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Learn to draw realistic portraits and landscapes in beautiful San Diego through immersive drawing classes with professional instructors.

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Abstract Drawing

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

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. ​You may not realize it, but you draw all the time. When you sign your name, when you draw a map, cross something out, or doodle on scrap paper. Drawing is a powerful and wonderful language, capable of expressing things not easily conveyed in other mediums. Drawing can also be very expressive:...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$135

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Drawing 101

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Become familiar with entry-level drawing tools, techniques and processes. You'll learn drawing fundamentals such as line, shape, perspective, depth and tonal value and also practice observational and non-representational drawing. Come explore the possibilities of extending drawing into your everyday life and making it part of your practice. Supply List

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

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Illustration Bootcamp

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Join artist/illustrator Duke Windsor in this 4-hour intensive workshop learning to conceptualize and develop an endearing, realistic character using thumbnail sketches. Create captivating visual layouts and design for genres such as: Advertising Architectural Rendering Cover Art Cartooning Graphic Novel Fashion Illustration Technical Illustration Experiment with various color palettes to convey mood and emotion.   Delve into mixed-media...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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How to Draw Plants

Art on 30th

Would you like to feel confident when drawing plants? Nancy will teach you the steps to drawing petals and leaves through skeletal structure, fleshing in, correcting your illustration through a layering process. You'll learn tips and tricks such as how to draw a curling leaf or petal, symmetry, and more. We'll work in graphite pencil during this three-hour class. You leave with the fundamentals of plant drawing approaches which can be applied to...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Children's Picture Book Illustrations

Art on 30th

Begin your journey into the world of picture books with author and illustrator, Andrea Zuill! This is a fun 2-part workshop: Part One - Picture book facts and business ​Part Two - Creating artwork for picture books Supply List: Sketchpad, any size Pen for taking notes and drawing Please Note: All skill levels welcome Students are encouraged to bring a drink and snacks ​​Student parking available in back lot

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Abstract Drawing: Level 1

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

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 extended the creative practices performed throughout history. Drawing is a way for anyone, regardless...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

3 sessions

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Abstract Drawing: Level 2

Art on 30th

Prerequisite for this class is Abstract Drawing Level 1. Students from Level 1 will explore more techniques with all new lessons that build upon what we previously learned! WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS: those who want to learn about contemporary methods those who want to learn to be expressive and loose those who enjoy using drawing materials ​adults who want to learn to be gestural and abstract Optional Drawing Boards: We will provide large...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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Figuratively Speaking: Critique Session

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Spend time painting figures alongside other figurative artists and have an opportunity to discuss your work with instructor and mentor, Roberta Dyer. Students will get 1-on-1 feedback and critique time with Roberta, who will spend the session offering her helpful tips and critique. Bring 1-3 paintings you are currently working on that you’d like help with. There is no supply list—bring whatever you will need for three hours of painting.

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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Online Summer Art Camp: Lions, Tigers, and Bear Dogs

Prima Materia Institute

Online Summer Art Camp: Lions, Tigers, and Bear Dogs, Oh My! Dogs, horses, cats, parrots, hamsters, ducks, and pigs - and whoever else you take care of or share your home with - create their portraits on canvas or paper. You can choose any five of your favorite animals (domestic or wild) that you’d love to learn to draw or paint, get ready to create their likeness with these professional techniques. Supply List: For Drawing 9x12in Drawing pad...

(3) All levels 11 - 18 years old
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Online Summer Art Camp: The Next Shiny Object

Prima Materia Institute

This expression is often used as a metaphor for “getting easily distracted”, but we will take it literally. Learn to paint and draw shiny objects - that are considered to be only possible to the “professional level” of skills: silver and gold, highly polished surfaces, sparkling eyes, and raindrops on leaves or flower petals.  Find out how easy it is to create the shine - it is the technique that makes it possible: after these five days...

(3) All levels 11 - 18 years old
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Group Coaching

Prima Materia Institute @ 3350 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA

Group Coaching is an opportunity to create your own projects or work with one of our instructors to develop a project tailored specifically to you, helping you develop your technical skills. You choose the medium, subject matter, and size, while we will provide the guidance, techniques and examples. Each class is your opportunity for a creative adventure, be it sketching, drawing, abstract art, still life, or creating a portrait. An instructor...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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From Sketchbook to Canvas: "Wildlife

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Love to paint but want more direction on composition and how to strategize your paintings? Looking for a guided theme to get your creative juices flowing? Take your art to the next level through a variety engaging—and FUN—themes! Jen Grisard Ludwig, a realism acrylic painter, will share her instincts on composition and sketching honed from years of drawing and graphic design. In this session, we will be painting wildlife! Capture your favorite...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

5 sessions

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Online Summer Art Camp: Costumed Figure & Fashion

Prima Materia Institute

Learn to recreate historical costumes and design contemporary fashions with futuristic and extravagant silhouettes. Invent your dream look. Try your hand at fashion design. Sketch a clothed figure and redesign it for a runway show. If you ever thought of a potential career in fashion design, are interested in creating fashion illustrations, entering a t-shirt contest, or adding to your portfolio of drawings, you will learn how to “make it work!"...

(3) All levels 11 - 18 years old
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Sketchbook Play workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Unleash your creativity and explore new techniques in this workshop designed to help artists of all levels nurture their practice and develop a deeper relationship with their sketchbooks. Discover how to capture ideas more quickly, play with composition and color, and go beyond drawing to paint in your sketchbook. Join us for a journey of artistic growth and self-expression.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$115
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Paint Over Photo

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Unleash your creativity in a captivating workshop with GOLDEN Artist Educator, Lisa Bebi, at Art on 30th. Discover the art of painting over photos to craft vibrant narratives and expressive artworks. Learn seamless paper adhesion techniques while creating your own unique masterpiece to take home.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Live Model Sessions

Prima Materia Institute @ 3350 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA

In the figure drawing classes, you will be able to draw or paint a professional nude live model. We recommend participating in the figure drawing sessions, no matter your skill level. Our instructors will show you techniques to make the human figure more approachable and help you draw the figure in easy steps. The poses range from sitting, standing, and reclining. There is a model fee of $10. Materials are not included. The Foundation Drawing...

(3) Intermediate 18 and older
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Drawing Made Easy for the Complete Beginner

Prima Materia Institute @ Online via Zoom

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 gives you a brief overview of drawing, all while giving you the opportunity to apply the techniques...

(3) Beginner 15 and older
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