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Discover your artistic talents and express yourself through a wide variety of art classes in San Diego, including painting, drawing, ceramics, and more, and let your creativity flourish in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Raw Canvas & Fluid Acrylics

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

Unleash your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of working with raw canvas and fluid acrylics as you journey into the world of contemporary art.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$110
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Prima Materia Workshop: Learn to Paint in 1 Day

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

The Prima Materia Learn to Paint Workshop is a 6-hour immersive, eye-opening workshop that will awaken your creativity and you will see and paint like an artist. You will start and finish 10 paintings, from silhouetted figures in front of a city scene to a decorative bowl filled with colorful fruit plus a seascape complete with boats and seagulls and much, much more. Impossible? Not when you know the secrets to stimulate your right brain and...

(3) Beginner 18 and older
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$297
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Art Journaling

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

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. What is this one thing you need to know about art journaling? You need to know there are NO RULES!...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Palette Knife Painting

Lovejoy Creations @ 2690 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA

In this class you will paint with a palette knife, on a flat panel. You pick your colors, and whether you want to paint a: Butterfly Dragonfly Sea turtle Seahorse Hummingbird Feel free to bring an image of a window decal, stencil or shiloette Due to the scraping method I will teach you, paint will splatter, please wear clothes you don't mind if a little bit of paint gets on.   In this class, you will: Work at Your Pace (up to 3 hours) ...

(15) Beginner 8 and older
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La Jolla Cove

Painting & Vino @ 16081 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Join us for a wonderful night out. You’ll get Step by Step instruction while enjoying fantastic food and wine available for purchase. You will be creating this beautiful view of La Jolla Cove on 12×16 inch Canvas. It’s easy and really fun to paint! No experience is necessary. With Painting & Vino, you’ll have an amazing time and walk away with a stunning painting you created yourself. We encourage artistic freedom! You can...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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San Diego Humane Society: Paint Your Pet

Lovejoy Creations @ 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, CA

Work at Your Pace (up to 3 hours) Step by Step Instruction Family Fun (well behaved kids welcome) All Supplies & pre-drawn pet included in price Email a photo of your pet to be pre-drawn on your canvas Please email 2-3 in-focus photos at least 2 days prior to the event (sooner is better) at [email protected]. This photo will be sketched onto your 11x14 canvas. If you do not email your photo, then we can not prepare your canvas...

(15) All levels 8 and older
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Bright Flowers – Paint and Sip

Painting & Vino @ 2000 El Cajon Blvd , San Diego, CA

Unleash your inner artist   as we guide you step by step through painting Bright  Flowers! No experience is necessary so bring a date, or a friend or even come solo. Our instructor will provide everything you need thus get ready for an unforgettable evening! What to expect All painting supplies are provided including, canvas, brushes, as well as paints, a water cup, and an easel. Step-by-step painting instructions from a professional...

(11) Beginner 21 and older
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Painting Skills: Color and Composition

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

With 1-on-1 guidance and instructor demos, learn how to master color theory, color mixing, and composition for stronger and more beautiful paintings. For acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels. ​Beginning painters will receive plenty of guidance. Advanced painters will receive specific instruction to reach the next level. Topics covered: Understanding color terms and color theory Organizing your palette and avoiding muddy...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Composing Your Artistic Voice: Watercolor Workshop

Art on 30th

This workshop with internationally-recognized artist, Chuck McPherson, is for painters that seek more from their artwork. Strong composition lends a "voice" to your art that can turn heads. Once you have created an attractive composition, it's all about the fun of painting. You will learn how glazing brings attitude, emotion, and depth to your work. His methods will help you find “your true voice” and improve your stylistic goals. ​Workshoppers...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Acrylic Paint Made Easy: 2-Day Workshop

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

Jumpstart or Restart your acrylic painting and take your artwork to the next level with Joe A. Oakes! Let's start with discussions on valuable art principals and then move on to important painting techniques to transform an ordinary image into something extraordinary. Learn of all of this in a fun, relaxed environment that will help experienced artists grow and beginners be inspired. Any painting style or subject matter can be used with this...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$165

2 sessions

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Drawing Boot Camp for Beginners

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

Whether you haven't drawn since grade-school, or you're a painter that needs a refresher, you'll have a great time exploring new techniques that can be applied right away. Learn simple methods to produce your own style of sketching Learn to sketch for preparing a painting Use of the sketchbook and variety of drawing materials: pencil, pen, brush, marker, etc. How to draw what you see in your head with and without reference photos ... and much...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Contemporary Oil Painting

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

Learn about painting materials, contemporary styles, blending paint, contrast, sketching, the underpainting and basic color theory. Students will also study oil painting exercises that cover color and form, distance and texture, basic forms and color value scale through painting from photos. This 6-week class will move at each individual student’s pace and skill. By the end of the course, the student will have a basic understanding of oil painting...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Gestural Life Drawing Workshop

Art on 30th

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, confidence, and knowledge with how to draw from life and capture the human body. Great for beginning...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Realism Drawing

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

A hands-on studio approach covering all the fundamentals of realism drawing!This class will consist of instructor demos and practical exercises. It will cover a refresher of the basics of drawing, tools, and techniques in pencil and charcoal and will explore some new horizons along the way.​Students will leave this workshop with tools and skills to confidently create works on their own.This class is for beginning and intermediate level artists....

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

5 sessions

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Diebenkorn Mid-Century Artist Study

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

Prerequisite for this class is Intro to Abstract Acrylics. Diebenkorn, a painter who deconstructed imagery like Mondrian, used the color of Matisse and applied his paint in the style of De Kooning. Large, luxurious, and mysterious paintings that create atmosphere are his trademarks. In this class, students will explore the many styles of Diebenkorn's work and will walk away with 1-2 unique paintings and several sketches that can be later used...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Intro to Still Life Oil Painting

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

Find out why oils are actually the easiest painting medium of them all and explore color, value, and composition! Perfect for those brand new to oil paint, returning to painting, or an experienced artist looking to add oils to your repertoire. Explore topics including studio materials, color mixing, brush techniques, layering, and measuring techniques while painting from photographs in a loose, realistic style. Students will walk away with...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Portrait Painting

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

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 of techniques to arrive at the goal of an expressive portrait. In this class, you'll learn how to:...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Drawing for Teens

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

A special 3-week summer art workshop for teens that lets young artists go beyond the basics of drawing. Great for prepping an art portfolio for college! In this workshop, teens will learn how to draw completed 3D forms using various shading skills. Students will learn: the difference between drawing from observation vs imagination/memory how to create a value gradation scale as a reference tool various mark making skills to use graphite to create...

(35) Beginner 13 - 19 years old
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$165

3 sessions

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The World of Schiele

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

Learn about renowned-artist Schiele and his expressive lines and twisted shapes, and natural backgrounds. ​Known for working with a variety of subject matters from abstracted figures that haunt you to rows of melancholy houses...all with a touch of drama. Topics covered: Class 1: portrait Class 2: figure Class 3: landscape Class 4: finishing touches ​Supply List: 3 medium canvases (20" & up) your paints and brushes palette knife...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Getting Loose

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

Explore the freedom of expression in art as you experiment with form, space, and emotion in this dynamic class at Art on 30th. Learn to loosen up your painting style, simplify composition, and embrace experimentation. Walk away with two beautiful, loose, and painterly artworks.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

5 sessions

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