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Richmond Art Center
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The Richmond Art Center is a leading visual arts center in the East Bay, offering diverse arts experiences to people of all ages. They provide hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling art programs, and rotating exhibitions featuring both emerging and established Bay Area artists.

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Richmond Art Center

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Beginner Origami

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Beginner Origami with the Origami Mami: This is an entry level class on learning how to make simple Origami models such as animals, plants, toys, geometric shapes, and basically anything you can imagine! We will put our models together in a sort of “scene” to really bring them to life! Ages 5+ welcome. Required Supplies Paper (can be traditional Origami paper size which is 6”x6”). Otherwise, I use a lot of color copy paper and cut it down...

(13) All levels 5 and older
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Soldering Techniques

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This workshop will have demonstrations of numerous soldering techniques and safety while using torches. You will have time to practice those techniques with guidance so that you are comfortable soldering just about anything! We will work in copper and silver.  You will also learn to fuse both fine silver and argentium. This workshop is for both beginning students and intermediate students who need assistance with their soldering abilities. ...

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190

2 sessions

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Sculpture for Kids (Ages 9-12)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Our young sculptors will explore many techniques while being introduced to inspirational sculptors. The class will use many different material : wood, clay, plastic, wire and cardboard to name a few.  Let’s have some fun, meet some new friends while learning and making your unique artworks! All materials will be provided.

(13) All levels 9 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$105

9 sessions

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3D Modeling and Printing (Ages 11-13)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Have you ever wondered how 3D printers work, or how designers use technology to create new things? In this class, you’ll learn how designers and artists use 3D modeling software (CAD programs) to turn their ideas into physical realities like art, cars, jewelry, buildings, toys, tools and more! Using the online program Tinkercad, you will learn how to model in 3D and print your own ideas using a 3D printer! What will you create? All materials will...

(13) All levels 11 - 13 years old
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$115

10 sessions

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Outdoor Mosaics: Garden Stone in Colorful Glass

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn to design, choose colors, cut and shape glass, use of colorful glass beads, and proper adhesives for outdoor garden art!  All materials provided in class, grout demo and grout kit included. Wear art clothing. Bring a lunch or snack. Materials fee of $65 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$110
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Hand-Painting with Fiber-Reactive Dyes

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn to hand-paint on natural fibers using fiber-reactive dyes. Create patterns, abstracts or figurative art in rich, vibrant color. Skills learned can be applied to any plant-based fiber, even wood!   Materials fee of $35 due to the instructor on the first day.

(13) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$135

4 sessions

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China Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this workshop you will learn over-glazing techniques for adding incredible detail, depth, and color to surface imagery on ceramics. China painting is done on top of an already glazed and fired ceramic surface. Please come to the workshop with your own glazed and fired pieces, or bring a few thrifted ceramic finds to embellish. All other materials will be provided. Required supplies for this program: Materials fee of $15 due to the instructor...

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$155

2 sessions

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Origami for Kids (Ages 8 - 11)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Turn a flat piece of paper into a three dimensional object! Boxes, flowers and animals all out of paper? Origami will open up new worlds for you to explore. Come and try out the ancient art of paper folding. All materials will be provided by the Art Center.

(13) All levels 8 - 11 years old
No upcoming schedules
$130

11 sessions

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Drawing Fun Exploration Lab (Ages 8 - 12)

Richmond Art Center

This class celebrates the fun of drawing while inspiring the playful side of this basic visual art form. We will do drawing games and activities, working together and as individuals. We will be using drawing to explore art in as many ways as we can imagine, dance drawing, team drawing, mirror drawing, window drawing.  This will include playing with simple symbolic shapes and forms, finding hidden images in scribbles, dance drawing and tracing...

(13) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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Crash Glass Mosaics

Richmond Art Center

This method incorporates a clear, almost 3-D effect that allows light and color to reflect what lies beneath your tempered glass and we will be incorporating paints and pigments as your background. Working on both wood and glass surfaces, you will create 2-4 pieces of art. Grouting, finishing techniques taught and grout kit is sent home with you to use after your piece has dried for 24 hours. Ages 18 and up welcome. Materials fee of $65 due to instructor...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Linoleum Block Printmaking

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Get started with linocut printmaking and learn techniques of carving and printing. We will begin designing our linocuts with a strong and tight drawing to get the best possible print. We will look at historical block printing such as posters and tarot cards for inspiration. Materials fee of $35 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100

2 sessions

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Slumping Basics

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this workshop you will learn the basic theory behind slumping techniques, adjust firing schedules, and designing a functional glass bowl from start to finish.  Glass Cutting or Fusing Basics classes recommended prior to this course but not required.  Materials fee of $15 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$100
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Kilnglass Post Earrings or Pendant

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn how to design your own pair of kilnglass posts or pendents! Materials fee of $5 due to instructor day of Tools and Materials Included p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} Tools and Materials Includes

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$100
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Kilnglass Accent Coasters

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn how to design your own set of kilnglass accent coasters. Materials fee of $8 due to instructor day of. Tools and Materials Included

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$100
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Kilnglass Pins & Magnets

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn how to design your own kilnglass shirt pins or magnets! Materials fee of $8 due to instructor day of. Tools and Materials Included

(13) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100
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Stop Motion-Action Go (Ages 12 - 14)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Action Go! brings your story ideas to life animating clay, wire colored paper figures. This form of film and media art is familiar to fans of King Kong, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Gumby and Pokey, and Wallis and Gromit. Today’s new technology takes this once painstaking art form and makes it a delight for enthusiasts young and old. Students will build expressive puppets from card stock, wire, cloth and clay, then develop characters and stories...

(13) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$110

9 sessions

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Learn to Design Your Artist Website

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this workshop, over several sessions, you will learn everything you need to have a fully functioning artist website that is a unique expression of you and your art. The workshop will cover website content, where you will be guided through the process of writing your artist bio and artist statement. We will look at website organization and how best to curate your artwork for online presentation. And you will be walked through creating your own...

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$100

5 sessions

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Intermediate Enameling

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Need new effects in your enamel work? More clarity?  Join this 4 week class that covers liquid enamel techniques, decals, enameling 3D objects, basic cloisonne and finishing techniques. Includes dedicated Enamel Open Studio following class time.

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$155

4 sessions

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Life Cast Your Hand or Foot

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Create a replica of your hand using Alginate and Ultra-Fast Urethane Resin! Turn your work of art into a Jewelry stand, a 3D animal, holding an object, or so much more.  Ages 14+ welcome. Special Notes Learn of safe and gentle materials for taking the impression How to mix Alja-Safe using proper proportions and water temperature What tools and materials to use How to mix and pour Ultra Fast Urethane Resin De-molding your castings –...

(13) All levels 14 and older
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$115
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Life Cast Your Face

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Life cast your face using Alginate. Strengthen the mold with Plaster bandages and cast with Plaster. Leave the Workshop with a replica of your face! This is a great base to use to make masks or prosthesis. Learn how to make a mold of your face using skin safe alginate. TAKE HOME A REPLICA OF YOUR FACE! Special Notes Proportions and temperature of water to use. What release cream to use on face and hair Discussing the pose and expression of...

(13) All levels 17 and older
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$100
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