All classes and courses must have a minimum of 10 registered members in order to proceed.

All classes and courses must have a minimum of 10 registered members in order to proceed.

Intermediate to Advanced Drawing

Dates & Time: Tuesday, Sept. 1-Nov. 3 | 10 am-12:30 pm
Location: The Catalyst Arts & Wellness Studio - 926 N. Yosemite, Stockton
Cost: $220 (10 Sessions) | Price Does Not Include Supplies
Instructor: Robert Kelley, Art Instructor

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. 

Maximum: 12 participants
Supply List Contact: rkelley1117@gmail.com

Ceramics

Dates & Time: Wednesday & Thursday | 10 am-12 pm
10-Week Session: Sept. 9-Nov. 12 | Cost: $330 (20 sessions)
8-Week Session: Sept. 23-Nov. 12 | Cost: $280 (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 complete ceramics will be scheduled after the course is finished. The exact date will be announced during the course.

Beginning Drawing

Dates & Time: Friday, Sept. 4-Nov. 6 | 9:30-11:30 am
Location: The Catalyst Arts & Wellness Studio - 926 N. Yosemite, Stockton
Cost: $220 (10 Sessions) | Price Does Not Include Supplies
Instructor: Kelsey Cardoni, Visual Art Instructor

Join Kelsey, 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

The Art of Watercolor: Beginner’s Journey

Dates & Time: Thursday, Sept. 17-Nov. 19 (No Class Oct. 8) | 12:30-3 pm 
Location: The Catalyst Arts & Wellness Studio - 926 N. Yosemite, Stockton
Cost: $200 (9 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, hands-on 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

Watercolor Theory

Dates & Time: Friday, Sept. 18-Nov. 20 (No Class Oct. 9) | 12:30-3 pm 
Location: The Catalyst Arts & Wellness Studio - 926 N. Yosemite, Stockton
Cost: $200 (9 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 it’s spontaneity. Parsimonious touches emphasize its wetness, a bravado brush creates faster rhythms, and beautiful precipitations. Control watercolor by letting go. A different focus each week of theory, practice, and demonstration. All experience levels will benefit.

Maximum: 15 participants

Contact Tony for supplies list: tony@tonysegale.com

Memoir and Narrative Writing

Dates & Time: Wednesday, Sept. 30-Nov. 4 | 1:30-3 pm
Location: Benerd College #110B
Cost: $55 (6 Sessions)
Instructor: Debbie Gifford, Retired High School English Teacher

Do you want to preserve and share your stories or improve your writing? This class is for you! Debbie Gifford will provide you with skills and encouragement to transform life events into stories. For six weeks, Debbie will guide participants through brainstorming, text analysis, narrative skills, and drafting/writing sessions. Bring a writing instrument and notebook. All are welcome.

Make Your Own Greeting Cards

Dates & Time: Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Location: Benerd College #110B
Cost: $25 (1 Session) | Price Includes Supplies
Instructor: Mary Nakamura, Papercraft Instructor

Creating greeting cards for friends and family is a delightful way to let your creativity shine while making something that’s both thoughtful and practical. This class, suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters, will equip you with the skills to create cards that your friends and family will cherish receiving. You’ll be guided through creating six cards, with options and supplies to personalize them to make them uniquely yours. You’ll take home seasonal cards, plus some that are perfect for everyday moments, along with the techniques and resources you need to create them yourself.