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Call it fluid art, liquid art, or acrylic pouring, there’s nothing more satisfying than creating abstract masterpieces by letting pigment run amok. This form of abstract art uses acrylics with a runny consistency to create psychedelic paintings. There are endless creative possibilities thanks to different ways to combine acrylic paints and there’s...

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....

Learn to use the camera you have with you all the time!  With your iPhone you can create spectacular photographs everywhere you go. You can easily practice and add to your visual memory and storytelling – every single day. This two-hour class will help you with the nuts and bolts: how to take a great shot on your iPhone, how to organize and...

Lets spend some time at the beach as we explore the childlike wonder and stimulation it offers.  Sounds, sights, water and light!  Mission Beach offers an amusement park, carousel, arcade, waves, flip-flopped beachgoers, and even a roller coaster!  So much in such a compact place.  This location is loaded with color and light, ...

We have an opportunity to have a live, in-person, two-day painting workshop in the studio. Our goal is to HELP UKRAINE, and we invite you to participate! This workshop will be special not only because it is our first live workshop since 2020, but also because it will be a multimedia experience. We will look at how hidden messages have been used...

Prerequisite for this class is Portrait Drawing. Painting portraits can be intimidating to say the least, but I want to show you how to let go of that fear! Learn the fundamental elements of creating a realistic portrait in acrylic paint using reference photos and expand on what we learned in the Portrait Drawing class. We will explore a variety...

Balboa Park is the nation’s largest urban cultural park.  Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens, and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction! ...

It was not too long ago that the East Village Industrial area of San Diego consisted of not much more than abandoned warehouses and a bleak terrain of emptiness. Not surprisingly it did not take the arts community too long to locate there and for over a decade now the area is a photographer’s dream of old world factory architecture, such as the...

Coronado Island is considered by many to be the crown jewel of San Diego County.  This composition class will explore the beauty of Coronado, from beach activity to the majestic architecture of the Hotel Del.  Join your DPA Instructor as he walks you through techniques designed to enhance your vision of these subjects in a way you’ve never...

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...

Composition in the Field: Waterfront San Diego San Diego’s waterfront contains a wonderland of activity and views, so it is no surprise you will find so many visitors walking along it.  Develop the technique of panning as bikers pass by. Your teacher will discuss composition strategies to create compelling waterscapes of fishing boats, aircraft...

NEW format & in-person classes You will paint o 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 POPAr You will also learn how to transfer your pet photo to your canvas This is a self-paced...

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...

In this workshop, we'll be using what we learned in Color Mixing Basics and use it to explore how to: identify and choose color schemes recognize that the appearance of color depends on its surroundings arrange colors to discover the logic behind their interaction use transitional tones to unify colors ...and more!​ 2 Week Workshop Info:​​...

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 ...