Classes​ & Workshops for Adults - Summer 2023
Intuitive Painting Classes & Workshops
All classes can be taken online; everyone is welcome. In-studio painting is also available for most classes and workshops. If you are interested in painting live in the studio, please contact CCE for availability and further details.
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CCE offers work trade/scholarships (email us to get more information)
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Weekly Classes
For new and continuing students, ages 18 and up; no experience needed.
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Learn to connect with and express your deepest creative self through an intuitive painting process.
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CLASS FEES
Online (sliding scale)
Summer / Fall 2023:
4-week series: $170 - $220 sliding scale
8-week series: $320 - $400 sliding scale
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In-studio (includes all materials) :
Summer / Fall 2023:
4-week series: $240
8-week series: $450
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For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
Tuesdays 6p - 8:30p
led by Maria Freebairn-Smith
Online and in-person at our new Sonoma County satellite studio:
1405 Cooper Rd.
Sebastopol, CA
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Summer:
4-weeks series:
Aug. 1 - Aug. 22
Sept 5 - Sept 26
8-weeks series:
Aug 1 - Sept 26, 2023
(no class Aug 29)
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Fall:
4-weeks series:
Oct 3 - Oct 24, 2023
Oct 31 - Nov 28, 2023
(no class Nov 21)
8-weeks series:
Oct 3 - Nov 28, 2023
(no class Nov 21)
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Thursdays 6p - 8:30p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online and in-studio
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Summer:
4-weeks series:
Aug 3 - Aug 24
Sept 7 - Sept 28 (led by Maria Freebairn-Smith) cancelled
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8-weeks series:
Aug 3 - Sept 28, 2023
(no class Aug 31)
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Fall:
4-weeks series:
Oct 5 - Nov 2, 2023
(no class Oct 26)
Nov 9 - Dec 14, 2023
(no class Nov 23, Dec 7)
8-weeks series:
Oct 5 - Dec. 14, 2023
(no class Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec. 7)
Wednesdays 10a - 1p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online (in-person possible in the fall- let us know if interested)
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Summer:
4-weeks series:
Aug. 2 - Aug. 23
Sept 6 - Sept 27 (led by Jan Haller)
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8-weeks series:
Aug 2 - Sept 27, 2023
(no class Aug 30)
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Fall:
4-weeks series:
Oct 4 - Nov 1, 2023
(no class Oct 25)
Nov 8 - 29, 2023
8-weeks series:
Oct 4 - Nov 29, 2023
(no class Oct 25)
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Fridays 10a - 1p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online and in-studio
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Summer:
4-weeks series:
Aug 4 - Aug 25
Sept 8 - Sept 29 (led by Maria Freebairn-Smith)
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8-weeks series:
Aug 4 - Sept 29, 2023
(no class Sep1)
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Fall:
4-weeks series:
Oct 6 - Nov 3, 2023
(no class Oct 27)
Nov 10 - Dec 1, 2023
8-weeks series:
Oct 6 - Dec 1, 2023
(no class Oct 27)
Introductory/Community Classes
"Tending the Creative Fire"
For new and continuing students; guidance for those new to intuitive painting and/or new to painting at home.
Fee: $25 - $45 sliding scale.
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability.
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Saturdays, 10a - 12:30p
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Aug.12, 2023, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Sep. 30, 2023, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Oct. 21, 2023, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Nov. 11, 2023, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
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1 Day Workshops
2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 - 2023 SPECIAL - bring a friend and both of you pay half price.
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"Infuse 2023 with Creativity - Bring color and play into your life"
for new and continuing students. Offered online and in-studio.
Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 with Claudia Erzinger
Saturday Oct. 7 , 2023 with Claudia Erzinger
10a - 4p
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Fees:
Online $85 - $115 sliding scale
In-studio: $120 (includes all materials)- see 2023 Special!
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7-Day (2-Day) Painting Intensive
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"A Deep Dive into Intuitive Painting" for new and continuing students.
Offered online and in-studio.
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Instructor: Claudia Erzinger
Dec 2 - 8, 2023
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Daily Schedule:
Morning session, 10a - 1p
Afternoon session, 2:30p - 5:30p
Evening open studio, 7p - 9p
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Cost:
Online: $770, discount rate $700, 2-Day: $220
In-studio: $875, discount rate $800, 2-Day: $285 (includes all materials)
To receive discounted rate, pay in full by end of day of Nov 3, 2023
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
Weekend Women's Retreat
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"Essensual - Awakening to Creativity"
A women's painting retreat amongst the redwoods
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Come explore and express your creative nature through intuitive painting in a beautiful setting among the redwoods. Enjoy delicious plant-based and gluten-free meals, gentle walks in the trees, and hot tubs under the stars.
Retreat led by: Claudia Erzinger and Alyssa Cox
Painting facilitated by: Claudia Erzinger
Food by: Chef Alyssa Cox
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Dates: Oct 27-29
(arrive Friday 1pm, depart Sunday 3pm)
Salamander Camp, Santa Cruz mountains
Cost: Sliding scale $525 - $775 (Included are painting materials, food, camping-style lodging)
Accommodations: camping-style - large sleeping yurts with beds for those who wish to sleep inside, and others may camp on the property in tents or cars.
You may check out the website of Salamander Camp for more Info.
Beginning and continuing painters welcome
Max 12 participants
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