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
All classes are 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 and Summer 2022:
4-week series: $170 - $220 sliding scale
8-week series: $320 - $400 sliding scale
In-studio (includes all materials) :
Spring and Summer 2022:
4-week series: $240
8-week series: $450
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
CLASS SCHEDULE
Spring and Summer 2022
Tuesdays 6 - 8:30p
led by Maria Freebairn-Smith
Online and in-studio
Spring:
4-week series:
Mar. 29 – Apr. 19
Apr. 26 – May 17
8-week series:
Mar. 29 – May 17
Summer:
4-week series:
Jun. 14 – Jul. 5
Wednesdays 10a - 1p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online
Spring:
4-week series:
Mar. 30 – Apr. 20
Apr. 27 – May 18
8-week series:
Mar. 30 – May 18
Summer:
4-week series:
Jun. 15 – Jul. 6
Jul. 13 – Aug. 3
8-week series:
Jun. 15 – Aug. 3
Thursdays 6p - 8:30p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online and in-studio
Spring:
4-week series:
Mar. 31 – Apr. 21
Apr. 28 – May 19
8-week series:
Mar. 31 – May 19
Summer:
4-week series:
Jun. 16 – Jul. 7
Jul. 14 – Aug. 4
8-week series:
Jun. 16 – Aug. 4
Fridays 10a - 1p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online and in-studio
Spring:
4-week series:
Apr. 1 – Apr. 22
Apr. 29 – May 20
8-week series:
Apr. 1 – May 20
Summer:
4-week series:
Jun. 17 – Jul. 8
Jul. 15 – Aug. 5
8-week series:
Jun. 17 – Aug. 5
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
Apr. 23, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
May. 21, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Jun. 25, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Jul. 23, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Aug. 20, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
1 Day Workshops
“Painting from Your Heart and Body”
for new and continuing students. Offered online and in-studio. For in-studio participation full COVID vaccination is required.
10a - 4p
Sunday, Jun. 5, 2022 with Maria Freebairn-Smith
Sunday, Jul. 10, 2022 with Claudia Erzinger
Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 with Maria Freebairn-Smith
Fees:
Online $85 - $115 sliding scale
In-studio: $120 (includes all materials)
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
7-Day Painting Intensive (new: 2-Day weekend available)
"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 28 - June 3, 2022
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 April 29, 2022
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
5-Day Painting Intensive (2-Day weekend available)
"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
5-Day: Aug. 6 - Aug. 10, 2022
Daily Schedule:
Morning session, 10a - 1p
Afternoon session, 2:30p - 5:30p
Evening open studio, 7p - 9p
Cost:
Online: 5-Day: $550, discount rate $500, 2-Day: $220
In-studio: 5-Day: $625, discount rate $575. 2-Day: $285 (includes all materials)
To receive discounted rate, pay in full by end of day of Jul. 8, 2022
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
"Essensual" Weekend Women's Retreat
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 vegan and gluten-free meals, gentle walks in the trees and hot tubs under the stars.
Instructor: Claudia Erzinger
Food by Chef Alyssa Cox
June 10-12, 2022 (arrive Friday 1-3pm, depart Sunday 3pm)
Salamander Camp, Santa Cruz mountains
Cost: Sliding scale $495-$650 (Included are painting materials, food, camping-style lodging)
Accommodations: camping-style - a large sleeping yurt with beds for those who wish to sleep inside, and others may camp on the property in tents or cars/trailers.
Beginning and continuing painters welcome
Max 8 participants
Full Covid vaccination required
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