Adventures in Contemporary Art: Now enrolling until class is full
October 2019 - February 2020
Vietnamese Elders (55+) Art Students
Class Dates: 11/2/19, 12/7/19
Class Times: 9:30am-12:30pm
Class Location:
Vietnamese American Community Center, 2072 Lucretia Ave
San Jose, CA
Gallery/Museum Tour Date: 11/10/19
We are currently enrolling students who meet our criteria to join this course. In this course you will explore Contemporary Art, receive art supplies, learn to paint/draw, get a tour of local art galleries and museums, and enter your work in a students' art exhibit in January/February 2020.
Qualifications:
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You are 55+ Years Old.
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You must be able to attend all two (2) classes and one (1)tour.
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Classes will be taught in English and Vietnamese.
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No art background is required.
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Send all inquiries to
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Vietnamese contact: Cường Lê at or 408-832-7897
FREE
Art Class
September 16, 2018
Mixed Media Workshop with Trinh Mai
Harvest: Collecting Narratives of Past through Art
Location:
Art Object Gallery
592 N 5th St
San Jose, CA
Time: 3-5pm.
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Advanced registration for art class is required.
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Bring a family photo to class. You will use it to make your masterpiece!
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Space is limited.
No skills required!
RSVP required at Eventbrite
Ages 18+
Please note this event will take place at the same time as Chopsticks Alley's LGBTQ Community Potluck
$25
Art Class
March 3, 2019
Beginners Still-Life Painting Class with Award Winning Artist Cynthia Cao
Location:
Vietnamese American Community Center, 2072 Lucretia Ave
San Jose, CA
Time: 9:30AM - NOON
Join us for a morning of color and creativity.
You will learn to work with acrylics and create your own still-life painting.
We'll explore color mixing.
Class includes all art supplies and light refreshments.
*The class is best suited for older teens and adults.
RSVP required at Eventbrite
FREE
Art Class
August 25, 2018
A Beginners Mixed Media Class with Kenneth Ronquillo
Location:
Vietnamese American Community Center, 2072 Lucretia Ave
San Jose, CA
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Join Leigh Weimers Emerging Artist Award winner Kenneth Ronquillo's workshop and participate in the creativity and style of The Lola x Kenneth Collaboration. Since this is a collaborative experience, we encourage participants to bring a partner, family or friend, but it is not required.
Enjoy some tea and snacks at this bilingual Vietnamese and English mixed media class.
Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Enjoy some tea and get creative at this casual painting class. No skills required! RSVP required at Eventbrite
$15
Communal Art
October 20, 2018
Communal Art Project
Viet Unity and Chopsticks Alley
You will contribute to a communal art piece, titled "Unity." Our creation will be on exhibit at San Jose City Hall.
Let's build an art community together!
Location:
Art Object Gallery
592 N 5th St
San Jose, CA
Time: 4-6pm.
Join Viet Unity and Chopsticks Alley as we share our immigrant stories and participate in activities to demonstrate what it's like to be in community with one another.
Through our stories, we will explore ways in which we can shape a community we deserve.
RSVP Required
Questions?
Email:
FREE
Art Class
June 16, 2018
A Beginners Acrylics Class with Joanna Le
Location:
Vietnamese American Community Center, 2072 Lucretia Ave
San José, CA
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Learn how to paint with community artist Joanna Le.
Enjoy some tea and snacks at this bilingual Vietnamese and English painting class.
No skills required! Registration is free and includes instruction and supplies.
RSVP required.
Ages 18+
RSVP with VACC at (408) 794-6965or email
FREE