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The Acrylic Painter

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Dive into the vibrant world of acrylic painting with our beginner-friendly course! Explore both realism and abstract styles while mastering acrylic paints, mediums, and modern tools. With step-by-step instructions and personalized feedback, you'll complete 1-2 paintings and gain the skills to continue your artistic journey. All supplies provided, including a comprehensive student kit to get you started.

(38) All levels 18 and older
$249

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Belmont Park Disco Ghost Paint Night

Painting & Vino @ 3125 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA

Experience a memorable evening at Belmont Park's Beachside Fall Fest with a Wine and Paint event. Create your own Disco Ghost Art with no experience required, guided by a skilled instructor. Enjoy snacks, a glass of wine, and the freedom to personalize your artwork, all while soaking in the stunning views. Perfect for a solo adventure or a fun night with friends and family.

(11) Beginner 13 and older
$45
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Sugar Skull Calavera Paint Night

Painting & Vino @ 2906 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA

Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at a vibrant Paint and Sip event, where you'll create a stunning Calavera Sugar Skull painting, complete with 3D flowers! Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, you'll be guided step by step by a skilled instructor. Relax with a glass of wine and enjoy an evening of creativity with friends, family, or solo. Take home a masterpiece that beautifully complements your décor!

(11) Beginner 12 and older
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Haunted House

Painting & Vino @ 2000 El Cajon Blvd , San Diego, CA

Enjoy a night of creativity and fun as you paint a spooky haunted house, guided step-by-step by a professional artist. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! With all supplies provided and drinks available for purchase, you’ll leave with a personalized masterpiece and memories of a vibrant evening.

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Floral Pumpkin Paint and Sip

Painting & Vino @ 1556 Camino Del Arroyo Dr, San Marcos, CA

Embrace the beauty of autumn at a Fall-Themed Paint and Sip event! Create a stunning "Floral Pumpkin" painting adorned with sunflowers, roses, and leafy vines, guided step by step by a skilled instructor. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a relaxing evening of creativity with friends, wine, and seasonal fun.

(11) Beginner 21 and older
$45
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+450 pts
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Intro to Abstract Acrylic Painting

Unlock your creativity with Intro to Abstract Acrylic Painting. Learn new techniques in color, composition, and texture through demonstrations, critiques, and peer interaction. No drawing skills are required.

  • Beginner
  • Small class sizes
  • 18 and older
  • $199
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  • 4434 30th Street, San Diego
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions

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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this acrylic painting class:

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. You will also be working on 2-3 personal-project paintings throughout the duration of the class that will give you a chance to apply those lessons.

Drawing skills not required.

Who should take this class:

  • those who are brand new to abstract painting
  • those who want to return to painting after a long break
  • those who want to learn how to use acrylics
  • those who want to break out of realism
Supplies to Bring on Week 1:

  • 16x20 multi-pack of economy canvas
  • palette paper (gray is helpful)
  • palette knife
  • acrylic brushes in various sizes (recommended: Princeton Snap or Princeton Catalyst)
  • acrylic paint: (recommended: Nova Color or Golden Fluid consistency)
    • titanium white in a large size (i.e. 4-8 oz.)
    • carbon black, or mars black
    • ultramarine blue
    • pthalo blue (green shade)
    • bismuth yellow, or lemon yellow
    • cadmium yellow medium hue
    • vermilion red, or cadmium red light hue
    • quinacridone red, or cadmium red deep hue
    • plus any other colors you already have!
  • quality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop Towel
  • $25 materials fee payable to AO3 on Week 1 for specific, additional supplies needed for our lessons

Optional Materials:

  • Color Wheel Pocket Guide
  • Mini Containers (for saving leftover paint)

Available for Purchase @ Front Desk If Needed:​

  • Color Shapers
  • Artist Aprons & Tote Bags

Refund Policy

Cancelled Class Policy

Occasionally the school may find it necessary to cancel a course or workshop due to scheduling conflicts or instructor cancellation. If this occurs, registered students will be contacted and will be refunded the full course tuition and any additional fees.

Refund Policy

If something should come up and you are unable to attend your class/workshop, please give us business days notice prior to the start of the class/workshop for a refund less 5% cancellation fee.

After 3 business days, no refunds will be given.

Make Up Policy

Life happens and you may miss a class. You will be allowed to make up one class from the session.

Please request a “make up slip” that is active for the next 30 days. DO NOT just show up to redeem a make up slip as full classes will have NO CHOICE but to turn away the make up student if there are no available tables/space.

You may make up your class in any class that has room, it does not need to be the class that you originally took.

​Make ups are limited to one class per session.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


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  • Intro to Abstract Acrylic Painting

    Reviewed by Diane L. on 2/20/2020
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Art on 30th

The building that is now Art on 30th once housed the Morse Security Company. We have left the original mosaic logo in the lobby floor as an homage to the building’s history. The original Samuel Morse was an artist made famous by his portrait of American President John Adams. He also invented the Morse...

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