Doug Minkler Art Classes: Drawing and Painting with Doug

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Doug Minkler Art Classes: Have fun learning perspective, composition & color. See yelp ad above for examples of student work.

The primary goal of my classes is to build students’ confidence in drawing and painting. I encourage outrageous and unusual creations. This freedom, I’ve found, provides students with a unique opportunity for invention. In the process of creating new work, we will learn perspective, composition, and color theory. We will also explore realistic and abstract representation. Often the parents want to take the class as well.

When my daughter was seven she had difficulty reading, as I did at about her age. Wanting to enhance her self esteem, I created a weekly art class in my studio for my daughter and her friends. The choice of subject matter was open, ranging from personal experience and fantasy to issues of social justice. After  years of teaching, I still enjoy helping my students discover their talent. 

Class meets Sat or Sun. 10:30-11:45 am at my print studio -go through the gray gate and look for the Blue door in the back yard, 1715 Ward st. First time students -call first to let me know you are coming and to find out if  I have openings. Classes are $30.00 per class. Pls buy a package of 4 or 5 classes at the beginning of the month- Scholarships available.
 

For more info call Doug 510 548-7119

Teaching experience

 I have taught at UC Davis, California College of the Arts, and New College of California. I have also worked with children and young adults in the Richmond, Oakland, and Berkeley public schools.