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Unleash your inner artist with a wide range of painting classes in Los Angeles. Learn techniques, explore different mediums, and create stunning works of art that will inspire and amaze.

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Intro to Watercolor

The Makery Craft Co @ 423 S Brookhurst Ave, Anaheim, CA

This Intro to Watercolor workshop consists of acquiring basic watercolor skills and your application to different topics. This workshop is suitable for beginning students as well as those interested in a fun painting refresher. We will be covering skills such as brushwork and techniques like washes, along with some terrific ways to work with color. It aims to teach students, it will inspire you to experiment, play with the medium, and create...

(67) Beginner 14 and older
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Intuitive Painting 101

Art Therapy LA @ 11759 Missouri Ave, Los Angeles, CA

MINI ART RETREAT!: Pick up a Paintbrush and See What Happens! Intuitive Painting Workshop What would happen if you listened to your intuition rather than your head? Maybe your brush wants to skip across the canvas making dabs and dots; maybe your fingers want to glide across the white surface creating dashes and swirls, or maybe you feel like using sponges or dripping techniques to have your way with the blank space...it's up to you. Maybe dazzling...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Rudolph

Painting & Vino @ 12017 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Join our Master Artist for a step-by-step instruction on how to recreate this fun winter scene “Rudolph”. Enjoy expressing your creative side while sipping on your favorite beverage with friends or family at this memorable painting event. No experience is necessary. All supplies are provided for you. We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Watercolor Florals

Makers Mess @ 602 N Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA

In this one day session, you will learn watercolor techniques for painting glass jars using layering and transparencies. You will also work on developing your personal style for painting flowers and exploring your individual color palette. Ana will demonstrate this technique and work one on one with each student as well. Great for beginners and experienced artists as well. Q&A Q: Are materials provided?  A: No. Students must bring:...

(62) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Chinese Brush Painting - Ages: Teenagers and adults

East Los Angeles College @ 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Los Angeles, CA

Learn the lovely art of Chinese brush painting. This course will demonstrate basic brush stroke techniques and introduce students to blending, color mixing, and brush loading. Subjects and themes will include flowers, birds, insects, bamboo, and landscapes, among others. $10 material fee paid at the time of registration.  Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed.  Students can purchase...

(253) All levels 13 and older
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$65

5 sessions

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Intermediate Sumi-e Painting

Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA

Go beyond the “Four Gentlemen” and explore color, texture, and surface as you learn new techniques for combining ink brush painting with Japanese woodblock prints and other media. Paint birds, fish, moons, and mountains to create beautiful landscape paintings, and discover the technique for painting snow.

(513) Intermediate 18 and older
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$89

4 sessions

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Character Painting

Studio Arts @ 570 W Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA

This one day workshop is targeted for those aspiring to understand and work with Photoshop to improve their skills in painting compelling character designs. We will also cover workflows, aspects of design and Photoshop shortcuts and tricks. Topics covered will include:  digital painting lighting custom brush creation photo texturing character/creature design This class is not only geared for the aspiring character designer but also the...

(3) Intermediate 18 and older
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$480
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How to Make a Living As An Artist

East Los Angeles College @ 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Los Angeles, CA

This workshop is designed for new or experienced artists who wish to earn a living with their talents. Class topics will open your eyes to the massive variety of art fields available; what steps are needed to prepare for them; successful business and marketing tips that can be immediately applied to generate income; and the one single best practice which can guarantee you continued work in the arts on a full or part time basis. Location...

(253) All levels 18 and older
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Learn to Paint Like the Old Masters

El Camino College @ 16007 Crenshaw Blvd El Camino, Torrance, CA

Learn the "Imprimatura" techniques of the old masters. The Italian term literally means "first paint layer." Imprimatura is an initial stain of color painted on a ground--a thin wash of paint color diluted to make a transparent glaze. In this step by step workshop, you'll learn how this technique provides the painter with an effect that allows for light to fall onto the painting to reflect the paint layers.  

(176) All levels 18 and older
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Sunday Art Brunch

The Gallery Girls @ 5210 Collier Pl, Woodland Hills, CA

Come Draw or paint a beautiful female model in a 4 hour nude pose in a beautiful big studio near Culver City with a great atmosphere and food and drinks served the hole time on the patio. Comes with Brunch; Pastries, Toast, Cheese, Eggs, Fruit, Salad, Sandwiches, Coffee, Juice, Wine - Gluten Free & Vegan 

(86) Intermediate 21 and older
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Project Eden: Watercolor Botanicals

The Makery Craft Co @ 423 S Brookhurst Ave, Anaheim, CA

In this Watercolor Botanicals Workshop, you will play with real foliage, study textures, light and shadow. You will learn the skills to render plants and other botanical elements in detail. This workshop is suitable for artists of all levels, whose work will focus on the different uses of varying brushes, shape and form, as well as multiple painting techniques needed to create beautiful, ever-changing, and unique horticultural portraits of fruits,...

