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Richmond Art Center

The Richmond Art Center is a leading visual arts center in the East Bay, offering diverse arts experiences to people of all ages. They provide hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling art programs, and rotating exhibitions featuring both emerging and established Bay Area artists.

Richmond Art Center

Upcoming Classes at Richmond Art Center

  • Afternoon Hand & Wheel

    Unleash your creativity in a pottery class where you will explore both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Perfect for intermediate students looking to enhance their skills and create unique projects.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 2–4pm Pacific Time
    Price: $320
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  • Women in Ceramics Workshop (Hybrid)

    Discover the groundbreaking work of women in ceramics in this engaging workshop at the Richmond Art Center. Explore the history and techniques of 20th-century and contemporary ceramicists through virtual lectures and hands-on studio sessions. Enhance your skills and be inspired by the influential women who shaped the field.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 16th, 1:30–4:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $200
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  • Precious Metal Clay Jewelrymaking

    Unleash your creativity with bronze and silver metal clay in this hands-on jewelry-making course. Learn techniques for crafting stunning pendants, rings, stone settings, and molds while discovering the art of firing and finishing designs. Gain the skills to bring your unique jewelry visions to life.

    Next start date: Thursday, Mar 28th, 6:30–8:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $320
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  • Beginning Handbuilding

    Unleash your creativity through clay as you learn essential handbuilding techniques in this 4-week class at the Richmond Art Center. Dive into the world of pinch pots, coils, and slabs to craft your own functional ceramic pieces, exploring surface decorations and glazing methods along the way. Embrace the hands-on experience with minimal tools and space required for an enriching artistic journey.

    Next start date: Thursday, Mar 28th, 1:30–3:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $320
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  • Glass Beads & More

    Discover the art of glass bead making in this hands-on class at the Richmond Art Center. Learn the history, techniques, and safety procedures while creating your own unique glass beads. Unleash your creativity and add a touch of elegance to your jewelry collection.

    Next start date: Thursday, Mar 28th, 5:30–8:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $300
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  • Beginning Jewelry

    Unleash your creativity and craft unique jewelry pieces in metal! Discover the art of fabrication, shaping, texturing, and finishing to create stunning rings, earrings, or pendants. Perfect for beginners and intermediates alike, this class offers a hands-on experience in jewelry making.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 6th, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $400
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  • Landscape Painting from Photos

    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.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 9th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
    Price: $400
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  • Bookmaking

    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.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 9th, 6–8pm Pacific Time
    Price: $400
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  • Fundamentals of Oil Painting

    Unleash your creativity with a comprehensive exploration of oil painting techniques, from materials to composition, at the Richmond Art Center. Master the art of still life painting in a supportive and inspiring environment. Discover the beauty and versatility of oil paints while honing your artistic skills.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 2–5pm Pacific Time
    Price: $400
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  • Bezel Ring Making with Silver & Stone

    Master the art of bezel ring making with silver and stone at Richmond Art Center. Explore design principles and gemstone setting techniques in this intermediate-level class. Create your own unique rings under expert guidance, using sterling silver and a semi-precious gemstone of your choice.

    Next start date: Friday, Mar 29th, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $300
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  • Sculpting Borosilicate Plant Life

    Explore the art of sculpting hard glass into intricate plant life forms. Delve into the unique process of shaping borosilicate glass rods while creating stunning botanical pieces. Unleash your creativity and bring your favorite plants to life in this hands-on workshop.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 6th, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $300
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  • A Painter's Process

    Unleash your creativity in a supportive studio environment at Richmond Art Center. Join fellow artists to work on your projects with guidance from the instructor and valuable feedback from peers. Elevate your art with shared inspiration and diverse perspectives.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 9th, 1–4pm Pacific Time
    Price: $400
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  • Stitch by Stitch

    Explore the art of embroidery at Richmond Art Center, where students delve into material research and basic stitching techniques. Gain inspiration from contemporary textile artists as you learn to interpret imagery into your own unique self-portrait. Join us stitch by stitch to unlock your creativity in textile artistry.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 9th, 5:30–8:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $300
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  • Drawing Essentials: Still Life

    Unleash your creativity with charcoal drawing techniques in this course designed for artists looking to enhance their skills. Dive into the world of still life and learn valuable techniques that will elevate your artwork and broaden your artistic horizons. Master mark-making, composition, and 3-D illusion to take your drawings to the next level.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time
    Price: $400
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  • Beginning Watercolor

    Discover the joy and versatility of watercolor painting in this engaging course at the Richmond Art Center. Explore various techniques, materials, and styles while receiving expert guidance. No drawing experience is required.

    Next start date: Friday, Mar 29th, 2–4pm Pacific Time
    Price: $240
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  • Beginning Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy

    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.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 11th, 2–4pm Pacific Time
    Price: $320
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  • Explorations with Relief Printing

    Unleash your creativity with rubbercut and linocut printmaking at Richmond Art Center. Learn to design, carve, and print stunning works using block cutting tools and a printing press. Discover the magic of printing on paper, fabric, and folded book structures in this engaging hands-on class.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 11th, 6–8pm Pacific Time
    Price: $320
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  • Intermediate Japanese Brush Painting and Calligraphy

    Refine your artistic mastery at Richmond Art Center, delving into intermediate Japanese brush painting and calligraphy. Embrace Zen principles as you elevate your skills, exploring advanced techniques and seasonal subjects. Join us in a serene journey of creativity, where each stroke embodies harmony and tranquility.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 11th, 4:30–6:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $320
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  • Knit a Fair Isle Hat!

