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Learn the art of drawing and painting in Los Angeles with classes that cover everything from basic skills to advanced techniques, allowing participants to develop their artistic abilities and create stunning works of art.

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The New Yorker Cartoon

Valley Art Workshop @ 5210 Collier Place, Woodland Hills, CA

Extracting Humor from the Everyday —- Class is indoors, masked, and requires proof of vaccination. — Laura is an illustrator and architect living in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, The Los Angeles Times, and Seattle’s The Stranger. Laura is also a 2014 high school graduate of the Valley Art Workshop! In this workshop, Laura gives a presentation on the history and particularities of the New Yorker cartoon, its formula...

(7) All levels 10 and older
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$100
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Painting & Watercolors

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

This class will get you started in basic painting acrylic and watercolors brush stroke techniques with emphasis on understanding/experiencing color composition, value and design impact. Note: Bring basic watercolor set, pad of watercolor paper, brushes and pencil to 1st meeting.Instructor will address additional materials in class.

(786) Beginner 18 and older
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$65

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Original Drink & Draw

The Gallery Girls @ 613 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA

The Original Drink & Draw with the Gallery Girls. Draw 2 models in costumes. Different fun themes every month. Come mingle with artists & draw. Fun drinks & tasty food available for purchase at the bar! Bring your Art Supplies. Uninstructed - 5, 10, and 25 min poses Free for spectators - Photography is always extra, please inquire. 21+ (ID Required)

(86) All levels 21 and older
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Learn to Paint Like the Old Masters

El Camino College @ 16007 Crenshaw Blvd El Camino, Torrance, CA

Learn the "Imprimatura" techniques of the old masters. The Italian term literally means "first paint layer." Imprimatura is an initial stain of color painted on a ground--a thin wash of paint color diluted to make a transparent glaze. In this step by step workshop, you'll learn how this technique provides the painter with an effect that allows for light to fall onto the painting to reflect the paint layers.  

(176) All levels 18 and older
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Live Painting Demo & Talk with Benjamin Björklund

Valley Art Workshop

Swedish painter Benjamin Björklund is this summer’s Artist-in-Residence. In addition to producing work through the studio, Ben will host our inaugural artist talk. Ben is young painter from Sweden. He divides his time between London and Uppsala, where he lives in a small rustic 19th century wooden farm house with his Great Dane and muse, Solomon, and a menagerie of pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, and rats. Ben’s home is his...

(7) All levels 10 and older
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Japanese Bunka Embroidery

East Los Angeles College @ 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Los Angeles, CA

Bunka, a form of Japanese embroidery, is the art of painting on fabric using a needle and thread. In this class students learn and practice different stitch techniques to create detailed pictures resembling delicately shades paintings. Unlike some other forms of embroidery, bunka is fragile and is usually presented as artwork rather than as clothing adornment. This class is designed for students that are currently working on a Japanese Bunka Project....

(253) All levels 13 and older
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$25

5 sessions

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Virtual Class - Sweet Sunflowers – Painting

Dragonfly Designs

Sunflowers just radiate joy and optimism! Bring this yellow beauty to life through acrylic paint. You’ll learn how to draw a design and then add shading and color. This bold, cheerful scene can be painted on a canvas or tote bag. Projects  Painted sunflower Note: This is a Virtual Class with LIVE instruction on Zoom that you attend from the comfort of your home. You will receive your materials kit 1 – 10 days before the start date...

(5) All levels 8 and older
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Virtual Class - Birds of a Feather – Painting

Dragonfly Designs

Get a birds-eye view of how to sketch and paint a trio of feathered friends against a cheery blue sky! In this acrylic painting class, young artists will learn fundamental brush techniques to create depth and contrast while giving their subject matter fun personalities. Projects  Birds on a branch Note: This is a Virtual Class with LIVE instruction on Zoom that you attend from the comfort of your home. You will receive your...

(5) All levels 10 and older
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Watercolor/Acrylic Painting

Water Media by Rea @ Exact location will be emailed, Van Nuys, CA

Unlock your creativity and learn the art of painting with watercolor, acrylic, and ink. Join our acclaimed artists and experienced teachers as they guide you through the world of water media. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced painter, this class is designed to help you discover new techniques and unleash your artistic potential.

(20) All levels 18 and older
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Mother's Day - Elephant Mama and Baby

Painting UR Way @ 8285 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA

Join us for this Special Event and painting designed just for Mother's Day. This is a two person painting (one person does each side of the painting on two 14 x 18 separate canvasses). Don't worry we have Templates available for the Elephants. Special pricing of $80 for 2 people - includes two free drinks/one per guest (can be wine from our Coastal Ridge selection and/or a free non-alcoholic drink) Don't want to do it as a with two people?...

