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Discover your creativity and learn a variety of artistic techniques including painting, drawing, and sculpture in a vibrant art class in San Jose, California.

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Dinosaur Camp (Ages 6-10 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay

This camp will be held ONLINE via ZOOM video conference. Students will need access to a computer / tablet / phone with internet connection and zoom.us. Art materials will be available for pick up from the studio few days before the start of the camp (dates and details will be provided). In the Dinosaur Art Camp students will dive deeper into learning about these astounding prehistoric creatures! We will learn to draw, sculpt and even make...

(5) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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Pastels & Mixed Media for Kids

Art School of SF Bay @ Virtual Learning

Pastels can be so much more than simple crayons and quick sketches! Since 16 century it was used by many great artists to create unique paintings. In this course, we will study not only different techniques but also talk about composition and color theory, to master your painting skills. It will be held ONLINE via ZOOM video conference. Students will need access to a computer / tablet / phone with internet connection and zoom.us. After the...

(5) All levels 12 and older
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$350

10 sessions

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Perfect Portraits and Processing Photography

Aperture Academy

This workshop is perfect for those who have taken our Natural Light Photography Workshop or those who have a grasp for the basics and are ready to take the next step in improving their portrait photography skills. Topics covered in this workshop are: Image concept preparation Knowing the best poses for your subject Communicating with your subject Manipulate natural light to create beautiful portraits Choosing the right lens Lightroom post...

All levels 18 and older
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Big Sur Coastal Landscapes Workshop

Aperture Academy

It has been called "the greatest meeting of land and sea on the planet." National Geographic Traveler Magazine includes this region in its list of "Top 20 World's Greatest Places." Famed author Henry Miller is quoted as saying, "it is here in Big Sur that I first learned to say Amen." For over a century, Big Sur has provided inspiration to painters and poets, writers and musicians, and most notably to us here at Aperture Academy, to photographers...

All levels 14 and older
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Natural Light Portrait Photography

Aperture Academy @ 1631 N 1st St , San Jose, CA

Discover the secrets of capturing stunning natural light portraits with the expert guidance of our professional instructors at Aperture Academy. Master the art of posing subjects, selecting pleasing backgrounds, and avoiding harsh shadows to create beautiful and timeless images. Perfect for beginners seeking to improve their portrait photography skills, this class will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to bring out the best in your subjects.

Beginner 14 and older
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$295
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Fan Art (Ages 8-14)

Art School of SF Bay @ 996 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA

Bring your favorite book/movie or video game and spend a week creating cool fan art in a company of fans like you! Each camper will be working on his/her own artwork while our wonderful teachers will provide any help you or your artwork need. Each day we will also explore art concepts/techniques that will help you to get your skills to the next level! Bring your own lunch and snacks. High-quality art materials provided. Day 1: A Book Fair. Bring...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
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$250

5 sessions

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Art of XX Century: 8-12 yrs (Online)

Art School of SF Bay @ 996 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA

While during the school year we study general art concepts and styles, his summer we will play tributes to amazing artists of 20 century. One class = one artist = one unique world & endless source of inspiration. Bring your own lunch and snacks. High-quality art materials provided. Detailed schedule: Day 1. 9am-12pm: Georgia o'Keeffe: portraits of flowers. 12:30pm-3:30pm: Joan Miro and abstract painting. ​Day 2. 9am-12pm: Esher and small...

(5) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$50

4 sessions

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Kids & Parent Create Toys Together(6-10 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay

This camp will be held ONLINE via ZOOM video conference. Students will need access to a computer / tablet / phone with internet connection and zoom.us. Art materials will be available for pick up from the studio few days before the start of the camp (dates and details will be provided). In this Camp we invite students and parents to work together on soft toys, puppets and other projects, having fun and learning together. At the end of the...

(5) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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World of Illustration (Ages 8-14 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA

This camp will not only teach you technical skills that will help you improve your art but you will also learn tools and tricks for being able to compose an image that tells a compelling tale. Students are encouraged to use whatever drawing/painting medium they wish to learn with or have fun working with! Detailed schedule: Day 1: Medieval World (knights and dragons) ​Day 2:  Sci fi (robots and spaceships) ​Day 3: Superheroes...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
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$280

5 sessions

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All About Drawing Art Camp (Ages 12-16)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA

This camp is dedicated to everything you need to know about drawing: sketching, shading, perspective, anatomy of humans and animals. It's a great intro to drawing for the beginner teens. Learn to draw everything you wish freely from your imagination! Schedule Day 1 9:00am-12:00pm. Sketching & shading. Study of small objects. Pencil. 12:30pm-3:30pm. Small still life. Charcoal. Day 2 Perspective and architecture. Study of a cityscape....

