Painting Classes in San Francisco, CA

In this class you will learn the techniques to create an abstract watercolor painting using “wet on wet” technique. This process can be a source of relaxation and creativity in stressful times. By building up layers of paint and allowing the medium to flow, you will create a beautiful piece of art. The techniques you will learn can be applied...

This class is beginner-friendly and no previous experience is required! You’ll learn how to choose the best materials and the basic techniques for painting gorgeous florals and how to master the skills you need to enjoy the serene, relaxing benefits that watercolors can provide. In this workshop you will learn: Basic watercolor painting techniques...

Learn how to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a fun, stress-free environment where absolutely no experience is necessary. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover line drawing, and basic as well as more advanced watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowers...

This class is the second class in our Watercolor Workshop Series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you first take Virtual Floral Watercolor for Beginners. Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a serene sky.  I'll walk...

In this class we will do a graphite still life drawing. I will go over hatching and cross hatching techniques to build value to create depth, and use basic shapes to build our objects. We will review how to create a dynamic composition to make a beautiful drawing! The techniques you will learn are foundational skills that can be applied to a variety...

Mixed media collage is the utilization of more than one medium in a single piece of art and may include paint, glitter, crayons, fabric, magazine/book images/quotes, found objects, ink, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, colored pencils, etc.  What you'll learn in this class: You will learn tips and techniques for using an array of artistic...

Learn how to paint “Fireflies” step by step from the comfort of your home! This is a live, interactive virtual event!  Join the fun with friends and family or have an inspiring solo session!

Learn to paint more creatively. In this class, find out how to use oil paint alla prima (working quickly using layers of wet paint) to explore techniques for painting gesturally, emphasizing depth and realism, improving composition, increasing visual impact, and painting inventively. 
 Open to students at all levels, including experienced painters...

Learn how to paint “Tropical Sunset” step by step from the comfort of your home! This is a live, interactive virtual event!  Join the fun with friends and family or have an inspiring solo session!

Learn how to paint “Hydrangeas in Bloom” step by step from the comfort of your home! This is a live, interactive virtual event!  Join the fun with friends and family or have an inspiring solo session!

In this class, students will learn a range of approaches and strategies to create drawings customized specifically to help their painting. Students will create a tone drawing translating color to value, a trompe l’oeil drawing from a collage, and a shaped contour drawing that address complimentary colors through a schematic. Supply list:  ...

Watercolor is a delightfully fun medium. You will learn a variety of watercolor techniques, including washes and how to make a range of textures on paper, plus some color theory to get you started. No prior experience is necessary.  A supply list will be sent.

This class is intended for those who have taken a foundation course and would like to develop their skills further. Students will learn how to transition from drawing into an oil painting. Through a series of projects, we will work from prints of master works (supplied by teacher) and explore how to apply principles of drawing, light and color mixing....

This course is designed for all levels, from beginners wishing to learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting to experienced painters looking to take their work to the next level. One-on-one instruction will be a staple of each class and other students can also learn from that individual guidance by listening and watching while they are working...

NOTE: This is an Online Art Class. Our instructors will work with you over high-quality live video and teach you to make art from the comfort of your home. We will move back to in-person art classes in our art studio when the uncertainties around Coronavirus are resolved. Watercolor classes are the perfect way to ignite your inner-artist and...