Past Workshops
Note: For 2012 most workshops NOT held at ACE or CSC, please sign-up directly with Zoya by calling (408) 649-6282 or email zoya@artforpersonalgrowth.com
Large Scale, Watercolor, Movement & Meditation, Sat. June 2nd, 2012, 10-3PM Carmel Valley, CA. Fee $110.00 All materials provided email zoya@artforpersonalgrowth.com 
Beginning Watercolor Thursday, June 14, 2012, 10-3PM Accent Arts, 392 South California Ave., Palo Alto,CA, Fee $90.00. Sign-up through Accent Arts 650-424-1044 Materials list
Active Imagination & Collage FREE, Thursday July 26, 2012, 7-9PM, McGowan House, Monterey, CA. (fund raiser for Friends of C.G. Jung, $20 donations suggested)
Sign up for workshops through Cupertino Senior Center (CSC) here
2012, Adult Community Education, Sunnyvale, CA. Watercolor Pen & Ink, 2 Consecutive Saturdays Jan. 28th & Feb 4th, 9-2PM
2012, Adult Community Education, Sunnyvale, CA. Collage & Mixed Media, 2 Consecutive Saturdays Feb 11th & 18th, 9-2PM
2011, Adult Community Education, Sunnyvale, CA., Miniature Collage and Mixed Media
Sign-up for workshops Cupertino Senior Center here
2011, Cupertino Senior Center, Beginning Watercolor Pen & Ink
2010, Cupertino Senior Center, Modern Painting in Acrylic
2009, Cupertino Senior Center, Symbolic Still Life in Acrylic
2008, Cupertino Senior Center, Preparing Paper & Mixed Media Paper Play
2007, Monterey Adult School, Art as Writing and Writing as Art
2006, McGowan House, Monterey, CA, co-led with Matt Johns Monterey Adult
2005, Friends of Jung, McGowan House, Monterey, CA, "Making Art
with Your Dreaming Body"
2004,
Men & Women as Allies, Sunset Center, Carmel, CA, co-led with Tim Baily
1997,
Men & Women as Allies, Sunset Center, Carmel, CA, co-led with Phillip Morgan
Summer 2011 Workshops
Miniature Collage Two-Day Workshop
Saturdays, September 17 & 24, 2011, 9AM-2PM
Adult Community Education (ACE)
591 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 408-522-2700
http://ace.fuhsd.org
Beginning Watercolor Pen & Ink, Two-Day Workshop
Saturdays, October 1 & 8,2011, 9AM-2PM
Adult Community Education (ACE)
591 W. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 408-522-2700
Materials list
http://ace.fuhsd.org
Art Workshop
January 18, 2012
City of Cupertino Senior Center
Previous Workshops
Copy a Master in Just One Day! Acrylic Workshop
August 3, 2011
City of Cupertino Senior Center
Abstract Painting with Acrylic - Cultivating Your Imagination through Painting
August 10, 2011
City of Cupertino Senior Center
Tape and Spray Watercolor Floral
August 17, 2011
City of Cupertino Senior Center, 408-777-3150.
Watercolor for Personal
Growth
Art as Writing and
Writing as Art
Weekend Collage Workshop
Dreaming,
Art & Insights
Summer 09 Action Painting
Photos
Testimonials
"I
am a person who has always felt inadequate with regard to the visual
arts: unskilled, and lacking in artistic vision. In taking
Zoya's collage workshop in the fall, I discovered that the process
of collage making is intuitive, and allows me to forget my self-imposed
limits, to be playful and uninhibited in exploring what images connect
with me and with each other in a compositional theme. This, and the
simplicity of using magazine pictures and other materials which please
me or touch me in some way, came into play when making my collage.
The result was a joy and a surprise."
— Susannah McNamara, Attorney, Prunedale, CA
“The
Collage workshop given by Zoya Scholis and Matt Johns in October
of 2005 was wonderful. We used loosely guided
imagery coupled with appreciation and humor. My collage, a triptych,
reminds me of my personal vision toward health that the workshop inspired.”
— Amanda Chaffin, Public School Teacher, Salinas, CA
Zoya's effort, knowledge & dedication made the time spent there a very rewarding experience for me.
Dave Richardson, San Jose, CA - Sketching & Acrylics Classes
Zoya is an excellent art teacher who makes it fun (and comfortable) for us to stretch our creative boundaries.
Betsy Wood, Cupertino, CA
I have taken Zoya workshops for a few years. I keep coming back because I find them fun, well organized, informative and I meet lots of interesting and like-minded people who enjoy art too!
Sue Kozina, Sunnyvale, CA
“There is a method to her madness!”
Tony Schaurer, Carmel Valley, CA
Zoya is a warm and encouraging instructor. As a newbie to painting I felt encouraged and empowered to explore my creativity in her class.
Ellen Railton, Sunnyvlae, CA
"The several classes I have taken from Zoya. Her classes are never boring. She brings different materials, fun ideas & does demonstration are informative and exciting to watch. " -Jessica Jones, Los Altos, CA
I appreciated Zoya the minute she walked into our class. SHE was a TEACHER - organized, friendly, cheerful. She encouraged us to experiment - and I had the most fun painting that I'd ever had!
Lynn D. Cupertino, CA
I've taken several of Zoya's workshops. She instills confidence and has helped me to loosen up and enjoy painting.
Catherine Beam, Cupertino, CA
I enjoyed Zoya's class so much! She provided the most delightful classroom atmosphere.
Grace Yang
“The Collage workshop given by Zoya Scholis and Matt Johns in October of 2005 was wonderful. We used loosely guided imagery coupled with appreciation and humor. My collage, a triptych, reminds me of my personal vision toward health that the workshop inspired.”
Amanda Chaffin, Salinas, CA
“Zoya is a great leader. Her pacing was relaxed yet we did so much. It was a very nurturing experience for me. I couldn’t believe how good mine turned out.”
Sarah Stanley, Seaside, CA