Art Classes

 

Spring ~ March / April / May 2024

 
 
 
 

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25. Techniques Workshop: Abstract Expressionism
Aug 22
25. Techniques Workshop: Abstract Expressionism

Lisa Bebi

Saturday–Monday, 10 AM–4 PM 
August 22–24 
(3 Days, 15 total hours of instruction) 
La Jolla Studio
$275/295 + $55 materials fee paid to instructor

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24. Beyond the Reference: Designing Coastal Landscapes in Gouache
Aug 26
24. Beyond the Reference: Designing Coastal Landscapes in Gouache

Thomas O’Brien

Wednesday–Friday, 10 AM–2 PM (½ hour lunch break)
August 26–28
(3 Days, 12 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$190/210 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor

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08. Cyanotype 3.0 Printing on Fabric
Sep 1
08. Cyanotype 3.0 Printing on Fabric

Suda House

Tuesday–Thursday, 10 AM–2 PM
September 1–3
(3 Days, 12 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$200/220 + $40 materials fee paid to instructor

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05. PORTALS OF PLAY 1! Drawing Exercises to Wake up Your Creative Spirit
Sep 8
05. PORTALS OF PLAY 1! Drawing Exercises to Wake up Your Creative Spirit

Canada Kerwin

Tuesdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
September 8–29
(4 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$190/210

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73. Book of Ocean Cyanotypes
Sep 8
73. Book of Ocean Cyanotypes

Judi Tentor

Tuesday–Thursday, September 8–10
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 AM–2 PM
Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM
(3 days; 13 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Studio (Tuesday and Thursday)
On location at the beach (Wednesday)
$200/220+ $15 materials fee paid to instructor

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07. Watercolor Botanicals
Sep 9
07. Watercolor Botanicals

Thia Nevius

Wednesdays, 10 AM–1 PM
September 9–30
(4 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$190/210

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53. The Five Important Components to Better Oil Painting
Sep 10
53. The Five Important Components to Better Oil Painting

Jeff Yeomans

 THIS CLASS IS FULL!

Thursdays, 9 AM–12 PM
September 10–October 29
(8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$365/385

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09. The Art of Modern Still-Life Painting
Sep 10
09. The Art of Modern Still-Life Painting

Sharon Carol Demery

Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM 
September 10–October 29
(8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) 
La Jolla Studio 
$330/350 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor 

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16. Portrait Painting in Oil
Sep 10
16. Portrait Painting in Oil

Ron Lemen

Thursdays, 6–9 PM
September 10–October 29
(8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$330/350

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80. Friday Writers I (Poetry)
Sep 11
80. Friday Writers I (Poetry)

Anna DiMartino

Fridays, 12–2 PM
September 11–October 30
(8 weeks, 16 total hours of instruction)
Athenaeum Library Spaces
$200/220

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78. Etching Workshop
Sep 12
78. Etching Workshop

Sfona Pelah

Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM
September 12
(1 days, 8 total hours of instruction) 
AAC Print Room
$150/170 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor

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54. Life Drawing
Sep 12
54. Life Drawing

Jean Krumbein

Saturdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
September 12–November 7 (no class September 26)
(8 Weeks, 24 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$365/385
*Available as a drop-in class: $50/55

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14. Impressionism Painting into Fauvism
Sep 13
14. Impressionism Painting into Fauvism

Sharon Carol Demery

Sundays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
September 13–November 1
(8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$330/350 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor 

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01. Adventures in Drawing: Exploring Portraiture
Sep 14
01. Adventures in Drawing: Exploring Portraiture

Jean Krumbein

Mondays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM 
September 14–November 9 (no class October 12)
(8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) 
(Model included one day) 
La Jolla Studio 
$330/350

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70. Silk-Screen Printmaking
Sep 14
70. Silk-Screen Printmaking

Frol Boundin

Mondays, 10 AM–1 PM
Wednesdays, 10 AM–1 PM
September 14– November 4
(8 weeks, 24/48 hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
Mondays only: $330/350
Wednesdays only: $330/350
Mondays & Wednesdays: $430/450
Materials fee: $35 for single session; $70 for two sessions

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02. Quick-Sketch Life Drawing (Drawing for Animation)
Sep 14
02. Quick-Sketch Life Drawing (Drawing for Animation)

Marty Davis

Mondays, 6–9 PM 
September 14–November 9 (no class October 12)
(8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction) 
La Jolla Studio 
$330/350 

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82. School of the Arts Book Club
Sep 15
82. School of the Arts Book Club

Anna DiMartino

Tuesday, 4–5:15 PM 
September 15, October 13, November 10
Athenaeum Library Spaces
$10/15 each meeting

