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Learn the art of pottery and create your own unique ceramic pieces in these hands-on crafting classes in San Francisco.

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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.

(13) Intermediate 16 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Watercolor 101

Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA

Unlock your artistic potential with the Watercolor 101 workshop at the Art School of SF Bay. Learn the techniques, science, and styles behind watercolor painting, from mixing colors to creating stunning landscapes and realistic portraits. Join us online and master the art of watercolor with expert guidance and personalized feedback.

(5) Beginner 18 and older
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$480

9 sessions

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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,...

(13) All levels 17 and older
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$280

9 sessions

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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...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$255

8 sessions

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Abstraction

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Does the ambiguity of abstraction intimidate you? This class guides participants in understanding their aesthetic interests while transforming them into a unique style.  In an open studio format students are encouraged to experiment and develop their artistic intent. Students will have one on one time to discuss their ideas, objectives, challenges, etc. with the instructor.  This class is similar to a group study in abstract/ non-objective...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$295

9 sessions

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Impressionist Painting

Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA

Master vibrant colors, vivid brushstrokes, and immersive composition you adore in the works of impressionist artists! Besides the practical studies, learn about the history of the most beloved art movement, and the art styles that grew out of it!

(5) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

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Intermediate Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Refine your artistic mastery at Richmond Art Center, delving into intermediate Japanese brush painting and calligraphy. Embrace Zen principles as you elevate your skills, exploring advanced techniques and seasonal subjects. Join us in a serene journey of creativity, where each stroke embodies harmony and tranquility.

(13) Intermediate 16 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Intermediate & Advanced Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore your original vision! This class is for intermediate and advanced painters looking for technical and conceptual assistance as they pursue individual projects. Are you looking to get back into painting after taking a break? Are you struggling to work through a current project? Would your creative practice benefit from the structure of a weekly class? Do you enjoy meeting other painters in a friendly and supportive environment?...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$280

9 sessions

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Beginning Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

La maestra habla español.  For complete beginners who wish to improve their painting skills while learning to work in the medium of their choice. Each week we will discuss and put in practice a foundational painting concepts. Experience Levels: Beginning to Intermediate What To Bring Grounds Follow your preference for acrylic and oil. You can use a pad paper formulated for oil painting, gessoed cardboard, canvas panel, canvas, wood...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Expressive Landscapes in Pastels

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore the beauty of natural habitats through the art of Pastels in a dynamic and engaging way. Unleash your creativity and learn to paint landscapes with various media, adding depth and texture to your artwork. Join us for an enriching artistic journey at the Richmond Art Center.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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Pen and Ink Architecture

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Unlock the secrets of architectural drawing with the Pen and Ink Architecture course at Richmond Art Center. Discover the art of simplifying plants and buildings and explore perspective techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a relaxing way to build observational skills with pen and watercolor.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Encaustic Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This class is for people who are new to encaustic as well as those with experience. Learning will be primarily hands–on with ample demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary methods. This class is designed to give students a though knowledge of the encaustic medium. How to safely work with wax, stenciling, working with photographs, encaustic on paper, mixing oils and wax and how to set up your studio for working with wax.  $80...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$165

5 sessions

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Don't Blink Ink

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Permanent ink will be explored in this drawing techniques class. Students will get to learn how to make unique pieces of art by getting the most out of dipping their pen nibs and brushes in permanent ink to express their creativity. Tempera Resist - to create unique textures, waterproof India ink and Tempera paint will be used in a reduction process. Suggested Materials: Ink nib and holder Bamboo brushes India ink HB Pencil Kneaded eraser...

(13) Beginner 16 and older
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$160

4 sessions

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Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this class, students will build on the techniques they learned in Beginning watercolor to create original landscapes. We will learn how to paint a variety of subjects based on photographs and life. While some subjects are provided by the teacher, students are encouraged to provide objects and photos for reference. Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes Note: students can work from provided photographs, or bring in their own images Class 1. Class...

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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The Painting Experience with Stewart Cubley

Institute for Art and Living @ 1505 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA

Process Painting Workshop & Retreat with Stewart Cubley.

All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$435

2 sessions

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China Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this workshop you will learn over-glazing techniques for adding incredible detail, depth, and color to surface imagery on ceramics. China painting is done on top of an already glazed and fired ceramic surface. Please come to the workshop with your own glazed and fired pieces, or bring a few thrifted ceramic finds to embellish. All other materials will be provided. Required supplies for this program: Materials fee of $15 due to the instructor...

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$155

2 sessions

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Collage Into Painting

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Spark your creativity by learning how to make a collage and using it as a starting point for an abstract painting. As a hands-on workshop, we will spend the majority of time making artwork and sharing our progress with the group.  We will also look at work by collage artists and abstract painters for inspiration, discuss elements of design, and explore color mixing in paint. The workshop is open to painters and mixed media artists of all levels...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$105

3 sessions

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Omi Callings: Painting the Orishas

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Omi Callings is a four week creative process where artists and creatives will spend time with the messages and wisdoms pouring forth from three orishas of the Yoruba spiritual tradition. This workshop is an invitation to explore the Yoruba cosmology system and strengthen our personal relationship with our inner waters.  Omi Callings invites participating artists to create three paintings and three poster affirmations honoring the energies of...

(13) All levels 14 and older
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$120

4 sessions

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Ink Ink Ink

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Enjoy a day of ink drawing, using micron pens, ink and nib, as well as ink washes. The workshop will focus on the artists exploring classic ink drawing techniques and developing their own style with mark-making.  Subjects will include animal drawing, landscape textures, and portraiture. Teens 16 and over welcome.  Required supplies for this program: Materials fee of $15 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 16 and older
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Character Design (Ages 14 - 17)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Develop a character in this workshop by recognizing iconic and quintessential shapes, postures, and gestures. Move from a sketch, creating several small thumbnails to a finished piece. Combining storytelling and illustration, character design focuses on how people present themselves and what our trappings and features convey. Various media options will be discussed. Workshop will include pencil drawings, inking, and pastel shading. $25 materials...

(13) All levels 14 - 17 years old
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