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Art School of SF Bay
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The Art School of SF Bay offers creative and approachable classes in representational drawing from nature for kids and adults. Their skilled artists teach traditional disciplines and techniques to help students fully express themselves through art.

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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
No upcoming schedules
$480

9 sessions

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Pet Portrait

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

Pet lovers, this workshop is for you! Learn about animal anatomy, representing fur texture, and brig home a stunning portrait of your pet!

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$320

6 sessions

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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
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

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Figure Drawing

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

Refine your figure drawing skills and elevate your artistry with a comprehensive workshop at the Art School of SF Bay. Gain in-depth knowledge of human proportions, anatomy, and detailed studies of the head, hands, and feet. Explore various sketching techniques and create a well-rendered drawing under the guidance of experienced instructors.

(5) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

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
No upcoming schedules
$350

6 sessions

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Outdoor Sketching

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

Explore the world through art with Outdoor Sketching at the Art School of SF Bay. Enhance your technical drawing skills while immersing yourself in the beauty of your surroundings. Discover the joy of capturing nature and urban environments in your sketches.

(5) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

4 sessions

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Fan Art (10-16 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2424 Clement St, San Francisco, CA

Bring your favorite book/movie or video game and spend a day creating cool fan art in a company of fans like you! Each camper will be working on his/her own artwork while our wonderful teachers will provide any help you or your artwork need. Notes: Bring your own lunch and snacks High-quality art materials provided

(5) All levels 10 - 16 years old
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$250

5 sessions

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Kids & Parent Create Toys Together(6-10 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay

This camp will be held ONLINE via ZOOM video conference. Students will need access to a computer / tablet / phone with internet connection and zoom.us. Art materials will be available for pick up from the studio few days before the start of the camp (dates and details will be provided). In this Camp we invite students and parents to work together on soft toys, puppets and other projects, having fun and learning together. At the end of the...

(5) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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Junior Fan Art Camp (Ages 6-10)

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

Get better at drawing faces, gestures and figures in motion while drawing your favorite characters from movies, games, and books! Pokemons, Ponies, Mario, Minecraft, Manga - the universe full of animated worlds comes to life during this camp. Students will learn the basics of sketching, drawing and painting humans, animals, and imaginary creatures.  Day 1 9:00am-12:00pm: Character’s portrait: proportions of a human VS an animal face. Drawing...

(5) All levels 6 - 10 years old
No upcoming schedules
$280

5 sessions

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World of Illustration Art Camp (Ages 8-14)

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

This camp will not only teach you technical skills that will help you improve your art but you will also learn tools and tricks for being able to compose an image that tells a compelling tale. Students are encouraged to use whatever drawing/painting medium they wish to learn with or have fun working with! Detailed Schedule Day 1: Medieval World (knights and dragons) Day 2: Sci fi (robots and spaceships) Day 3: Superheroes (and...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$280

5 sessions

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Sketching 101 Art Camp (Ages 10-16)

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

Sketching is a very important way to develop your drawing and observation skills, it helps you to draw freely and can be a basis for your final work or be considered as a work of art on their own. In this course, we will study different techniques and talk about composition and color theory to master your sketching skills. Day 1: 9:00am - 12:00pm: Getting to know the material:  Introduction. Techniques (using shapes of your pastel effectively,...

(5) Beginner 10 - 16 years old
No upcoming schedules
$280

5 sessions

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Advanced Comic Art (10-16 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2424 Clement St, San Francisco, CA

This camp is dedicated to advanced comic art and storytelling. It requires intermediate/advanced drawing skills. To ensure that your child will feel comfortable at this camp please provide a few photographs of his/her drawings. Schedule: Day 1: Drawing mini comics, experimenting with text and panel layouts. Day 2: Working on the story, layout and thumbnails to be completed in class. Days 3 and 4: Working on story pages. Sketching it out, refining,...

(5) Advanced 10 - 16 years old
No upcoming schedules
$250

5 sessions

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Advanced Manga Art Camp (Ages 10-16)

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

Do you often find yourself doodling characters in different positions, but always alone on a page, willing to move further? Are you a fan of comic art and animation, and would like to try your hand at it? Or, maybe, you draw comic books, and would like professional advice? We have a camp for you! It's dedicated to visual storytelling. Bring your sketchbooks or drawing tablets, instruction will be provided for both digital and traditional media!...

(5) Advanced 10 - 16 years old
No upcoming schedules
$280

5 sessions

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Art of XX Century (Ages 8-12)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2424 Clement St, San Francisco, CA

Art of XX Century is a program recommended to students that have have mastered art fundamentals basics (i e can freely draw humans, animals, landscapes, and vehicles alike, from real life and imagination). Students study various aspects of aesthetics and more advanced techniques, learn to deliver artistic messages through the composition and artistic language of the work, while studying the styles and artistic movements of the XX century. Each lesson...

(5) All levels 8 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$480

5 sessions

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Art History Applied (Ages 8-12)

Art School of SF Bay

The vivid imagination of youths and rational thinking of adults, excellent memory, and instant creativity, this amazing age has all the learning benefits you can imagine. Sometimes it's hard to believe how much a kid of this age can learn during one two-hour lesson. Each lesson covers an important art concept, needed for fluent representational drawing and painting. It is combined with an intro to a cultural phenomenon: a style, and epoch, or a single...

(5) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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Manga Drawing Club (Ages 10-16)

Art School of SF Bay

If you find yourself doodling characters and comics on your off time, and if you like visual novels and animated series, this is the place for you! Join in on a cozy group-oriented setting with themed design challenges and an interactive environment. The class consists of a basic overview lecture of various topics - composition, color choice, paneling & storytelling, and anatomy practice - as well as additional one-on-one tips and critiques on...

(5) All levels 10 - 16 years old
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Drawing a Furry Animal (Online)

Art School of SF Bay

Looking for a great portrait of your pet? Do it yourself! We guarantee that the drawing you'll make at this camp with exceed your expectations. We will guide you through all steps of the process, from the reference selection and composition to the final touches. It will be held online via Zoom video conference. Students will need access to a computer / tablet / phone with internet connection and zoom.us. After the lecture and demonstrations teachers...

(5) All levels 13 and older
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Advanced Teens / Portfolio Prep

Art School of SF Bay

This course meets high standards of artistic education. It offers a college-level challenge, and it helps develop a corresponding quality of art works. Students of this course know the basics of drawing and painting, and are now looking for perfection of their skills, or for a unique artistic voice, and for that final touch that makes good artworks great. ​ Upon request, we help students with high school or college art portfolio...

(5) Advanced 13 - 18 years old
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Painting Winter (8-14 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay

Monumental winter landscapes, energetic winter sports, traditional winter celebrations - this camp is all about winter!  Students will bring home several winter-related paintings and master oil/acrylic painting skills. Detailed Schedule: Day 1: 9am-12pm Winter landscapes: painting light and shadow on the snow, reflected colors of the sky. Winter trees: painting thick and thin branches and snow on them. 12:30-3:30pm Decorating a glass...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
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