Art Classes in San Diego, CA

Each class will provide participants with a visually rich background of the era and the art created. During the hour, participants will travel back in time to learn about the sociopolitical and economic influences upon artists and see how the world in which these artists worked is reflected in their artwork. There will be lecture and discussion.

Class will focus on famous works created by master artists.

You will be sketching objects, plants, flowers, buildings and people around us, fearlessly. Many famous painters realized that a sketch carries the weight of your spirit, dreams, desires, concentration; it accompanies you so you are not alone, and you build confidence in yourself. Sketching is a habit that shows what you see, how you feel, and it becomes...

In this class you will paint with a palette knife, on a flat panel. You pick your colors, and whether you want to paint a: Butterfly Dragonfly Sea turtle Seahorse Hummingbird Feel free to bring an image of a window decal, stencil or shiloette Due to the scraping method I will teach you, paint will splatter, please wear clothes you don't mind...

There is no Right or Wrong way to paint. Art is merely the capture of a feeling at the time it was created.  We brought this class to you with the intent of bringing you more fun ways to honor the bond between pets and their owners.   This class is delivered in a simplistic and encouraging manner, great for those that have never...

Explore beginning and intermediate techniques for fleshing out your ideas as a painter, sculptor, or designer—or if you just want to have fun creating drawings! This exciting class will consist of lecture, demo, and practical exercises. It will cover a refresher of the basics of drawing, tools, history and techniques in pencil and charcoal and...

Join us for step-by-step instruction on how to recreate this fall tree painting, "Autumn Birch" while enjoying this social painting experience with your friends and family! No Experience necessary.  Happy Hour available until 6:30 pm. Only street parking.  We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and...

Shop Orientation covers all the important information you’ll need to know as a new member- from general shop safety and member rules, to other hot topics like project storage, machine reservations, and local sources for materials. This is a mandatory course for all new members. So, before you start tinkering in the shop, make sure you’ve cleared...

Includes instruction 1 on 1 assistance with studio artist. A introduction: including hands on experience; basics of wheel throwing employed by artists & craftsmen for thousands of years. Demonstrations & practice on how to make a cup, bowl, vase, etc. This introductory class offers you a solid overview materials, studio fee & clay included....

Come out and join us for an Easy Step by Step instructed Painting Class while drinking your favorite  adult beverage and eating delicious food.  You'll have a good time, and walk away with a beautiful painting you created yourself. Come alone and meet new people or Bring your friends and family, celebrate and create! No experience necessary....

Come out and join us for an Easy Step by Step instructed Painting Class while drinking your favorite adult beverage and eating delicious food.  You'll have a good time, and walk away with a beautiful painting you created yourself.  Come alone and meet new people or bring your friends and family, celebrate and create! No experience necessary....

The TIG Welding course teaches students the basic principles involved in the set up and safe operation of the Tungsten Inert Gas process. Class will be lab/lecture style with opportunity to take notes, ask questions and receive hands on operation of the machines. Students will learn how to adjust the machines, strike an arc and join material as well...

Group Coaching is an opportunity to create your own projects or work with one of our instructors to develop a project tailored specifically to you, helping you develop your technical skills. You choose the medium, subject matter, and size, while we will provide the guidance, techniques and examples. Each class is your opportunity for a creative...

Join us for step-by-step Instruction on how to recreate this underwater painting, "Sea Turtle", while enjoying this social painting experience with your friends and family!  Enjoy half off the first glass of wine and a small bite menu created just for our painters. Valet parking validated for painters so bring a ticket.  We encourage...

This conversation-based hands-on drawing workshop will teach you how to draw realistically through the techniques of the Old Masters. With step-by-step guidance, you will acquire the fundamental skills of drawing. Learn about: Composition Proportions The expression of 3-D Tonal values (light and shadows) Shading How to see color and translate...