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This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those who have never picked up a pencil before. If you've ever said to yourself "I can't draw" or "I wish I could draw", this class is for you! We've isolated the most important drawing topics and condensed the information so you can understand what drawing is about in an hour. This rich and concise class...

It’s easy and really fun to create! No experience is necessary. We paint in a large open ventilated Tasting Room. Tables are separated to provide space between guests so it will be a fun safe experience. You’ll have a great time and walk away with a stunning painting you created yourself. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting...

At Art Wheel School & Studio, students can enjoy an opportunity to explore and be creative in a fun and relaxed outdoor setting. Pottery wheel workshops include an introduction to the basic fundamentals of a pottery wheel, along with demonstrations, hands-on experience time for participants to explore the creative process. The small group setting,...

Learn the basics of glass fusing by creating beautiful housewares using the 'bubble technique' and a glass kiln! Create your own Enamel Wave glass piece using enamel and bubble paints that can be put in a stand or option to hang. Completed pieces will be ready for pickup at the gallery approximately 5-7 days after the workshop. ​A great workshop...

Art Wheel offers pottery wheel throwing workshops including instruction and demonstrations and studio time for hands on experience practice making pottery on the wheel. All inclusive event. Includes clay and firing fee for 2 pieces per client.  Overview covers :  preparing the clay for the wheel.  body and hand posture, ...

In these courses, students will learn new techniques about color and composition, texture with gels and pastes, glazing, and how to finish a painting through class demonstration, instructor critique, and peer interaction. Students will complete paintings as part of the lesson with the class as a whole, following the instructor's step-by-step guidance....

Join us and enjoy painting this Black cat looking out at the moon. There is an easy template to help create the cat silhouette and moon rising over the ocean. So, no experience necessary. Our Artist will guide you with Easy Step by Step instruction to paint your art. During the event while you paint there is fantastic, elevated Mexican cuisine and...

Abstractionism—from Germany, Special Studies Join this experimental class with Barbara Inbody! The inspiration for it comes from Germany. European artists do things differently and use different materials. We will learn about the art of Ines Hildur and discover that her process takes much more work than originally thought! The class will...

Paint a Fun Portrait of your Pet! 15% is donated to Labs + Friends Dog Rescue. NEW format & in-person classes You will paint on canvas panels instead of stretched canvases (the switch is due to supply costs) You can choose the size of your canvas panel - 8x10, 9x12 or 11x14 You get to choose your painting style - Realistic or POPArt You...

Capture the beauty of the world around you in a loose and fluid style using watercolors!  In this course, we will focus on drawing for watercolor, color mixing, brush work and critique. Explore how to find the perfect subject to paint, techniques for better composition, editing tips, how to manage the amount of time it takes to paint your piece,...

Fall has arrived! We will be painting this beautiful Sunflower and pumpkins painting. Our Artist will guide you with Easy Step by Step instruction during this Paint night while enjoying fantastic food and delicious wine, beer and cocktails available for purchase. Free Parking Validated for attendees No experience necessary. It’s Easy and fun!...

Learn how to paint expressively using oil paint and photo references of trees with colorful, fall leaves as we enter into the Autumn season! This class will have instructor demos/lessons and 1-on-1 guidance with a focus on painting trees, leaves, and mixing fall colors. Oil painting fundamentals are covered in every session: studio materials, color,...

Join us and enjoy painting this stunning Arch. Our Artist will guide you with Easy Step by Step instruction to paint your art. During the event while you paint there is fantastic, elevated Mexican cuisine and delicious Tequila, wine, beer and cocktails available for purchase. No experience necessary. We paint Outdoors with Heaters (if needed)....

Learn to paint the California Coastline using Joe's approach to color: bright, bold and unexpected! In this workshop, you’ll learn the artist's specific techniques and how to take an ordinary image and transform it into something extraordinary. Learn about valuable art principles and important techniques focused on cliffs, water, skies, etc.,...

This course builds upon the skills acquired in the basic class. Artists will learn about composition for abstract art, different tools and mediums to incorporate in a piece of artwork and how to start an abstract piece from scratch. ​Each artist will be working on 1-2 pieces that they will complete during the 6-week course. This course may be repeated...