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Wondrous Wax

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This vibrant workshop includes techniques for working with hot wax. We combine multiple media techniques on a variety of surfaces, emphasizing unity of design, texture and color. We begin with watercolor, ink, any dry media and collage, and then build with encaustic, maybe adding in oil and pigment sticks. Other media combinations might include, charcoal or graphite. It is the layering processes that are critical.  All imagery applicable. Appropriate...

(13) All levels 17 and older
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$275

3 sessions

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Collage

Richmond Art Center

Create intuitive collages that reflect your inner wisdom and multifaceted self. This class will guide students in using a therapeutic artistic process called SoulCollage®. Participants make collages on 5x8” cards and then write/speak from the perspective of the image to connect with their identity, desires, and needs. The method emphasizes self-acceptance and self-care, and no prior artistic experience is required. Suggested Materials: Image...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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Gilding for Artists

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn how to apply gold leaf and incorporate gold into art work. The beauty of gold is legendary and signifies transcendence in many cultures.  Learn the basic techniques of water gilding and oil gilding, producing softly textured or highly burnished gold areas, lines and details.  Materials fee of $25 to the instructor on the day-of.

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$160

2 sessions

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Food Safe Mold Making

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn the basics of making food safe molds! Come make custom made one part platinum silicone molds that are suitable for making baking molds, ice trays, lollipops, casting chocolate and other applications used to produce foods. The designs are up to you! All Materials are purchased and provided by the instructor. Materials Fee of $75 due at time of registration Materials fee covers: Silicone Putty Gram Scale Razor Knife, exacto knife, scissors...

(13) All levels 16 - 18 years old
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$175

4 sessions

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Laser Cutting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Make your own artwork with a laser cutter! In this class you will learn the fundamentals of building a digital design and how to use a laser cutter. Using the program Procreate on Richmond Art Center's iPads, we will explore the various ways to create a high contrast image that will translate into a perfect laser engraving.

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$160

4 sessions

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Intensive Collage and Mixed Media

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,...

All levels 18 and older
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$775

3 sessions

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Curiosidades de México II: Ex-voto Paintings

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

In this series of workshops students will learn to create Mexican arts and crafts. The different projects will connect to inter-generational traditions and teach students popular Mexican art forms that can be modified with individual creative touches. Part II: We will learn to paint an ex-voto that makes students value their own expertise, rasquachismo, and personal histories. This project is open to students who are unfamiliar with the Spanish...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$140

4 sessions

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Soft Sculpture Workshop Part II: Knots

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In the second part of two soft sculpture workshops this term, students will work with rope, armatures, and experimental media to create knotted sculptures and/or wall hangings. In the first class we will learn and practice making knots and plan for individual projects that will be the main focus of our second class.  All levels welcome. Week One: Powerpoint and project overview, demo knots, practice knots, Experimental media Demo, Student...

(13) All levels 12 and older
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$100

2 sessions

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Creating Dream Journals

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Younger generations are often educated about and confronted with the systemic issues of our society. How often are they given the space to dream, imagine, and create something new? In this workshop series, young artists will create their own dream journals. We’ll ground ourselves in liberatory texts that teach us about the role of dreaming in creating future worlds. We’ll ask big questions and give ourselves the space to be expansive and imaginative...

(13) All levels 12 - 18 years old
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$120

3 sessions

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Creating Your Own Art Workshop

Living Your Wild Creativity

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...

All levels 16 and older
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Creative Book Making Structures

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Students will learn several simple methods for joining papers to make their own books for either written or illustrative content, or to be left blank to function as a unique sketchbook. Using cardstock templates, we will construct various styles of pockets, fold outs, and accordion folds to create unique features for your one of a kind book.  We will spend half the class time learning these methods, and the other half either creating content...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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In- Person- Modern Macrame Marathon

Dragonfly Designs

Let’s get knotty! Macrame is a gorgeous and versatile craft that never seems to go out of style. In this week-long camp, we’ll be focusing on basic-but-beautiful knots, and learning how to combine them into impressive pieces of textile art. Projects Macrame Wall-Hanging Macrame Feather Locations This class will be held in-person at Saratoga Prospect Center Lawn; outdoors (please dress appropriately) following social distance and county guidelines...

