Desert Art Center
on historic North Palm Canyon Drive

MONDAY

MATTHEW WETTLAUFER   OILS/ACRYLIC/MIXED MEDIA  9 – noon

Matthew will teach students how to move beyond representation
towards expressionism and abstraction through various techniques. 
He studied art in Cape Town, S. Africa.  $120 for 4.  (951)659-3770.
Website: 
www.mfwettlaufer.com.
 

CAROLYNE HAWLEY                   OILS                    1:30-4:30 pm

Carolyne has been teaching and showing nationally since 1990. 
She is a member of the Women Artists Of The West and Oil Painters
of America.  See her work at Danskin Gallery in Palm Desert.  Int. to
Advanced students.  $140 for 4.  Website: 
www.hawleyfineart.com
(760)401-3639

TUESDAY

TERRY MASTERS                       OILS                      9 – 12 noon

Terry was raised here in the desert and has a beautiful appreciation
of our valley and desert life.  These classes are for beginner to
advanced students.  Terry’s art is known nationally as well as here
in the desert.  $130 for 4.  Website: 
www.desertpainter.com  
(760)324-8300

JEAN BRADLEY     WATERCOLOR    9-12noon

Jean has taught watercolor painting for 20 years.  The keys to a great
painting are her focus: value,color balance, composition etc.   Her
techniques make it easier to learn.  Come join her for some painting
fun! $120 for 4.  $35 for 1.  Website: www.KauaiArt.com
artsouljean@gmail.com  (760)770-3777
 

ELAINE MATHEWS              OILS/ACRYLICS                1 – 4 pm

Elaine holds a BA in Art and an MA in teaching.  Her large paintings
are included in several corporate collections. Classes are for beginner
to intermediate students who will paint from photos and learn plein
air techniques. $115 for 4. 
elaineartist@yahoo.com (760)328-4911

                                                                                                
WEDNESDAY

KAY HENKEL                        SCULPTURE                   9 – 12 noon

Kay works as a full-time artist out of her studio and gallery in Palm
Springs.  An honored member of the National Sculpture Society,
she uses varied media including clay, plaster and bronze.  Many
celebrities have purchased her works.  Beginner to Advanced
students. Call for rates.  www.kayhenkelsculpture.com  
(760)320-5276

JOHN MALMQUIST      DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY    9 – 12 noon

John is an internationally published photographer who worked
in Los Angeles professionally for over 10 years.  He wants to
 help others learn about digital photography, a necessary skill
for today.  Beginner to advanced students.  $120 for 4.  $35 for 1. 
www.pixdude.compixdude@hotmail.com  (760)567-3167

MOIRA JOHANNESSEN          WATERCOLOR                 1 – 4 pm

Moira’s popular classes are well attended, so call for reservations. 
She has won many awards in local and national shows.  She teaches
the different techniques of watercolor to students from beginner to
intermediate.  $100 for 4.  $30 for 1.  
Molejo2@yahoo.com 
(760)322-2523
 

JEAN BRADLEY                      ACRYLICS                    1 – 4 pm

Jean has been teaching painting for 30 years.  Her gentle approach
brings out the best in beginners to advanced students.  Jean’s
focus – the keys to making a great painting!  $120 for 4.  $35 for 1. 
Website:
www.KauaiArt.com. artsouljean@gmail.com (760)770-3777

THURSDAY

 DAVID FAIRRINGTON                OILS                       9 – 12 noon 

David has an extensive  background in painting and drawing.  He
has painted over 500 personal portraits, ballet subjects and he
was a Combat Artist for the US Army. $140 for 4. Website: 
www.davidfairrington.com (951)966-6800   

 

DON DIETZ       STAINED GLASS (at Don’s Studio)  9 – 12 noon 

Don is a retired teacher with an MA in Vocational Education.  He
has been making stained glass for 12 years.    Students learn
glass selection, pattern transfer, cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering
and finishing.  Students will complete a basic project.  $25 per class. 
Donald.dietz1@gmail.com       (760)671-5000              

