About the Facilitator
Zoya Scholis is a local artist and teacher
She can be reached at zoya@ArtForPersonalGrowth.com
To be an Artist is to stare deeply into the open eye of nature.I experiment with different modalities, media and techniques. I admire many of the abstract painters of the 20th Century such as Kandinsky, Rothko, Kline, and locally, Joan Savo, Elyse Katz, Maya Kabat and Gary Kormarin. My art is often abstract with geometric and organic elements. I love to share my work and hear what others find meaningful about it.
As a Teacher, my intention is to cooperatively develop an artistic community for the purpose of exploring our talents, and ultimately our potential as humans. It's a thrill to watch people create and make meaning in their process, and an honor to witness our exquisite uniqueness in action.
Formal EducationStanford University, Palo Alto, CA (2012), Post Graduate Abstract Painting with Katie Hawkinson
San Jose State University, San Jose (2007), Advanced Painting with Don Feasel
California State University, Hayward (1993), Honors Graduate, Bachelor of Studio Arts.
Chapman University (1995), California Teaching Credential.
Places You May Have Seen My WorkUB anderson Gallery, Buffalo, NY, 2011
Rose Shenson Gallery, Santa Clara, CA, 2010
Norton Gallery, Palo Alto, CA, 2010
Carrolwood Gallery, Tampa, FL, 2009
Talk Art with Susan Kraft, Local Cable Television Interview, 2009
Ocean Shores Gallery, Ocean Shores, WA, 2009
Los Gatos Art Museum,Los Gatos, CA, 2009
Avery Gallery, Seaside, CA, 2004, 2006
Bialando con la Muerte, Hartnell Gallery, Salinas, CA 2002
Harlan St. Women's Mural Project, San Leandro, CA. 1995
Open Studios, Oakland, CA, 1993
Pro-Arts Gallery, Oakland, CA, 1992
Workshop 2012Note: 2012 workshops NOT held at ACE or CSC please sign-up directly with Zoya by calling (408) 866-7220 or email her at zoya@artforpersonalgrowth.com
May 2012, 9-3PM, Carmel Valley, CA. Large Scale ,Watercolor, Movement & Meditation
March 29th, 9-3PM, 2012, Pacific Grove Art Center, Pacific Grove, CA.,Collage& Mixed Media
June (TBA, 9-3PM) 2012, Salinas, CA., Small Scale Assemblage
FREE July 12, 201, McGowan House, Monterey, CA., 7-9PM Active Imagination & Collage (This is a fund raiser for Friends of CGJung, $20.00 donations suggested)
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Sign-up for workshops through Sunnyvale Adult Community Education 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
2012, Adult Community Education, Sunnyvale, CA.,Watercolor Pen & Ink, 2 Consecutive Saturdays April 28& May 5th, 9-2PM
2012, Adult Community Education, Sunnyvale, CA., Miniature Collage and Mixed Media, 2 Consecutive Saturdays May 12th & 19th, 9-2PM
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 ClassesZoya is an excellent art teacher who makes it fun (and comfortable) for us to stretch our creative boundaries.
Betsy Wood, Cupertino, CAI 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, CAZoya 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, CAI'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
