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Richmond Art Center
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(4.8-star rating across 13 reviews)

The Richmond Art Center is a leading visual arts center in the East Bay, offering diverse arts experiences to people of all ages. They provide hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling art programs, and rotating exhibitions featuring both emerging and established Bay Area artists.

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Richmond Art Center

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Eco-Friendly Art Making

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Students will learn to be both resourceful and creative through experimenting with different natural materials. Techniques they will learn include printmaking, collage and more! Projects: Class 1: Printmaking. Using veggies and leaves students will design their own unique prints. Class 2: Collage. This class will focus on collages, making animals just using twigs and leaves. Class 3: Painting. The focus for this class will be painting and color...

(13) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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$72

4 sessions

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Watercolor Painting (Ages 5-11)

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Students will learn different watercolor techniques to create a variety of watercolor projects, such as ice cream cones, animals and more. Join link and activity access information will be sent by email. Projects: Class 1: Ice cream. Students will learn the “wet on wet” and “rubbing alcohol” techniques. Afterwards, students will be able to create a unique ice cream painting. Class 2: Sunset. Students will learn the “salt” and “...

(13) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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$54

3 sessions

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Comics and Zines from A to Z

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

A two-day weekend workshop that takes students from a blank page to a finished booklet-fold (8.5"x5.5") comic book. We'll start with methods for brainstorming ideas and characters, then focus on storyboarding and pacing, and finish with book design and layout.  Workshop will include a variety of media and materials (wet and dry) for tabletop experimentation and production.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
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Art & Wine: Polyhedra!

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Enjoy a creative night at the intersection of math and art! Color and construct dazzling geometric forms while learning about the mathematical relationships of these captivating shapes.  Artist Stacy Speyer combines her passions for art and math to create geometric forms and patterns in various media, and will share her work and process.  This event is fun for artists (or non-artists) of all skill levels. First glass of wine is inclu...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Block Print Holiday Cards

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Skip the boring boxed cards and make your own! Carve a linoleum block 'stamp' and use it to print a set of 12 cards. Blocks can be used year after year without a printing press. Please Note: Materials fee of $10 due at day of the class.

(13) All levels 17 and older
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Crafts for Kids (Ages 8-13)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Kids will have a blast making ornaments, cards and more in this fun-filled afternoon workshop. All materials included.

(13) All levels 8 - 13 years old
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Family Animation Workshop (Ages 5+)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This workshop will lead families through different animation activities they can expand on or re-create at home! Participants will be introduced to animation concepts and styles like Pixelation, Stop Motion Animation, and character building using general art supplies and upcycled household materials. This creative exploration workshop is an exciting way to engage with art as a family and introduces basic concepts of storytelling, animation and character...

(13) All levels 5 and older
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Visual Journaling

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Join artist Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh in an exploration of ways to document the day to day visually to keep records when words fail. Comfort with drawing or painting is recommended. This class is geared towards more on formulating and illustrating ideas and events as opposed to a 'how to draw' instructional class. Ages 16+ and up. Register for classes individually, or register for all 4 with the bundle. Required Supplies Bristol or watercolor...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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Pop-up Cards and Paper Boxes

Richmond Art Center

Learn how to transform paper into a pop-up and make a set of pop-up cards to keep or share. Once you get the basics, there's a lot of room to create your own designs and ideas. We’ll also learn how to make a paper box out of a postcards or notecards. Any paper you have at home can be folded and cut to create cool pop ups. You'll need scissors, paper, and tape or a glue stick if you have them. Required Supplies You'll need scissors, paper, and...

(13) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Animals in Colored Pencil

Richmond Art Center

In this class I will demo how to draw a variety of animals using colored pencils (and sometimes markers with colored pencil). I will show the class how to layer, blend, and add texture with a variety of tools which can be purchased ahead of time or found around the house.  Students will need to have colored pencils, any type of markers, and watercolor or mixed media paper. Materials List: Eraser Regular graphite pencil (to make the initial...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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Eco-Friendly Art Making 1: Printmaking for Youth

Richmond Art Center

Eco Friendly Art Making helps students to think creatively and resourcefully about natural materials and making art! This class has students using veggies and leaves to design their own unique prints.  This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start of the class. Required Supplies Beet Stamps: - Beet(s) - Paper - Spoon - Bowl of warm water - Butter knife (optional) - Carving...

