Apr 8th
6:20–8:20pm PDT
Meets 14 Times
Discover the joy of painting in San Jose with beginner painting classes that teach participants the basics of color mixing, brush techniques, and composition.
2 classes in-person in San Jose have spots left, and 14 classes live online are available.
Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA
Discover the secrets of fine arts and unlock your creative potential in this immersive course. From art history to painting techniques, you'll learn everything you need to create stunning portraits and captivating compositions. Perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts looking to enhance their skills.
Apr 8th
6:20–8:20pm PDT
Meets 14 Times
Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA
Unlock the hidden potential of pastels in this comprehensive course. Discover the techniques, composition, and color theory used by great artists throughout history. From everyday objects to landscapes and portraits, explore the versatility of soft and oil pastels to create unique and captivating paintings.
May 10th
6:20–8:20pm PDT
Meets 13 Times
The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom
Explore the world of soft pastel painting and nurture your creativity with inspiring art lessons for all ages and levels. Discover endless techniques, from color blending to expressive mark making, in a supportive online art class. Tap into your inner artist and join a community of like-minded individuals in this engaging LIVE experience.
Apr 8th
8:15–9:15pm EDT
Meets 3 Times
Apr 29th
8:15–9:15pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Jun 3rd
8:15–9:15pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
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92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Discover the secrets of creating captivating abstract art in this engaging course that combines traditional and contemporary approaches. Unleash your artistic voice, gain confidence in your abilities, and impress yourself and others with your newfound skills. Get ready to experiment, explore, and create stunning works that will leave a lasting impression.
Apr 2nd
10am–12:30pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
May 28th
10am–12:30pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
Join us for an immersive art experience where you can unleash your creativity by capturing the beauty of a live model. Connect with fellow artists and friends in our virtual painting session, all from the comfort of your own home. Sign up now to receive the exclusive link and passcode to join our engaging art community.
Apr 3rd
6:15–9:15pm PDT
Apr 10th
6:15–9:15pm PDT
Apr 17th
6:15–9:15pm PDT
Apr 24th
6:15–9:15pm PDT
May 1st
6:15–9:15pm PDT
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92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Expand your artistic skills and learn to create stunning compositions that showcase depth, texture, and atmosphere. Perfect for those with previous experience in gouache painting, this course at 92nd Street Y will enhance your color range, surface knowledge, and brush techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to take your gouache painting to the next level.
Apr 4th
4–6:30pm EDT
Meets 7 Times
May 23rd
4–6:30pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom
Discover the possibilities in the innovative Painting and Drawing with Mixed Media course at the New York School of the Arts. Explore the influences of renowned artists like Degas and Rauschenberg as you experiment with graphite, gouache, watercolor, oil paint, and colored pencils. Create unique works that reflect your style with the guidance of our experienced instructor.
Apr 4th
1–4pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom
Unleash your artistic potential and express yourself through painting in this inspiring online art class. Develop your unique style, master advanced techniques, and create stunning artwork that you will be proud to display. Join a supportive community of fellow artists and receive personalized feedback to enhance your skills.
Apr 4th
6:30–8:30pm EDT
Meets 8 Times
May 30th
6:30–8:30pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Prima Materia Institute @ Virtual Classroom
Unlock the artist's ultimate goal: the creative flow. Join our course to delve into the mesmerizing world of poured painting, where the medium effortlessly guides your masterpiece. Over 4 weeks (8 classes) we'll harness the natural flow of paint, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity, as the liquid medium encourages a more open-minded approach to painting landscapes. “The actions and awareness merge so that it seems that...
Apr 4th
4–5:30pm PDT
Meets 8 Times
New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom
Experience watercolor painting from the comfort of your home with this course at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Discover the art of still life, tablescape, and roomscape, while learning about light, transparency, opacity, and layering. This course offers group critiques and individual instruction to help you refine your skills.
Apr 5th
10am–1pm EDT
Meets 9 Times
Course scheduleWeek 1: Learn about the classic landscape created by the Masters. Become familiar with the classic palette of pigments and color mixing.Week 2: Create several studies in monochrome in small format. Glaze the final color over them to complete each motif.Week 3: Create an underpainting, working from a photo-reference. Complete the landscape study, wet-into-wet. Learn to apply linear and aerial perspective, tonal separation of planes, and finishing touches: texture and details.Week 4: Start the main painting in a larger format, applying the previous lessons and the tips of the Masters.Week 5: Develop the background, middle ground, and foreground. Week 6: Add details, define texture, add highlights. Discussion of the finished works.
Apr 1st
5:30–7pm PDT
Meets 6 Times
Prima Materia Institute @ Virtual Classroom
For intermediate level students and advanced beginners Art buyers find impasto fascinating. Impasto is the process or technique of laying on paint thickly so that it stands out from a surface. In this course, we learn how to make our paintings of the human body more unique by focusing on the torso and eliminating any distractions. This impasto method of paint application will allow us to handle color that communicates volume and shows our brushwork....
Apr 13th
10–11:30am PDT
Meets 4 Times
Learn the ancient art of Japanese ink painting from the comfort of your own home with RESOBOX's Virtual Interactive class. Discover the therapeutic and contemplative nature of Sumi-e as you create beautiful and minimalist artwork using just a few essential materials. Join the class and unlock your creativity today!
Art School of SF Bay @ Virtual Classroom
Explore the vibrant world of watercolors and dive into the techniques and methods to master this beautiful medium and bring your artistic visions to life.
Apr 11th
6–8pm PDT
Meets 10 Times
Discover the secrets to creating stunning mixed media artworks that incorporate painting, drawing, painting, and collage in this interactive online art course. Unleash your unique creative voice through the guidance of Creative Coach, Kathy Leader, and explore techniques and practices that will transform your art. Sign up now to embark on this 6-week journey of self-expression and artistic growth.
Mar 29th
1–2:30pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
Art School of SF Bay @ Virtual Classroom
Unlock your creative potential and master the fundamentals of fine arts at the renowned Art School of SF Bay. This comprehensive course will equip even beginners with the skills to paint breathtaking portraits and compose stunning artwork from scratch. Embark on a journey of artistic discovery and bring your imagination to life.
May 15th
6:30–8:30pm PDT
Meets 13 Times
Art School of SF Bay @ 996 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
This course introduces you to the key concepts of fine art, see the video description above. Each lesson starts with explanation and examples from the art history. Even a complete begeinner by the end of this course will be able to paint a portrait and create a composition with one or several human figures from scratch. Recommended for beginners and for art lovers who'd like to refresh and pull their skills...
Learn the basics of painting in a relaxing atmosphere. This class is designed for those who want to learn how to paint but do not really have any experience. Whether you have never painted or it has been years this is a great class for you. You will learn basics of color theory, paint application, perspective. You will create paintings of abstractions and realism. Materials Needed: Acrylic Paint: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black...
Before photography was invented, a portrait was the only way to show and record the appearance of a person. In the first half of the XX century, photography became the most accessible and popular media of traditional portraiture, bringing what was previously an expensive art for almost everyone. This way, photography freed artists from realistic depictions and many contemporary artists began exploring new ways to represent people. It was (and is)...
Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA
Unlock the secrets of watercolor painting in this comprehensive workshop at the Art School of SF Bay. Learn essential techniques, explore different styles, and create beautiful portraits, landscapes, and studies. Enhance your artistic skills and unleash your creativity with watercolor.
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