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Pastimes for a Lifetime

Pastimes for a Lifetime, established in 1989, offer a comprehensive curriculum for all levels. Students will learn fundamental skills such as measurement, sketching, shading, and creating dimension, perspective, and texture on paper, with customized projects.

About Pastimes for a Lifetime

Small Drawing classes offer a great curriculum for all levels. Learn proper measurement and best practices for sketching and shading to create dimension, perspective and texture on paper. Fun and understandable projects are customized for each student. Ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art classes after a long absence. No prerequisites.

Established in 1989

Since 1989, Linda Wehrli has prepared young artists for pastimes they can enjoy for a lifetime, professional schools or careers of their own.

School location

Map showing 13615 Burbank Blvd Unit B, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Pastimes for a Lifetime

Van Nuys, The Valley
13615 Burbank Blvd Unit B
Btwn Buffalo & Ventura Canyon Avenues
Van Nuys, California 91401
Directions & arrival details
Studio cottage located 1 block East of Woodman Avenue, North side of Burbank Boulevard.

Reviews of Pastimes for a Lifetime

(4.8-star rating across 24 reviews)
  • Online Watercolor 201 - Beginner

    Raul N. • May 13, 2026
  • Online Gray Colored Pencil 101

    Aegina B. • April 8, 2025
    Linda is a very helpful, entertaining, and knowledgeable instructor who manages to oversee a large number of disparate activities simultaneously. This format was new to me -- less overt instruction, each person doing their own project in different media -- and I'm not sure it's really efficient, but if anyone could make it work, Linda would be the one!
  • Online Drawing with Graphite 101

    Anonymous • March 12, 2025
    This was a pretty good class. I liked the teacher, she called me beforehand to gauge my skill level before we started. The classes did help me refresh my basic drawing skills. A little expensive but most classes are.
  • Online Chalk Pastel 102

    Patricia B. • February 12, 2025
    Linda was a great instructor, very creative and versatile in different techniques. Fun class to learn about beginning chalk pastels.
  • Online Oil Pastel 101

    Alex H. • April 5, 2024
    The coursehorse staff was friendly and responsive and altered my schedule quickly when something unexpected came up. Linda, the instructor, is clearly passionate about the art and is totally engaging. When I could not find a couple of items locally, Linda's staff sent them right out to me. This was a great experience and provided what I was looking for.
  • Online Watercolor 201 - Beginner

    Dede R. • March 21, 2024
  • Online Watercolor 202 - Intermediate

    Ann T. • March 10, 2024
    The instructor is excellent.
  • Online Painting with Acrylics 301

    Claudia G. • March 9, 2024
    Linda is a joy to have as an instructor! Learning many basics missed in other classes I’ve taken and finding it very valuable.
  • Drawing with Graphite 102 (In-Studio)

    Linda K. • March 19, 2023
    Linda is wonderful…her studio is great. And, I learned so much!
  • Intro to Drawing Class • Safe In-Studio

    Paul M. • December 30, 2022
  • Online Intro to Drawing Class

    Roberta B. • December 7, 2022
    I am learning that there is more to drawing than just making lines and circles. It's an interesting course.
  • Intro to Drawing Class • Safe In-Studio

    Lisa L. • August 20, 2022
  • Online Intro to Drawing Class

    Samantha W. • November 2, 2021
    My daughter and I both took this class. Lynda was very professional and did a great job describing what we were doing to both me and my 7 year old. Definitely learned some good fundamentals.
  • Online Intro to Drawing Class

    Anonymous • March 7, 2021
  • Online Intro to Drawing Class

    Oliver M. • January 7, 2021
  • 30 Minute Zoom Piano 5-Lesson Package

    John L. • June 3, 2020
  • Online Intro to Drawing Class

    Michelle F. • May 30, 2020
  • Online Intro to Drawing Class

    Francine M. • April 11, 2020
    I learned something new and thought the teacher was very nice
  • Intro to Drawing Class • Safe In-Studio

    Annie M. • December 8, 2019
  • Intro to Drawing Class • Safe In-Studio

    Christi H. • May 8, 2019
    This was the most amazing experience! I’ve been looking for an art class for years and never found one that “fit” until now! Although I have been drawing for several years, I’ve never taken a drawing class. This class starts at the most fundamental level, which is what I’d been hoping to find. The instructor is also amazing and it was so cool to see what other students are creating! The ambiance in the classroom was also perfect for creativity!

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