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Introduction to Palette Knife Painting

Lovejoy Creations @ 2690 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA

In this class you will paint with a palette knife, on a flat panel. You pick your colors, and whether you want to paint a: Butterfly Dragonfly Sea turtle Seahorse Hummingbird Feel free to bring an image of a window decal, stencil or shiloette Due to the scraping method I will teach you, paint will splatter, please wear clothes you don't mind if a little bit of paint gets on.   In this class, you will: Work at Your Pace (up to 3 hours) ...

(15) Beginner 8 and older
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La Jolla Cove

Painting & Vino @ 16081 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Join us for a wonderful night out. You’ll get Step by Step instruction while enjoying fantastic food and wine available for purchase. You will be creating this beautiful view of La Jolla Cove on 12×16 inch Canvas. It’s easy and really fun to paint! No experience is necessary. With Painting & Vino, you’ll have an amazing time and walk away with a stunning painting you created yourself. We encourage artistic freedom! You can...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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San Diego Humane Society: Paint Your Pet

Lovejoy Creations @ 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, CA

Work at Your Pace (up to 3 hours) Step by Step Instruction Family Fun (well behaved kids welcome) All Supplies & pre-drawn pet included in price Email a photo of your pet to be pre-drawn on your canvas Please email 2-3 in-focus photos at least 2 days prior to the event (sooner is better) at [email protected]. This photo will be sketched onto your 11x14 canvas. If you do not email your photo, then we can not prepare your canvas...

(15) All levels 8 and older
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Paint Your Pet (Realistic or PopART)

Lovejoy Creations @ 890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

Unleash your inner artist and bring your beloved pet to life on canvas with Lovejoy Creations. Choose between a realistic or pop art style and learn how to transfer your pet's photo onto a canvas panel. This self-paced workshop provides all the supplies you need, so you can paint at home and receive guidance from Lovejoy whenever you have questions.

(15) All levels 13 and older
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Bright Flowers – Paint and Sip

Painting & Vino @ 2000 El Cajon Blvd , San Diego, CA

Unleash your inner artist   as we guide you step by step through painting Bright  Flowers! No experience is necessary so bring a date, or a friend or even come solo. Our instructor will provide everything you need thus get ready for an unforgettable evening! What to expect All painting supplies are provided including, canvas, brushes, as well as paints, a water cup, and an easel. Step-by-step painting instructions from a professional...

(11) Beginner 21 and older
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Painting Skills: Color and Composition

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

With 1-on-1 guidance and instructor demos, learn how to master color theory, color mixing, and composition for stronger and more beautiful paintings. For acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels. ​Beginning painters will receive plenty of guidance. Advanced painters will receive specific instruction to reach the next level. Topics covered: Understanding color terms and color theory Organizing your palette and avoiding muddy...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Composing Your Artistic Voice: Watercolor Workshop

Art on 30th

This workshop with internationally-recognized artist, Chuck McPherson, is for painters that seek more from their artwork. Strong composition lends a "voice" to your art that can turn heads. Once you have created an attractive composition, it's all about the fun of painting. You will learn how glazing brings attitude, emotion, and depth to your work. His methods will help you find “your true voice” and improve your stylistic goals. ​Workshoppers...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Modern Calligraphy: Chalk Sign & Large Scale Lettering

Art on 30th

This 6-week class focuses on the basic skills needed to achieve hand lettering using chalk and bistro markers and to create signs and large scale work. In this class, we'll combine modern calligraphy and vintage typography. Through practice and completing set exercises, you'll put your strokes into practice and explore making items like lettered framed art, photo props, gifts, food/drink menus, wedding signs, and more! This class is for anyone...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Acrylic Paint Made Easy: 2-Day Workshop

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

Jumpstart or Restart your acrylic painting and take your artwork to the next level with Joe A. Oakes! Let's start with discussions on valuable art principals and then move on to important painting techniques to transform an ordinary image into something extraordinary. Learn of all of this in a fun, relaxed environment that will help experienced artists grow and beginners be inspired. Any painting style or subject matter can be used with this...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$165

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Illustration 101

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

Learn how 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 methods to enhance your work with depth and lively hues. From watercolor...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Drawing Boot Camp for Beginners

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

Whether you haven't drawn since grade-school, or you're a painter that needs a refresher, you'll have a great time exploring new techniques that can be applied right away. Learn simple methods to produce your own style of sketching Learn to sketch for preparing a painting Use of the sketchbook and variety of drawing materials: pencil, pen, brush, marker, etc. How to draw what you see in your head with and without reference photos ... and much...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

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Contemporary Oil Painting

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

Learn about painting materials, contemporary styles, blending paint, contrast, sketching, the underpainting and basic color theory. Students will also study oil painting exercises that cover color and form, distance and texture, basic forms and color value scale through painting from photos. This 6-week class will move at each individual student’s pace and skill. By the end of the course, the student will have a basic understanding of oil painting...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

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Interviewing Like a Pro: How to Strike the Right Note

General Assembly

The wellbeing of our employees, students, clients, instructors, and guests is our number one priority here at General Assembly. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very carefully and are adjusting delivery of our programs. Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Speak Up: Using Improvisation to Succeed in Business

General Assembly @ 2159 India St, San Diego, CA

Utilizing the techniques and exercises of improv can dramatically strengthen your ability to communicate clearly and dynamically, collaborate more efficiently, and increase your creativity. In this workshop, you’ll learn to accelerate your confidence, spontaneity, Due to the current health concerns in the greater Los Angeles area, all GA short-form (one day) classes, workshops and bootcamps as of Monday, March 16 will temporarily be held...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Photoshop Fundamentals

General Assembly

Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the Zoom Meeting Room and other tools you'll need for the session. Registration for this class will close 2 hours prior to the session start in order to allow all students ample opportunity to have...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Public Speaking: Mastering Confidence & Power

General Assembly

Have you ever felt yourself shrinking down when it’s time to talk about what you do? Studies show that these kind of non-verbal cues are at least 93% of communication. That means when you don’t feel confident your body language is telling people you are not open to working with them, making it harder to communicate effectively. Most business and sales training focus on ​the ​content​ of your talks​ but you are the face (and body)...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Design a Better Presentation Deck

General Assembly

Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the Zoom Meeting Room and other tools you'll need for the session. Registration for this class will close 2 hours prior to the session start in order to allow all students ample opportunity to...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Intermediate Wordpress Bootcamp

General Assembly

The wellbeing of our employees, students, clients, instructors, and guests is our number one priority here at General Assembly. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very carefully and are adjusting delivery of our programs. Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with...

(2637) Intermediate 18 and older

Radically Inclusive Leadership Series: Goal Setting

General Assembly

Radically Inclusive Leadership Series: Inclusive Goal Setting & Team Meetings This workshop will be hosted online (Livestream) due to safety considerations, please check out the "Preparation" section on the bottom of this page. Registered participants will be notified in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the workshop. Psychological Safety is the most important attribute of a high performing team {Google Re:Work Study)....

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Radically Inclusive Leadership Series: Candid Feedback

General Assembly

Radically Inclusive Leadership Series: Candid Feedback & 1:1 Coaching Psychological Safety is the most important attribute of a high performing team {Google Re:Work Study). How can you develop a culture of safety, equity and belonging to bring out the best in your people? In this highly experiential two-part workshop series, we’ll show you how you can build an inclusive leadership practice through four critically important tools: Inclusive...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
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