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True to You: Find Your Personal Color Palette Workshop

Art on 30th

We all have our favorites...but how do you choose color combinations that are true to your artistic visual voice and that won't fight each other on the canvas? ​How do you mix colors that are custom and unique, yet recognizable to viewers as being made by you? In this workshop, we'll discover more about ourselves as artists, color mixing, exciting "color contrasts," and goof-proof color harmonies. Be prepared to learn a lot, not only about color...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Abstract Drawing: Level 2

Art on 30th

Prerequisite for this class is Abstract Drawing Level 1. Students from Level 1 will explore more techniques with all new lessons that build upon what we previously learned! WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS: those who want to learn about contemporary methods those who want to learn to be expressive and loose those who enjoy using drawing materials ​adults who want to learn to be gestural and abstract Optional Drawing Boards: We will provide large...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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Mele Kalikimaka

Painting & Vino

Join Master Artist Erin Schroeder for an Easy fun Thursday Paint Night and create this Beautiful Tropical Mele Kalikimaka sunset. Erin will give you Step by Step instruction on this Painting Class while drinking your favorite adult beverage and eating delicious food created by The Hiltons Coastal Kitchen. With Erin of Painting & Vino you'll have a Great time and walk away with a beautiful painting you created yourself. Come alone and meet...

(11) Beginner 12 and older
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Holiday Wine

Painting & Vino

Join Master Artist, Susie Romain at Crust Pizzeria in Carlsbad for step-by-step Instruction on how to recreate this wine lovers Holiday painting, "Holiday Wine". Have a fabulous time sipping your favorite drink and being creative with your friends at this fun paint afternoon art class. Crust Pizzeria offers a delicious menu, gourmet pizza, wine and beer. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Palm Tree Lights

Painting & Vino

Come out and join Master Artist Erin Schroeder for an Easy Step by Step instructed Painting Class while drinking your favorite Local Made Beer. With Erin of Painting & Vino you'll have a good time, and walk away with a beautiful painting you created yourself. Come alone and meet new people or Bring your friends and family, celebrate and create! No experience necessary. Painting Difficulty (1-5): 

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Aurora Borealis Reflection

Painting & Vino

Come out and join Master Artist Erin Schroeder for an Easy Step by Step instructed Painting Class while drinking your favorite adult beverage and eating delicious food. With Erin of Painting & Vino you'll have a good time, and walk away with a beautiful painting you created yourself. Come alone and meet new people or Bring your friends and family, celebrate and create! No experience necessary. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Mesmerizing Winter Night

Painting & Vino

Join us at Effin's Pub in College area for step-by-step Instruction by Master Artist, Aditi Vengurlekar to recreate this chilly winter painting, "Mesmerizing Winter Night" while enjoying this social painting experience with your friends and family! Specials during Saturdays before 7pm are 25% off all drafts and appetizers, $3 Bud, Bud Light, and Shock Top, $4 Well drinks, and $5 pulled pork sandwiches We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Winter Tree Solstice

Painting & Vino

Come out and join Master Artist Erin Schroeder for an Easy Step by Step instructed Painting Class while drinking your favorite adult beverage and eating delicious food. No experience necessary! With Erin of Painting & Vino you'll have a good time, and walk away with a beautiful painting you created yourself. Come alone and meet new people or Bring your friends and family, celebrate and create! No experience necessary. We encourage artistic...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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2 Hour Virtual Painting

Lovejoy Creations @ Virtual Learning

This is the Virtual Paint and Sip style! Lovejoy is Professional & PG-13 so kids are welcome to join All will paint the same image. Virtual class hosted via Zoom. You will receive a link and password for your class You can communicate with Lovejoy via chat within zoom your audio will be muted, you can communicate with other students via chat (or your own means) Harassment will not be tolerated - you will be kicked off immediately and...

(15) Beginner 13 and older
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Drawing for Beginners

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

A hands-on studio approach covering all the fundamentals of drawing! This class will consist of instructor demos and practical exercises. It will cover a refresher of the basics of drawing, tools, and techniques in pencil and charcoal and will explore some new horizons along the way. ​Students will leave this workshop with tools and skills to confidently create works on their own. This class is for beginning and intermediate level artists....

