of seasonal classic southern delights, and ends with not one--but, TWO desserts! MINIMUM OF 6, MAXIMUM OF 10 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS.
Oct 10CHEESE 101-$70Cheese and cheese-making--an interesting and complex subject. Explore an overview of the cheese families, how to taste cheese, and taste examples of four of the cheese families: Mild/Buttery, Alpine/Mtn, Chevres, and Cremes. MINIMUM OF 6, MAXIMUM OF 10 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS.
Nov 14BREAD BAKING BASICS-$70 Love bread? Want that ‘’fresh bread” aroma wafting through your home, and crusty deliciousness at your fingertips? Calling all beginner bread-bakers to come and learn the basic techniques for quick breads and scones, traditional yeast sandwich bread, and a surprising bread to bake in the microwave! Hands-on, light meal and take-home booklet included. MINIMUM OF 4, MAXIMUM OF 6 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS.

WATERCOLOR ENERGIES

Date: FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 – NOV. 15

Time: 1–3:00 PM

Location: 926 N. YOSEMITE, STOCKTON

Fee: $180 (10 SESSIONS) PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE SUPPLIES

Instructor: TONY SEGALE, WATERCOLOR INSTRUCTOR

Watercolor is trying to help you with every stroke you make, its essence is its spontaneity. An artful watercolor should emphasize its wetness, faster rhythms and beautiful precipitations. Learn to let the medium show us what it wants to do, control watercolor by letting go. One element each week of theory, practice and demonstration. All levels of participant’s experience will benefit. 

CONTACT TONY FOR SUPPLIES LIST: TONY@TONYSEGALE. COM

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN: MUSIC-HISTORYTIMELESS LEGACY

Date: TUESDAY, SEPT. 17–OCT. 29

Time: 2–3:30 PM

Location: via ZOOM

Fee: $45 (7 SESSIONS)

Instructor: MICHAEL AGRON, MUSIC AFICIONADO

This series is a continuation of the Sept. 5th lecture covering Motown’s pivotal years from 1957 -1962. Now we’ll dive into the captivating world of Motown during its golden era in the 60s, 70s and early 80s. This series delves into unpacking the vision of its brilliant founder Berry Gordy and how he collaborated with exceptional songwriting and standout talents that shattered social barriers with legendary musicians, singers, and groups. Learn about the brilliant minds and iconic voices that shaped the Motown sound, resonating worldwide. The weekly classes will be recorded.

CERAMICS

Date: WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY | 10 WEEKS: SEPT. 18 – NOV. 21 8 WEEKS: OCT. 2 – NOV. 21

Time: 10 AM-NOON

Location: CERAMICS STUDIO

Fee: $300 (20 SESSIONS) | $250 (16 SESSIONS) PRICE INCLUDES MATERIALS FEE

Instructor: JESSICA FONG, CERAMICS & ART INSTRUCTOR

Explore the ceramics studio for all levels. 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, get a jumpstart on the semester and use the 2 weeks to warm up. Participants also have the option to work independently