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Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Taking advantage of the spring bloom, participants are invited to explore the botanical world of the region through the art of sun printing. Students will create a variety of sun prints from leaves, flowers and other natural materials. This class is suitable for beginners, with no artistic background. El instructor habla español. What To Bring (Materials list) : Water based paper (200 gsm) Plants of their choice Plastic folder Pencil...
Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA
Do you often find yourself doodling characters in different positions, but always alone on a page, willing to move further? Are you a fan of comic art and animation, and would like to try your hand at it? Or, maybe, you draw comic books, and would like professional advice? We have a camp for you! It's dedicated to visual storytelling. Bring your sketchbooks or drawing tablets, instruction will be provided for both digital and traditional media!...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn to make your own silver jewelry in this introduction to metal clay. We will cover basic techniques including rolling, texturing, cutting, forming, sanding and finishing up to 3-5 pieces. Students are welcome to bring a notepad, pen and apron. Week 1 - Introductions and class overview, project expectations, studio use and safety, materials, and equipment. Week 2 - Review last class, how to connect metal clay to metal clay, sanding and prepping...
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In this class, students will build on the techniques they learned in Beginning watercolor to create original landscapes. We will learn how to paint a variety of subjects based on photographs and life. While some subjects are provided by the teacher, students are encouraged to provide objects and photos for reference. Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes Note: students can work from provided photographs, or bring in their own images Class 1. Class...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn this beginner-friendly intaglio printmaking technique without using acids. Drypoint etching is ideal for those who enjoy expressive drawings and mark-making. We will use clear acrylic plates for your designs, and artwork on those plates will easily be transferred to paper using the center's etching press. Students will also be shown how to ink and wipe carefully to produce these unique velvety prints. This versatile method of...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Discover the art of block printing on textiles and paper at Richmond Art Center. Unleash your creativity as you learn carving and printing techniques over two weeks. Dive into the world of design creation, color theory, and the timeless craft of block printing.
Living Your Wild Creativity @ 4404 Ross Rd, Sebastopol, CA
Exploring Within: 3 Day Intensive Collage and Mixed Media Workshop This is an exciting intensive workshop to learn the complete process of collage, mixed media methods and techniques. At the same time we will be working intuitively, exploring our own unique expressions. Come join us for work and fun and learning: Learn to mix and create your own personal palette. Learn to create your own collage materials with paints and marks and transfers,...
Living Your Wild Creativity @ 4404 Ross Rd, Sebastopol, CA
Full Course Name EXPLORING WITHIN 3 DAY INTENSIVE COLLAGE AND MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP This is an exciting intensive workshop to learn the complete process of collage, mixed media methods and techniques. At the same time we will be working intuitively, exploring our own unique expressions. Come join us for work and fun and learning: Learn to mix and create your own personal palette. Learn to create your own collage materials with...
Institute for Art and Living @ 1505 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA
Process Painting Workshop & Retreat with Stewart Cubley.
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
In this workshop you will learn over-glazing techniques for adding incredible detail, depth, and color to surface imagery on ceramics. China painting is done on top of an already glazed and fired ceramic surface. Please come to the workshop with your own glazed and fired pieces, or bring a few thrifted ceramic finds to embellish. All other materials will be provided. Required supplies for this program: Materials fee of $15 due to the instructor...
Museum Hack @ 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA
Course title: The Completely Unofficial + Definitely Unlicensed Boy Wizard V2.0 Scavenger Hunt Have you been waiting for an owl to tap on your window since you turned 11 years old? Have your Potter-loving friends and family ever referred to you as a “Muggle” (and you had no idea whether or not you should be insulted, but were too afraid to ask)? Do you have STRONG opinions on The Great Snape Debate? Have you ever thought, “Man, it...
Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom
Spark your creativity by learning how to make a collage and using it as a starting point for an abstract painting. As a hands-on workshop, we will spend the majority of time making artwork and sharing our progress with the group. We will also look at work by collage artists and abstract painters for inspiration, discuss elements of design, and explore color mixing in paint. The workshop is open to painters and mixed media artists of all levels...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Join us for this introductory class on printmaking using the center’s etching press! Over four classes, students of all levels will have the opportunity to create their own monoprints and linoleum block prints by learning the technique behind each process. Students will also be given time to experiment on their own and combine what they have learned in the class into a culminating print. Class #1— intro ppt, studio etiquette, and monoprinting...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Omi Callings is a four week creative process where artists and creatives will spend time with the messages and wisdoms pouring forth from three orishas of the Yoruba spiritual tradition. This workshop is an invitation to explore the Yoruba cosmology system and strengthen our personal relationship with our inner waters. Omi Callings invites participating artists to create three paintings and three poster affirmations honoring the energies of...
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Discover the endless possibilities of combining art techniques and materials in this hands-on course at the Richmond Art Center. From experimenting with different media to learning how to apply them on various surfaces, students will develop their skills and create unique mixed media artworks. Perfect for beginning to intermediate artists looking to expand their creative horizons.
If you have ever wanted to become an art workshop teacher or you are a teacher and want to make your workshops to be more of who you are, or wish to create a special workshop, this is a perfect course for you. In this 6 week LIVE online course we will: Explore and identify the unique gifts you possess to share to others in a course or workshop Collect inspirations for your ideas Design and find the perfect location for your workshop Learn how...
Living Your Wild Creativity @ 4404 Ross Rd, Sebastopol, CA
This is not a workshop for beginners. Participants will bring all their own equipment, paints and canvas. Studio will provide buckets, some house paints, some large tools, misc paints.
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Enjoy a day of ink drawing, using micron pens, ink and nib, as well as ink washes. The workshop will focus on the artists exploring classic ink drawing techniques and developing their own style with mark-making. Subjects will include animal drawing, landscape textures, and portraiture. Teens 16 and over welcome. Required supplies for this program: Materials fee of $15 due to instructor day of.
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Enjoy a playful April Fool's day learning the basics of screen printing with some fun applications such as unusual fabric techniques, etching on tile or glass, and edible prints! Ages 18 and up welcome.
Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Spend three hours in this fun workshop learning to construct your own petite drawing book. We will begin with two warms ups to get acquainted with folding, creasing, punching and simple sewing. Following this, we will work together to group and crease our signatures, learn the correct way to cover and line your book boards, use a tabletop letterpress to imprint our cover, and finally punch and securely sew our pages. You will leave with three book...
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