(5) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$280

5 sessions

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Junior Fan Art Camp (Ages 6-10)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA

Get better at drawing faces, gestures and figures in motion while drawing your favorite characters from movies, games, and books! Pokemons, Ponies, Mario, Minecraft, Manga - the universe full of animated worlds comes to life during this camp. Students will learn the basics of sketching, drawing and painting humans, animals, and imaginary creatures.  Day 1 9:00am-12:00pm: Character’s portrait: proportions of a human VS an animal face....

(5) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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$280

5 sessions

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Santa Cruz "Bokeh-Botanical" Photography Workshop

Aperture Academy

Join us as we explore the gardens at the University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum! The UCSC Arboretum is home to the largest collection of South African and Australian plants outside of their countries, as well as plants from California, New Zealand, and Chile. This 3-hour workshop is an introduction to flower photography, with an emphasis on taking your photographic skills to the next level. Although the image possibilities are seemingly...

All levels 14 and older
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$165
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Art of XX Century (Ages 8-12)

Art School of SF Bay

Art of XX Century is a program recommended to students that have have mastered art fundamentals basics (i.e. can freely draw humans, animals, landscapes, and vehicles alike, from real life and imagination). Students study various aspects of aesthetics and more advanced techniques, learn to deliver artistic messages through the composition and artistic language of the work, while studying the styles and artistic movements of the XX century. Each lesson...

(5) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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Advanced Teens / Portfolio Prep

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

This course meets high standards of artistic education. It offers a college-level challenge, and it helps develop a corresponding quality of art works. Students of this course know the basics of drawing and painting, and are now looking for perfection of their skills, or for a unique artistic voice, and for that final touch that makes good artworks great. ​ Upon request, we help students with high school or college art portfolio...

(5) Advanced 13 - 18 years old
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$200

4 sessions

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Art Fundamentals for Kids (8-12)

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

This course is teaching all important art fundamentals and all common art materials to kids of various levels. If your child wants to draw, paint and sculpt realistically from real life and imagination, it is the right choice. For drawing in cartoon style, check Sketching for Kids. ​Each lesson covers an important art concept, needed for fluent representational drawing and painting. It is combined with an 2-3 minute intro to a cultural phenomenon:...

(5) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$170

4 sessions

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Manga Drawing Club (Ages 10-16)

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

If you find yourself doodling characters and comics on your off time, and if you like visual novels and animated series, this is the place for you! Join in on a cozy group-oriented setting with themed design challenges and an interactive environment. The class consists of a basic overview lecture of various topics - composition, color choice, paneling & storytelling, and anatomy practice - as well as additional one-on-one tips and critiques on...

(5) All levels 10 - 16 years old
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$170

4 sessions

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Art Fundamentals for Kids (4-7)

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

They are curious and self-confident, open to new ideas, and certain about what they like. They are what many adult artists dream to be. We find it very important for young artists to know that Fine Art is not about just following step-by-step instructions. We teach them to create something brand new, using the endless resource of their imagination. All they need is encouragement and advice, which we are always happy to provide. Each lesson...

(5) All levels 4 - 7 years old
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$125

4 sessions

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Homeschool Art Exploration (Grade 1-5)

Morgan Hill Art School @ 1295 E. Dunne Ave, Morgan Hill, CA

In this course, we will focus on the Elements and Principles of Design. We will produce various types of art from drawings, to paintings, as well as sculpture. We will study key artists and artwork with each project. Students will also have a component of Art History. 

All levels 5 - 11 years old
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$240

12 sessions

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Homeschool Art Exploration (Grade 6-12)

Morgan Hill Art School

In this course, we will focus on the Elements and Principles of Design. We will produce various types of art from drawings, to paintings, as well as sculpture. We will study key artists and artwork with each project. Students will also have a component of Art History. 

All levels 11 - 17 years old
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Art Exploration (Grades 2+)

Morgan Hill Art School

In this series of courses, designed with younger artists in mind, we will focus on the Elements and Principles of Design. Each session will have different projects and skills but can be taken at anytime in the year. We will produce various types of art from drawings, to paintings, as well as sculpture. We will study key artists and artwork with each project, and we discuss art and its impact to society as a whole group collaborative. Materials...

All levels 7 - 14 years old
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