(67) All levels 14 and older
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Watercolor Sketchbook Exploration

The Makery Craft Co @ 423 S Brookhurst Ave, Anaheim, CA

Whether you're a watercolor pro, or you haven't touched a watercolor set since grade school, this evening is for you! We'll go over a few exercises + prompts to get you started on your creative journey. At the end of the night, we hope that you'll have the confidence to continue fill your journal with beautiful watercolor paintings at home. Wine + light refreshments will be served. Skill requirements: This workshop is suitable for guests of all...

(67) All levels 21 and older
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Live Painting Demo & Talk with Benjamin Björklund

Valley Art Workshop

Swedish painter Benjamin Björklund is this summer’s Artist-in-Residence. In addition to producing work through the studio, Ben will host our inaugural artist talk. Ben is young painter from Sweden. He divides his time between London and Uppsala, where he lives in a small rustic 19th century wooden farm house with his Great Dane and muse, Solomon, and a menagerie of pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, and rats. Ben’s home is his...

(7) All levels 10 and older
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Japanese Bunka Embroidery

East Los Angeles College @ 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Los Angeles, CA

Bunka, a form of Japanese embroidery, is the art of painting on fabric using a needle and thread. In this class students learn and practice different stitch techniques to create detailed pictures resembling delicately shades paintings. Unlike some other forms of embroidery, bunka is fragile and is usually presented as artwork rather than as clothing adornment. This class is designed for students that are currently working on a Japanese Bunka Project....

(253) All levels 13 and older
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$25

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Virtual Class - Sweet Sunflowers – Painting

Dragonfly Designs

Sunflowers just radiate joy and optimism! Bring this yellow beauty to life through acrylic paint. You’ll learn how to draw a design and then add shading and color. This bold, cheerful scene can be painted on a canvas or tote bag. Projects  Painted sunflower Note: This is a Virtual Class with LIVE instruction on Zoom that you attend from the comfort of your home. You will receive your materials kit 1 – 10 days before the start date...

(5) All levels 8 and older
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Virtual Class - Birds of a Feather – Painting

Dragonfly Designs

Get a birds-eye view of how to sketch and paint a trio of feathered friends against a cheery blue sky! In this acrylic painting class, young artists will learn fundamental brush techniques to create depth and contrast while giving their subject matter fun personalities. Projects  Birds on a branch Note: This is a Virtual Class with LIVE instruction on Zoom that you attend from the comfort of your home. You will receive your...

(5) All levels 10 and older
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Watercolor/Acrylic Painting

Water Media by Rea @ Exact location will be emailed, Van Nuys, CA

Unlock your creativity and learn the art of painting with watercolor, acrylic, and ink. Join our acclaimed artists and experienced teachers as they guide you through the world of water media. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced painter, this class is designed to help you discover new techniques and unleash your artistic potential.

(20) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Brush Lettering - Watercolor

The Makery Craft Co @ 423 S Brookhurst Ave, Anaheim, CA

Your heart will burst with love for watercolor after learning how to mix colors & play with words in this beautiful + inspiring workshop.  In this introductory workshop you will learn:   Which products to use & how to use them  Basic brush strokes for forming letters  Full alphabet  Color theory & blending watercolors  Composition  Material requirements: A $20 Calligraphy kit fee is payable to...

(67) Beginner 14 and older
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Hot Glue Watercolor Cards

Craft Sierra Madre @ 49 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA

This quick craft will empress anyone who receives this gift. Personalize a card for a birthday, Mothers Day or any occasion. No skills are required, We provide all materials....Just bring yourself and a smile :) All Ages ( 10 and under require adult supervision )

(98) All levels 1 and older
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Mother's Day - Elephant Mama and Baby

Painting UR Way @ 8285 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA

Join us for this Special Event and painting designed just for Mother's Day. This is a two person painting (one person does each side of the painting on two 14 x 18 separate canvasses). Don't worry we have Templates available for the Elephants. Special pricing of $80 for 2 people - includes two free drinks/one per guest (can be wine from our Coastal Ridge selection and/or a free non-alcoholic drink) Don't want to do it as a with two people?...

(2) All levels 15 and older
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