Art 101: Getting Started with Art

In these courses, students will learn new techniques about color and composition, texture with gels and pastes, glazing, and how to finish a painting through class demonstration, instructor critique, and peer interaction. Students will complete paintings as part of the lesson with the class as a whole, following the instructor's step-by-step guidance....

Coronado Island is considered by many to be the crown jewel of San Diego County.  This composition class will explore the beauty of Coronado, from beach activity to the majestic architecture of the Hotel Del.  Join your DPA Instructor as he walks you through techniques designed to enhance your vision of these subjects in a way you’ve never...

Prerequisite for this class is Portrait Drawing. Painting portraits can be intimidating to say the least, but I want to show you how to let go of that fear! Learn the fundamental elements of creating a realistic portrait in acrylic paint using reference photos and expand on what we learned in the Portrait Drawing class. We will explore a variety...

Explore the fundamentals of abstraction through the lens of landscape painting and learn to get loose with the help of sketching, reference photos, and abstraction techniques! Together, we’ll discover how to marry abstract language with landscape painting through various drawing and painting exercises, followed by some “open studio time” where...

Learn to paint the California Coastline using Joe's approach to color: bright, bold and unexpected! In this workshop, you’ll learn the artist's specific techniques and how to take an ordinary image and transform it into something extraordinary. Learn about valuable art principles and important techniques focused on cliffs, water, skies, etc.,...

Come join us to discover the history, fun, and funkiness of Ocean Beach as we take our mind’s eye through one of San Diego’s most unique beach communities. This place has it all — a pier, small town stores and antique shops, great looking palm trees, and some fascinating personalities. And with the evening hours of this workshop you can catch...

After feeling comfortable with the skills learned in the Intermediate Silks class, you are ready to start learning more difficult skills, drops and sequences Advanced Silks. Prerequisite: Mastery of skills in Intermediate Silks Note:  Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to class if you have never taken classes at Aerial Theory before. ...

Great for first timers! - If you have never taken Aerial Silks, or if you are looking to refresh your knowledge of the basics - knots, foot ties, hand ties, and basic climbs, this class is for you. No previous experience necessary. For students who are familiar with the basics, we will learn more complicated poses and inversions from our Beginning...

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...

After feeling comfortable with the skills learned in the Beginning Silks class, you are ready to start learning more difficult tricks and sequences and start learning drops in Intermediate Silks. Prerequisite:  Mastery of skills in Beginning Silks Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to class if you have never taken classes at Aerial Theory before. ...

Capture the beauty of the world around you in a loose and fluid style using watercolors!  In this course, we will focus on drawing for watercolor, color mixing, brush work and critique. Explore how to find the perfect subject to paint, techniques for better composition, editing tips, how to manage the amount of time it takes to paint your piece,...

Successful managers get things done. Learn the art of management that will set you apart—FAST. Using extensive guided role plays, self-audits and in-depth skills exercises, you will explore motivation, delegation, coaching, communication, performance management and leadership. Take this course to fill your skill gaps and elevate your team—and your...