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Discover your inner artist and explore the vibrant world of painting with a variety of classes in San Francisco. From watercolor techniques to oil painting masterpieces, unlock your creativity and gain valuable skills to create beautiful artwork.

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Sumi-e/Ink Brush Painting

Richmond Art Center

Let's gain the freedom of brushstrokes that give excitement to artwork. Continuous practice of Oriental brush painting makes us aware of our world and allows us to capture the spirit of the subject. This class covers basic elements including calligraphy and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e. Lectures, demonstrations, individual help given at each class.  Sumi-e is the unique form of Asian art that has produced some of the world’s...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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Impressionist Painting

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

Master vibrant colors, vivid brushstrokes, and immersive composition you adore in the works of impressionist artists! Besides the practical studies, learn about the history of the most beloved art movement, and the art styles that grew out of it!

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$300

6 sessions

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Oil Painting, Old Masters Technique

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

Master the art of creating glowing skin, soft shadows, silky hair, and unforgettable eyes using a traditional oil painting technique from the XVII century. Unleash your creativity and learn to transform your work from a grisaille underpainting to mesmerizing glazes. Join us at the Art School of SF Bay and discover the secrets of the Old Masters.

(5) All levels 13 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Watercolor Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn fundamental watercolor skills and understand the medium and materials Emphasis will be on problem solving, skill building and developing a personal style. Specific watercolor techniques will be addressed to help students make decisions and work through to complete paintings. Required supplies for this program: An estimate cost for these supplies is approximately $150. Paint - These are suggested colors to start. You could also get a small...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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$255

8 sessions

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Intermediate & Advanced Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore your original vision! This class is for intermediate and advanced painters looking for technical and conceptual assistance as they pursue individual projects. Are you looking to get back into painting after taking a break? Are you struggling to work through a current project? Would your creative practice benefit from the structure of a weekly class? Do you enjoy meeting other painters in a friendly and supportive environment?...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
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$280

9 sessions

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Beginning Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

La maestra habla español.  For complete beginners who wish to improve their painting skills while learning to work in the medium of their choice. Each week we will discuss and put in practice a foundational painting concepts. Experience Levels: Beginning to Intermediate What To Bring Grounds Follow your preference for acrylic and oil. You can use a pad paper formulated for oil painting, gessoed cardboard, canvas panel, canvas, wood...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Expressive Landscapes in Pastels

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore the beauty of natural habitats through the art of Pastels in a dynamic and engaging way. Unleash your creativity and learn to paint landscapes with various media, adding depth and texture to your artwork. Join us for an enriching artistic journey at the Richmond Art Center.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Beach Sign (Live Online)

Painting & Vino @ Painting & Vino - Live Online

Have that same fun, creative experience you get with Erin at a Painting & Vino event while in the comfort of your own home! Painting & Vino's "Live Online Events" are the perfect solution when you can't go out. You'll receive Step-By-Step Instructions in the comfort of your own home via phone or laptop with a Webcam. You will be sent a link to join the event. You will not need to download an App unless joining by Phone. You can join as a...

(11) All levels 13 and older
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Encaustic Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This class is for people who are new to encaustic as well as those with experience. Learning will be primarily hands–on with ample demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary methods. This class is designed to give students a though knowledge of the encaustic medium. How to safely work with wax, stenciling, working with photographs, encaustic on paper, mixing oils and wax and how to set up your studio for working with wax.  $80...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$165

5 sessions

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Planting Creativity

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Planting Creativity is a mixed media class for students interested in an introduction to herbalism. Using techniques such as illustration, collage and watercolor, we will explore some of the uses of safe, gentle plant medicines that can be found in our neighborhoods, gardens and kitchens. This class will engage students who enjoy folklore, botany, observational drawing, use of our five senses and a curiosity about how to take care of our health....

