CONNECT WITH YOUR CREATIVE SIDE AT DRAGONFLY ART FOR LIFE

By JULIE ROSE

Looking for a space to paint, draw, or create your own work? Have those creative vibes but not sure how to use them? Just want a place to relax and rejuvenate and see where your thoughts and emotions lead? Dragon y Art For Life may just be the answer you are seeking. e open concept studio o ers a place for visual artists to use their skills and explore new ones.

Owner Barbara Alvarado invites artists of every level to come to the studio and use the space as they need. Perhaps you have your own project and supplies but need a place to do your work. Maybe you’re thinking about trying a particular medium but are not ready to commit to the cost of the supplies. Dragon y Art For Life o ers opportunities for individuals and groups to be creative as ts them best. e tables, easels and supplies are available to use Tuesday through Saturday. Instructors are onsite to support and walk through techniques as needed.

Alvarado and fellow partner and instructor, Patrick Barr, o er individual lessons in a variety of mediums as well as small group sessions. e cost is $25 per class.

Classes are o ered in acrylics, watercolor, digital painting, mixed media, cartooning, lettering, charcoal and drawing. Surfaces used include canvas, watercolor paper, pastel paper, wood, glass, mixed media, sewing and textile art. ere are also classes in mythological creatures drawing, character development and beginning sewing both machine and handstitching.

Memberships are available for $50 per month. Members have access to the studio during open hours which includes use of the supplies and instructor support. e fee also includes one canvas and a 20% discount on individual sessions.

Group classes are scheduled at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

e classes are taught in four sessions; the cost is $100 which includes that month’s membership fee. Whether you’ve never touched a brush, have always been an artist, or just want to be creative, come into Dragon y Art For Life and experience all the studio has to o er. Alvarado and Barr are ready to welcome and assist you.

Dragon y Art For Life is located at 1210 J. Street in Modesto. e studio is open 12 – 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Friday night events are held at 7 p.m.

For more information call the studio at 209 916-4489 or visit their website. Gi certi cates are available. ●