Art Classes in San Diego, CA

Class concentrates on shape, value and color using acrylics. Cost includes materials. All levels welcome.

Class will focus on famous works created by master artists.

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...

Learn to draw the human head in this fun and informative Saturday Portrait Drawing class. A drawing foundation essential; learn about measuring, proportion, anatomy, gesture and more!  The practice of learning to draw accurately by the learning how to draw the portrait, has been an art practice which has been passed down from teacher/mentor...

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....

Learn the basics of making pottery on the wheel. Suitable for beginners and those with previous experience. We will cover the basics of making cups, bowls, flower pots, etc in this workshop. Includes clay, use of tools and apron, 5lbs clay. Includes fired pottery 2 pieces per guest. Hands on experience, instruction & demonstrations, assistance...

Would you like to feel confident when drawing plants? Nancy will teach you the steps to drawing petals and leaves through skeletal structure, fleshing in, correcting your illustration through a layering process. You'll learn tips and tricks such as how to draw a curling leaf or petal, symmetry, and more. We'll work in graphite pencil during this...

Kalapa Ikebana was founded by Chogyam Trungpa as a contemplative practice of expressing gentleness and elegance through the art of flower arrangement. It is a quiet practice of mindfulness allowing the student to experience harmony with nature and one’s perception. The process of arranging flowers and other materials allows the free expression...

Art Wheel offers pottery wheel throwing workshops that include instruction, step by step demonstrations and hands on experience for making vessels on the pottery wheel. The instructor will set realistic expectations and cover all the fundamentals: preparing the clay for the wheel body and hand posture attaching the clay to wheel operating the...

Join Erin at the lovely large space at Loading Dock and create this Easy and Tranquil Dusk Sail Painting. Erin will give you fun Step by Step guidance all the way through. Come alone and meet new people or bring a group! It'll be a great evening of laughs, drinks and creativity.  They sell amazing cocktails and wine in this beautiful Bar located...

Living in San Diego is a Plein Air painters paradise. It is especially nice in the Winter with no crowds and long beautiful shadows and the winter light. Join me in painting the colors and light of the coast, the nearby mountains, and the scenery of our beautiful city.  Learn how to approach Plein Air painting to be able to get your painting...

At Art Wheel School & Studio, students can enjoy an opportunity to explore and be creative in a fun and relaxed outdoor setting. Pottery wheel workshops include an introduction to the basic fundamentals of a pottery wheel, along with demonstrations and hands-on time for participants to explore the creative process. The small group setting, suitable...

Join us for a Painting & Brews Event at Groundswell Brewing Co. in Santee for step-by-step Instruction from Master Artist, Aditi Vengurlekar, on how to recreate this romantic painting "Lover's Rendevous".  Enjoy expressing your creative side while sipping on your favorite Beer with friends or family at this memorable painting event. ...