Jul 12th
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Art History Classes Coming up in Los Angeles and Online
Unfortunately, no classes in-person in Los Angeles have spots left, but 1 class live online is available.
Abstract Painting Critique and Discussion (Int/Adv)
Abstract Painting Critique and Discussion (Intermediate/Advanced) This online course will provide students with a forum to show and discuss their studio work for technical and conceptual feedback. These critiques will be supplemented through presentations and discussions on historical artists’ images, customized to hue with the work presented by the students. In a typical class, students will present work for discussion and the instructor will...
Wednesday Jul 12th, 7–9:30pm Eastern Time
(6 sessions)
Art History for Kids
Craft Sierra Madre @ 49 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
This hands on multi media art class will get children acquainted with the work of a particular artist, classic and modern, examining their style and the materials they used. Each student will then have the opportunity to create his or her own work in the style of the selected artist. All supplies included
$100
5 sessions
Art History for Cocktail Parties
Urban Elective @ 7948 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Ever wanted to chat up your host about Van Gogh? Maybe impress your boss with Lichtenstein? Converse with your crush about Picasso? This is the course for you. No prior experience required. Bring an open mind and your curiosity. Lectures will include slide shows and provocative discussions. Materials Fee: N/A
$129
6 sessions
Contemporary Figure Painting
Santa Monica College @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Discover how to use photographs of the figure as subject and inspiration in a contemporary painting course using oil or acrylic. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own ‘voice’ through a sustained, individualized studio practice. As you learn painting and design basics and how to find the poetic focus and essence of the pose, you’ll also explore the fundamentals of portrait painting and color theory with reference to art history. Life drawing...
$99
6 sessions
Kids Art in Italian
Learn Italian with Fondazione Italia @ 00000
Arte in Italian led by Italian artist Ylenia Mino guides kids ages 5+ through the creation of an art project inspired by a famous artist all while learning Italian! Classes combine art techniques, Art History and the Italian Language. All levels of Italian welcome. Please note: upon registering, students will be sent a list of basic supplies needed to participate in the class.
$240
16 sessions
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Art in Italian
Learn Italian with Fondazione Italia @ 00000
Art in Italian led by Italian artist Ylenia Mino guides kids ages 5+ through the creation of an art project inspired by a famous artist all while learning Italian! Classes combine art techniques, Art History and the Italian Language. All levels of Italian welcome. Please note: upon registering, students will be sent a list of basic supplies needed to participate in the class.
$240
16 sessions
The Self-Portrait
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 1515 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
What is a self-portrait? Why do people shoot them? Does a self-portrait have any meaning behind it? Are you questioning, exploring, revealing, interpreting or are you just showing what you look like? Is your self-portrait referenced in art history or is it an IPhone aimed at yourself, or into a mirror? Has the “selfie” replaced the traditional self-portrait? Can the ‘selfie” be art? Explore the tradition and transition of the self-portrait...
$445
6 sessions
Intro to Monotype
Valley Art Workshop @ 5210 Collier Place, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Students will create 5.5" x 7.5" prints starting with single color, single plate impressions and gradually moving on to incorporate multiple colors and various press passes. Monotype is the only printmaking process intended for creating one unique, unrepeatable impression. Throughout art history, this medium has been used as an alternative means of mark making and experimentation. In this process, ink is applied to and removed from a metal or...
$25
Monoprint Workshop
Valley Art Workshop @ 5210 Collier Place, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
In this introductory workshop, participants will create various one-of-a-kind monotype prints (up to 11”x15” in size) starting with single color, single plate impressions and gradually moving on to incorporate multiple colors and various press passes. Historically referred to as “the painterly print,” monotype is the only printmaking process intended for creating one unique, unrepeatable impression. Throughout art history this process...
$35
The Conceptual Nude
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 1515 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The history of art is replete with depictions of the human body. A timeless and classic subject, photographing the nude can range from fine art, boudoir and swimsuit photography to light-sculpting photography such as dancers and athletes. In this one-day workshop, students will start with a concept or theme that will open up their creativity and approaches to capturing the nude. While this workshop will cover many technical aspects of what...
$475
The Alternative Processes
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5481 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
In this unique, hands-on workshop we will experience the beauty and joy of interpreting our images through 19th-century photographic printing processes of Cyanotype, Salted Paper, and Platinum & Palladium. Students will learn the techniques and gain the skills needed to make enlarged digital negatives from digital files for each alt-process, coat the alt-process solutions onto fine art papers used for each process, and gain valuable experience...
$590
2 sessions
Intro to Weaving: Tapestry
The Knitting Tree, LA @ 1031 W. Manchester Blvd. #2, Inglewood, CA 90301
Tapestry weaving has a long history in fiber art, and is a great technique for beginners to learn the basics of weaving. Students will learn how to warp a frame loom, how to open and close the shed, and how to finish a weaving. Students will also learn both dovetail tapestry and slit tapestry techniques. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No. There are no makeups allowed. You might be able to informally meet with the instructor...
$45
2 sessions
The New Yorker Cartoon
Valley Art Workshop @ 5210 Collier Place, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Extracting Humor from the Everyday —- Class is indoors, masked, and requires proof of vaccination. — Laura is an illustrator and architect living in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, The Los Angeles Times, and Seattle’s The Stranger. Laura is also a 2014 high school graduate of the Valley Art Workshop! In this workshop, Laura gives a presentation on the history and particularities of the New Yorker cartoon, its formula...
$100
