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Join Sparks Gallery for an evening of discussion exploring the symbiotic relationship between art and science. Refreshments will be served at 6:00pm and talk will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

Hear the history of the businesses that occupied the space where the gallery stands today, including details about the seedy underbelly of San Diego’s “New Town”. Speakers include local historians from Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) and the gallery building owners.  The “Sterling Hardware Building” was built in 1924 and designated...

In this lecture Stark will discuss Mark Chagall, the world’s preeminent Jewish artist, a master of dreams and storytelling. Chagall’s unique expressive and poetic paintings will be discussed with their images of childhood memories, floating people, flying goats, brides and grooms and fiddlers on the roof.  We’ll look at Chagall's paintings,...

Artists are influenced and inspired by other artists. It could be a particular masterful painting, a palette, a technique or an entire body of work that can spark the creative process. This class will explore what your obsession is, what keeps you up at night, what inspires you. ​ Supply List: Bring an open mind, some work of art or artists...

Explore fluidity and movement in figure drawing using your whole body, not just your hand, and learn to capture a pose quickly—with energy! In this workshop, you will be introduced to the history of gestural drawing and why it is fundamental to capturing the human form. Students will create several sketches of a live clothed model. Gain experience,...

Come join us to discover the history, fun, and funkiness of Ocean Beach as we take our mind’s eye through one of San Diego’s most unique beach communities. This place has it all — a pier, small town stores and antique shops, great looking palm trees, and some fascinating personalities. And with the evening hours of this workshop you can catch...

Explore the history, tools, materials, and hands-on techniques for gold leaf and gold powder in this intensive workshop! Plus, we will explore the application of edible gold leaf to enhance your special event. All supplies are included. Please Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch Some supplies will be provided by instructor ...

Join us as we explore the process of gilding in gold leaf with artist Duke Windsor No experience necessary.  Guests will be able to learn the history, tools, materials and techniques of applying gold leaf to artwork by using both traditional and experimental techniques. Please bring an existing work of art to use for the class. Gold leaf...

Professional Development: "Get Your Sh!t Together: Game Plan for Artists" Gain insight to jump-start your artist career & create a strategic plan in this all-day workshop. Learn about creating a cohesive body of work, naming work, pricing, framing, managing inventory, writing an artist statement, documenting artwork, designing a website, creating...

What is it that everyone loves about the look of encaustic painting?  Is it the satiny sheen, the luminous layers, the veiled mystery?  Yes, so why not wax? Many love the look of encaustic paintings (paintings made with pigment and beeswax), but are not fond of the fumes or the heat and would rather paint using their acrylics. ...

As-sem-blage the act of assembling : the state of being assembled an artistic composition made from scraps, junk, and odds and ends (as of paper, cloth, wood, stone, or metal) b : the art of making assemblages We all have a drawer or maybe a cigar box tucked away with little bits & pieces of history (junk/stuff) we’ve been waiting to do something...

This is not your grandmother's drawing class. Get loose in this unconventional drawing class using a variety of drawing tools and materials on paper. The earliest civilizations created abstractions through shapes and pattern. The 20th Century brought abstract art to Western culture through Fauvism, Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism. Abstract Drawing...