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Indulge your adventurous side and explore your creativity by combining different media and materials into your paintings! We will use paint, collage, stamping, and multiple drawing implements to produce richly layered works that combine structure and improvisation. You will learn new techniques and approaches through demos, studying other artists,...

Art Journaling can have an amazing, positive impact on your life as an artist or be used to put your thoughts down in a creative way. It’s a space where you can let loose and explore with colors, shapes, lines, new techniques and writing all at once. Some journals are more free-form and expressive, others are more of a “finished” art product....

Learn all about gold leaf and take home something extra special for the tree this year!​ Gold leafing is fast, fun and an easy way to bring life to and shimmer to your art. ​ In this workshop, we will share different ways of applying gold leaf quickly and properly onto various types of holiday ornament surfaces. Students will learn about materials,...

We're gettin' outside and gettin' sketchy in this multi-media sketching workshop, capturing wonderful places and iconic San Diego scenes! In this workshop, get on the fast track to drawing, travel sketching, and water media in our beautiful city. Learn tips on how to draw and paint outside, how to loosen up and capture moments quickly, and receive...

The beers aren’t the only refreshing thing at Beads & Brews! We’ve got a fresh take on evening crafting and it doesn’t involve paint. With us, it’s all about those…BEADS! Grab your friends and join us for an evening of jewelry-making and a cold one (or two)! Experience the San Diego’s Micro-Breweries, Tap Rooms, Wine Bars and best-kept-secret...

Gold leafing is fast, fun and an easy way to bring life to and shimmer to your art.  In this workshop, artist Shirin Nikoukari shares different ways to apply gold leaf and shows you how to apply it quickly and properly to your artwork. Students will learn about materials, difference between imitation and real gold leaf, material compatibility,...

Join us for an open craft night + coffee!   Pick your own project from our most popular Fall DIY's! Projects start at $45 and you can upgrade your project if you would like when you arrive!

Join us for an open craft night + wine!   Pick your own project from our most popular Fall DIY's! Projects start at $45 and you can upgrade your project if you would like when you arrive!

Explore collage from the comfort of your home in this new online class via Zoom! Turn on your creativity and express yourself using accessible materials and images.  We will experiment with various collage techniques, emphasizing the element of play, while exploring the use of different cutting tools, adhesives and paper. Learn about sourcing...

Learn about Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan and Annie Sloan waxes.  We'll show you step-by-step 4 painting and 3 waxing techniques so you can change your old, tired pieces into new treasures!   All you need to bring is your enthusiasm as we provide everything else needed for the workshop, including a small project to work on to try out your...

Indulge your adventurous side and explore your creativity by combining different media and materials into your paintings! We will use paint, collage, stamping, and multiple drawing implements to produce richly layered works that combine structure and improvisation. You will learn new techniques and approaches through demos, studying other artists,...

Join us as international instructor Jane LaFazio teaches you how to design your lucky milagro (heart shaped or otherwise).  With your original pattern, you'll create a hand-stitched, embellish 3 dimensional object d'art! A relaxing, soothing way to spent the day, stitching and chatting. I will demonstrate simple hand embroidery stitches, and...

Learn how to make your own custom doormat!  This is a really fun class that anyone can do!   Join us for some fall treats, wine and leave with something you will love!

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...

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