Debbie Wardrope is a Bay Area native and longtime Pleasanton resident who has always loved art and has pursued painting for most of her life, even during her 20-year career in mortgage banking. Debbie’s primary medium is pastel, but she also paints in oils and acrylics. Her recent work focuses on the effects of light at sunset and twilight on the city, landscape and ocean. Debbie says, “I believe that art should be beautiful, accessible and evoke an emotional response in the viewer. I strive to create images that are immediately recognizable but are things that are frequently overlooked in the rush of everyday life. I love to capture the glory of God’s creation through the use of light and color.”
Drawing and Painting Exploration for Tweens and Teens
This class allows kids to work on their drawing and painting skills with projects provided by the instructor or explore their own project ideas with help from the instructor. All supplies are provided.
Dates
Tu 10/3-10/24/24
Tu 1/9/24-1/30/24
Times
4:00p-5:15p
4:00p-5:15p
Ages
10-18
10-18
Workshops
Acrylic, Oil, and Pastel Painting
Want to learn how to paint in pastel, oil, or acrylic? Or advance your skills in any of these mediums? This class is for anyone who wants to learn and grow in their artistic endeavors in a relaxed and supportive environment. Beginners and more experienced students are welcome. Beginners will receive painting exercises to get them started on the medium of their choice.
Dates
W 9/6/23-9/27/23
W 10/4/23-10/25/23
W 11/1/23-11/29/23
W 12/6/23-12/13/23
W 1/10/24-1/31/24
Times
9:30a-12:30p
9:30a-12:30p
9:30a-12:30p
9:30a-12:30p
9:30a-12:30p
Ages
16 & Up
16 & Up
16 & Up
16 & Up
16 & Up
Acrylic Painting
Come have fun painting with acrylic! We’ll create summer-themed paintings using sponges, different brushes, and other fun materials! Campers will be guided with step-by-step instructions and will go home with beautiful works of art. Please bring a paint shirt or an apron and a snack or lunch.
Class Title
Autumn Pumpkins
Winter Landscape
Dates
10/7/23
1/27/24
Times
1:00p-4:30p
1:00p-4:30p
Ages
16 & Up
16 & Up
Beginning Drawing
This class is for anyone who would like to learn how to draw but doesn’t know how to start. We’ll be covering the fundamentals of drawing including line, value, space, proportion, perspective and more in a relaxed environment.
Painting for Beginners and Intermediates
Want to learn to paint but aren’t sure where to start? This class will give you a jumpstart on the fundamentals of painting using acrylic paint. You’ll learn color mixing, values, how to see big shapes and much more while creating still life and landscape paintings. Intermediate students are also welcome to work on their own projects.
Art-Making with Ms. Debbie
Creative Drawing for Kids
Kids will explore the fundamental skills of drawing – line, value, space, proportion, perspective and more in a fun and engaging way. From contour line drawings to completed color drawings, we’ll use pencil, ink, colored pencils, pastel and markers to create awesome art projects that build observational skills and hand-eye coordination.
Dates
W 9/6/23-9/27/23
W 9/6/23-9/27/23
Times
3:45p-5:00p
1:30p-2:30p
Ages
6-10
4-6
Paint Lab
Kids will learn the fundamentals of painting with acrylics with lessons in color mixing, how values make objects look 3D, perspective, proportion, seeing big shapes and much more. We’ll be working on paper and canvas and exploring a variety of fun subjects including animals, land and seascapes, fruit and flowers.
Dates
W 10/4/23-10/25/23
W 10/4/23-10/25/23
Times
3:45p-5:00p
1:30p-2:30p
Ages
6-10
4-6
Print, Sculpt, Paint!
Come draw, print, sculpt and paint with Ms. Debbie! We’ll be using all different kinds of media – pencil, ink, clay, acrylic, watercolor and more to explore a variety of art styles and subjects. Both fun and educational!
Dates
W 11/1/23-11/29/23
W 11/1/23-11/29/23
Times
3:45p-5:00p
1:30p-2:30p
Ages
6-10
4-6
Art Masterpieces Kids Should Know
In this class, we’ll be exploring art history from the Renaissance to Modern Art using inspiration from the work of master artists such as Vermeer, Hopper and Thiebaud. We’ll be working on both drawing and painting skills with a variety of materials as we create our own masterpieces.
Dates
W 1/10/24-1/31-24
W 1/10/24-1/31-24
Times
3:45p-5:00p
1:30p-2:30p
Ages
6-10
4-6
Art Fun with Ms. Debbie
Fall into Art!
Fall is in the air and we’ll be creating some awesome and fun art to decorate with using a variety of art materials. Love acorns, owls, pumpkins and all things fall? This class is for you! Supply fee is due at registration. For more information, visit debbiewardropeart.com
Halloween Spooktacular!
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon creating fun Halloween art! We’ll be making all kinds of creative Halloween art projects which may include ghosts, bats, spiders, monsters, and much more!
Dates
10/6/23
10/20/23
Times
3:45p-5:15p
3:45p-5:15p
Ages
6-10
6-10
Turkey Time!
We’ll be creating all kinds of cool Thanksgiving-themed art with projects like mini clay pies, a hanging Give Thanks sign and more!
Holly Jolly Christmas
The holidays are here and we’ll have a holly jolly good time creating some cute, crafty Christmas art! If you love Christmas, this class is for you!
Dates
12/1/23
12/6/23
12/6/23
Times
3:45p-5:15p
1:30p-2:30p
3:45p-5:15p
Ages
6-10
4-6
6-10
Candy Cane Christmas
Join us for an art-filled adventure! We’ll be making creative holiday themed projects with lots of snow, sparkle and glow and of course, candy canes. Tons of Christmasy fun! Supply fee is due at registration. For more information, visit debbiewardropeart.com
Dates
12/07/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
Times
3:45p-5:15p
1:30p-2:30p
3:45p-5:15p
Ages
6-10
4-6
6-10
Wintery Wonderland
Join us for an art-filled adventure! We’ll be making creative winter themed projects with lots of snow, sparkle and glow. Supply fee is due at registration. For more information, visit debbiewardropeart.com
Young@Art
Cool Colored Pencil Art
Come see the Colored Pencil Society of America’s exhibit! Walk through the Harrington Gallery with our gallery experts and see some wonderful colored pencil works, then create your own colored pencil art based on your favorite pieces in the show. Combines art appreciation with hands on learning and fun! For more information, contact debwardrope1@gmail.com or stang@cityofpleasantonca.gov
Local Color
Our own Pleasanton Art League’s show is up at the Harrington Gallery. Come walk through the exhibit with our gallery experts and view the works of local artists, then create your own masterpiece. Combines art appreciation with hands on learning and fun! For more information, contact debwardrope1@gmail.com or stang@cityofpleasantonca.gov
