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The Richmond Art Center is a leading visual arts center in the East Bay, offering diverse arts experiences to people of all ages. They provide hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling art programs, and rotating exhibitions featuring both emerging and established Bay Area artists.
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Stitch by Stitch
Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Explore the art of embroidery at Richmond Art Center, where students delve into material research and basic stitching techniques. Gain inspiration from contemporary textile artists as you learn to interpret imagery into your own unique self-portrait. Join us stitch by stitch to unlock your creativity in textile artistry.
Drawing Essentials: Still Life
Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Unleash your creativity with charcoal drawing techniques in this course designed for artists looking to enhance their skills. Dive into the world of still life and learn valuable techniques that will elevate your artwork and broaden your artistic horizons. Master mark-making, composition, and 3-D illusion to take your drawings to the next level.
Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy
Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Discover the peaceful art of Japanese ink brush painting and calligraphy at Richmond Art Center. Unleash your creativity as you learn fundamental brush and ink handling techniques, and challenge yourself to create original works of art. Gain daily peace of mind through these deeply Zen-inspired practices.
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Explorations with Relief Printing
Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Unleash your creativity with rubbercut and linocut printmaking at Richmond Art Center. Learn to design, carve, and print stunning works using block cutting tools and a printing press. Discover the magic of printing on paper, fabric, and folded book structures in this engaging hands-on class.
Improv Weaving: Wall Hanging
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Let the loom guide your hand! Explore what a 4-shaft loom can do with improvisational weaving techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. Immerse yourself in a joyful free weaving style where there are no mistakes, only expressions of what’s on your mind. Be inspired by the abundance of traditional and surprising collection of materials that can be used in weaving. Make up your own composition as you go with the help of hands-on expert...
$120
Stitch-Resist Shibori Workshop
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
In stitch-resist shibori, beautiful patterns are created by using a running stitch using a needle and thread -- the stitches resist the dye, creating beautiful patterns and color variations. In this workshop, you'll learn stitching methods to create amazing shibori results. You will learn different stitching techniques as you plan and sew your own unique stitched pattern, After the stitching of a piece is completed, the cloth is drawn into tight...
$120
Natural Bundle Dyeing and Eco-Printing
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn the beautiful art of bundle dyeing with plants! In this four-hour workshop, you will gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes as you explore the process of bundle dyeing. We will cover an introduction to natural dye plants, mordants, and different types of fabric. We will work with natural dyestuffs including onion skins, turmeric, fresh and dried flowers, eucalyptus, and more. You are encouraged to bring in your own plants...
$120
Beginning Sculpture Techniques
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Pursue a more sculptural introduction to non-ferrous metalworking techniques. In this class students will learn the use of tools and techniques including model making, sawing, hammer forming, high-temp soldering, cold connections, surface texture, patina, and the incorporation of other non-metal materials.
Ceramic Sculpture
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Explore your ideas in sculpture with a teacher to help guide you through process and finishing. In this class for intermediate/advanced students, you will work semi-independently on a body of work, with consultation from the teacher and possible critiques from your fellow students. Take your work to the next level! Ages 18 and up welcome. Fee includes glaze and firing fee. Students may attend open studio for up to 3 hours per week during the...
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,...
Introduction to Image Making in Glass
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Try your hand at making your art in glass. We will explore a variety of ways of adding images to glass through painting and printmaking processes. In addition to making technique test pieces, you will complete the class with an individually designed project. This class is a great introduction to working in cold glass, and no prior experience is required.
Fundamental Jewelry & Metal Techniques
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Students pursue individual design ideas while learning the basics techniques of jewelry making including cold connections, soldering, texturing, sawing and filing, finishing techniques, stone setting and more. Required supplies for this program: 6X6” 20 Gauge Copper Brass OR Nu-Gold/Jeweler’s Bronze Sawblade Lubricant SAWBLADES – Size: 2/0 You might need a couple dozen to last you throughout the semester. Purchase from: Otto Frei or...
Advanced Weaving
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Experienced weaving students will receive individual attention to plan and design a project on our 4-, 6-, 8-, 12- and 16- shaft looms. $5 materials fee included.
Wondrous Wax
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
This vibrant workshop includes techniques for working with hot wax. We combine multiple media techniques on a variety of surfaces, emphasizing unity of design, texture and color. We begin with watercolor, ink, any dry media and collage, and then build with encaustic, maybe adding in oil and pigment sticks. Other media combinations might include, charcoal or graphite. It is the layering processes that are critical. All imagery applicable. Appropriate...
Glass Blowing Kickstart
Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA
Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the work bench. Create three items including a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight. Note: Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!) and closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes, sneakers, boots = good!). Long pants are required for participants under the age of...
$250
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...
Intro to Lapidary & Inlay Jewelry
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
In this class, create colorful and intricate inlay jewelry by hand. Learn to cut, shape, and fuse stones together to build complex and impressive motifs by using traditional techniques of lapidary and inlay. Students will explore various inlay styles including mosaic, flush, and intarsia. After getting comfortable with foundational basics, students will complete two inlay projects of their choice using metal jewelry blanks. Learn to strengthen...
Painting the Figure in Its Environment
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn to make a complete painting from the figure in gouache or acrylic paint. Focus is on pictorial development using live models. Some figure drawing experience preferred. Ages 18 & up welcome. Model fee included. Fee includes modeling fees. Required supplies for this program: 1. Paints if using gouache: Any brand gouache tube colors will do. A cool and a warm of each primary hue is a good rule. Winsor-Newton Permanent White gouache, large...
Landscape Plein Air Painting
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Spend Spring painting au plein air at several beautiful Richmond, El Cerrito and Berkeley outdoor locations. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced painting student, you'll enjoy discovering beginner-friendly painting spots, and improving your technique in the company of new friends. You'll receive as much or as little feedback as you want. Use the media of your choice. We'll spend two weeks at each painting location so that students...
Chain Making
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
A bridge between metalwork and textile arts, chains have grace and flexibility and lend a masterful touch to your designs. There are many patterns to try once you learn the basics. This course is mostly fire free-torch use will be demonstrated, but is optional, with guidance on hand if you wish to try it out. Begin your exploration of the fascinating world of chains! Ages 16 and up welcome. Materials fee of $50 to the instructor for supplies....
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