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Discover a wide range of art classes in San Francisco and unleash your creativity. From painting and drawing to photography and ceramics, learn new skills and techniques while gaining confidence and inspiration.

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Bezel Ring Making with Silver & Stone

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Master the art of bezel ring making with silver and stone at Richmond Art Center. Explore design principles and gemstone setting techniques in this intermediate-level class. Create your own unique rings under expert guidance, using sterling silver and a semi-precious gemstone of your choice.

(13) Intermediate 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

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Portrait Workshop

Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA

Develop your portrait painting skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop that will explore the challenge of bringing faces to life on canvas.

(5) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$320

5 sessions

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Afternoon Hand & Wheel

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Unleash your creativity in a pottery class where you will explore both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Perfect for intermediate students looking to enhance their skills and create unique projects.

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$320

8 sessions

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Intermediate Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Refine your artistic mastery at Richmond Art Center, delving into intermediate Japanese brush painting and calligraphy. Embrace Zen principles as you elevate your skills, exploring advanced techniques and seasonal subjects. Join us in a serene journey of creativity, where each stroke embodies harmony and tranquility.

(13) Intermediate 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$320

8 sessions

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Intro to Colored Pencils

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn the basics of colored pencils, from hatching techniques to burnishing. Workshop projects will cover landscape drawing, rendering classic fruits, and capturing the vibrancy of colorful candies!  For artists at any level of drawings skills. Note: Materials fee of $20 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 16 and older
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Functional Forms

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this Intermediate level course, we will be using both the wheel and various hand-building methods to construct a variety of functional forms.  We will focus on the wet clay building process, as well as how to successfully marry function and form. You will be encouraged to use several different types of clay.  Some experience required.

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$290

9 sessions

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Ceramics Seminar: Cups

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this class for continuing students, we will focus on one form the entire session, going in-depth through demos, hands-on work time, and class discussion. We will explore design, form and function. The making process is open to both hand-building and/or throwing. Required supplies for this program: Clay (available for purchase at Art Center)

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$290

9 sessions

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Screen Printing

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn basic screen printing techniques and explore how to apply this highly versatile art to a variety of materials. The class is tailored to individual projects.  Materials fee of $20 included. Please bring: Yard and half of fabric of choice specifically something with weight (Cotton, Muslin, canvas).  Speedball water base ink (color of choice)

(13) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$205

5 sessions

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Intermediate & Advanced Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore your original vision! This class is for intermediate and advanced painters looking for technical and conceptual assistance as they pursue individual projects. Are you looking to get back into painting after taking a break? Are you struggling to work through a current project? Would your creative practice benefit from the structure of a weekly class? Do you enjoy meeting other painters in a friendly and supportive environment?...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$280

9 sessions

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Urban Nature Journaling

Richmond Art Center

Explore the wildlife in your backyard or on your block like a naturalist. We will record our observations using simple tools and all of our senses. Using drawings and words in combination you can describe your environment, or a single organism. This class will meet in-person at the Richmond Art Center for the first class. The following classes will be held outdoors at an off-site location designted by your instructor. Sessions: 1.Intro with Leaves...

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$210

6 sessions

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Beginning Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

La maestra habla español.  For complete beginners who wish to improve their painting skills while learning to work in the medium of their choice. Each week we will discuss and put in practice a foundational painting concepts. Experience Levels: Beginning to Intermediate What To Bring Grounds Follow your preference for acrylic and oil. You can use a pad paper formulated for oil painting, gessoed cardboard, canvas panel, canvas, wood...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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Botanical Expressions in Pastel and Mixed Media

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Let’s loosen up with bold and beautiful Pastels and discover the versatility of this age-old medium! I will show you techniques in layering, blending, and adding texture by using some unconventional tools to add marks and mayhem such as a brayer, stencils, torn paper, and much more! We will experiment with adding inks and other matte mediums to our backgrounds and will use botanical subjects such as flowers and plants to bring our musings to life!...

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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Expressive Landscapes in Pastels

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore the beauty of natural habitats through the art of Pastels in a dynamic and engaging way. Unleash your creativity and learn to paint landscapes with various media, adding depth and texture to your artwork. Join us for an enriching artistic journey at the Richmond Art Center.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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Beginning Watercolor

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Discover the joy and versatility of watercolor painting in this engaging course at the Richmond Art Center. Explore various techniques, materials, and styles while receiving expert guidance. No drawing experience is required.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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Pen and Ink Architecture

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Unlock the secrets of architectural drawing with the Pen and Ink Architecture course at Richmond Art Center. Discover the art of simplifying plants and buildings and explore perspective techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a relaxing way to build observational skills with pen and watercolor.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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Beach Sign (Live Online)

Painting & Vino @ Painting & Vino - Live Online

Have that same fun, creative experience you get with Erin at a Painting & Vino event while in the comfort of your own home! Painting & Vino's "Live Online Events" are the perfect solution when you can't go out. You'll receive Step-By-Step Instructions in the comfort of your own home via phone or laptop with a Webcam. You will be sent a link to join the event. You will not need to download an App unless joining by Phone. You can join as a...

(11) All levels 13 and older
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Encaustic Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This class is for people who are new to encaustic as well as those with experience. Learning will be primarily hands–on with ample demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary methods. This class is designed to give students a though knowledge of the encaustic medium. How to safely work with wax, stenciling, working with photographs, encaustic on paper, mixing oils and wax and how to set up your studio for working with wax.  $80...

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$165

5 sessions

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Figure Drawing & Painting Studio

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Students will work independently from a live model. All non-fuming 2D media welcome. Sessions will include longer and shorter poses, and new poses each week.  Model fee included. This is an uninstructed class lead by a studio monitor. Required Materials: Bring any odorless 2D media that your are comfortable using. Please use only odorless solvents.

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$175

5 sessions

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Gilding for Artists

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn how to apply gold leaf and incorporate gold into art work. The beauty of gold is legendary and signifies transcendence in many cultures.  Learn the basic techniques of water gilding and oil gilding, producing softly textured or highly burnished gold areas, lines and details.  Materials fee of $25 to the instructor on the day-of.

(13) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$160

2 sessions

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Fundamental Drawing II

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

La maestra habla español. If you can block-in and measure the proportions of objects, it's time to learn about light and shadow, perspective, and surface treatments during this four-week class. We will draw still lives with objects found around the house, and discuss our work. All students will receive individual feedback. Experience Level: Some Drawing Experience Recommended For the Supply List, please CLICK

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$160

4 sessions

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