(5) All levels 8 - 13 years old
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Curiosidades de México III : Pantuflas (Ages 10 - 16)

Richmond Art Center

Esta clase será en español. El curso se divide en tres series de actividades en las cuales construiremos algunas curiosidades características de México. No necesitas ser un experto, es más, entre menos sepas ¡mejor! Para finalizar tejeremos un par de pantuflas al estilo que mi abuela me enseñó, usando puntadas básicas. Con este último proyecto tendrás un buen regalo para las fiestas. Materials List: Knit a pair of slippers:- 100 gm...

(13) All levels 10 - 16 years old
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Curiosidades de México III: Pantuflas

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

In this series of workshops students will learn to create Mexican arts and crafts. The different projects will connect to inter-generational traditions and teach students popular Mexican art forms that can be modified with individual creative touches. Part III: We will knit a pair of slippers that make a perfect holiday gift! Materials List Knit a pair of slippers: 100 gm of the acrylic fine yarn Pair of metal knitting Needles #4 (3.5mm)...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$70

2 sessions

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Creative Exploration & Expansion Series: Mandala

Richmond Art Center

Creative Exploration and Expansion Series: Mandala Making These classes will be about creative expansion and artistic self-discovery. We will experiment with intuitive drawing and collage, guided visualization exercises, drip painting, mandala making, and journaling. As the teacher, my goal will be to create a safe container for students to be playful, imaginative, and exploratory. No prior artistic experience is required. Mandala Making - Experience...

(13) All levels 5 - 18 years old
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Art & Wine: Polyhedra!

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Enjoy a creative night at the intersection of math and art! Color and construct dazzling geometric forms while learning about the mathematical relationships of these captivating shapes.  Artist Stacy Speyer combines her passions for art and math to create geometric forms and patterns in various media, and will share her work and process.  This event is fun for artists (or non-artists) of all skill levels. First glass of wine is inclu...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Mixed Medium Sculptures - Shadow Puppetry

Richmond Art Center

This class will explore the wide world of mixed medium sculpture with hands-on projects inspired by the work of prominent artists in paper, textiles, cardboard, and recycled materials. Special Notes This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you no later than 2 hours before the start of the class. Required Supplies 1 12”x 18” heavy paper/cardstock each Ruler Pencil and eraser Fine sharpie Scissors Medium...

(13) All levels 6 and older
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Collage Club

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Have fun with paper and colors as we learn about the history of collage making and make our own takes on collage landscapes, figurative work, and sculptural pieces. Sign up for one or all six classes! This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the start of the class. Required Supplies Scissors Glue that will work on paper (mod podge, matte gel medium, Yes paste, nori paste… these are just...

(13) All levels 17 and older
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Curiosities of Mexico I: Skulls and Papel Picado

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

The course is divided into three series of activities in which we will build some characteristic curiosities of Mexico. You don't need to be an expert, what's more, the less you know, the better! In the first project we will build a paper skull and cut our own papel picado, perfect to decorate our house for the Day of the Dead. Materials List: Mexican Skull: White acrylic paint (3 oz approx) Black acrylic paint (2 oz approx) Thin round brushes...

(13) All levels 10 - 16 years old
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Pieces of You - Collage for Self-Discovery

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This class will use collage to explore images, identity, and inner wisdom. Inspired by the expressive art method, SoulCollage®, participants will come away from class with a unique collage and a deeper appreciation for their multifaceted self.   Suggested Materials-  Collage images (sources can include magazines, postcards, calendars, catalogs, or other images you've collected over time)  Scissors  Glue  Approx....

(13) All levels 18 and older
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