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Learn the art of pottery and create your own unique ceramic pieces in these hands-on crafting classes in San Francisco.

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Hoopla

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Discover the art of wire forming and forging as you create your very own pair of stylish hoop earrings. Unleash your creativity with a choice of sterling silver or 14k gold fill wire, and learn the techniques needed to craft these timeless accessories. Join us for this exciting jewelry-making class and let your inner artist shine!

(13) All levels 14 and older
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$120
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In- Person Polymer Clay Earrings

Dragonfly Designs

Even more fun than that “dough” you used to play with! In this class, students will work with pliable, colorful polymer clay to create the cutest earrings ever. Roll, blend color, and sculpt a variety of shapes like modern, abstract, pinwheels, leaves and even your own design! AGE: 5-13 Ages 5-7 (can join supervised by someone 16 or older) Locations This class will be held in-person at Saratoga Prospect Center Lawn; outdoors (please dress appropriately)...

(5) All levels 5 - 13 years old
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Animals in Colored Pencil

Richmond Art Center

In this class I will demo how to draw a variety of animals using colored pencils (and sometimes markers with colored pencil). I will show the class how to layer, blend, and add texture with a variety of tools which can be purchased ahead of time or found around the house.  Students will need to have colored pencils, any type of markers, and watercolor or mixed media paper. Materials List: Eraser Regular graphite pencil (to make the initial...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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Bookbinding

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this introductory class we will explore form, shape, and motion. Starting with simple modular pop-out structures, leading up to a multi signature hard covered book, you will receive a solid foundation of skills that you can apply to more complex binding structures. Although this class focuses on the form of the book rather than the content within, we devote a good amount of class time discussing the creative process and the importance of having...

(13) Beginner 16 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Mommy or Daddy & Me Jewelry Making

Dragonfly Designs

Join us for a fun morning of Jewelry Making Spend some quality time together & take a jewelry making class with mom or dad while both have fun learning some simple bead stringing jewelry making techniques together. We’ll supply the beads, guidance & inspiration to create a stunning piece of jewelry for each of you! This class is appropriate for an Adult (Mothers/Fathers/Grandparents/Caregiver) & Children ages 6 and up!

(5) All levels 6 and older
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Introduction to Screenprinting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Discover the art of screen printing in this hands-on course at the Richmond Art Center. Gain a solid foundation in the techniques, materials, and processes involved in creating your own screen-printed designs. Unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life on paper and fabric.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$400

6 sessions

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Hydrangea: Anemone plus Blueberry

Julia Fedorova Cakes Corp @ 535 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

You will learn: how to make different petals and leaves using Sweet Art Master veiners and cutters How to use molds How to achive correct colors How to make botanically correct arrangement The class includes a lot of tricks and tips to reach perfect result. All tools and supplies will be provided for use in class ONLY.

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$320
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Painting with Oils, Cold Wax & Pigment Sticks

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This class encourages experimentation with layered oil painting, combining oil, cold wax, soft pastels, pigment sticks and collage. Painting tools include the unusual and the traditional. Required supplies for this program: Your collection of oil paint should include the following colors: • Titanium White • Black • Primary Yellow • Scarlet Lake • Quinacridone Rose • Quinacridone Violet ( optional) • Ultramarine Blue • Cobalt Blue...

(13) All levels 17 and older
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$305

10 sessions

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Stunning Color in Soft Pastel

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This course offers new possibilities for artists who want to enrich their work by incorporating soft pastels to add both color and texture. Soft pastels are both a drawing and a painting medium. We will cover multiple methods and applications, and work on a variety of prepared surfaces.  Every class will begin with warm up exercises, sometimes focusing on mark making, others on color and value. You should take this course if you are fascinated...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$305

10 sessions

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Composition Studies Through Collage

Richmond Art Center

In this class, we will use the medium of collage to explore composition and design layout for artistic expression. Each class will focus on a different way to approach starting an art piece with exercises and examples given to help you approach the blank page in new ways. This class is a great way to try new things and experiment with paper, glue, and scissors. Ideal for painting, drawing, and printmaking students who have a large collection of...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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An Apple a Day

