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)
Summer 2022:
4-week series: $170 - $220 sliding scale
8-week series: $320 - $400 sliding scale
In-studio (includes all materials) :
Summer 2022:
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-week series:
Jul. 13 – Aug. 3
8-week series:
Jun. 15 – Aug. 3
Late Summer:
4-week series:
Aug. 31 - Sep. 21 led by Jan Haller
Fall:
4-weeks series:
Sep. 28 - Oct. 26, no class on Oct.19
Nov. 2 - Nov. 23
8-weeks series:
Sep. 28 - Nov. 23, no class on Oct 19
Fridays 10a - 1p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online and in-studio
Summer:
4-week series:
Jul. 15 – Aug. 5
8-week series:
Jun. 17 – Aug. 5
Late Summer:
4-week series:
Sep. 2 - Sep. 23 led by Maria Freebairn-Smith
Fall:
4-weeks series:
Sep. 30 - Oct. 28, no class on Oct 21
Nov 4 - Nov 25
8-weeks series:
Sep. 30 - Nov. 25, no class on Oct 21
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
Jul. 23, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Aug. 20, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Sep.24, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Oct. 15, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Nov. 19, 2022, online and in-studio with Claudia Erzinger
Thursdays 6p - 8:30p
led by Claudia Erzinger
Online and in-studio
Summer:
4-week series:
Jun. 16 – Jul. 7
Jul. 14 – Aug. 4
8-week series:
Jun. 16 – Aug. 4
Fall:
4-weeks series:
Sep. 29 - Oct 27, no class on Oct 20
Nov. 3 - Dec.1, no class on Nov 24
8-weeks series:
Sep. 29 - Dec 1, no classes on Oct 20, Nov 24
1 Day Workshops
"Endings and Beginnings—Painting through Transitions"
for new and continuing students. Offered online and in-studio. For in-studio participation full COVID vaccination is required.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 with Maria Freebairn-Smith
10a - 4p
Fees:
Online $85 - $115 sliding scale
In-studio: $120 (includes all materials)
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 - extended to Jul. 15, 2022.
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
7-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
Dec. 3- 9, 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 Nov. 4, 2022
For in-studio participation contact CCE for availability
Weekend Women's Retreat
"Essensual - An Inward Journey"
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
Date: Oct 20 - 23, 2022 (arrive Thursday 1-3pm, depart Sunday 3pm)
Salamander Camp, Santa Cruz mountains
Cost: Sliding scale $675 - $925 (Included are painting materials, food, camping-style lodging)
Accommodations: camping-style - arge sleeping yurts with beds for those who wish to sleep inside, and others may camp on the property in tents or cars.
Beginning and continuing painters welcome
Max 12 participants
Requirement: covid vaccination, 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