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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3-Day Workshop: Painting Plein Air to Studio

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

With a special focus on nocturnal painting, this workshop is designed for those who want to try something fun and different! We’ll meet that Friday evening at Art on 30th to discuss the process of plein air painting, as well as the joy and challenge of nocturnal painting. On Saturday, we’ll meet on location for two very different plein air painting sessions: one in the morning and one in the evening. On Sunday, we will reconvene at Art on...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$300

3 sessions

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Liquid Abstract & Resin Finishing

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

You're invited to explore these techniques for yourself! On the first day, we will create two 10x10 pieces (a small diptych) using two different liquid art techniques. On the second day, we will create a larger 14x18 piece and on the third day, we will do the resin pour for all the pieces.  New techniques will be introduced as well such as blading on your paint, and embellishing with glitter and craft items. Proper resin pouring technique...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

3 sessions

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Oil & Cold Wax Effects with Acrylics Workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Come learn with Nancy Seiler, who is a Golden Artist Rep and the presenter for our Golden Lecture & Demo! By combining GOLDEN Open Acrylic paints (slow-drying acrylics) with GOLDEN gels, you can create layers that resemble the painting process of oil and cold wax without the use of solvents. We'll paint with brushes and scrapers, adding marks with charcoal and oil crayons. Final glazes will be with GOLDEN Fluid paints. Nancy will also show...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Quirky Characters To Love

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Join us for a fun paint and collage workshop with GOLDEN Artist Educator, Lisa Bebi! Characters will begin to emerge and take form through "collage play." We'll use combinations of layered imagery and aged papers, textures, and stains. Then, through the editing process, chalk paint will be applied to carve out the final personality traits of our creations. There will be instructor demos for each step of the process, include proper gluing techniques,...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Palette Knife Painting

Lovejoy Creations @ 2690 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA

In this class you will paint with a palette knife, on a flat panel. You pick your colors, and whether you want to paint a: Butterfly Dragonfly Sea turtle Seahorse Hummingbird Feel free to bring an image of a window decal, stencil or shiloette Due to the scraping method I will teach you, paint will splatter, please wear clothes you don't mind if a little bit of paint gets on.   In this class, you will: Work at Your Pace (up to 3 hours) ...

(15) Beginner 8 and older
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San Diego Humane Society: Paint Your Pet

Lovejoy Creations @ 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, CA

Work at Your Pace (up to 3 hours) Step by Step Instruction Family Fun (well behaved kids welcome) All Supplies & pre-drawn pet included in price Email a photo of your pet to be pre-drawn on your canvas Please email 2-3 in-focus photos at least 2 days prior to the event (sooner is better) at [email protected]. This photo will be sketched onto your 11x14 canvas. If you do not email your photo, then we can not prepare your canvas...

(15) All levels 8 and older
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Paint Your Pet (Realistic or PopART)

Lovejoy Creations @ 890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

Unleash your inner artist and bring your beloved pet to life on canvas with Lovejoy Creations. Choose between a realistic or pop art style and learn how to transfer your pet's photo onto a canvas panel. This self-paced workshop provides all the supplies you need, so you can paint at home and receive guidance from Lovejoy whenever you have questions.

(15) All levels 13 and older
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Painting Skills: Color and Composition

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

With 1-on-1 guidance and instructor demos, learn how to master color theory, color mixing, and composition for stronger and more beautiful paintings. For acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels. ​Beginning painters will receive plenty of guidance. Advanced painters will receive specific instruction to reach the next level. Topics covered: Understanding color terms and color theory Organizing your palette and avoiding muddy...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Drawing Boot Camp for Beginners

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Whether you haven't drawn since grade-school, or you're a painter that needs a refresher, you'll have a great time exploring new techniques that can be applied right away. Learn simple methods to produce your own style of sketching Learn to sketch for preparing a painting Use of the sketchbook and variety of drawing materials: pencil, pen, brush, marker, etc. How to draw what you see in your head with and without reference photos ... and much...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Intro to Realism Drawing

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

A hands-on studio approach covering all the fundamentals of realism drawing!This class will consist of instructor demos and practical exercises. It will cover a refresher of the basics of drawing, tools, and techniques in pencil and charcoal and will explore some new horizons along the way.​Students will leave this workshop with tools and skills to confidently create works on their own.This class is for beginning and intermediate level artists....

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

5 sessions

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