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Learn the art of pottery and create your own unique ceramic pieces in these hands-on crafting classes in San Francisco.

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Bookmaking

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Unleash your creativity with unique folding structures, sewn bindings, and more in this hands-on course. Explore the art of crafting books without glue and master the fundamentals of bookmaking with expert guidance and all necessary supplies provided.

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$200

4 sessions

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Pen and Ink Architecture

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Unlock the secrets of architectural drawing with the Pen and Ink Architecture course at Richmond Art Center. Discover the art of simplifying plants and buildings and explore perspective techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a relaxing way to build observational skills with pen and watercolor.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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Screen Print Skeletons!

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn the basics of screen printing - or brush up on old skills - in this one day project-oriented workshop. We will spend the morning covering the basics of screen printing and making our own tiny screen. In the afternoon we will print skeletons on paper and cloth.  Please bring $5 materials fee for instructor. If you wish to print tee shirts, please bring them also.

(13) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
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Explore private group events and team building activities ranging from cooking to art, escape rooms, trivia, and more

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Teen Ceramics (Ages 14 - 17)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

An introduction to ceramics. Teens will learn hand-building techniques, creating functional and sculptural pieces. Materials included.

(13) All levels 14 - 17 years old
No upcoming schedules
$150

7 sessions

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Print and Fold

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn to turn your two dimensional prints into three dimensional shapes. Using screen printing or block printing we will design imagery to be viewed from multiple angles. Learn how to make unusual box forms folded in paper and experience your printed image in a whole new way! Materials fee of $15 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

3 sessions

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Intro to Illustration

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this five week course we will delve into the world of illustration! We will learn about illustration as a communicative art that is used to narrate books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising. Illustrators must create eye catching work, but also be able to hold an audience with a story and a message. We will learn the process of making a successful illustration, from concept and sketching thumbnails to making color studies and seeing the final...

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$165

5 sessions

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Designing & Carving Stone

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Gain insight into gem and mineral attributes for working with stone. Dig into designing a stone pieces and applying freeform carving techniques, tips and tricks I've learned over years of exploration in lapidary arts. Some working knowledge of lapidary arts recommended. Required supplies: Materials fee of $40, due to instructor. Impact-resistant safety glasses (mark with your initials)

(13) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190

5 sessions

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Don't Blink Ink

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Permanent ink will be explored in this drawing techniques class. Students will get to learn how to make unique pieces of art by getting the most out of dipping their pen nibs and brushes in permanent ink to express their creativity. Tempera Resist - to create unique textures, waterproof India ink and Tempera paint will be used in a reduction process. Suggested Materials: Ink nib and holder Bamboo brushes India ink HB Pencil Kneaded eraser...

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$160

4 sessions

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Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 12-18+)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Using stop-motion animation techniques, participants will learn how to bring stories to life using iPads and their imagination. iPads supplied by Richmond Art Center.

(13) All levels 12 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$175

5 sessions

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Summer Art Camp For Kids: Sculpture Makerspace

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Unleash your child's creativity at Summer Art Camp For Kids: Sculpture Makerspace! Dive into daily 3D art challenges, crafting giant painted masks, wire-and-plaster sculptures, and more. Recommended for those with strong cutting and gluing skills, this camp invites young artists to unleash their imaginations in a vibrant makerspace environment. Ages 5-12 welcome.

(13) All levels 9 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$150

4 sessions

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Beginner Origami

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Beginner Origami with the Origami Mami: This is an entry level class on learning how to make simple Origami models such as animals, plants, toys, geometric shapes, and basically anything you can imagine! We will put our models together in a sort of “scene” to really bring them to life! Ages 5+ welcome. Required Supplies Paper (can be traditional Origami paper size which is 6”x6”). Otherwise, I use a lot of color copy paper and cut it down...

(13) All levels 5 and older
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Exploring Within - Collage and Mixed Media

Living Your Wild Creativity @ 4404 Ross Rd, Sebastopol, CA

Full Course Name EXPLORING WITHIN 3 DAY INTENSIVE COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP This is an exciting intensive workshop to learn the complete process of collage, mixed media methods and techniques. At the same time we will be working intuitively, exploring our own unique expressions. Come join us for work and fun and learning: Learn to mix and create your own personal palette.  Learn to create your own collage materials with...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$775

3 sessions

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Abstract Art: Dialogues with Nature

Living Your Wild Creativity @ 1695 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

This 2 day workshop allows us to explore our connection to the land and our sense of place. On Saturday, we will begin in Ragel Park, exploring, making sketches and color studies then take these back to the studio and synthesize our experience creating abstract paintings by combining our findings and sensations.  Limited to 8 people.  All Levels welcome. Students will be responsible for bringing the following supplies. ****Mixed media...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$550

2 sessions

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3D Modeling and Printing (Ages 11-13)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Have you ever wondered how 3D printers work, or how designers use technology to create new things? In this class, you’ll learn how designers and artists use 3D modeling software (CAD programs) to turn their ideas into physical realities like art, cars, jewelry, buildings, toys, tools and more! Using the online program Tinkercad, you will learn how to model in 3D and print your own ideas using a 3D printer! What will you create? All materials will...

(13) All levels 11 - 13 years old
No upcoming schedules
$115

10 sessions

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Outdoor Mosaics: Garden Stone in Colorful Glass

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn to design, choose colors, cut and shape glass, use of colorful glass beads, and proper adhesives for outdoor garden art!  All materials provided in class, grout demo and grout kit included. Wear art clothing. Bring a lunch or snack. Materials fee of $65 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$110
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China Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this workshop you will learn over-glazing techniques for adding incredible detail, depth, and color to surface imagery on ceramics. China painting is done on top of an already glazed and fired ceramic surface. Please come to the workshop with your own glazed and fired pieces, or bring a few thrifted ceramic finds to embellish. All other materials will be provided. Required supplies for this program: Materials fee of $15 due to the instructor...

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$155

2 sessions

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Drawing Fun Exploration Lab (Ages 8 - 12)

Richmond Art Center

This class celebrates the fun of drawing while inspiring the playful side of this basic visual art form. We will do drawing games and activities, working together and as individuals. We will be using drawing to explore art in as many ways as we can imagine, dance drawing, team drawing, mirror drawing, window drawing.  This will include playing with simple symbolic shapes and forms, finding hidden images in scribbles, dance drawing and tracing...

(13) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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Crash Glass Mosaics

Richmond Art Center

This method incorporates a clear, almost 3-D effect that allows light and color to reflect what lies beneath your tempered glass and we will be incorporating paints and pigments as your background. Working on both wood and glass surfaces, you will create 2-4 pieces of art. Grouting, finishing techniques taught and grout kit is sent home with you to use after your piece has dried for 24 hours. Ages 18 and up welcome. Materials fee of $65 due to instructor...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Linoleum Block Printmaking

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Get started with linocut printmaking and learn techniques of carving and printing. We will begin designing our linocuts with a strong and tight drawing to get the best possible print. We will look at historical block printing such as posters and tarot cards for inspiration. Materials fee of $35 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100

2 sessions

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Drawing Workshop Series

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Experiment and play with drawing techniques using pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, ink, tempera, watercolor and mixed media! In this course, learn about the dynamic attributes of these art mediums while you practice, discover, and create projects that challenge your imagination, potential and more. Class 1: Chiaroscuro Techniques in pencil, charcoal & chalk pastels are explored to create light and shadow in drawings. Class 2: Don't Blink Ink...

(13) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$140

4 sessions

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