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Discover your artistic talents and express yourself through a wide variety of art classes in San Diego, including painting, drawing, ceramics, and more, and let your creativity flourish in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Master Class

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Come learn from a new guest instructor each session and expand your painting skills and gain fresh perspectives in art making. Our "Instructors in Residence" are internationally renowned artists with a wealth of knowledge to share. will present a single theme or topic for students to explore. Whether you’re just starting to explore art journaling or have years of experience (and countless journals!), you know it is a powerful way to re-connect...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$175

6 sessions

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Paint 6-in-6

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Paint 6 pieces of art in 6 weeks! Learn a new, contemporary acrylic painting technique each week. In this course, students will be inspired to paint with acrylics through taking a look at other top artists who use these techniques, watching a class demo, and doing a step-by-step painting project together. No more "blank canvas syndrome." This is a great way to get started, stay inspired, and walk away with multiple pieces of art!  Topics covered...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Advanced Abstract Acrylics

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

This class is designed to support the seasoned artist who has been painting (in any venue) for some time, and is looking to investigate abstract art and incorporate these techniques into their body of work.  Such an artist will have completed the intermediate acrylics class or an equivalent. Experience and some knowledge of water-based paint helpful.  Prerequisite for this class is Intro to Abstract Acrylics. Note: Student...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Wednesday Art Lab: Relax and Loosen Up

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

​​One of the comments heard most often by art students: "I want to loosen up." This class will explore what this means to each student and will include thoughts, methods, and exercises to achieve your goal. We will also be looking at iconic artists along the way: Franz Kline, Matisse (who has lessons for all artists), Shirley Trevana, Barbara Hepworth, and Pat Steir to name a few. Our goal will be to complete one or more paintings reflecting...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Mixed Media @ Night

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

A thought-provoking class, where students learn how to use different mediums to create contemporary art pieces. Mixed Media @ Night is a fun and inventive class, a time for students to explore while discovering how to use paper, fabric, recycled materials, mark making, stencils, pastels, and more, together with paint to create your next masterpiece! Great class for creative thinking, whether you’re a representational or an abstract painter. Drawing...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Faux Encaustic with Acrylics 2-Week Workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

What is it that everyone loves about the look of encaustic painting?  Is it the satiny sheen, the luminous layers, the veiled mystery?  Yes, so why not wax? Many love the look of encaustic paintings (paintings made with pigment and beeswax), but are not fond of the fumes or the heat and would rather paint using their acrylics.  Without any special tools, equipment or paints, you can achieve an encaustic effect using acrylics....

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$125

2 sessions

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Mid-Century Masters: Expressive Landscapes

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Prerequisite for this more advanced class is Intro to Abstract. Mid-Century Masters explores new abstract expressionist themes, styles, and artists each session. Learn a variety of ways to express our California landscape using a combination of tools sourced from master Californian Mid-Century landscape artists! Some of their techniques included vast flat applications of paint, juxtaposed against sweeping brush strokes, and irregular grids,...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Finding Your Visual Voice

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

This class is designed to demystify artistic style and guide artists through specific steps to define or revamp their unique visual voice. Suggested prerequisites for this class: Intro to Abstract Acrylics or Intermediate Abstract Acrylics In a series of discussions and presentations about “style” and hands-on work in your chosen media we will identify and develop your unique visual language and learn methods to apply what you’ve discovered...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$199

5 sessions

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Abstract Flowers

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Prerequisite for this class is Intro to Abstract. A famous artist was asked why she only painted flowers and she replied because that is where the color is. Our goal is to capture the essence of a flower while pushing composition and color. In this follow-up class on abstracted flowers, we will expand on the skills and tricks from Class 1. If you did not take Class 1—don't worry. We will bring you up and expand your new skills at bringing flowers...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$199

5 sessions

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"What If" Critique Sessions

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Prerequisite for this advanced series of classes is for artists to have taken 2-3 sessions of intermediate level classes. ​Spend time painting abstract art alongside other abstract artists and have an opportunity to discuss your work with instructor, Jennifer McHugh. Students will get 1-on-1 feedback and critique time with Jennifer, who will spend the session offering her helpful tips and critique. Bring 1-3 paintings you are currently working...

