Portrait Painting/Drawing Sessions with Artist Gayle Stratford

Clothed/Costumed Model in an Academic Setting

First Thursday of every month: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Portrait painting/drawing sessions with CCAA member and artist Gayle Stratford are held on the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artists can either draw or paint from a live, clothed model who holds the same pose for the entire four hours. Attendees may use any medium. The session does not include instruction.

Cost per person: $10

If interested in attending, contact Gayle Stratford 909) 944-8641 or gstratford@att.net

About Us

CCAA is among the oldest organizations in the Inland Empire dedicated to stimulating and fostering an interest in the California School of artists as well as other local artists from the Chaffey Community.

CCAA is a unique organization in that we maintain a museum collection and display the work of current artists who are well known in the region or nationally. We are an association of people who enjoy quality art and artists.

Its many activities include:

  • maintaining an art gallery in the historic Joseph Filippi Winery in Rancho Cucamonga
  • mounting changing exhibits of local artists
  • hosting artist receptions, often in conjunction with winetastings from the Filippi cellars
  • sponsoring conversations and discussions with artists
  • holding fund-raisers such as art auctions and an annual Honor the Artist event
  • providing weekly open studio modeling sessions for artists

About the Joseph Filippi Winery and Vineyards

The Joseph Filippi Winery & VineyardsThe history and tradition of the Filippi winegrowing family continues and florishes today with each new vintage as they build upon 80 years in historic Cucamonga-Guasti. Joseph Filippi Teserve wines are the result of a craftmanship derived from tradition, skill, and artistry.

Limited production, estate varietals include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Grenache Noir, Merlot, Mourvedre Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat and Zinfandel, as well as Solera-aged sherries and specialty ports. The Filippis also present vintages from Chateau Reynier Bordeaux Estate and have released 2003 Deux Monde blend with French Vintner Marc Lurton.

Visit their website by clicking here.

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