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Art and Decorative Art
“Great class. Learned a lot.” From Introduction to Landscape Photography with Susan Rosner, Spring 2010The picturesque surroundings of Filoli make a wonderful venue for art and artists, providing inspiration and a range of valuable resources. Students can experience one-on-one instruction and personal guidance while attending one of our 2 – 5 day classes or work on their own during special Artist Access Days.
Artists are invited to join our registry of art exhibitors. Filoli presents a new schedule of exhibits each year.
Our students say it best . . .
“Sara Frank is an outstanding teacher – patient, gifted and with a splendid sense of humor.”
—By Margi Blunt from Calligraphy Workshop with Sara Loesch Frank.
“Susan is an excellent teacher. She really knows her subject and shares her knowledge in a wonderful way.”
—By Mary Gilardi from Color Mixing with Susan Fisher, Summer 2009
“The instructor provided beneficial individual instruction and useful tips and tricks.”
—From Plein Air in the Garden with Kathy Sharpe, Spring 2010.
Classes
Photo by Susan Rosner.
NEW! Seasons at Filoli Photography Series
Instructor: Susan Rosner, Fotomentours
Capture the seasons at Filoli through these NEW workshops. With spring come a bounty of daffodils, tulips, blooming cherry trees and more. With summer come vibrantly colored summer blooms like dahlias, begonias and hydrangeas. Fall reveals an ever-changing palette of blooms and leaves for the eye and camera to capture. All of these workshops are held on Saturdays so that those working during the week can attend these fun and informative workshops.
Follow-up sessions are held in the Bourn Room on the second floor of the historic House and in the Garden. Access to this classroom is by stairs only. For questions about accessibility, please contact the Education Office by email to classes@filoli.org or by phone at (650) 364-8300, ext. 233.
Fee for the series: $320 members; $410 non-members
Fee per workshop: $125 members; $150 non-members.
| Spring |
| Field Shoot |
Saturday, April 17, 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Follow-up |
Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Summer |
| Field Shoot |
Saturday, August 7, 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Follow-up |
Saturday August 14, 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Fall |
| Field Shoot |
Saturday, October 9, 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Follow-up |
Saturday, October 16, 9:30 am–12:30 pm |
Embroidery Series
2011 classes to be announced.
Instructor: Lucy Barter
Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric with a needle and thread or yarn. Other materials, such as precious metal threads, pearls, beads, quills and sequins, were incorporated by enterprising women. Its origins are so old that it is not known when it began, but examples survive from Ancient Egypt, Iron Age Northern Europe and Zhou Dynasty China. Always considered a “woman’s art,” making and selling embroidery was often one of the few jobs that women of “good character” could hold. Wonderful examples of needlework are in Filoli’s permanent collection and Filoli is pleased to continue the teaching of this important art form. Using kits designed by the instructor, a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court, students learn to create individual pieces of work in each workshop.
Classes take place in the Bourn Room on the second floor of the historic House. Access is by stairs only. For questions about accessibility, please contact the Education Office by email to classes@filoli.org or by phone at (650) 364-8300, ext. 233.
Beyond Digital Photography Introduction to Digital Photo Albums
Saturday, October 23, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Instructors: Jasmin T. Flores and Pierro T. Margallo
Now that you have amassed a collection of digital photos of friends, family, summer vacations and travel, what do you do besides store them on your computer or handheld devices? This hands-on class is for those who wish to create digital photo albums complete with music, text, graphics, clipart and, of course, your photographs. Everyone will design, develop and produce a digital photo album. Returning students are welcome: bring your projects in progress and questions.
Fee: $45 members; $55 non-members. Please bring your laptop, PC or Mac, loaded with the digital images you wish to use. PowerPoint software is optional.
Buds on Bows
Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Instructors: Candace Kling
Are you all thumbs when you tie a bow? Grasp the basics and beyond. In this class you’ll run the gamut from the simple to the sublime. You’ll create delicate baby bows using tiny ribbon and monster bows from fabric. Top off your bows with an intriguing variety of ribbon and fabric cabochon rosebuds. You’ll learn about interfacing, wiring, and horsehair, and create a wide variety of loops and tails. Candace will share her collection of vintage and modern bows, uniquely placed and inventively applied.
Fee: $130 members; $155 non-members
Scrub Jay by Megan Gnekow.
Fall Nature Drawing
Wednesdays, September 22, 29 and October 6, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Instructor: Megan Gnekow
Artists, from beginning to experienced, are welcome to join this informal class that explores drawing techniques using Filoli’s nature preserve and museum for inspiration. Please join us Wednesday mornings at Red’s Barn, our classroom in the nature preserve, and explore your artistic side during one of our most spectacular seasons. This class takes place both indoors and outdoors.
Fee: $135 members; $165 non-members.