(13) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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Mixed Media for Youth: Dream Turtles

Richmond Art Center

Inspired by the art of Aboriginal people in Australia, students will practice making a turtle using mixed media materials. This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start of the class. Required Supplies: Watercolor set with brush Crayons, Pencil Watercolor paper or heavy weight paper (9" x 12") Cup of water Towel or rag Note: if you do not have watercolor paint or paper,...

(13) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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Eco-Friendly Art Making 2: Collage for Youth

Richmond Art Center

Eco Friendly Art Making helps students to think creatively and resourcefully about natural materials and making art! This class will focus on collages, making animals just using twigs and leaves. This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start of the class. Required Supplies Leaf Creations Materials: - Leaves (all size) - Sticks and twigs - Paper - Glue - Markers

(13) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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Mixed Media for Youth: Avant-Garde Still-Life

Richmond Art Center

Inspired by Cuban artist Amelia Peláez, students will create bold and colorful mixed media still-life. This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start of the class. Required Supplies: - Watercolor set with brush - Crayons, - Pencil - Watercolor paper or heavy weight paper (9" x 12") - Cup of water - Towel or rag Note: if you do not have watercolor paint or paper, you...

(13) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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Mixed Medium Sculptures - Shadow Puppetry

Richmond Art Center

This class will explore the wide world of mixed medium sculpture with hands-on projects inspired by the work of prominent artists in paper, textiles, cardboard, and recycled materials. Special Notes This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start of the class. Required Supplies 1 12”x 18” heavy paper/cardstock each Ruler Pencil and eraser Fine sharpie Scissors Medium...

(13) All levels 6 and older
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Mixed Media for Youth: Collage

Richmond Art Center

Inspired by the work of Faith Ringgold, students will listen to a reading of Tar Beach and create their own narrative illustration and patterns to collage a paper quilt.  Note:  If you do not have watercolor paint or paper, you can pick up these supplies from RAC on Friday 7/24 from 12pm-3pm or Monday 7/27 from 4-7pm This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start...

(13) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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Eco-Friendly Art Making 3: Painting for Youth

Richmond Art Center

Eco Friendly Art Making helps students to think creatively and resourcefully about natural materials and making art! The focus of this class will be painting and color mixing using a rock and paint. This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start of the class. Required Supplies Rock Pets Materials - Smooth Rocks (all sizes) - Paint - Paper - Paint brush

(13) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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Eco-Friendly Art Making 4:Textures & Stencils for Youth

Richmond Art Center

Eco Friendly Art Making helps students to think creatively and resourcefully about natural materials and making art! This class will focus on creating different textures and stencils using outside treasures. This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start of the class. Required Supplies Leaf Rubbing Materials: - Paper - Crayons - Leaves (all sizes)

(13) All levels 13 - 17 years old
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Rag Lab Series Class 2: Fancy Pants

Richmond Art Center

Class 2: Fancy Pants (Sewing machine needed) We will explore ways to add interest to boring old pants by mixing fabrics into a pair of pants. Rag Lab is a series of workshops exploring ways to create interesting garments using mainly pre-worn clothing and found materials. If you have a pile of clothing in your life that you’re not feeling thrilled about wearing, Rag Lab is the perfect place to breathe new life into old rags. This class will...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Rag Lab Series 3: T-Shirt Collage

Richmond Art Center

Class 3: T-Shirt Collage (Sewing machine optional) We will add personality to a T-shirt using scraps and hand stitching. Rag Lab is a series of workshops exploring ways to create interesting garments using mainly pre-worn clothing and found materials. If you have a pile of clothing in your life that you’re not feeling thrilled about wearing, Rag Lab is the perfect place to breathe new life into old rags. This class will be held via Zoom. A...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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