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Color Mixing Basics 2-Week Workshop
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
"If one says 'red'—the name of a color—and there are fifty people listening, it can be expected that there will be fifty reds in their minds. And one can be sure that all these reds will be very different." —Josef Albers In this workshop, instructor Kristen Guest will help guide you into the world of color and break things down into simple concepts. Join us as we explore how to: see and identify colors in the world around us learn more...
The Magnificent Seven: Elements of Design
The Magnificent Seven: Elements of Design 2-week Workshop In this 2-week workshop, we will be exploring the Elements of Design to create successful abstract art. When you look at a painting and say, ‘Oh, I love that painting,’ there are many factors that contribute to that reaction. You love it because it’s a well-structured abstract painting that features good use of color, shape, texture, size, line, space and value. Each new mark not...
Out of Chaos: Principles of Composition 2-week Workshop
In this 2-week workshop, we will be exploring the Principles of Composition to create successful abstract art. “Of all the arts, abstract painting is the most difficult. It demands that you have a heightened sensitivity for composition and for color, and that you be a true poet. The last is essential.” ~Wassily Kandinsky While creating abstract art is a highly intuitive process that takes practice to master, there is a “method to the madness”...
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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....
Carve Your Own Lino Block Stamps
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
Carving soft layers of linoleum to make something beautiful over and over again is a wonderful concept—and relaxing! Learn about the basics of designing and carving your own rubber stamp using lino blocks and become familiar with the tools and techniques used in the process. Each participant will get a few beginner-friendly lino blocks to carve, a wooden handle, and various colors to enhance their rubber stamp designs. After completing the workshop,...
Monotypes: Painterly Printmaking
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
Learn how to create stunning images through layers of ink and drawing materials! Monotype printing is an immediate and playful form of printmaking, often described as a “printed paintings” or “painterly prints.” Monotypes can also be a drawing process, which Paul Klee was an exponent of this process. He referred to this body of work as “transfer drawings.” This easily accessible medium allows both novices and experienced artists of...
Intermediate Watercolor Painting
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
Refine your watercolor skills and gain confidence in this advanced class at Art on 30th. Receive personalized guidance and feedback from the instructor as you learn new techniques and create beautiful paintings with watercolors. Bring your own supplies and a smile!
Bay Area Figurative Art
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
During the 1950s, a few painters in the San Francisco Bay Area shifted from the prevailing style of Abstract Expressionism in favor of a return to figurative painting. They created what would come to be known as "Bay Area Figurative Art." In this class, students will learn about: The artists from this movement as inspiration for the class: David Park, Richard Diebenkorn, Elmer Bischoff, and few more surprises! Each artists' unique style and...
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
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...
Paint Over Photo
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
Unleash your creativity in a captivating workshop with GOLDEN Artist Educator, Lisa Bebi, at Art on 30th. Discover the art of painting over photos to craft vibrant narratives and expressive artworks. Learn seamless paper adhesion techniques while creating your own unique masterpiece to take home.
$95
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...
$99
Art 101: Brushes & Color
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
Learn about brushes, brushwork, color, mixing, and complete a simple painting—Wine & Canvas style. Week 1: different kinds of brushes, care of brushes, acrylic and oil brushwork techniques (broken color, scumbling, impasto, wet into wet, smooth blending, tonking, sgraffito, etc.) and watercolor brushwork techniques (wet into wet, wet into dry, washes, etc.) Week 2: what is color, value, hue, intensity, mixing colors; start a watercolor...
Art 101: Paints & Mediums
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
Learn about paints, mediums, additives for better flow or slower dry time, various thinners offers, and safe solvents you can add into paint and complete a simple painting—Wine & Canvas style. Topics Covered: How paint is made Reading labels Care of paints Different kinds of paints available including interference paints Non-toxic alternatives How you can extend paint Slow or speed up dry times Glazing Varnishing Start an oil...
$99
Art 101: New Tools & Texture
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
Learn about the top 10 gels and pastes by GOLDEN, new tools of the trade, and complete a simple painting—Wine & Canvas style. Topics covered: Mark making tools Paint applicator tools Texture making tools, tools from around your home Working with mediums Gels and pastes (glass bead, clear granular, fiber paste, soft gel, extra heavy gel, light molding paste, fluid matte medium, gloss medium, matte medium) Start an acrylic texture painting...
$99
Gelli Printing
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
We’re going to go deep with Gelli plates in this workshop. These flabby, gelatinous slabs of amazingness will become one of your favorite art tools. The fact that they are so versatile and beg for experimentation is what draws us to them. On top of that, you can get some really cool, unexpected results from just switching up the tools and techniques you try with the gelli plates, and pretty soon 3 hours have flown by and you have 1000 prints drying...
$95
Color Theory & Developing Neutrals
Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
This workshop focuses on the art of color mixing using oils or acrylics. Learn how to use complementary colors to create subtle neutral grays, which combined with pure hue, makes a composition sing. We'll go through short exercises to implement the color theory and subsequently, as a final project, an abstract composition will be produced with dominant neutrals and pure color accents. Join us! All skill levels welcome Students are encouraged...
$95
How to Draw Plants
Would you like to feel confident when drawing plants? Nancy will teach you the steps to drawing petals and leaves through skeletal structure, fleshing in, correcting your illustration through a layering process. You'll learn tips and tricks such as how to draw a curling leaf or petal, symmetry, and more. We'll work in graphite pencil during this three-hour class. You leave with the fundamentals of plant drawing approaches which can be applied to...
Children's Picture Book Illustrations
Begin your journey into the world of picture books with author and illustrator, Andrea Zuill! This is a fun 2-part workshop: Part One - Picture book facts and business Part Two - Creating artwork for picture books Supply List: Sketchpad, any size Pen for taking notes and drawing Please Note: All skill levels welcome Students are encouraged to bring a drink and snacks Student parking available in back lot
Faux Watercolor with Acrylics 2-Week Workshop
Try your hand at fluid washes and watercolor techniques using only acrylic paints and mediums! Drips, spatters, staining, and washes...they draw us in and transport us to our favorite beaches, rivers, and lakes. I love these techniques because it allows for the colors to have such depth and luminosity with little effort. Learn how to create quick and easy abstracts on canvas using special effects that are typically used in watercolors. Students...
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