Printing Classes in San Francisco, CA

Using still life and reference material, students will create drawings and paintings using a variety of pens–dip pens, micron pens, brush pens, watercolors, Dr. Martin Watercolors, and brushes on various papers. Material list NOTE: You do not need to purchase all here. Select a few penholders; nibs; India ink; regular watercolors: primary colors...

For anyone missing hands-on photographic processes, cyanotypes and anthotypes are fun, safe and easy wasy to print at home. This class will give you the knowledge and confidence to start making prints with minimal space and resources. Classes will start with a history and explanation of the process followed by demonstrations and time to work. Finally,...

Learn and master the beautiful art of calligraphy and hand lettering in this class for adults. Understand the structure of letters and explore three basic styles based on classic forms that you can adapt for gift enclosures, envelopes and more. Learn about pens, brushes, inks, papers and the tools of the trade and how to use them, and begin to develop...

For those already acquainted with basic calligraphic letterforms and materials, don't miss an opportunity to use the tools of your choice (dip pen, cartridge pen, Pilot Parallel Pen, or a quill pen) and continue practicing the contemplative aspects of calligraphy in the process. Gather your favorite materials and meet once a week for calligraphy practice...

Using our antique cotton French smock, Molly will show you how to block print a floral garden along the hem and then fill in with creative stitches. Join us for a Saturday morning with the talented Molly Meng. You’ll learn to create and carve your very own "block" for printing with ink and paint on fabric and paper. You’ll learn about transferring...

In this one week course, a logical continuation for students who have completed both Basic Photography and Intermediate Photography, students will continue to learn basic camera operation and photography fundamentals while practicing and refining their personal process for achieving a unique photographic vision. The course focuses personal projects—a...

Learn how to bring your photos to life with Adobe Lightroom Classic! Lightroom has quickly become the go-to editing and cataloging system for hobbyists and professional photographers alike. This class is the first step in using Lightroom in your photographic workflow. Our first lesson is on how to bring photos from your computer, portable hard drive,...

Take advantage of the functionality and productivity found in AutoCAD. Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD in this hands-on course and discover how to efficiently prepare 2D digital drawings. Specifically designed for interior designers and using the Microsoft operating system, this course will cover the basics of AutoCAD drawing software.  Topics...

This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of ripe plums. The demonstration will include color mixing, working light to dark, layering colors, adding fine detail, using dry brush, and glazing. Explore the range of hues found in plums, from shiny reds to velvety purples....

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting the beautiful blooms of the rose of sharon, a type of hibiscus flower. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This...

An art journal is a visual diary. It can combine art in many mediums, imagery, words... Simply put, it can be whatever you want or need it to be. Join me Thursday evenings on Zoom*, and each week we'll start a different project.  Each week I will give you a topic to reflect on, and writing prompts to get you started. Then we will create...

The many layers of silver and blue silks, velvets and linen fabrics give this blossom interest and texture. The shimmery silk velvet center glows like ice. We will use paperback fusible sheets and heat to mold the petals. Use as a corsage or on top of a fabric covered wire stem with tendrils and leaves. Vintage millinery flowers were once molded with...

We interact with textiles every day—we wear them close to our skin, decorate our homes with them, use them to carry objects, and even sleep within them. Textiles tell stories, and they hold memories. As objects and as a material, fabrics are personal and intimate. Join HCP instructor Kelly Webeck and discover the process of transforming your photographs...

Do you wish you were more creative? Many people don't think that they're creative, and others have a sense that they might be, but can't quite seem to tap into it. The truth is that we're all creative, but fear holds us back. We're afraid that what we create will not be good enough, or that we'll be judged... And then there are the other things that...

Please note: Online Class times are in Pacific Standard Time This fun and informative class is ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art classes after a long absence. Basic skills are learned or rekindled with this historic medium. Students will focus on developing measuring and drawing skills, as well as honing sensitivity in the...