(35) Advanced 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Abstract Oil Painting

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Learn the basics of abstract painting with oils and compatible abstract methods, including R&F Pigment Sticks and Cold Wax Medium! In this class, we'll discover why oil paints are a favorite among many artists. There are so many options for creating abstracts with oils. We will focus on tubed oil paint, R&F Pigment Sticks, and the Gamblin Sampler Kit that includes our texture-making mediums like alkyd, solvent-free gel, and cold wax medium....

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$135

3 sessions

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"Basquiat"

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Learn various techniques for creating loose and gestural abstract figures. ​Join this experimental class with Shirin as she introduces you to the world of raw and outsider artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat! Students will learn his artistic process and techniques, creating 1-2 paintings in his style. We are going to also collage like Basquiat so bring paper, tissue, book pages, and a few of your Amazon boxes  Supply List: bring all your painting...

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Painting with R&F Pigment Sticks Workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Painting with R&F Pigment Sticks allows you to paint without a brush! Learn basic techniques and how to create your own tints, tones, and palettes. Students will learn about various oil paint products by R&F, information for safe handling, helpful studio practices, and preparing substrates. The instructor will also demo "direct mark-making," glazing, mixing colors, and more. Artists from all backgrounds will see how this product can enhance...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Sketchbook Play workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Unleash your creativity and explore new techniques in this workshop designed to help artists of all levels nurture their practice and develop a deeper relationship with their sketchbooks. Discover how to capture ideas more quickly, play with composition and color, and go beyond drawing to paint in your sketchbook. Join us for a journey of artistic growth and self-expression.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$115
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Intermediate Oil Painting

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Take your oil painting skills to the next level in this advanced course at Art on 30th. Explore composition for realism art, advanced brushwork techniques, and color mixing to create stunning artwork. Prerequisite: Intro to Oil Painting.

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$199

5 sessions

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Whimsical Food Delights Workshop with Gilbert Weems

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Indulge your creativity in our whimsical food-themed workshop! Dive into a world of imagination as you learn painting techniques to bring delightful and quirky food creations to life on canvas. Includes personal critiques and demos.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$115
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Hand Building

Art Wheel @ 133 Elder Ave, San Diego, CA

You will get an overview of the fundamental steps involved creating using one or more basic hand-building techniques. Including pinch, slab or coil. Activities include demonstrations, instruction a basic overview of the process as well as plenty of hands on experience. Also studio time to create your tile, sculpture, vase, cup of bowl depending on the basic we create as a group. Hand-building includes constructing pots from pre-made clay parts....

(12) Beginner 10 and older
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$150

6 sessions

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Drawing 101

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Become familiar with entry-level drawing tools, techniques and processes. You'll learn drawing fundamentals such as line, shape, perspective, depth and tonal value and also practice observational and non-representational drawing. Come explore the possibilities of extending drawing into your everyday life and making it part of your practice. Supply List

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$99

3 sessions

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Screen Printing 2 Day Workshop

Kiss A Cow Studios @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

This is a creative screen printing workshop where the participants will design and print on fabric, wood, canvas, paper and/or other substrate. You will learn the screen printing process and be ready to print your own design on day two. Day One: We will be printing 3 color cards or mini posters using process colors and begin creating your design or photo for day two. Day Two: You will be printing your design or high contrast photo that you prepared...

(6) All levels 13 and older
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$85

2 sessions

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Illustration Bootcamp

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Join artist/illustrator Duke Windsor in this 4-hour intensive workshop learning to conceptualize and develop an endearing, realistic character using thumbnail sketches. Create captivating visual layouts and design for genres such as: Advertising Architectural Rendering Cover Art Cartooning Graphic Novel Fashion Illustration Technical Illustration Experiment with various color palettes to convey mood and emotion.   Delve into mixed-media...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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