Richmond Art Center

Painting apples are a simple and effective way to build some chops. Each class will consist of a 30-45 minute demo in oil, class painting and a brief critique. The course will begin with a monochromatic approach. Each week a new color scheme or painting approach will be covered and attempted. By the end of the class students will have improved their comprehension of color theory, paint application and technique. This class accepts acrylic and oil...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Joy of Collage

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Cultivate your unique creative voice through experimentation, while learning new techniques that support your particular direction. We will create several 2D collages using found images, photographs, personal memorabilia and drawings, along with an integrating element (such as paint, ink or charcoal). Your deeper expression and process is fostered as you play with adding and subtracting, responding to the work and your relationship to it.  All...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Everyday Still Life

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Through painting natural and man-made objects students will develop and strengthen their skills with oil paint, while also learning to appreciate the everyday. In each class students will create three paintings: one black and white, one color, and one personal choice still life. Beginners welcome. What To Bring Suggested Materials: Synthetic Brushes - oil paint brush set that includes flat, angled, filbert, fan, round, and liner (two of each,...

(13) All levels 14 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Academic Drawing

Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA

The atelier approach strengthens the emerging artists technical ability. Learn to draw what you see while learning the same academic method that the old masters learned. This ongoing program works with each individual's desired pace. A project that takes 1 student 1 week can take another 3 weeks which is wonderful for people of all types of learning styles. Detailed Schedule 1st project: Simple Bargue using sight size This project will teach...

(5) Intermediate 18 and older
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$500

10 sessions

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Painting People

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Come paint from a live model in this class which explores different ways of portraying the figure in paint, taking inspiration from masterpieces. Each class will have a short talk, followed by a sustained model pose for the remaining duration. We will be exploring different art movements and approaches, experimenting with technique and intention. Please bring any painting materials that you feel comfortable with. This class is open to oil, acrylic,...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Paint Sketching

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Loosen up your painting through fun exploration and experimentation of process! Execute two painting sketches per class, exploring specific process elements. Some painting experience recommended. Open to all painting media, but an emphasis on oil. Week 1: Simplification Week 2: Altered Color- color as value Week 3: Working on saturated toned canvas Week 4: All together or focal point out Week 5: Paint Handling- thick and thin, depth and focal points...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

8 sessions

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Atelier Program

Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA

Strengthen your technical abilities as an emerging artist at the renowned Art School of SF Bay. Discover the academic methods of the old masters and learn to draw what you see with precision and skill. Tailored to your unique learning style, this ongoing program will help you unlock your artistic potential.

(5) Intermediate 18 and older
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$500

9 sessions

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Watercolor 101

Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA

Unlock your artistic potential with the Watercolor 101 workshop at the Art School of SF Bay. Learn the techniques, science, and styles behind watercolor painting, from mixing colors to creating stunning landscapes and realistic portraits. Join us online and master the art of watercolor with expert guidance and personalized feedback.

(5) Beginner 18 and older
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$480

9 sessions

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The Big Picture

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Delve into what it means for you to go big with your art. Demos and class projects will center around strategies for making work that is big in scale or subject, or both. Required supplies for this program: Four canvases or canvas panels that are larger than how you typically work, but at least 32"x24". We will start by painting on one for the first day, so feel free to leave the other three at home, or wait until Week 3 to purchase the others,...

(13) All levels 17 and older
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$280

9 sessions

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Monotype, Solar Etching and Collage

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore the unique mark-making qualities of Monotype and Solar Etching working with non-toxic water based Akua inks, Arches 88 paper and other printmaking papers. We will work with the basic techniques of Monotype that include the subtractive and additive methods in addition to the Transfer technique used by Matisse and work with the “ghost print”. With the Solar Etching, we will work from photographs and sharpie drawings on clear acetate exposed...

(13) All levels 17 and older
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$275

4 sessions

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