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81. Friday Writers II (Advanced)
Sep 18
81. Friday Writers II (Advanced)

Anna DiMartino

Fridays, 10:15–11:45 AM
September 18, October 2, 16, 30
(4 weeks, 9 total hours of instruction)
Athenaeum Library Spaces
$160/180

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77. Relief Printmaking
Sep 19
77. Relief Printmaking

Chris Lahti

Saturdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
September 19–October 31
(7 weeks, 21 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$330/350 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor

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76. Intro to Letterpress
Sep 20
76. Intro to Letterpress

Eileen Kitrick

Sundays, 5–9 PM
September 20–November 1 (no class October 25)
(6 weeks; 24 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$330/350 + $15 materials fee paid to instructor

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11. Textile Workshop: Collage Experimentation
Sep 25
11. Textile Workshop: Collage Experimentation

Gabriela Domville

Friday & Saturday, 10 AM–2 PM
September 25 & 26
(2 Days, 8 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$130/160 + $25 materials fee paid to instructor

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101. Drawing from the Masters
Sep 29
101. Drawing from the Masters

Ken & Stephanie Goldman

Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM 
September 29–November 3
(6 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction) 
Zoom 
$200/220  

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51. Head & Figure Construction—Live
Sep 29
51. Head & Figure Construction—Live

Ken & Stephanie Goldman

Tuesdays, 1–4 PM 
September 29–November 3
(6 weeks, 18 total hours of instruction) 
AAC Art Studio 
(Includes model) 
$290/310 

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13. Fundamentals of Watercolor: Still Life and Landscape
Oct 3
13. Fundamentals of Watercolor: Still Life and Landscape

Stan Goudey

Saturdays, 10 AM–1 PM
October 3–24
(4 Weeks, 12 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$190/210

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55. Pencil Drawing
Oct 3
55. Pencil Drawing

Sarah Ekedal

Saturdays, 1:30–4:30 PM
October 3–31
(5 Weeks, 15 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$200/210

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06. Painting Without a Brush! (Oil Pastel)
Oct 6
06. Painting Without a Brush! (Oil Pastel)

Susan Osborn

Tuesdays, 10 AM–1 PM
October 6–27
(4 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$190/210

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102. It’s Personal: Seeing Your Photographs / Finding Your Creative Voice
Oct 6
102. It’s Personal: Seeing Your Photographs / Finding Your Creative Voice

Suda House

Tuesdays, 6:30–8 PM
October 6–November 10
(6 weeks, 9 total hours of instruction)
Zoom
$145/165

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52. Handmade Pottery—Beginner to Intermediate
Oct 7
52. Handmade Pottery—Beginner to Intermediate

Pierre Bounaud

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
October 7–28
(4 Weeks, 12 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$220/230 + $10 materials fee paid to the instructor

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100. Loose and Easy Pen and Watercolor
Oct 14
100. Loose and Easy Pen and Watercolor

Lori Mitchell

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
October 14–December 9 (no class November 25)
(8 Weeks, 24 Total Hours of Instruction)
Zoom
$330/360

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71. Japanese Stab Binding—Book in A Day
Oct 18
71. Japanese Stab Binding—Book in A Day

Judith Christensen

Sunday, 9 AM–3:30 PM (1 hour lunch break)
October 18
(1 Day, 6.5 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$90/110 + $8 materials fee paid to instructor

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La Jolla Art Studio

We are pleased to offer these classes in person at the La Jolla Art Studio (1008 Wall Street) and on location.

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73. Book of Ocean Cyanotypes
Sep 8
73. Book of Ocean Cyanotypes

Judi Tentor

Tuesday–Thursday, September 8–10
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 AM–2 PM
Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM
(3 days; 13 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Studio (Tuesday and Thursday)
On location at the beach (Wednesday)
$200/220+ $15 materials fee paid to instructor

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12. Halloween Decorations in Plein Air
Oct 24
12. Halloween Decorations in Plein Air

Kevin Inman

Saturday, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
October 24
(1 day, 3 total hours of instruction)
On location (either Kensington, Mission Hills or Loma Portal)
$20/30

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AAC Art Studio

We are pleased to offer these classes in person at the AAC Art Studio (1955 Julian Avenue).

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73. Book of Ocean Cyanotypes
Sep 8
73. Book of Ocean Cyanotypes

Judi Tentor

Tuesday–Thursday, September 8–10
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 AM–2 PM
Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM
(3 days; 13 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Studio (Tuesday and Thursday)
On location at the beach (Wednesday)
$200/220+ $15 materials fee paid to instructor

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53. The Five Important Components to Better Oil Painting
Sep 10
53. The Five Important Components to Better Oil Painting

Jeff Yeomans

 THIS CLASS IS FULL!

