Classes & Workshops for Adults - Summer 2021

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 and are fully vaccinated for COVID, please contact CCE for availability and further details.
CCE offers work trade/scholarships (email us to get more information)
Weekly Classes
For new and continuing students, ages 18 and up; no experience needed. For in-studio participation full COVID vaccination is required.
Learn to connect with and express your deepest creative self through an intuitive painting process.
CLASS FEES
Online (sliding scale)
Spring / Summer 2023:
4-week series: $170 - $220 sliding scale
8-week series: $320 - $400 sliding scale
In-studio (includes all materials) :
Spring / Summer 2023:
4-week series: $240
8-week series: $450
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
Wednesdays 10a - 1p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online
Summer:
4-weeks series:
May 10 - June 14, 2023 (no class on May 31 and June 7)
June 21 - July 12
Aug. 2 - Aug. 23
8-weeks series:
May 10 - July 12, 2023 (no class on May 31 and June 7)
Fridays 10a - 1p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online and in-studio
Summer:
4-weeks series:
May 12 - June 16, 2023 (no class on June 2 and June 9)
June 23 - July 14
Aug. 4 - Aug. 25
8-weeks series:
May 12 - July 14, 2023 (no class on
June 2 and June 9)
Thursdays 6p - 8:30p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online and in-studio
Summer:
4-weeks series:
May 11 - June 15, 2023 (no class on June 1 and June 8) - cancelled
June 22 - July 13
Aug. 3 - Aug. 24
8-weeks series:
May 11 - July 13, 2023 (no class on June 1 and June 8)
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. For in-studio participation full COVID vaccination is required.
Saturdays, 10a - 12:30p
June 24,, 2023, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
July 15, 2023, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Aug.12, 2023, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
1 Day Workshops
2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 - 2023 SPECIAL - bring a friend and both of you pay half price.
"Infuse 2023 with Creativity - Bring color and play into your life"
for new and continuing students. Offered online and in-studio. For in-studio participation full COVID vaccination is required.
Saturday July 1, 2023 with Claudia Erzinger
Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 with Claudia Erzinger - NEW
10a - 4p
Fees:
Online $85 - $115 sliding scale
In-studio: $120 (includes all materials)- see 2023 Special!
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
7-Day (2-Day) Painting Intensive
"A Deep Dive into Intuitive Painting" for new and continuing students.
Offered online and in-studio. For in-studio participation full COVID vaccination is required.
Instructor: Claudia Erzinger
May 27 - Jun 2, 2023
Daily Schedule:
Morning session, 10a - 1p
Afternoon session, 2:30p - 5:30p
Evening open studio, 7p - 9p
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 Apr. 22, 2023
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
Summer 5-Day (2-Day) Painting Intensive
"Rekindle the Fire of Creative Expression" for new and continuing students.
Offered online and in-studio. For in-studio participation full COVID vaccination is required.
Instructor: Claudia Erzinger
Jul. 22 - Jul. 26, 2023
Daily Schedule:
Morning session, 10a - 1p
Afternoon session, 2:30p - 5:30p
Evening open studio, 7p - 9p
Cost:
Online: $550, discount rate $500, 2-Day: $110
In-studio: $625, discount rate $575, 2-Day: $285 (includes all materials)
To receive discounted rate, pay in full by end of day of June 23 2023
Weekend Women's Retreat
"Essensual - Awakening to Creativity"
A women's painting retreat amongst the redwoods
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
New 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
Requirement: basic covid vaccination and neg covid rapid test on day of arrival
Other Creativity Classes
6-Week Digital Storytelling Workshop
Experience a new way to express yourself creatively! Using the material of your life, painting process, or family history you’ll craft a 2 - 4 minute video that captures your voice. No experience necessary!
Visit www.karinebaczynski.com to learn more about the workshop and see samples of finished work. This class is limited to 5 people.
Wednesdays 3p – 5p PST
led by Karine Baczynski
6-week series online
Please contact CCE if interested in class
Cost: $400