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Prima Materia Institute

Prima Materia Institute in San Diego, California is a progressive art school offering unconventional techniques and flexible enrollment for artists of all levels. With highly trained instructors and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect place for those seeking better art training and a unique painting experience.

Prima Materia Institute

Upcoming Classes at Prima Materia Institute

  • Essential Drawing Course for Beginners

    Discover the essential drawing techniques that will help you create realistic and convincing artwork. Join the live online classes every Tuesday at Prima Materia Institute and learn how to draw portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and more using various mediums. Develop your skills and receive expert feedback for a well-rounded beginner artist experience.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 5:30–7pm Pacific Time
    Price: $525
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  • Painting in the State of Flow

    Unlock the artist's ultimate goal: the creative flow. Join our course to delve into the mesmerizing world of poured painting, where the medium effortlessly guides your masterpiece. Over 4 weeks (8 classes) we'll harness the natural flow of paint, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity, as the liquid medium encourages a more open-minded approach to painting landscapes. “The actions and awareness merge so that it seems that...

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 4th, 4–5:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $800
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  • The Secrets to Creating a Classical Landscape

    Course scheduleWeek 1: Learn about the classic landscape created by the Masters. Become familiar with the classic palette of pigments and color mixing.Week 2: Create several studies in monochrome in small format. Glaze the final color over them to complete each motif.Week 3: Create an underpainting, working from a photo-reference. Complete the landscape study, wet-into-wet. Learn to apply linear and aerial perspective, tonal separation of planes, and finishing touches: texture and details.Week 4: Start the main painting in a larger format, applying the previous lessons and the tips of the Masters.Week 5: Develop the background, middle ground, and foreground. Week 6: Add details, define texture, add highlights. Discussion of the finished works.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 1st, 5:30–7pm Pacific Time
    Price: $260
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  • Torso in Impasto

    For intermediate level students and advanced beginners Art buyers find impasto fascinating. Impasto is the process or technique of laying on paint thickly so that it stands out from a surface. In this course, we learn how to make our paintings of the human body more unique by focusing on the torso and eliminating any distractions. This impasto method of paint application will allow us to handle color that communicates volume and shows our brushwork....

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 13th, 10–11:30am Pacific Time
    Price: $400
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Description

Prima Materia Institute is an established art school in San Diego, California. We welcome all artistic levels, from absolute beginners to emerging artists, looking for better art training. Our unconventional techniques, highly trained instructors, and lax style make the studio an inviting and special place to paint. The combination of university-level curriculum, accelerated training, flexible enrollment, and the quality of students art work make Prima Materia Institute one of San Diego’s most progressive art schools. On top of that, we have rolling enrollment – a convenient option for those that enjoy living by their own schedule.


Reviews of Prima Materia Institute

(5.0-star rating across 3 reviews)
  • Drawing Made Easy for the Complete Beginner

    Reviewed by Kimberley B. on 6/2/2019
    great instructor!
  • Drawing Made Easy for the Complete Beginners

    Reviewed by Safia H. on 8/9/2021
  • Drawing Made Easy for the Complete Beginner

    Anonymous review on 1/19/2020

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students have praised the classes at Prima Materia Institute, with a particular focus on the knowledge and skills gained through them. Several students mentioned that the classes helped them develop a deep understanding of various subjects. One student mentioned the instructor's ability to deliver the material effectively, while another commended the practical skills they acquired. Overall, the reviews highlight the valuable substance of the classes and the skills students were able to walk away with. - "I learned so much during the classes at Prima Materia Institute! The instructor was fantastic, and they really made complex topics easy to understand." - "I couldn't believe how much practical knowledge I gained from the classes. I was able to apply what I learned immediately in real-world scenarios." - "The classes not only taught me valuable skills, but they also gave me a profound understanding of the subject matter. I feel truly knowledgeable thanks to Prima Materia Institute."

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