                                                                                                                    

FRANCES POOLE DRAWING–Charcoal & Pastel  9 – 12 noon & 1-4 pm

Class is designed as a first step for those wishing to take painting
classes or to improve drawing skills.  All levels welcome.  Frances has
her MFA in Drawing and painting, has taught Art for 15 years and is
an award winning artist.  $100 for 4, $30 for 1.   
f
rancespoole@verizon.net          (760)288-3162

 

MOIRA JOHANNESSEN       WATERCOLOR                     1 – 4 pm

Moira’s popular classes are well attended, so call for reservations. 
She has won many awards in local and national shows.  She teaches
the different techniques of watercolor to students from beginner to
intermediate. $100 for 4.  $30 for 1.
Molejo2@yahoo.com (760)322-2523

 

FRIDAY

RAFAEL MANIAGO                    OILS                         9 – 4 pm

Rafael is a premier artist from the Philippines where he is known as
the “Master Painter of Portraits”.  He made his name in the art
world with his beautiful paintings of figures and landscapes. 
He limits his class to 7 students and you must call Karen Brobeck
for reservations.  $110 for the day.          (760)322-7303

 

LOUISE PASSEY                       OILS                         9 – 12 noon

Louise has been an artist all of her adult life.  Her professional
experience ranges from clothing and costume design to oil
painting in which she holds a Master’s and a teaching credential. 
She specializes in figure painting, with an emphasis on classic
oil techniques.  $100 for 4. $30 for 1.
louisealbion@aol.com 
(310)629-8155                                           

 

SATURDAY

MERIDY VOLZ                    LIFE DRAWING                  9 – 12 noon

Meridy is one of our most popular teachers.  Her subjects are nude
models.  You will have exercises to loosen up and instruction on
how to render the human figure.  Warmup is usually in charcoal
on newsprint with longer poses in the medium of your choice.
$120 for 4.     
mersart@hotmail.com          (760)668-9852           

 

 DON DIETZ     STAINED GLASS (at Don’s Studio)         9 – 12 noon 

Don is a retired teacher with an MA in Vocational Education. 
He has been making stained glass for 12 years.    Students
learn glass selection, pattern transfer, cutting, grinding,
foiling, soldering and finishing.  Students will complete a basic
project. $25 per class.
Donald.dietz1@gmail.com (760)671-5000    

 

TONY DIORIO                        OILS                          1 – 4 pm

Tony is a master with the palette knife with his beautiful oils of
seascapes, flowers and landscapes. He has taught painting and
studied art most of his life.  Come learn an exciting new way to
paint. $35 per class.
Tdiorio21@yahoo.com  (760)329-1089
or (760)534-0043

 

CORINNE SANDERSON   JEWELRY DESIGN            1 – 4 pm

Corinne is a professional jewelry designer.  She will teach bead
stringing to beginner and intermediate students.  Some basic
supplies will be furnished.  Call instructor for rates and list of
materials.     (760)322-5499        Jewelry2@verizon.net

 

Desert Art Center Plein Air Painting Days
2011-2012 Season


For information contact Elaine Mathews:
760-898-5453 or elaineartist@yahoo.com

First Thursday and Third Saturday of Each Month
8am-3pm
All Skill Levels Welcome
Painting Session is Free but
Some Locations Have an Admission Charge


Locations:

Thursday, October 6, Saturday, October 22
Indian Canyons, Palm Springs

Thursday, November 3, Saturday, November 19
Whitewater Preserve

Thursday, December 1, Saturday December 17
Mission Creek

Thursday, January 5, Saturday, January 21
Coachella Preserve, Thousand Palms

Thursday, February 2, Saturday, February 18
Bogart County Park, Banning

Thursday, March 1, Saturday, March 17
Living Desert, Palm Desert

Thursday, April 5
Painted Canyons, Mecca

Saturday, April 25
San Jacinto National Monument, Palm Desert

Thursday, May 3
Indian Canyons, Palm Springs

Saturday, May 19
Highway 74 Overlook, Palm Desert