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Learn the art of glassblowing or pottery in San Diego and discover your creative side through hands-on classes taught by experienced instructors.

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Bubble Glass Wave

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Learn the basics of glass fusing by creating beautiful housewares using the 'bubble technique' and a glass kiln! Create your own Enamel Wave glass piece using enamel and bubble paints that can be put in a stand or option to hang. Completed pieces will be ready for pickup at the gallery approximately 5-7 days after the workshop. ​A great workshop for all skill levels, no prerequisites required to create fun and beautiful works made of glass....

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Glass Holiday Ornaments Workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Discover the art of glass fusing and create stunning holiday ornaments in this workshop! No experience is necessary, all skill levels are welcome. Get ready to unleash your creativity and take home beautiful works of art.

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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Pottery Wheel Experience 2 hrs - BYOB

Art Wheel @ 133 Elder Ave, San Diego, CA

At Art Wheel School & Studio, students can enjoy an opportunity to explore and be creative in a fun and relaxed outdoor setting. $60 for 1 guest. 2 hour workshop, All inclusive 5 lbs clay, use of studio tools and firing & glaze for 1  one large or 2 small pieces per guest.  BYOB (bring your own beverage) Pottery wheel workshop includes an introduction to the basic fundamentals of a pottery wheel, along with demonstrations and...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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$101
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Drawing for Beginners

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

A hands-on studio approach covering all the fundamentals of drawing! This class will consist of instructor demos and practical exercises. It will cover a refresher of the basics of drawing, tools, and techniques in pencil and charcoal and will explore some new horizons along the way. ​Students will leave this workshop with tools and skills to confidently create works on their own. This class is for beginning and intermediate level artists....

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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3-Day Workshop: Painting Plein Air to Studio

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

With a special focus on nocturnal painting, this workshop is designed for those who want to try something fun and different! We’ll meet that Friday evening at Art on 30th to discuss the process of plein air painting, as well as the joy and challenge of nocturnal painting. On Saturday, we’ll meet on location for two very different plein air painting sessions: one in the morning and one in the evening. On Sunday, we will reconvene at Art on...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$300

3 sessions

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Basic Screen Printing

Kiss A Cow Studios @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

This class covers the fundamentals of screen printing. You will learn to use screen printing equipment and tools (mesh, inks, squeegee, and stencil materials) You will learn the process of preparing your artwork for screens, and screen printing techniques. You may print on different substrates. All supplies are provided however you may bring additional substrate:paper, fabric, canvas. We will learn different ways to create your own art. All lab safety...

(6) Beginner 13 and older
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$125

3 sessions

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Squeegee Benders

Kiss A Cow Studios @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

This is screen printing club that continues on a month-to-month basis and a learning environment where participants will design and print on shirts, paper, wood, and/or on other substrate. You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and get feedback on your projects whether they are shirt designs, serigraphs, posters, cards, or anything else that you design and screen print. If you are planning on starting your own T-shirt line, this is the class...

(6) All levels 13 and older
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$110

4 sessions

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Abstractionism—from Germany

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Discover the innovative techniques and materials used by European artist Ines Hildur in this experimental art class with Barbara Inbody. Explore a limited palette of neutral colors and learn how to create high contrast using unexpected supplies. Unleash your creativity and take your art to the next level!

(35) Intermediate 18 and older
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$165

4 sessions

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Liquid Abstract & Resin Finishing

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

You're invited to explore these techniques for yourself! On the first day, we will create two 10x10 pieces (a small diptych) using two different liquid art techniques. On the second day, we will create a larger 14x18 piece and on the third day, we will do the resin pour for all the pieces.  New techniques will be introduced as well such as blading on your paint, and embellishing with glitter and craft items. Proper resin pouring technique...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

3 sessions

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Mixed Media Workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Explore the exciting world of mixed media art and learn to combine various mediums to create unique and captivating pieces. Embrace your artistic potential and dive into an inspring and challenging experience.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Oil & Cold Wax Effects with Acrylics Workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Come learn with Nancy Seiler, who is a Golden Artist Rep and the presenter for our Golden Lecture & Demo! By combining GOLDEN Open Acrylic paints (slow-drying acrylics) with GOLDEN gels, you can create layers that resemble the painting process of oil and cold wax without the use of solvents. We'll paint with brushes and scrapers, adding marks with charcoal and oil crayons. Final glazes will be with GOLDEN Fluid paints. Nancy will also show...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Screen Printing & Hot Foil Workshop

