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Intro to Acrylics (Level 1)

Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Explore the essentials of acrylic painting in this beginner-friendly course. Work with acrylic paints, mediums, and modern tools while sampling both realism and abstract styles. Receive step-by-step guidance and personalized feedback, no drawing skills required. Ideal for aspiring artists ready to create beautiful works.

(41) Beginner 18 and older
$199

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Lotus on Black Canvas Paint Night

Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 4540 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, CA

Unwind midweek with a creative Wine Wednesday, painting a beautiful Dark Lotus on a black canvas. No experience is needed, as you'll be guided step-by-step in a vibrant flower shop and wine tasting room. Enjoy a relaxed evening with friends, family, or solo, sipping on your favorite drinks and leaving with a stunning artwork of your own creation.

(13) All levels 13 and older
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Waterfall Wine and Paint Night

Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 1235 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA

Enjoy a relaxing painting experience overlooking the ocean in beautiful La Jolla. Create a scenic waterfall with step-by-step guidance from a professional artist, perfect for beginners. Take in stunning sunset views while expressing your creativity. All ages are welcome, and food is available for purchase.

(13) All levels 13 and older
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Intermediate Acrylic Painting (Level 2)

Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Grow your acrylic painting skills with advanced techniques in color and composition. The course builds on foundational abilities, guiding artists through the creation of 1 to 2 polished pieces. Ideal for those looking to refine their craft and move toward specialized or professional art programs.

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
$199

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Fall Sunset Paint and Cyder

Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 10045 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA

Capture the beauty of a San Diego fall sunset in this beginner-friendly painting experience. Follow step-by-step guidance while personalizing your artwork with your choice of colors. Enjoy an included pint of cyder or a non-alcoholic option in a relaxed, creative setting. Free parking is available.

(13) All levels 13 and older
$40
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Capturing the Figure in Color: Level 2

Explore the human figure in color through drawing and painting with a live model, practicing gesture, form, value, light, and shadow. Experiment with paints, inks, pastels, and expressive brushwork to build confidence and create a collection of lively figure studies.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 4434 30th Street, San Diego
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Learn to see and capture the figure in COLOR (paints, pastels, and inks) with the aid of a live model each week.

Explore the figure from life through both drawing and painting.

This San Diego art class combines quick poses for gesture and movement with longer studies for exploring color, value, light, and shadow.

Work with brushes, paint, ink, pastels, and other painterly materials while learning to capture the human form with greater confidence and expression.

Students will create several studies of each week’s live model at Art on 30th (each week’s model will be nude).

Topics Covered

  • Quick gesture sketches as well as longer painted studies
  • Simplifying the figure into gesture, shape, and form
  • Mixing color from observation
  • Using light, shadow, and value to create dimension
  • Building form with loose, expressive brushwork
  • Exploring washes, dry brush, and layered marks
  • Developing a painting while keeping it fresh and spontaneous

Students will leave with a collection of figure studies—plus new ways to bring life drawing into your painting practice.

Build confidence while working in a variety of mediums, mixing color from observation, capturing light and form, and painting the figure with looser, more expressive marks.

Supply List for Students to Bring:

This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.

  • 18x24 mixed media pad (90-140 lb)
  • acrylic or oil paints in various colors
  • inks in 1-3 colors in earth/skin tones
  • soft pastels in various colors; half sticks
  • any water soluble drawing materials
  • Drawing Board with Clips (large enough to fit your newsprint pad plus extra clip to keep it stable)
  • $65 one-time fee per student to cover model fees for all 5 weeks, payable to Art on 30th on first week

Refund Policy

Cancelled Class Policy

Occasionally the school may find it necessary to cancel a course or workshop due to scheduling conflicts or instructor cancellation. If this occurs, registered students will be contacted and will be refunded the full course tuition and any additional fees.

Refund Policy

If something should come up and you are unable to attend your class/workshop, please give us 3 business days notice prior to the start of the class/workshop for a refund less 5% cancellation fee.

After 3 business days, no refunds will be given.

Make Up Policy

Life happens and you may miss a class. You will be allowed to make up one class from the session.

Please request a “make up slip” that is active for the next 30 days. DO NOT just show up to redeem a make up slip as full classes will have NO CHOICE but to turn away the make up student if there are no available tables/space.

You may make up your class in any class that has room, it does not need to be the class that you originally took.

​Make ups are limited to one class per session.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


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Art on 30th

Art on 30th is a vibrant art school and community in San Diego that offers classes for artists of all levels. With dedicated gallery space, private artist studios, and monthly sessions on "How to Take Your Art to Market," it provides a supportive and inspiring environment for artists to create and grow.

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