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Stunning Color in Soft Pastel
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
This course offers new possibilities for artists who want to enrich their work by incorporating soft pastels to add both color and texture. Soft pastels are both a drawing and a painting medium. We will cover multiple methods and applications, and work on a variety of prepared surfaces. Every class will begin with warm up exercises, sometimes focusing on mark making, others on color and value. You should take this course if you are fascinated...
Composition Studies Through Collage
In this class, we will use the medium of collage to explore composition and design layout for artistic expression. Each class will focus on a different way to approach starting an art piece with exercises and examples given to help you approach the blank page in new ways. This class is a great way to try new things and experiment with paper, glue, and scissors. Ideal for painting, drawing, and printmaking students who have a large collection of...
An Apple a Day
Painting apples are a simple and effective way to build some chops. Each class will consist of a 30-45 minute demo in oil, class painting and a brief critique. The course will begin with a monochromatic approach. Each week a new color scheme or painting approach will be covered and attempted. By the end of the class students will have improved their comprehension of color theory, paint application and technique. This class accepts acrylic and oil...
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Joy of Collage
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Cultivate your unique creative voice through experimentation, while learning new techniques that support your particular direction. We will create several 2D collages using found images, photographs, personal memorabilia and drawings, along with an integrating element (such as paint, ink or charcoal). Your deeper expression and process is fostered as you play with adding and subtracting, responding to the work and your relationship to it. All...
Everyday Still Life
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Through painting natural and man-made objects students will develop and strengthen their skills with oil paint, while also learning to appreciate the everyday. In each class students will create three paintings: one black and white, one color, and one personal choice still life. Beginners welcome. What To Bring Suggested Materials: Synthetic Brushes - oil paint brush set that includes flat, angled, filbert, fan, round, and liner (two of each,...
Academic Drawing
Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA
The atelier approach strengthens the emerging artists technical ability. Learn to draw what you see while learning the same academic method that the old masters learned. This ongoing program works with each individual's desired pace. A project that takes 1 student 1 week can take another 3 weeks which is wonderful for people of all types of learning styles. Detailed Schedule 1st project: Simple Bargue using sight size This project will teach...
Painting People
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Come paint from a live model in this class which explores different ways of portraying the figure in paint, taking inspiration from masterpieces. Each class will have a short talk, followed by a sustained model pose for the remaining duration. We will be exploring different art movements and approaches, experimenting with technique and intention. Please bring any painting materials that you feel comfortable with. This class is open to oil, acrylic,...
Paint Sketching
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Loosen up your painting through fun exploration and experimentation of process! Execute two painting sketches per class, exploring specific process elements. Some painting experience recommended. Open to all painting media, but an emphasis on oil. Week 1: Simplification Week 2: Altered Color- color as value Week 3: Working on saturated toned canvas Week 4: All together or focal point out Week 5: Paint Handling- thick and thin, depth and focal points...
Atelier Program
Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA
Strengthen your technical abilities as an emerging artist at the renowned Art School of SF Bay. Discover the academic methods of the old masters and learn to draw what you see with precision and skill. Tailored to your unique learning style, this ongoing program will help you unlock your artistic potential.
A Painter's Process
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Unleash your creativity in a supportive studio environment at Richmond Art Center. Join fellow artists to work on your projects with guidance from the instructor and valuable feedback from peers. Elevate your art with shared inspiration and diverse perspectives.
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.
Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy
Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Discover the peaceful art of Japanese ink brush painting and calligraphy at Richmond Art Center. Unleash your creativity as you learn fundamental brush and ink handling techniques, and challenge yourself to create original works of art. Gain daily peace of mind through these deeply Zen-inspired practices.
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Painting Towards Climate Justice
This class meets at the intersection of art and environmentalism. We will learn about various ways that contemporary artists address the environment, ecological crisis, and climate justice in their work, and we will incorporate these broader themes and strategies as inspiration for our own art. Topics include future visioning, industrial critique, our relationship with the earth, and working with sustainable materials. The class is based...
Sumi-e/Ink Brush Painting
Let's gain the freedom of brushstrokes that give excitement to artwork. Continuous practice of Oriental brush painting makes us aware of our world and allows us to capture the spirit of the subject. This class covers basic elements including calligraphy and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e. Lectures, demonstrations, individual help given at each class. Sumi-e is the unique form of Asian art that has produced some of the world’s...
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!
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