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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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Landscape Plein Air Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Spend Spring painting au plein air at several beautiful Richmond, El Cerrito and Berkeley outdoor locations. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced painting student, you'll enjoy discovering beginner-friendly painting spots, and improving your technique in the company of new friends.  You'll receive as much or as little feedback as you want. Use the media of your choice. We'll spend two weeks at each painting location so that students...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$255

8 sessions

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Leatherworking & Metalsmithing Camp

Dragonfly Designs @ 150 Oak St, San Francisco, CA

Take a walk on the wild side & explore working with metal & leather in this next level jewelry making camp. You’ll learn to create mixed media pieces & explore metalsmithing techniques such as riveting, patina, stamping & dapping and leatherworking techniques such as dying, stitching, stamping & burnishing! Learn the properties of metal & leather and how to combine them into enviable wearable art. Camp Reminders: Please...

(5) All levels 8 - 13 years old
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$425

5 sessions

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Abstraction

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Does the ambiguity of abstraction intimidate you? This class guides participants in understanding their aesthetic interests while transforming them into a unique style.  In an open studio format students are encouraged to experiment and develop their artistic intent. Students will have one on one time to discuss their ideas, objectives, challenges, etc. with the instructor.  This class is similar to a group study in abstract/ non-objective...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$295

9 sessions

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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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Impressionist Painting

Art School of SF Bay @ 1601 Irving St, San Francisco, CA

Master vibrant colors, vivid brushstrokes, and immersive composition you adore in the works of impressionist artists! Besides the practical studies, learn about the history of the most beloved art movement, and the art styles that grew out of it!

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$300

6 sessions

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Intermediate & Advanced Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore your original vision! This class is for intermediate and advanced painters looking for technical and conceptual assistance as they pursue individual projects. Are you looking to get back into painting after taking a break? Are you struggling to work through a current project? Would your creative practice benefit from the structure of a weekly class? Do you enjoy meeting other painters in a friendly and supportive environment?...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
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$280

9 sessions

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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
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$205

5 sessions

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Beginning Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

La maestra habla español.  For complete beginners who wish to improve their painting skills while learning to work in the medium of their choice. Each week we will discuss and put in practice a foundational painting concepts. Experience Levels: Beginning to Intermediate What To Bring Grounds Follow your preference for acrylic and oil. You can use a pad paper formulated for oil painting, gessoed cardboard, canvas panel, canvas, wood...

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Expressive Landscapes in Pastels

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Explore the beauty of natural habitats through the art of Pastels in a dynamic and engaging way. Unleash your creativity and learn to paint landscapes with various media, adding depth and texture to your artwork. Join us for an enriching artistic journey at the Richmond Art Center.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$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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Encaustic Painting

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

This class is for people who are new to encaustic as well as those with experience. Learning will be primarily hands–on with ample demonstrations covering traditional and contemporary methods. This class is designed to give students a though knowledge of the encaustic medium. How to safely work with wax, stenciling, working with photographs, encaustic on paper, mixing oils and wax and how to set up your studio for working with wax.  $80...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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$165

5 sessions

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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
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$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
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$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
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$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
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$190

5 sessions

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Don't Blink Ink

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Permanent ink will be explored in this drawing techniques class. Students will get to learn how to make unique pieces of art by getting the most out of dipping their pen nibs and brushes in permanent ink to express their creativity. Tempera Resist - to create unique textures, waterproof India ink and Tempera paint will be used in a reduction process. Suggested Materials: Ink nib and holder Bamboo brushes India ink HB Pencil Kneaded eraser...

(13) Beginner 16 and older
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$160

4 sessions

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Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 12-18+)

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Using stop-motion animation techniques, participants will learn how to bring stories to life using iPads and their imagination. iPads supplied by Richmond Art Center.

(13) All levels 12 - 18 years old
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$175

5 sessions

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Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes

Richmond Art Center @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

In this class, students will build on the techniques they learned in Beginning watercolor to create original landscapes. We will learn how to paint a variety of subjects based on photographs and life. While some subjects are provided by the teacher, students are encouraged to provide objects and photos for reference. Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes Note: students can work from provided photographs, or bring in their own images Class 1. Class...

(13) Intermediate 17 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Beginner Origami

Richmond Art Center @ Virtual Classroom

Beginner Origami with the Origami Mami: This is an entry level class on learning how to make simple Origami models such as animals, plants, toys, geometric shapes, and basically anything you can imagine! We will put our models together in a sort of “scene” to really bring them to life! Ages 5+ welcome. Required Supplies Paper (can be traditional Origami paper size which is 6”x6”). Otherwise, I use a lot of color copy paper and cut it down...

(13) All levels 5 and older
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Exploring Within - Collage and Mixed Media

Living Your Wild Creativity @ 4404 Ross Rd, Sebastopol, CA

Full Course Name 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...

All levels 18 and older
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$775

3 sessions

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