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Richmond Art Center
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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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The World of Metal Arts

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the wild and formulaic world of metal. Develop foundational metalsmithing skills and learn the art of crafting metal objects in this hands-on class. Explore the technical knowledge and fabrication processes involved in working with metals.

(13) All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$330

6 sessions

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Floor Loom Weaving 102: Techniques for Beginner to Intermediate Students

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Elevate your weaving skills with advanced techniques like pile, soumak, and weft interlocking in this class at Richmond Art Center. Explore creative freedom in choosing patterns and designs while advancing from beginner to intermediate levels. Join us for an enriching weaving experience!

(13) Intermediate 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

8 sessions

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Introduction to Silversmithing

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Unveil the art of transforming silver into stunning jewelry with our hands-on course. Discover the intricate techniques of sawing, filing, and soldering as you craft your own exquisite multilayered pendant or earrings. Elevate your skills week by week, from wire bending to refined finishing touches, and unleash your creativity in a supportive environment.

(13) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

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Metal Forming Basics

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Unlock the secrets of metal forming in this comprehensive course. From mastering drawplates to wielding a 20-ton press, delve into the art of shaping metal with precision. Walk away with a beautifully textured bracelet or necklace, equipped with the skills to bring your metalworking visions to life.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

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Beginning Handbuilding

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Unleash your creativity through clay as you learn essential handbuilding techniques in this 4-week class at the Richmond Art Center. Dive into the world of pinch pots, coils, and slabs to craft your own functional ceramic pieces, exploring surface decorations and glazing methods along the way. Embrace the hands-on experience with minimal tools and space required for an enriching artistic journey.

(13) Beginner 14 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$320

8 sessions

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Glass Beads & More

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Discover the art of glass bead making in this hands-on class at the Richmond Art Center. Learn the history, techniques, and safety procedures while creating your own unique glass beads. Unleash your creativity and add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

10 sessions

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Improv Weaving: Wall Hanging

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Let the loom guide your hand! Explore what a 4-shaft loom can do with improvisational weaving techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. Immerse yourself in a joyful free weaving style where there are no mistakes, only expressions of what’s on your mind. Be inspired by the abundance of traditional and surprising collection of materials that can be used in weaving.  Make up your own composition as you go with the help of hands-on expert...

(13) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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Stitch-Resist Shibori Workshop

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In stitch-resist shibori, beautiful patterns are created by using a running stitch using a needle and thread -- the stitches resist the dye, creating beautiful patterns and color variations. In this workshop, you'll learn stitching methods to create amazing shibori results. You will learn different stitching techniques as you plan and sew your own unique stitched pattern, After the stitching of a piece is completed, the cloth is drawn into tight...

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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Natural Bundle Dyeing and Eco-Printing

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn the beautiful art of bundle dyeing with plants! In this four-hour workshop, you will gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes as you explore the process of bundle dyeing.  We will cover an introduction to natural dye plants, mordants, and different types of fabric. We will work with natural dyestuffs including onion skins, turmeric, fresh and dried flowers, eucalyptus, and more. You are encouraged to bring in your own plants...

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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Beginning Sculpture Techniques

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Pursue a more sculptural introduction to non-ferrous metalworking techniques. In this class students will learn the use of tools and techniques including model making, sawing, hammer forming, high-temp soldering, cold connections, surface texture, patina, and the incorporation of other non-metal materials.

(13) Beginner 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

9 sessions

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Ceramic Sculpture

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore your ideas in sculpture with a teacher to help guide you through process and finishing. In this class for intermediate/advanced students, you will work semi-independently on a body of work, with consultation from the teacher and possible critiques from your fellow students. Take your work to the next level! Ages 18 and up welcome. Fee includes glaze and firing fee. Students may attend open studio for up to 3 hours per week during the...

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$290

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
No upcoming schedules
$280

9 sessions

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Introduction to Image Making in Glass

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Try your hand at making your art in glass. We will explore a variety of ways of adding images to glass through painting and printmaking processes. In addition to making technique test pieces, you will complete the class with an individually designed project.  This class is a great introduction to working in cold glass, and no prior experience is required.

(13) Beginner 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$285

3 sessions

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Fundamental Jewelry & Metal Techniques

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Students pursue individual design ideas while learning the basics techniques of jewelry making including cold connections, soldering, texturing, sawing and filing, finishing techniques, stone setting and more. Required supplies for this program: 6X6” 20 Gauge Copper Brass OR Nu-Gold/Jeweler’s Bronze Sawblade Lubricant SAWBLADES – Size: 2/0 You might need a couple dozen to last you throughout the semester. Purchase from: Otto Frei or...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$255

8 sessions

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Advanced Weaving

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Experienced weaving students will receive individual attention to plan and design a project on our 4-, 6-, 8-, 12- and 16- shaft looms.  $5 materials fee included.

(13) Advanced 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$310

10 sessions

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Wondrous Wax

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This vibrant workshop includes techniques for working with hot wax. We combine multiple media techniques on a variety of surfaces, emphasizing unity of design, texture and color. We begin with watercolor, ink, any dry media and collage, and then build with encaustic, maybe adding in oil and pigment sticks. Other media combinations might include, charcoal or graphite. It is the layering processes that are critical.  All imagery applicable. Appropriate...

(13) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

3 sessions

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Glass Blowing Kickstart

Richmond Art Center @ 833 S 19th St, Richmond, CA

Learn to gather molten glass from the furnace, add an air bubble, and shape it into a finished product using various tools at the work bench. Create three items including a clear drinking glass, small sculpture, and colorful paperweight.  Note: Please wear all cotton or natural fiber clothing (jeans and a t-shirt = good!) and closed-toe shoes (tennis shoes, sneakers, boots = good!). Long pants are required for participants under the age of...

(13) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$250
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Monotype, Solar Etching and Collage

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore the unique mark-making qualities of Monotype and Solar Etching working with non-toxic water based Akua inks, Arches 88 paper and other printmaking papers. We will work with the basic techniques of Monotype that include the subtractive and additive methods in addition to the Transfer technique used by Matisse and work with the “ghost print”. With the Solar Etching, we will work from photographs and sharpie drawings on clear acetate exposed...

(13) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

4 sessions

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Intro to Lapidary & Inlay Jewelry

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this class, create colorful and intricate inlay jewelry by hand. Learn to cut, shape, and fuse stones together to build complex and impressive motifs by using traditional techniques of lapidary and inlay.  Students will explore various inlay styles including mosaic, flush, and intarsia. After getting comfortable with foundational basics, students will complete two inlay projects of their choice using metal jewelry blanks. Learn to strengthen...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$265

8 sessions

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Painting the Figure in Its Environment

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn to make a complete painting from the figure in gouache or acrylic paint. Focus is on pictorial development using live models. Some figure drawing experience preferred. Ages 18 & up welcome. Model fee included. Fee includes modeling fees. Required supplies for this program: 1. Paints if using gouache: Any brand gouache tube colors will do. A cool and a warm of each primary hue is a good rule. Winsor-Newton Permanent White gouache, large...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$345

10 sessions

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