(13) All levels 13 and older
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$162

6 sessions

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Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this class, students will build on the techniques they learned in Beginning watercolor to create original landscapes. We will learn how to paint a variety of subjects based on photographs and life. While some subjects are provided by the teacher, students are encouraged to provide objects and photos for reference. Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes Note: students can work from provided photographs, or bring in their own images Class 1. Class...

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Abstract Art: Dialogues with Nature

Living Your Wild Creativity @ 1695 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

This 2 day workshop allows us to explore our connection to the land and our sense of place. On Saturday, we will begin in Ragel Park, exploring, making sketches and color studies then take these back to the studio and synthesize our experience creating abstract paintings by combining our findings and sensations.  Limited to 8 people.  All Levels welcome. Students will be responsible for bringing the following supplies. ****Mixed media...

All levels 18 and older
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$550

2 sessions

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The Painting Experience with Stewart Cubley

Institute for Art and Living @ 1505 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA

Process Painting Workshop & Retreat with Stewart Cubley.

All levels 13 and older
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$435

2 sessions

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China Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this workshop you will learn over-glazing techniques for adding incredible detail, depth, and color to surface imagery on ceramics. China painting is done on top of an already glazed and fired ceramic surface. Please come to the workshop with your own glazed and fired pieces, or bring a few thrifted ceramic finds to embellish. All other materials will be provided. Required supplies for this program: Materials fee of $15 due to the instructor...

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
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$155

2 sessions

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Painting Towards Climate Justice

Richmond Art Center

This class meets at the intersection of art and environmentalism. We will learn about various ways that contemporary artists address the environment, ecological crisis, and climate justice in their work, and we will incorporate these broader themes and strategies as inspiration for our own art.  Topics include future visioning, industrial critique, our relationship with the earth, and working with sustainable materials. The class is based...

(13) All levels 16 - 18 years old
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Painting Shells with Watermedia

Richmond Art Center

In this four-week course, students will develop their understanding of the elements and principles of art and design as well as materials and techniques of watermedia painting while creating original paintings of seashells. Working from photographs or from life, students will start by creating grayscale paintings exploring direct and indirect painting methods before making a limited palette, color painting. Join me to develop perceptual acuity,...

(13) All levels 16 - 18 years old
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Seeing Place with Watercolor

Richmond Art Center

Students will develop a deeper understanding of watercolor techniques and their connection to their surroundings through in-class exercises and journaling. We'll focus on intuition, color, mark-making, layering, and light. Heighten your senses, hone your skills, and see every day anew while exploring the spontaneity and restraints of watercolor painting! Materials List: Pencil Printer paper/ sketchbook Watercolor paint (cakes or tubes) in red,...

(13) Beginner 16 - 18 years old
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Collage Into Painting

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Spark your creativity by learning how to make a collage and using it as a starting point for an abstract painting. As a hands-on workshop, we will spend the majority of time making artwork and sharing our progress with the group.  We will also look at work by collage artists and abstract painters for inspiration, discuss elements of design, and explore color mixing in paint. The workshop is open to painters and mixed media artists of all levels...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$105

3 sessions

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Omi Callings: Painting the Orishas

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Omi Callings is a four week creative process where artists and creatives will spend time with the messages and wisdoms pouring forth from three orishas of the Yoruba spiritual tradition. This workshop is an invitation to explore the Yoruba cosmology system and strengthen our personal relationship with our inner waters.  Omi Callings invites participating artists to create three paintings and three poster affirmations honoring the energies of...

(13) All levels 14 and older
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$120

4 sessions

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Creating Your Own Art Workshop

Living Your Wild Creativity

If you have ever wanted to become an art workshop teacher or you are a teacher and want to make your workshops to be more of who you are, or wish to create a special workshop, this is a perfect course for you. In this 6 week LIVE online course we will: Explore and identify the unique gifts you possess to share to others in a course or workshop Collect inspirations for your ideas Design and find the perfect location for your workshop Learn how...

All levels 16 and older
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