Floral Abstracts: Combining Realism with Abstract
Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, September 23 through Saturday, September 25, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Instructor: Joyce Barron Leopardo
Discover a new way to approach painting a floral watercolor in a creative and expressive way! Watercolor is a balance between control and spontaneity; it has a personality of its own, both exciting and mysterious. There are no rights or wrongs. Think values, color, layering colors or collage and have success making a piece of art that is all your own. Joyce will demonstrate and teach you design techniques, use of colors and painting skills. Have fun creating a floral abstract that is all from your heart, using design elements and colors that you love.
Classes take place in the Bourn Room on the second floor of the historic House. Access is by stairs only. For questions about accessibility, please contact the Education Office by email to classes@filoli.org or by phone at (650) 364-8300, ext. 233.
Fee: $225 members; $270 non-members.
Beginning Paper Making
Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Instructor: Rhiannon Alpers
Discover the basics of creating your own handmade paper with exotic fibers from your garden, grocery and local florist. From harvesting and collecting to finished sheets, you’ll learn and do the entire process in this two-day class. Sheets will be air dried and some left to dry under pressure for several days and mailed to students. Please note that this is a hands-on class, be prepared to have lots of fun and get wet in the process; please wear clothes that can get messy and shoes with traction.
Fee: $175 members; $210 non-members. Fee includes paper making materials. There is a short tools list that will be available upon registration.
Introduction to Portrait Photography
Tuesday, September 28, 8:30 am–1:30 pm and Thursday, September 30, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Instructor: Susan Rosner
Top portrait photographers consistently produce outstanding portraits. Their secret? Take contemporary portraits and keep it simple! You will go through the preparation
process using available light, flash, lens choice, preparing and posing your subject(s), and shooting. Techniques will be demonstrated and you will practice your new skills by taking photographs of each other. During the followup session the instructor will review your images, provide friendly critique and answer your questions. Digital and film cameras are welcome.
Fee: $125 members; $150 non-members
Calligraphy Workshop: Traditional Inks and Lettering
Thursdays, September 30, October 7 and 14, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Instructor: Sara Loesch Frank
Create you own traditional walnut ink in class and use it to practice a very elegant Gothicized Italic lettering style using a dip pen. Sara’s style of teaching is relaxed and practical. You will enjoy learning this traditional art form in the historic environment of Filoli. A recipe for oak gall ink, common in the Middle Ages up until the late 1800’s, will also be provided. This is a Botanical Art Certificate Program elective class: 3 hours of credit.
Fee: $145 members; $175 non-members
Beginning Natural Dye Making
Saturday, October 9, 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Instructor: Rebecca Burgess
The celebrated ecological diversity of our landscape has provided for a range of natural materials for use in the 11,000-year human history of California. Discover ways in which native and less-favored invasive plant species can be managed and enhanced for the purpose of natural dye making. Experience how modern dye recipes from our most common and
abundant local plant species can be used to create beautiful and elegant colors. Students will learn resist techniques for pattern creation on a host of natural materials from silk toorganic cotton and will have the opportunity to take home a variety of finished goods.
Fee: $75 members; $90 non-members
Gold Finch by John Muir Laws.
Fall Migratory Bird Watching and Sketching
Thursday, October 14 through Saturday, October 16, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Instructor: John Muir Laws
Filoli is a popular stopover destination and home to many migratory birds. Observe and learn from one of the Bay Area’s most informed
bird experts, John (Jack) Muir Laws. While observing, you will be taught how to sketch these fascinating birds. You’ll learn the basic
shapes and methods for capturing the form and movement of birds. Gain an understanding of which critical details to check when you see a
bird and master the one-minute gesture sketch while enjoying the beauty and tranquility of Filoli’s nature preserve.
Fee: $180 members; $220 non-members
Photograph by Susan Rosner.
Introduction to Black and White Photography
Tuesday, October 19, 8:30 am–1:30 pm and Friday, October 22, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Instructor: Susan Rosner
Black and white photography is a powerful way to show a garden in a new way. It lends itself to graphic images and is a very different look than color. Infrared images, often called the alternative black and white, turn all green values to white producing shimmery magical lightness. These tools will help you produce images with a whole new look! Digital and film camera are welcome.
Fee: $125 members; $150 non-members
Floral Still Life by Kathy Sharpe.
Floral Still Life in Oil
Thursday, October 21 through Saturday, October 23, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Instructor: Kathy Sharpe
Study floral still life in Filoli’s historic House using live flower arrangements and other items as subjects.
Practice the use of color and composition through well-thought-out lesson plans and one-on-one instruction. Each student will have his or her own work space with lamp
for direct lighting. Students are encouraged to bring their own favorite objects such as vases, flowers and/or table linens. Some experience is helpful but beginners are welcome. Please no acrylics or water-based oils.
Fee: $225 members; $270 non-members
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