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Key Elements of Fine Arts

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

Uncover the techniques of fine arts and tap into your creative potential in this immersive course. From art history to painting techniques, you'll learn everything you need to create stunning portraits and captivating compositions. Ideal for beginners and art enthusiasts ready to grow their skills.

(5) Beginner 18 and older

Nov 2nd

6:20–8:20pm PT

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$585

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Nov 13th

7–9pm PT

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Dec 2nd

4:45–6:45pm PT

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Mon. Nov 2nd, 6:20–8:20pm PT (30 hours over 15 sessions)

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Oil Painting: Old Masters Technique

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

Master the art of creating glowing skin, soft shadows, silky hair, and unforgettable eyes using a traditional oil painting technique from the XVII century. Unleash your creativity and learn to transform your work from a grisaille underpainting to mesmerizing glazes. Join us at the Art School of SF Bay and discover the secrets of the Old Masters.

(5) Advanced 18 and older

Oct 23rd

6:20–8:20pm PT

Meets 9 Times

$480

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Fri. Oct 23rd, 6:20–8:20pm PT (18 hours over 9 sessions)

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“Ghostly Friends” Paint & Sip

Painting & Vino @ 1875 S Bascom Ave Ste , Campbell, CA

Get creative with a football-inspired painting in this beginner-friendly paint and sip experience. Follow step-by-step guidance to create your own canvas, complete with a customizable team logo. All art materials are provided, and drinks are available for purchase.

(13) All levels 13 and older

Oct 24th

12–2pm PT

$45

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Kokedama Workshop: Japanese Moss Ball Art

Momstera Lounge @ 428 E Campbell Ave, Campbell

Learn the traditional Japanese art of kokedama by creating your own moss-covered plant ball using soil, moss, and twine. This beginner-friendly workshop covers the hands-on technique and essential care tips, with all materials included so you can take home a finished kokedama.

All levels All ages

Oct 20th

12:30–2pm PT

$60

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Tue. Oct 20th, 12:30–2pm PT (90 minutes)

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Moss Wall Art Workshop

Momstera Lounge @ 428 E Campbell Ave, Campbell

Create your own framed preserved moss art while learning the basics of composition, texture, color, and working with natural accents. All materials are included, and you’ll leave with a unique, maintenance-free piece of nature to display or gift.

All levels All ages

Oct 23rd

1–2:30pm PT

$55

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Academic Drawing

Art School of SF Bay

4.8 5 reviews

Unleash your creativity and hone your artistic skills with our comprehensive drawing course. Join us in a stimulating environment where you can refine your drawing abilities and unlock your full artistic potential.

Beginner
16 and older
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1954 Old Middlefield Way , Mountain View, CA
34 hours over 17 sessions

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Description

This course is dedicated to the fundamental drawing skill - consistent shading. It is what makes your drawings and paintings look convincing, finished, and awesome.

This course will teach you:

Classical methods of drawing
Cross-hatching
Skecthing
Shading
Representing various textures
Drawing folds
Drawing a human head
Leading complex drawings from compositional sketches to final touches

Detailed Schedule

Day 1: Pencil drawing techniques. Drawing basic geometric shapes.
Day 2: Pencil drawing techniques. Drawing basic geometric shapes. Shading.
Day 3: Learning to see simple shapes in more complex ones. Representing texture.
Small object study: drawing of coins / paint tubes / shells / garlic.
Day 4: Learning to see simple shapes in more complex ones. Representing texture.
Small object study: drawings of glass bottles and objects made of metal.
Day 5: Drawing a complex monochromatic geometric shape: a relief with a plaster leaf.
Starting the drawing: composition, perspective, and setting up values.
Day 6: Drawing a complex monochromatic geometric relief.
Adding final accents, pulling the work together. Finishing the drawing.
Day 7: Drawing a landscape, representing various textures of nature.
Starting the drawing.
Day 8: Drawing a landscape. Representing various textures of nature. Finishing the drawing.
Day 9: Drawing folds. Grey paper, white and black charcoal. Starting the drawing..
Day 10: Sketching folds. Grey paper, white and black charcoal. Finishing the drawing.
Day 11: Lecture on head anatomy, proportions, sketching facial features. Sketching a plane head. Making a thumbnail of the future head drawing with value analysis.
Day 12: Starting the final project - drawing of a plaster head. Proportions, composition, structure. Finalizing the outlines.
Day 13: Final project - drawing of a plaster head. Rendering the details.
Day 14: Final project - drawing of a plaster head. Rendering the details, finishing the drawing.

Refund Policy

We do not provide refunds for ongoing classes tuition, courses or camps payments.

However, full credit towards future booking or transfer to another camp/course will be offered for any cancellations made up to 2 business days before the camp or course starts.
Ongoing classes can be canceled with a 31 business days prior notice.

You can make up a missed class on another day when we offer the same age/skill group class. The make-up class should be arranged in advance, no drop-ins. Limit 2 make-up classes per month. Make-up classes are subject to the availability of space in a similar class. We reserve the right not to provide make-up classes or terminate the class enrollment for repeating truancy.

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Art School of SF Bay

The Art School of SF Bay offers creative and approachable classes in representational drawing from nature for kids and adults. Their skilled artists teach traditional disciplines and techniques to help students fully express themselves through art.

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Key Elements of Fine Arts

Oil Painting: Old Masters Technique

“Ghostly Friends” Paint & Sip

Kokedama Workshop: Japanese Moss Ball Art

Moss Wall Art Workshop

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