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Painting Towards Climate Justice
This class meets at the intersection of art and environmentalism. We will learn about various ways that contemporary artists address the environment, ecological crisis, and climate justice in their work, and we will incorporate these broader themes and strategies as inspiration for our own art. Topics include future visioning, industrial critique, our relationship with the earth, and working with sustainable materials. The class is based...
Sumi-e/Ink Brush Painting
Let's gain the freedom of brushstrokes that give excitement to artwork. Continuous practice of Oriental brush painting makes us aware of our world and allows us to capture the spirit of the subject. This class covers basic elements including calligraphy and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e. Lectures, demonstrations, individual help given at each class. Sumi-e is the unique form of Asian art that has produced some of the world’s...
Planting Creativity
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
Planting Creativity is a mixed media class for students interested in an introduction to herbalism. Using techniques such as illustration, collage and watercolor, we will explore some of the uses of safe, gentle plant medicines that can be found in our neighborhoods, gardens and kitchens. This class will engage students who enjoy folklore, botany, observational drawing, use of our five senses and a curiosity about how to take care of our health....
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Watercolor Painting
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn fundamental watercolor skills and understand the medium and materials Emphasis will be on problem solving, skill building and developing a personal style. Specific watercolor techniques will be addressed to help students make decisions and work through to complete paintings. Required supplies for this program: An estimate cost for these supplies is approximately $150. Paint - These are suggested colors to start. You could also get a small...
Intro to Illustration
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
In this five week course we will delve into the world of illustration! We will learn about illustration as a communicative art that is used to narrate books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising. Illustrators must create eye catching work, but also be able to hold an audience with a story and a message. We will learn the process of making a successful illustration, from concept and sketching thumbnails to making color studies and seeing the final...
Abstract Art: Dialogues with Nature
Living Your Wild Creativity @ 1695 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa, CA
This 2 day workshop allows us to explore our connection to the land and our sense of place. On Saturday, we will begin in Ragel Park, exploring, making sketches and color studies then take these back to the studio and synthesize our experience creating abstract paintings by combining our findings and sensations. Limited to 8 people. All Levels welcome. Students will be responsible for bringing the following supplies. ****Mixed media...
All levels
18 and older
Drawing Fun Exploration Lab (Ages 8 - 12)
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...
Drawing Workshop Series
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
Experiment and play with drawing techniques using pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, ink, tempera, watercolor and mixed media! In this course, learn about the dynamic attributes of these art mediums while you practice, discover, and create projects that challenge your imagination, potential and more. Class 1: Chiaroscuro Techniques in pencil, charcoal & chalk pastels are explored to create light and shadow in drawings. Class 2: Don't Blink Ink...
Art Journaling for Teens
In this class young artists will begin to fill the pages of their art journals with fun projects using watercolors, colored pencils, ink, marker, paint, folded paper, and found objects. Sign up for one class or as many as you like! Classes will include illustrating animal self-portraits, adding dimension to illustrations with cut-paper inserts, making DIY stencils, pop-up book and folding techniques, lettering basics, texture-making with...
Painting Shells with Watermedia
In this four-week course, students will develop their understanding of the elements and principles of art and design as well as materials and techniques of watermedia painting while creating original paintings of seashells. Working from photographs or from life, students will start by creating grayscale paintings exploring direct and indirect painting methods before making a limited palette, color painting. Join me to develop perceptual acuity,...
Seeing Place with Watercolor
Students will develop a deeper understanding of watercolor techniques and their connection to their surroundings through in-class exercises and journaling. We'll focus on intuition, color, mark-making, layering, and light. Heighten your senses, hone your skills, and see every day anew while exploring the spontaneity and restraints of watercolor painting! Materials List: Pencil Printer paper/ sketchbook Watercolor paint (cakes or tubes) in red,...
In- Person - Rock It! Dot Painting Mandalas
Dragonfly Designs @ 19800-19824 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA
To put it simply, this project rocks! In this class, students will learn how to create beautiful Mandala stones that appear incredibly intricate, but are achievable through the technique of dot painting. Believed to be a source of meditation and relaxation, artists will find their center as their own Mandala comes to life on this unique canvas. Projects Rock Mandala Dot Årt Painting Canvas Mandala Dot Årt Painting Locations This class...
Creative Exploration & Expansion Series: Drawing
Creative Exploration and Expansion Series: Intuitive Drawing This class series is about creative expansion and artistic self-discovery. We will experiment with intuitive drawing and collage, guided visualization exercises, drip painting, mandala making, and journaling. As a teacher my goal is to create a safe place for students to be playful, imaginative, and exploratory. No prior artistic experience is required. Intuitive Drawing: Experiment with...
Creative Exploration & Expansion Series: Painting
Creative Exploration and Expansion Series: Splash Painting These classes will be about creative expansion and artistic self-discovery. We will experiment with intuitive drawing and collage, guided visualization exercises, drip painting, mandala making, and journaling. As the teacher, my goal will be to create a safe container for students to be playful, imaginative, and exploratory. No prior artistic experience is required. Splash Painting - Discover...
Painting, Pints and Pizza - African Safari Sunset
Painting & Vino @ 2960 Treat Blvd, Concord, CA
Spend some quality creative time with us for step-by-step Instruction on how paint this travel inspired painting, "African Safari Sunset". What better way to make it through the week than with Painting & Vino. Your best choice for Paint and Sip classes! Please note: Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park so you do not arrive late. Must be 21+ to attend even if you will not be drinking. No outside...
$45
Painting & Brews - Blue Sky at the Beach
Painting & Vino @ 912 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA
Spend some quality creative time with us for step-by-step Instruction on how paint this beachscape painting, "Blue Sky at the Beach". What better way to make it through the week than with Painting & Vino. Your best choice for Paint and Sip classes! Please note: Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park so you do not arrive late. Must be 21+ to attend even if you will not be drinking. No outside...
$45
A Walk in the Park
Painting & Vino @ 855 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Spend some quality creative time for step-by-step Instruction on how paint this impressionist style painting, "A Walk in the Park". What better way to make it through the week than with Painting & Vino. Your best choice for Paint and Sip classes! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Note: Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time...
$45
Painting, Pints & Pizza- Eucalyptus Bathing in Sunlight
Painting & Vino @ 1630 Cypress St, Walnut Creek, CA
Spend some quality creative time for step-by-step Instruction on how paint purple hued landscape scene, "Eucalyptus Bathing in Sunlight". What better way to make it through the week than with Painting & Vino. Your best choice for Paint and Sip classes! Paid street parking available or parking available in garage a block away for $.50/hour. Enjoy daily specials and local craft brews available for purchase. A few selections of wine available...
$45
Painting, Pints and Pizza: Santa Cruz Sunset
Painting & Vino @ 1630 Cypress St, Walnut Creek, CA
Spend some quality creative time with Master Artist, Debra White at Extreme Pizza in Walnut Creek for step-by-step Instruction on how to paint this impressionist beach scene, "Santa Cruz Sunset". What better way to make it through the week than with Painting & Vino. Your best choice for Paint and Sip classes! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Enjoy daily specials and local...
$45
City Cat
Painting & Vino @ pier 1 1/2 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
Spend some quality creative time for step-by-step Instruction on this urban cat loving painting, "City Cat". What better way to make it through the week than with Painting & Vino. Your best choice for Paint and Sip classes! We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Please Note: Wine is not included in the ticket price. 1 Drink Minimum. Happy Hour menu offered to...
$45
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