Thursdays, 9 AM–12 PM
September 10–October 29
(8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$365/385

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78. Etching Workshop
Sep 12
78. Etching Workshop

Sfona Pelah

Saturday, 9 AM–5 PM
September 12
(1 days, 8 total hours of instruction) 
AAC Print Room
$150/170 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor

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54. Life Drawing
Sep 12
54. Life Drawing

Jean Krumbein

Saturdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
September 12–November 7 (no class September 26)
(8 Weeks, 24 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$365/385
*Available as a drop-in class: $50/55

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70. Silk-Screen Printmaking
Sep 14
70. Silk-Screen Printmaking

Frol Boundin

Mondays, 10 AM–1 PM
Wednesdays, 10 AM–1 PM
September 14– November 4
(8 weeks, 24/48 hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
Mondays only: $330/350
Wednesdays only: $330/350
Mondays & Wednesdays: $430/450
Materials fee: $35 for single session; $70 for two sessions

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77. Relief Printmaking
Sep 19
77. Relief Printmaking

Chris Lahti

Saturdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
September 19–October 31
(7 weeks, 21 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$330/350 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor

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76. Intro to Letterpress
Sep 20
76. Intro to Letterpress

Eileen Kitrick

Sundays, 5–9 PM
September 20–November 1 (no class October 25)
(6 weeks; 24 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$330/350 + $15 materials fee paid to instructor

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51. Head & Figure Construction—Live
Sep 29
51. Head & Figure Construction—Live

Ken & Stephanie Goldman

Tuesdays, 1–4 PM 
September 29–November 3
(6 weeks, 18 total hours of instruction) 
AAC Art Studio 
(Includes model) 
$290/310 

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55. Pencil Drawing
Oct 3
55. Pencil Drawing

Sarah Ekedal

Saturdays, 1:30–4:30 PM
October 3–31
(5 Weeks, 15 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$200/210

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52. Handmade Pottery—Beginner to Intermediate
Oct 7
52. Handmade Pottery—Beginner to Intermediate

Pierre Bounaud

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
October 7–28
(4 Weeks, 12 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$220/230 + $10 materials fee paid to the instructor

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71. Japanese Stab Binding—Book in A Day
Oct 18
71. Japanese Stab Binding—Book in A Day

Judith Christensen

Sunday, 9 AM–3:30 PM (1 hour lunch break)
October 18
(1 Day, 6.5 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$90/110 + $8 materials fee paid to instructor

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74. Your Voice, Your Vote
Oct 25
74. Your Voice, Your Vote

Gloria Kondrup

Sunday, 10 AM–3 PM (30-minute lunch break)
October 25
(1 Day, 5 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$25/35

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50. Encaustics Workshop (Beginner-Intermediate)
Nov 9
50. Encaustics Workshop (Beginner-Intermediate)

Lisa Bebi

Monday–Wednesday, 10 AM–3 PM
November 9–11
(3 days, 15 total hours of instruction)
AAC Art Studio
$245/265 + $75 materials fee

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72. Handmade Cards
Nov 14
72. Handmade Cards

Judith Christensen

Saturday, 9 AM–3:30 PM
November 14
(1 Day, 6.5 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$90/110 + $7 materials fee paid to instructor

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75. LEGO Holiday Letterpress
Dec 6
75. LEGO Holiday Letterpress

Gloria Kondrup

Sunday, 10 AM–3 PM (30-minute lunch break)
December 6
(1 Day, 5 total hours of instruction)
AAC Print Room
$25/35

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Online via Zoom

We are pleased to offer these classes online using Zoom Video Conferencing.

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101. Drawing from the Masters
Sep 29
101. Drawing from the Masters

Ken & Stephanie Goldman

Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM 
September 29–November 3
(6 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction) 
Zoom 
$200/220  

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102. It’s Personal: Seeing Your Photographs / Finding Your Creative Voice
Oct 6
102. It’s Personal: Seeing Your Photographs / Finding Your Creative Voice

Suda House

Tuesdays, 6:30–8 PM
October 6–November 10
(6 weeks, 9 total hours of instruction)
Zoom
$145/165

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100. Loose and Easy Pen and Watercolor
Oct 14
100. Loose and Easy Pen and Watercolor

Lori Mitchell

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
October 14–December 9 (no class November 25)
(8 Weeks, 24 Total Hours of Instruction)
Zoom
$330/360

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Summer Kids Classes

We are pleased to offer these classes in person at the La Jolla Art Studio (1008 Wall Street).

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To register, call (858) 454-5872 or register online.

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