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Learn the art of pottery and create your own unique ceramic pieces in these hands-on crafting classes in San Francisco.

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Introduction to Screenprinting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Discover the art of screen printing in this hands-on course at the Richmond Art Center. Gain a solid foundation in the techniques, materials, and processes involved in creating your own screen-printed designs. Unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life on paper and fabric.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$400

6 sessions

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Landscape Painting from Photos

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Refine your painting skills by learning how to enhance photo references in this comprehensive class. Explore techniques to bring life to your landscapes and master the art of painting from photos. Open to all painting media, this course will transform your artwork beyond mere copies.

(13) All levels 16 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Hydrangea: Anemone plus Blueberry

Julia Fedorova Cakes Corp @ 535 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

You will learn: how to make different petals and leaves using Sweet Art Master veiners and cutters How to use molds How to achive correct colors How to make botanically correct arrangement The class includes a lot of tricks and tips to reach perfect result. All tools and supplies will be provided for use in class ONLY.

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$320
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Composition Studies Through Collage

Richmond Art Center

In this class, we will use the medium of collage to explore composition and design layout for artistic expression. Each class will focus on a different way to approach starting an art piece with exercises and examples given to help you approach the blank page in new ways. This class is a great way to try new things and experiment with paper, glue, and scissors. Ideal for painting, drawing, and printmaking students who have a large collection of...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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An Apple a Day

Richmond Art Center

Painting apples are a simple and effective way to build some chops. Each class will consist of a 30-45 minute demo in oil, class painting and a brief critique. The course will begin with a monochromatic approach. Each week a new color scheme or painting approach will be covered and attempted. By the end of the class students will have improved their comprehension of color theory, paint application and technique. This class accepts acrylic and oil...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Joy of Collage

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Cultivate your unique creative voice through experimentation, while learning new techniques that support your particular direction. We will create several 2D collages using found images, photographs, personal memorabilia and drawings, along with an integrating element (such as paint, ink or charcoal). Your deeper expression and process is fostered as you play with adding and subtracting, responding to the work and your relationship to it.  All...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$320

8 sessions

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Painting People

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Come paint from a live model in this class which explores different ways of portraying the figure in paint, taking inspiration from masterpieces. Each class will have a short talk, followed by a sustained model pose for the remaining duration. We will be exploring different art movements and approaches, experimenting with technique and intention. Please bring any painting materials that you feel comfortable with. This class is open to oil, acrylic,...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Discover the peaceful art of Japanese ink brush painting and calligraphy at Richmond Art Center. Unleash your creativity as you learn fundamental brush and ink handling techniques, and challenge yourself to create original works of art. Gain daily peace of mind through these deeply Zen-inspired practices.

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$320

8 sessions

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The Big Picture

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Delve into what it means for you to go big with your art. Demos and class projects will center around strategies for making work that is big in scale or subject, or both. Required supplies for this program: Four canvases or canvas panels that are larger than how you typically work, but at least 32"x24". We will start by painting on one for the first day, so feel free to leave the other three at home, or wait until Week 3 to purchase the others,...

(13) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$280

9 sessions

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Monotype, Solar Etching and Collage

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore the unique mark-making qualities of Monotype and Solar Etching working with non-toxic water based Akua inks, Arches 88 paper and other printmaking papers. We will work with the basic techniques of Monotype that include the subtractive and additive methods in addition to the Transfer technique used by Matisse and work with the “ghost print”. With the Solar Etching, we will work from photographs and sharpie drawings on clear acetate exposed...

(13) All levels 17 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

4 sessions

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Painting Towards Climate Justice

Richmond Art Center

This class meets at the intersection of art and environmentalism. We will learn about various ways that contemporary artists address the environment, ecological crisis, and climate justice in their work, and we will incorporate these broader themes and strategies as inspiration for our own art.  Topics include future visioning, industrial critique, our relationship with the earth, and working with sustainable materials. The class is based...

(13) All levels 16 - 18 years old
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Sumi-e/Ink Brush Painting

Richmond Art Center

Let's gain the freedom of brushstrokes that give excitement to artwork. Continuous practice of Oriental brush painting makes us aware of our world and allows us to capture the spirit of the subject. This class covers basic elements including calligraphy and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e. Lectures, demonstrations, individual help given at each class.  Sumi-e is the unique form of Asian art that has produced some of the world’s...

(13) All levels 16 and older
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Screen Printing

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn basic screen printing techniques and explore how to apply this highly versatile art to a variety of materials. The class is tailored to individual projects.  Materials fee of $20 included. Please bring: Yard and half of fabric of choice specifically something with weight (Cotton, Muslin, canvas).  Speedball water base ink (color of choice)

(13) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$205

5 sessions

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Bookmaking

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Unleash your creativity with unique folding structures, sewn bindings, and more in this hands-on course. Explore the art of crafting books without glue and master the fundamentals of bookmaking with expert guidance and all necessary supplies provided.

(13) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$200

4 sessions

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Pen and Ink Architecture

Richmond Art Center @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA

Unlock the secrets of architectural drawing with the Pen and Ink Architecture course at Richmond Art Center. Discover the art of simplifying plants and buildings and explore perspective techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a relaxing way to build observational skills with pen and watercolor.

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$240

6 sessions

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Screen Print Skeletons!

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn the basics of screen printing - or brush up on old skills - in this one day project-oriented workshop. We will spend the morning covering the basics of screen printing and making our own tiny screen. In the afternoon we will print skeletons on paper and cloth.  Please bring $5 materials fee for instructor. If you wish to print tee shirts, please bring them also.

(13) All levels 16 and older
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Teen Ceramics (Ages 14 - 17)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

An introduction to ceramics. Teens will learn hand-building techniques, creating functional and sculptural pieces. Materials included.

(13) All levels 14 - 17 years old
No upcoming schedules
$150

7 sessions

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Print and Fold

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Learn to turn your two dimensional prints into three dimensional shapes. Using screen printing or block printing we will design imagery to be viewed from multiple angles. Learn how to make unusual box forms folded in paper and experience your printed image in a whole new way! Materials fee of $15 due to instructor day of.

(13) All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

3 sessions

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Intro to Illustration

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this five week course we will delve into the world of illustration! We will learn about illustration as a communicative art that is used to narrate books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising. Illustrators must create eye catching work, but also be able to hold an audience with a story and a message. We will learn the process of making a successful illustration, from concept and sketching thumbnails to making color studies and seeing the final...

(13) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$165

5 sessions

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Designing & Carving Stone

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Gain insight into gem and mineral attributes for working with stone. Dig into designing a stone pieces and applying freeform carving techniques, tips and tricks I've learned over years of exploration in lapidary arts. Some working knowledge of lapidary arts recommended. Required supplies: Materials fee of $40, due to instructor. Impact-resistant safety glasses (mark with your initials)

(13) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190

5 sessions

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