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Discover your artistic talents and express yourself through a wide variety of art classes in San Diego, including painting, drawing, ceramics, and more, and let your creativity flourish in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Kalapa Ikebana

Shambhala Meditation Center of San Diego @ 4540 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA

Immerse yourself in the contemplative practice of Kalapa Ikebana. Experience harmony with nature and your perception as you explore the quiet mindfulness of this unique practice. Bring your flower cutting scissors and be prepared to express your true nature through the arrangement of flowers and other materials.

(4) All levels 16 and older

Mixed Media Minis: Let's Get Small

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

Unleash your artistic flair in our Mixed Media Minis workshop, where you'll create captivating small-scale artworks. Dive into a world of paint, paper, and drawing implements to craft intricately layered pieces on wood cradle panels. Under the guidance of our expert instructor, explore innovative techniques and cultivate your unique artistic voice.

(35) All levels 18 and older

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Liberty Station

Digital Photo Academy @ 2816 Historic Decatur Rd , San Diego, CA

Join us for an immersive photography experience at Liberty Station. Enhance your skills and capture stunning images in a real-world setting. Learn from expert instructors and elevate your photography game.

(146) All levels 16 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Coronado Island

Digital Photo Academy @ 1100 Orange Ave, San Diego, CA

Unleash your creativity and capture the breathtaking beauty of Coronado Island through the lens of your camera. Join our expert instructor for an immersive photography experience that will transform your perspective and enhance your skills. Get ready to discover the hidden gems and iconic sights of this stunning location like never before.

(146) All levels 15 and older
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Beginning Acrylic Painting

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

Take the mystery out of becoming an artist. This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to paint, even if you have never held a paintbrush. In this course, students learn a new painting technique each night, including how to finish and hang a piece. This is a practical class, directed toward abstract art and covers what to buy, and what not to buy. Supply List: Canvas:  3 Canvas (about 16"x 24") - 1 for class project and 2 for class...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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Watercolor Skills

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

This class is a good fit for the beginning artist, or one who has been painting with watercolor or fluid acrylics and looking to move to the next level. Learn to "dance" with these mediums under a master of traditional and experimental techniques. Who should take this class: Anyone who is curious about, or has been painting with, watercolor or fluid acrylics. Anyone who wants to learn new techniques and reach for the next level in their skills....

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 sessions

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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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Intro to Landscape Oil Painting

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

Learn how to paint expressively using oil paint and photo references of Aspen in the winter time with snow and mountains. ​This class will have instructor demos/lessons and 1-on-1 guidance. Oil painting fundamentals are covered in every session: studio materials, color, value, atmospheric perspective, cropping photo references, blending, and layering. ​By the end of the course, students will have completed a painting of the Aspen landscape....

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

5 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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Modern Calligraphy: Watercolor Brush Lettering

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

This 6-week class focuses on the basic brush strokes needed to gain control of brush markers and watercolor brushes to achieve brush calligraphy. We dabble in watercolor, learning a few techniques to create simple washes and designs. Through lots of practice and completing set exercises, you'll put your strokes into practice and explore making hand lettered cards. This class is for anyone and everyone who has an interest in lettering! We’ll be...

(35) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

6 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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Intro to Watercolor Painting

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

Discover the joy of creating loose and fluid watercolor paintings in this engaging course. Learn essential techniques and receive personalized guidance from an experienced instructor. Unlock your artistic potential and gain confidence in your ability to create beautiful watercolor masterpieces.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$199

5 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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Raw Canvas & Fluid Acrylics

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

Unleash your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of working with raw canvas and fluid acrylics as you journey into the world of contemporary art.

(35) All levels 18 and older
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$110
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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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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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La Jolla Cove

Painting & Vino @ 16081 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Join us for a wonderful night out. You’ll get Step by Step instruction while enjoying fantastic food and wine available for purchase. You will be creating this beautiful view of La Jolla Cove on 12×16 inch Canvas. It’s easy and really fun to paint! No experience is necessary. With Painting & Vino, you’ll have an amazing time and walk away with a stunning painting you created yourself. We encourage artistic freedom! You can...

(11) All levels 21 and older
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Bright Flowers – Paint and Sip

Painting & Vino @ 2000 El Cajon Blvd , San Diego, CA

Unleash your inner artist   as we guide you step by step through painting Bright  Flowers! No experience is necessary so bring a date, or a friend or even come solo. Our instructor will provide everything you need thus get ready for an unforgettable evening! What to expect All painting supplies are provided including, canvas, brushes, as well as paints, a water cup, and an easel. Step-by-step painting instructions from a professional...

(11) Beginner 21 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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