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Learn the techniques of drawing and painting in various mediums in San Francisco's vibrant art scene.

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Intro to Oil Painting

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Participants will learn the basic techniques of oil painting from an experienced urban landscape painter. They will practice mixing colors; learning color theory as they try out using different pigments. They will learn about qualities of transparency, different combinations of medium, and non-toxic alternative mediums. Participants will create several studies and one complete oil painting from subject matter of their choice. The course will include...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$175

6 sessions

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Ignite Your Wild Creativity: Creating Abstract Painting

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

LET LOOSE!  GET WILD! Bring a handful of unfinished or unresolved paintings that may have you asking what next?  It is more of a one on one independent work where we will review what you are doing and move your paintings to a new level where you enliven them and restart the conversation.   In this process, you will gain courage, build trust in your own artistic choices, and grow your skills of making dynamic paintings.  Materials...

All levels 18 and older
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$300
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Fundamental Drawing I

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

La maestra habla español.  A class for absolute beginners where you will learn how to plan a drawing, how to figure out a composition, and how to measure the proportions of objects.   Note: Handouts and related videos will be available to students via Classroom, a Google storage space. Materials List: Recommended Stores: Michael’s in Pinole, Blick in Berkeley. Jerry’s Artarama (online). Required Dry Materials The General’s...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Online Painting with Aziza Balle

Institute for Art and Living

Online Painting is a way to sustain a home painting practice with the support of a virtual community of process painters from around the world.  Join a growing community of painters who value the powerful practice of process painting as a tool for their ongoing creative development and personal growth. You'll receive personal attention from Stewart Cubley or another Painting Experience facilitator. Magic happens at a Painting Experience workshop...

All levels 13 and older
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Online Painting with Annie Rousseau

Institute for Art and Living

Online Painting is a way to sustain a home painting practice with the support of a virtual community of process painters from around the world.  Join a growing community of painters who value the powerful practice of process painting as a tool for their ongoing creative development and personal growth. You'll receive personal attention from our Painting Experience facilitator. Magic happens at a Painting Experience workshop, but it's easy...

All levels 13 and older
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Monet's 'Water Lilies'

Painting & Vino @ 855 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA

Spend some quality creative time with us for a step-by-step Instruction on how to paint this Monet inspired painting, "Water Lilies". What better way to make it through the week than with Painting & Vino. Your best choice for Paint and Sip classes! If good weather, event will be held on the patio. Bring layers in case it's cool.  We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. ...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Autumn Birch

Painting & Vino @ Painting & Vino - Live Online

This is a Painting & Vino "Live Online Event", instructed by Mater Artist, Alexis Rivera. She will guide you step-by-step through the process of re-creating this super cute tree painting, "Autumn Birch" while using acrylic paints on a 16x20 canvas. Join her live for an interactive experience while enjoying all the comforts of your home. This event is good for all ages, so feel free to invite your entire household to participate. Materials are...

(11) All levels 13 and older
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Stylish Pumpkin (Live Online)

Painting & Vino @ Painting & Vino - Live Online

This is a "Live Online Event", instructed by Master Artist, Jessica Muylle. She will guide you step-by-step through the process of re-creating this Fall themed painting, "Stylish Pumpkin" while using acrylic paints on a 16x20 canvas. Join her live for an interactive experience while enjoying all the comforts of your home. This event is good for ages 13+, so feel free to invite your entire household to participate.  Materials are not included...

(11) All levels 13 and older
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City of Color (Online)

Painting & Vino @ Painting & Vino - Live Online

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(11) All levels 13 and older
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Garden Gazing Ball

Painting & Vino

This is a "Live Online Event", instructed by Mater Artist, Kathy Breault. She will guide you step-by-step through the process of re-creating this beautiful painting, while using acrylic paints on a 16x20 canvas. Join her live for an interactive experience while enjoying all the comforts of your home. This event is good for ages 13+, so feel free to invite your entire household to participate.  Materials are not included and must be purchased...

(11) All levels 13 and older
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Watercolor Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn fundamental watercolor skills and understand the medium and materials Emphasis will be on problem solving, skill building and developing a personal style. Specific watercolor techniques will be addressed to help students make decisions and work through to complete paintings. Required supplies for this program: An estimate cost for these supplies is approximately $150. Paint - These are suggested colors to start. You could also get a small...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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$255

8 sessions

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Intermediate/Advanced Landscape Painting in Oils

Richmond Art Center

This class focuses on light and color to capture the essence of place in a landscape painting. A simple palette for understanding color mixing is central to create atmosphere and a sense of distance. This class will give you the necessary foundation to create vibrant scenes that tell a story. Demonstrations in color theory and composition are provided to create a dramatic painting. For intermediate to advanced students with oil paints. Materials...

(13) Advanced 16 - 18 years old
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Beginning Watercolor

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Discover the joy and versatility of watercolor painting in this engaging course at the Richmond Art Center. Explore various techniques, materials, and styles while receiving expert guidance. No drawing experience is required.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Community Nights: Art for All

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

Each class is open to everyone from ages 16 to 96 where you will get to create and learn and have something to take home as well.  ALL LEVELS WELCOME. So, if you are new to the neighborhood, would like to create and share with others, this is a perfect place to be. Bring your curiosity, your joy, your willingness to try something new!  Materials fee: $5 each class, paid to the instructor. Please Note: The school will send out a map,...

All levels 16 and older
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Beach Sign (Live Online)

Painting & Vino @ Painting & Vino - Live Online

Have that same fun, creative experience you get with Erin at a Painting & Vino event while in the comfort of your own home! Painting & Vino's "Live Online Events" are the perfect solution when you can't go out. You'll receive Step-By-Step Instructions in the comfort of your own home via phone or laptop with a Webcam. You will be sent a link to join the event. You will not need to download an App unless joining by Phone. You can join as a...

(11) All levels 13 and older
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Fundamental Drawing II

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

La maestra habla español. If you can block-in and measure the proportions of objects, it's time to learn about light and shadow, perspective, and surface treatments during this four-week class. We will draw still lives with objects found around the house, and discuss our work. All students will receive individual feedback. Experience Level: Some Drawing Experience Recommended For the Supply List, please CLICK

(13) Beginner 16 and older
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$160

4 sessions

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Express your Wild Creativity: 4-day Abstract Art

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

Express your Wild Creativity: 4-day Abstract Art Intensive “Cut Loose!  Get Bold!  Find Your Marks!” Go wild with us! Bring your courage, your curiosity, your love of creating for this 4-day intensive abstract acrylic workshop. This workshop is chock full of learning, exploring, delving, trusting, getting wildly creative. You will be guided in a series of structured loosening up exercises, using acrylic paint and a variety of drawing...

All levels 18 and older
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$950

4 sessions

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Painting Shells with Watermedia

Richmond Art Center

In this four-week course, students will develop their understanding of the elements and principles of art and design as well as materials and techniques of watermedia painting while creating original paintings of seashells. Working from photographs or from life, students will start by creating grayscale paintings exploring direct and indirect painting methods before making a limited palette, color painting. Join me to develop perceptual acuity,...

(13) All levels 16 - 18 years old
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Seeing Place with Watercolor

Richmond Art Center

Students will develop a deeper understanding of watercolor techniques and their connection to their surroundings through in-class exercises and journaling. We'll focus on intuition, color, mark-making, layering, and light. Heighten your senses, hone your skills, and see every day anew while exploring the spontaneity and restraints of watercolor painting! Materials List: Pencil Printer paper/ sketchbook Watercolor paint (cakes or tubes) in red,...

(13) Beginner 16 - 18 years old
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