Who: I am a certified expressive arts teacher receiving my certification from San Diego University of Integrative Studies in 2009. I am also a local artist concentrated in acrylic on canvas and mixed mediums, collage style.

What: Expressive arts is using the genres of drawing, painting, sculpture, writing, singing, instrument playing, and movement to express or bring out what you are feeling in the present moment. It goes deeper though. I don't believe that art was originally intended to just please the eye or ear, nor do I believe that art should be critiqued. I believe that we create art because we need to, almost as much as eating and sleeping. You will find that if you open yourself up with paintbrush or instrument in hand, you will create images, sounds, and feelings that conjure up old memories and issues needing to be brought out and into the light. Why? In order to look at them, feel them, process them, and then let them go if they are no longer useful to you.

This is not about talent or having a "gift". This is about discovering yourself to your fullest potential in an atmosphere of respect and most importantly, fun.

When: Every first and third Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Please check the calendar for monthly themes.


Where: 1772 Ebers Street,  San Diego, CA 92107 (Ocean Beach)

How Much and What to Bring:  Each two hours session is $15.00. If you have your own art supplies or instruments you may bring them, but I can provide them too.

Please call or email to reserve your space. 858-829-6037 and email brenpanneton@gmail.com
 

I am so excited because I will be having my art classes at The Lazy Hummingbird in Ocean Beach this summer!

Oceanscapes in Acrylic - Have you ever wanted to paint the ocean in it's ever changing moods? I can teach you how. Just bring a favorite photo of an ocean scene and I'll show you how to paint in on canvas. I will have extra photos if you forget. I also supply the canvas, brushes, and paints. Please call or confirm to save your space as it is limited.

Time: August 20, 2011 from 2-3:30pm
Where: The Lazy Hummingbird
 4876 Santa Monica Avenue, Ocean Beach CA 92107
Cost: $20.00
http://lazyhummingbird.com/lazy_hummingbird/Home.html






Animal Symbolism - Did you know that the animals, birds, and even insects we come in contact with either in the course of our day or dreams can be signs to help you understand your life and yourself? Please come to this dual class, held in two sessions to discover or re-discover your totem(s). In the first class we will use sculpture and painting to represent our totem and in the second class we will merge all we learned into an acrylic painting/collage on canvas. The first class is $20.00, the second class is $25.00; however if you come to both, the second class is also $20.00.   


Time: September 10, 2011 and September 24, 2011 from 2-3:30
Where: The Lazy Hummingbird
4876 Santa Monica Avenue, Ocean Beach, CA 92107
Cost: $20.00 for first class, $25.00 for second, $20.00 for last class if both are taken












Previous Classes





February's expressive art theme will be "commitment". A very scary word for some, but I think deserves some delving into. Please come visit my home on February 5 and/or February 19, 2011 and let me help you feel what commitment has and does mean to you and how it affects your life. Classes start at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3 p.m.

Webster's definion of commitment:

1. an act of commiting to a charge or trust as 1) consignment to a penal or mental institution 2) an act of referring a matter to a legislative committee

2. an agreement or pledge to do something in the future especially an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date

3. something pledged

4. the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled

Just bring yourself, comfortable clothing, and an open mind. Inspiration will do the rest.


March Theme -  Renewal

The Expressive Arts theme for March will be renewal. As winter ends and spring begins again, it can be a wonderful opportunity to renew ourselves. I would like to work with images that portray renewal both in acrylics, collage, and sculpture. Classes are March 5 and March 19 from 1-3 pm at my cottage studio. Classes are 15.00 per two hour session. Please call to confirm your seat.