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"Basquiat"
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Learn various techniques for creating loose and gestural abstract figures. Join this experimental class with Shirin as she introduces you to the world of raw and outsider artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat! Students will learn his artistic process and techniques, creating 1-2 paintings in his style. We are going to also collage like Basquiat so bring paper, tissue, book pages, and a few of your Amazon boxes Supply List: bring all your painting...
Intermediate Oil Painting
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Take your oil painting skills to the next level in this advanced course at Art on 30th. Explore composition for realism art, advanced brushwork techniques, and color mixing to create stunning artwork. Prerequisite: Intro to Oil Painting.
Drawing 101
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
Become familiar with entry-level drawing tools, techniques and processes. You'll learn drawing fundamentals such as line, shape, perspective, depth and tonal value and also practice observational and non-representational drawing. Come explore the possibilities of extending drawing into your everyday life and making it part of your practice. Supply List
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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...
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...
$99
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...
$99
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...
$95
How to Draw Plants
Would you like to feel confident when drawing plants? Nancy will teach you the steps to drawing petals and leaves through skeletal structure, fleshing in, correcting your illustration through a layering process. You'll learn tips and tricks such as how to draw a curling leaf or petal, symmetry, and more. We'll work in graphite pencil during this three-hour class. You leave with the fundamentals of plant drawing approaches which can be applied to...
Children's Picture Book Illustrations
Begin your journey into the world of picture books with author and illustrator, Andrea Zuill! This is a fun 2-part workshop: Part One - Picture book facts and business Part Two - Creating artwork for picture books Supply List: Sketchpad, any size Pen for taking notes and drawing Please Note: All skill levels welcome Students are encouraged to bring a drink and snacks Student parking available in back lot
Faux Watercolor with Acrylics 2-Week Workshop
Try your hand at fluid washes and watercolor techniques using only acrylic paints and mediums! Drips, spatters, staining, and washes...they draw us in and transport us to our favorite beaches, rivers, and lakes. I love these techniques because it allows for the colors to have such depth and luminosity with little effort. Learn how to create quick and easy abstracts on canvas using special effects that are typically used in watercolors. Students...
Colorful Coastal Landscapes
Learn to paint the California Coastline using Joe's approach to color: bright, bold and unexpected! In this workshop, you’ll learn the artist's specific techniques and how to take an ordinary image and transform it into something extraordinary. Learn about valuable art principles and important techniques focused on cliffs, water, skies, etc., while we work through and complete a finished piece. Paint from supplied reference images or bring your...
Abstract Drawing: Level 1
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
This is not your grandmother's drawing class. Get loose in this unconventional drawing class using a variety of drawing tools and materials on paper. The earliest civilizations created abstractions through shapes and pattern. The 20th Century brought abstract art to Western culture through Fauvism, Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism. Abstract Drawing extended the creative practices performed throughout history. Drawing is a way for anyone, regardless...
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...
$85
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.
$85
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.
$95
True to You: Find Your Personal Color Palette Workshop
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...
The Power of Gold Leaf
Explore the history, tools, materials, and hands-on techniques for gold leaf and gold powder in this intensive workshop! Plus, we will explore the application of edible gold leaf to enhance your special event. All supplies are included. Please Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch Some supplies will be provided by instructor Student parking available in back lot
Abstract Drawing: Level 2
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...
Pottery Wheel Experience 2 hrs - BYOB
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. $60 for 1 guest. 2 hour workshop, All inclusive 5 lbs clay, use of studio tools and firing & glaze for 1 one large or 2 small pieces per guest. BYOB (bring your own beverage) Pottery wheel workshop includes an introduction to the basic fundamentals of a pottery wheel, along with demonstrations and...
$101
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.
$85
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