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Discover your artistic talents and express yourself through a wide variety of art classes in San Diego, including painting, drawing, ceramics, and more, and let your creativity flourish in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Art 101: Brushes & Color

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

Learn about brushes, brushwork, color, mixing, and complete a simple painting—Wine & Canvas style. ​Week 1: different kinds of brushes, care of brushes, acrylic and oil brushwork techniques (broken color, scumbling, impasto, wet into wet, smooth blending, tonking, sgraffito, etc.) and watercolor brushwork techniques (wet into wet, wet into dry, washes, etc.) Week 2: what is color, value, hue, intensity, mixing colors; start a watercolor...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Art 101: Paints & Mediums

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

Learn about paints, mediums, additives for better flow or slower dry time, various thinners offers, and safe solvents you can add into paint and complete a simple painting—Wine & Canvas style.​ Topics Covered: How paint is made Reading labels Care of paints Different kinds of paints available including interference paints Non-toxic alternatives How you can extend paint Slow or speed up dry times Glazing Varnishing Start an oil...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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Art 101: New Tools & Texture

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

Learn about the top 10 gels and pastes by GOLDEN, new tools of the trade, and complete a simple painting—Wine & Canvas style. Topics covered: Mark making tools Paint applicator tools Texture making tools, tools from around your home Working with mediums Gels and pastes (glass bead, clear granular, fiber paste, soft gel, extra heavy gel, light molding paste, fluid matte medium, gloss medium, matte medium) Start an acrylic texture painting...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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Color Theory & Developing Neutrals

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

This workshop focuses on the art of color mixing using oils or acrylics. Learn how to use complementary colors to create subtle neutral grays, which combined with pure hue, makes a composition sing. We'll go through short exercises to implement the color theory and subsequently, as a final project, an abstract composition will be produced with dominant neutrals and pure color accents. Join us! All skill levels welcome Students are encouraged...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Natural Dyes & Inks Workshop

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

Learn about the endless possibilities and magic of creating color from plants and vegetable waste! Using locally foraged plants, such as coastal sagebrush and eucalyptus bark, in addition that you can easily found kitchen waste, like avocado pits and onion skins, participants will be introduced to the basics of creating natural dye and ink. In addition to learning the basic process of natural dye, we will also dye small pieces of various types...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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Nathan Oliveira: A Bay Area Artist Study

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

Take a deep dive into one of the artists from the 1950s Bay Area Movement, Nathan Oliveira, who was a figurative painter, sculptor, and printmaker. Learn Oliveira's unique style and how to paint figures with a more abstract composition—bridge the gap between abstract and objective art! Plus, discover how to make a simple and fun printmaking without a press. Students will walk away from this workshop with their own Nathan Oliveira inspired painting...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Mini But Mighty Workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

In this workshop, explore the possibilities of miniature art! Miniatures are both a challenging and rewarding creative process that everyone should try at least once. Learn the tools, methods, and layering process for going extra small and how to create a "Mini Series" with your minis! For all skill levels. Students will get to create a set of 6 miniature 4x4 paintings that are fun, unique and tabletop worthy. Join us as we explore: What defines...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Paint Like Van Gogh

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Create your own unique Vincent Van Gogh inspired artwork with painter-animator, Charlene Mosley, who worked on the award-winning film, "Loving Vincent!" In this workshop, learn how to paint like Vincent Van Gogh step-by-step. Students will do color mixing to find this master artist's color palette, how to apply thick and expressive brushstrokes, and create movement on the canvas. Students will create their own version of a famous Van Gogh painting,...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Paint Your Own Tote Bag workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Unleash your creativity with this unique workshop and learn how to paint your designer tote bag using acrylic paint on fabric. Perfect for gift-giving this holiday season, you'll walk away with a one-of-a-kind tote and the knowledge to create more at home. Express yourself with color and design in this fun and washable art experience.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Make Your Own Natural Paint Workshop with Ana Horta

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Unleash your creativity sustainably! Learn to make paint with natural mineral pigments in this step-by-step workshop. Discover the basics and develop your unique paint style.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Paint Over Photo

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Unleash your creativity in a captivating workshop with GOLDEN Artist Educator, Lisa Bebi, at Art on 30th. Discover the art of painting over photos to craft vibrant narratives and expressive artworks. Learn seamless paper adhesion techniques while creating your own unique masterpiece to take home.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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BYOB Wheel Throwing Class (Saturday / Sunday Night)

Art Wheel @ 133 Elder Ave, San Diego, CA

At Art Wheel School & Studio, students can enjoy an opportunity to explore and be creative in a fun and relaxed outdoor setting. Pottery wheel workshops include an introduction to the basic fundamentals of a pottery wheel, along with demonstrations and hands-on time for participants to explore the creative process.  The small group setting, suitable for both adults and children, provides participants with individual attention to make the...

(12) Beginner 21 and older
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Figuratively Speaking: Critique Session

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Spend time painting figures alongside other figurative artists and have an opportunity to discuss your work with instructor and mentor, Roberta Dyer. Students will get 1-on-1 feedback and critique time with Roberta, who will spend the session offering her helpful tips and critique. Bring 1-3 paintings you are currently working on that you’d like help with. There is no supply list—bring whatever you will need for three hours of painting.

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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Mirrored Art

The Corner Store @ 4873 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA

Hands-on, two-hour workshop where you transfom an ordinary frame with clear glass into decorative mirrored art!  You don't need to bring anything but your desire to learn.  An 8" x 10" frame and transfers are provided. You'll paint the frame, "antique mirror" the clear glass, and apply a transfer. You head home with a great, new piece plus the skill to repurpose other old frames or windows to create beautiful conversation pieces. Don't...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Paint Your Pooch

Lovejoy Creations @ 437 Hwy 101 #114, San Diego, CA

Paint a Fun Portrait of your Pet 15% is donated to Helen Woodard Animal Center. 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 NOTE: Kids 8-13 can attend class with an adult. Both must purchase a seat and both paint. With this age range the kid needs to have this experience...

(15) All levels 8 and older
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IB Pet: Paint your Pet

Lovejoy Creations @ 600 Palm Ave , Imperial Beach, CA

Paint a Fun Portrait of your Pet And Support the Ferdinand's Familiar Rescue Ranch In this class, you will: 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...

(15) All levels 8 and older
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Flower Skull: Pets

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

Honor your pet that has passed away by creating a flower skull in their honor. Email a Portrait (face shot looking forward) of your pet. Please Note: Email 2-3 photographs of your pet at least 2 days prior to the scheduled class ([email protected]) PLEASE NOTE: Kids 8-13 can attend class with an adult. Both must purchase a seat and both paint. With this age range the kids needs to have this experience with you. No exception, you CAN...

(15) All levels 8 and older
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Day Dreaming

Painting & Vino @ 6830 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego, CA

Come out and join us for an Easy Step by Step instructed Painting Class while drinking your favorite  adult beverage and eating delicious food.  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 the painting to fit your style and use any of our...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Last Set

Painting & Vino @ 7580 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA

Come out and join us for an Easy Step by Step instructed Painting Class while drinking your favorite adult beverage and eating delicious food.  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 the painting to fit your style and use any of our...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Mermaid Life

Painting & Vino @ 860 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA

Come out and join us for an Easy Step by Step instructed Painting Class while drinking your favorite adult beverage and eating delicious food. There is a template for the Mermaid so NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! 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! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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