Desideratum is a sewing school owned by Barbara Beccio, an experienced teacher and award-winning doll designer. Offering a variety of classes for both adults and children, Barbara brings her knowledge of clothing construction and textiles to create versatile and creative educational experiences.
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Unlock your artistic potential and master the techniques of oil and acrylic painting at the renowned Art School of SF Bay. Explore the beauty of nature through landscapes, learn to capture emotions in portraits, and develop your unique style. With high-quality art materials provided, embark on a transformative artistic journey.
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Thursday, Apr 4th, 6:30–8:30pm Pacific Time
Discover the secrets to drawing and painting like a pro. This course at the Art School of SF Bay will teach you the fundamentals of art, from color mixing to composition. By the end, you'll be able to create stunning portraits and captivating compositions.
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Monday, Apr 8th, 6:20–8:20pm Pacific Time
Strengthen your technical abilities as an emerging artist at the renowned Art School of SF Bay. Discover the academic methods of the old masters and learn to draw what you see with precision and skill. Tailored to your unique learning style, this ongoing program will help you unlock your artistic potential.
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Saturday, Mar 23rd, 4–7pm Pacific Time
Develop your portrait painting skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop that will explore the challenge of bringing faces to life on canvas.
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Sunday, Mar 31st, 6–8pm Pacific Time
Refine your painting skills by learning how to enhance photo references in this comprehensive class. Explore techniques to bring life to your landscapes and master the art of painting from photos. Open to all painting media, this course will transform your artwork beyond mere copies.
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Tuesday, Apr 9th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
Actively teaching since 1988, Barbara is also an award-winning doll designer who brings her inventive and inquisitive spirit to her sewing classes, workshops in costuming, doll and mask-making, and sculpture. She brings her knowledge of clothing construction and textiles as well as many costuming techniques, to the classes that she teaches. Currently, she teaches adult as well as children’s sewing classes at Stonemountain and Daughter Fabrics in Berkeley California. Having taught classes from pre-school to college as well as adult classes, she is able to bring versatility and creativity to a wide range of educational situations.
She holds a BS in Fashion Design from the University of Connecticut, as well as an MFA in Costume and Lighting Design from NYU, Tisch School of the Arts.
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