(2) All levels 15 and older
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The Art of Doodling

Craft Sierra Madre @ 49 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA

Join us for a fun afternoon of Doodling. In this class we will explore how to achieve creative expression through simple shapes and forms. All supplies will be provided and take home practice sheets will be available.

(98) All levels 6 and older
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Beginning Watercolor

Craft Sierra Madre @ 49 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA

This is a great beginner class that lets you dip your toe in basic techniques of watercolor like basic color mixing, washes, wet on wet and placement. This class is fast, not drawing skills required and instantly gratifying. All supplies provided.

(98) Beginner 16 and older
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Creative Watercolor (Online)

Craft Sierra Madre @ Online Learning, Online, CA

Creative Watercolor offers beginners a fun, modern, and practical approach to a timeless medium with instructions on how to paint simple motifs, create elegant lettering, and embellish projects beautifully. This 5 week series will meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm.  This class will be live online, with the content available for review after.Link for video will be emailed the day of class. Week 1 ( Aug 25th ) Warm...

(98) Beginner 8 and older
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Art Alchemy Paint Workshop

Liberate Yourself @ 13323 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA

Unleash your creativity and tap into the healing power of art with this transformative workshop that combines color therapy, crystal medicine, and ancient wisdom. Join Abigail Kochunas of Sacred Healing Art for a unique experience where you'll channel your inner artist and alchemize through the medium of paint. No prior art experience required - just an open mind and a willingness to explore the depths of your soul.

(34) All levels 18 and older
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Long Pose Life-Drawing Club – Instructed

Valley Art Workshop

In this workshop, we provide for focused engagement with professional nude models, at an intimate scale (7 artists, maximum). Instructed students can expect demonstrations and lectures on anatomy, gesture, and the principles of 2-dimensional figure construction. The class is open for adults and ambitious teenagers, at all levels of experience. For instructed students, we will focus on drawing techniques.

(7) All levels 13 and older
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One-Stroke Painting: Peacock Feather Tote

West Los Angeles College @ Fine Arts Bldg, Los Angeles, CA

You’ve seen Donna Dewberry demonstrating her one-stroke painting technique on TV. She shades, blends and highlights—all in one stroke of the brush. You don’t have to know how to paint or draw—the brush does the work. April, a certified one-stroke instructor, will teach you how to load the special brushes and use the painting guides to paint vibrant designs that can be used for painting walls, ceramics, glass, concrete, and more. Peacock...

(58) All levels 18 and older
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Hand-Painted Silk

West Los Angeles College @ Fine Arts Bldg, Los Angeles, CA

Find out how to properly stretch the silk on a frame, apply resist lines, create colors, and use alcohol and salt effects. You’ll take home one 22-inch-square silk scarf, one 11x16-inch silk scarf, plus a stretching frame, bottles with tips, and mixing cups. Wear clothes you can get paint on. Class Supply list:  A roll of paper towels Plastic gloves for protection 3 cups or jars for washing brushes Hair dryer Please remember...

(58) All levels 18 and older
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One-Stroke Painting: Holiday Gifts on Glass

West Los Angeles College

You’ve seen Donna Dewberry demonstrating her one-stroke painting technique on TV. She shades, blends and highlights—all in one stroke of the brush. You don’t have to know how to paint or draw—the brush does the work. You’ll learn how to load the special brushes and use the painting guides to create vibrant designs that can be used for painting walls, clothes, ceramics, glass, concrete, and more. Customize wineglasses, glass plates, and...

(58) All levels 18 and older
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Date Night Doodle & Drink (BYOB)

Makers Mess

Bring your honey, lady friend, bestie or bae, your favorite bottle of wine and head to Makers Mess for a night of creative fun. Q&A Q: Are materials provided?  A: Yes, materials are provided unless stated otherwise in the class description.

(62) All levels 21 and older
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Think In Ink

Valley Art Workshop @ 5210 Collier Place, Woodland Hills, CA

Ink Illustration: Drawing as Risk-Taking This workshop is a 4-hour imagination intensive, designed to put students in touch with the wild edge of their own powers of visualization, and to connect risk-taking to the process of inventive communication. Split into two segments, Ryan will present students with a list of themes and with a group of reference photographs for the creation of two separate and distinct images using the same reference...

(7) All levels 10 and older
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