Kiss A Cow Studios @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

This is a creative workshop in screen printing and foil stamping where the participants will design and print on shirts or other fabric. We will provide a soft, tri-blend, nice shirt, v-necked, or crew neck and you may bring other shirts to print on. KAC will also have different shirt styles for you to pick from and order in preparation for printing at a low cost. Day One: We will demo and print a design on fabric and go through the screen printing...

(6) All levels 13 and older
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$99

2 sessions

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Quirky Characters To Love

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Join us for a fun paint and collage workshop with GOLDEN Artist Educator, Lisa Bebi! Characters will begin to emerge and take form through "collage play." We'll use combinations of layered imagery and aged papers, textures, and stains. Then, through the editing process, chalk paint will be applied to carve out the final personality traits of our creations. There will be instructor demos for each step of the process, include proper gluing techniques,...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Prima Materia Workshop: Learn to Paint in 1 Day

Prima Materia Institute @ 3350 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA

The Prima Materia Learn to Paint Workshop is a 6-hour immersive, eye-opening workshop that will awaken your creativity and you will see and paint like an artist. You will start and finish 10 paintings, from silhouetted figures in front of a city scene to a decorative bowl filled with colorful fruit plus a seascape complete with boats and seagulls and much, much more. Impossible? Not when you know the secrets to stimulate your right brain and...

(3) Beginner 18 and older
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$297
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Screen Printing: Limited Edition Cards

Kiss A Cow Studios @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

This 3 hour creative workshop will teach you the screen printing process using negative stencils and screen printing a multi-color custom design (by you) on archival paper.  All supplies are provided. Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

(6) Beginner 13 and older
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Art Journaling

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

Art Journaling can have an amazing, positive impact on your life as an artist or be used to put your thoughts down in a creative way. It’s a space where you can let loose and explore with colors, shapes, lines, new techniques and writing all at once. Some journals are more free-form and expressive, others are more of a “finished” art product. What is this one thing you need to know about art journaling? You need to know there are NO RULES!...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Palette Knife Painting

Lovejoy Creations @ 2690 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA

In this class you will paint with a palette knife, on a flat panel. You pick your colors, and whether you want to paint a: Butterfly Dragonfly Sea turtle Seahorse Hummingbird Feel free to bring an image of a window decal, stencil or shiloette Due to the scraping method I will teach you, paint will splatter, please wear clothes you don't mind if a little bit of paint gets on.   In this class, you will: Work at Your Pace (up to 3 hours) ...

(15) Beginner 8 and older
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San Diego Humane Society: Paint Your Pet

Lovejoy Creations @ 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, CA

Work at Your Pace (up to 3 hours) Step by Step Instruction Family Fun (well behaved kids welcome) All Supplies & pre-drawn pet included in price Email a photo of your pet to be pre-drawn on your canvas Please email 2-3 in-focus photos at least 2 days prior to the event (sooner is better) at [email protected]. This photo will be sketched onto your 11x14 canvas. If you do not email your photo, then we can not prepare your canvas...

(15) All levels 8 and older
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Paint Your Pet (Realistic or PopART)

Lovejoy Creations @ 890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

Unleash your inner artist and bring your beloved pet to life on canvas with Lovejoy Creations. Choose between a realistic or pop art style and learn how to transfer your pet's photo onto a canvas panel. This self-paced workshop provides all the supplies you need, so you can paint at home and receive guidance from Lovejoy whenever you have questions.

(15) All levels 13 and older
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Painting Skills: Color and Composition

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA

With 1-on-1 guidance and instructor demos, learn how to master color theory, color mixing, and composition for stronger and more beautiful paintings. For acrylic and oil painters of all skill levels. ​Beginning painters will receive plenty of guidance. Advanced painters will receive specific instruction to reach the next level. Topics covered: Understanding color terms and color theory Organizing your palette and avoiding muddy...

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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