    Discover the art of adorning hats with charming, repetitive patterns in this engaging class. From mastering ribbing in the round to perfecting the stranded knitting technique, unlock the secrets of creating Fair Isle magic. Leave with a cozy hat adorned with your unique design and the skills to tackle future knitting projects with confidence.

    Next start date: Friday, Mar 29th, 10am–12pm Pacific Time
    Price: $100
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  • Block Printing on Textiles and Paper

    Discover the art of block printing on textiles and paper at Richmond Art Center. Unleash your creativity as you learn carving and printing techniques over two weeks. Dive into the world of design creation, color theory, and the timeless craft of block printing.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 6th, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
    Price: $160
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2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
Richmond Art Center
Richmond
2540 Barrett Ave
At 25th St
Richmond, California 94804

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Description

The Richmond Art Center is the largest visual arts center in the East Bay, and we deliver exciting arts experiences to young and old alike who reflect the diverse richness of our community. We do this through hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, traveling Art in the Community programs and contemporary exhibitions in our galleries.

Every year, we serve thousands of students through classes and programs taught by professional artists, both onsite at the Art Center and at sites throughout Richmond. Our four galleries allow us to mount rotating exhibitions that display the works of emerging and established Bay Area artists. Artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, Jay DeFeo, Wanxin Zhang, Hung Liu, Ed Rossbach and Peter Voulkos have been showcased here.

The Richmond Art Center originated in 1936, when local artist Hazel Salmi, who worked for the WPA, traversed the streets of Richmond with a suitcase packed with art supplies, eager to teach art to anyone interested. Today, everything we do at the Center continues to breathe life into Salmi’s original vision: That within every person lives an artist.


Reviews of Richmond Art Center

(4.8-star rating across 13 reviews)
  • Bookbinding

    Reviewed by Laurie P. on 2/24/2023
    Loved the class and the instructor!!
  • Screen Print Skeletons!

    Reviewed by Julian M. on 10/27/2019
    This hands on class is a great introduction to screenprinting. We made a screen from scratch with affordable materials. We could design our own image in a variety of ways, most of them also accessible. And I even exposed my screen using the sun! I loved the ability for students to print their own gifts like cards, shirts, napkins, etc. I would definitely take this course again with a different project in mind.
  • Natural Bundle Dyeing and Eco-Printing

    Reviewed by Julian M. on 10/7/2019
    Lovely afternoon spent with a bunch of plants. Kirsten's workshop approach worked great, as people brought their independent projects and even contributed plants. Kirsten steamed a ton of stuff. My pillowcase looks exquisite! I would definitely take this class again.
  • Stitch-Resist Shibori Workshop

    Reviewed by Maggie G. on 9/30/2019
    We learned 5 different Shibori techniques. The teacher was very organized and everyone came away feeling successful.
  • Ceramic Pots for Plants

    Reviewed by Elliott C. on 8/5/2019
    Fun class with great instruction. I highly recommend it.
  • Intro to Welded Sculpture

    Reviewed by Mandana C. on 3/23/2023
  • Bookbinding

    Reviewed by Karen K. on 3/1/2023
  • Intro to Oil Painting

    Anonymous review on 3/16/2021
  • Beginner Origami

    Anonymous review on 7/31/2020
  • Shibori Dyeing with Indigo

    Reviewed by Angeles T. on 3/8/2020
  • Precious Metal Clay Jewelrymaking

    Anonymous review on 3/4/2019
  • Intro to Colored Pencils

    Anonymous review on 1/28/2019
  • Improv Weaving: Wall Hanging

    Reviewed by Stephanie W. on 11/5/2018

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students at the Richmond Art Center have positive things to say about their classes. They appreciate the hands-on approach and the opportunity to learn new skills. In a screenprinting class, students were able to design images and create screens using affordable materials. They were also able to print gifts, such as cards, shirts, and napkins. In a plant-related workshop, students brought their independent projects and learned different Shibori techniques. The teacher was praised for being organized and providing clear instruction. Overall, students felt successful and expressed a desire to take the classes again. Direct quotes from reviews: - "We made a screen from scratch with affordable materials... I loved the ability for students to print their own gifts like cards, shirts, napkins, etc." - "Kirsten's workshop approach worked great... My pillowcase looks exquisite! I would definitely take this class again." - "We learned 5 different Shibori techniques... The teacher was very organized and everyone came away feeling successful."

Teachers at Richmond Art Center

  • Hue Yang
  • Abac, Shannon - Burman, Marisa
  • Anne Marie Falge
  • Joyce Shon
  • Young, Tess
  • Airiel Mulvaney
  • Alan Tarbell
  • Alex Martinez
  • Alexa Oliveira
  • Alice Rice
  • Amanda Scheutzow
  • Amy Keefer
  • Anna Kingsley
  • Anna K.
  • Anna Speaker
  • Anna Speaker & Alisha Culver
  • Annie Gwathney
  • Betsy Kendall
  • Betsy S.
  • Brad Holmes & Siew-Chinn Chin
  • Brendon M.
  • Brian Goldberg
  • Bruno Kark
  • Buddy Mast
  • Calvert Crary
  • Caroline Charuk
  • Cass
  • Cathy L.
  • Cayla Casciani, Regina Ginyard, Kadeesha Williams, Ursula Chanse
  • Chanda Beck
  • Charlyn Griffith-oro
  • Chef Mona
  • Chelsea Smith
  • Chris H.
  • Chris Triplett
  • Chris Harper Ttriplett
  • Christine Finch
  • Christopher Castle
  • Claire Siepser
  • Colleen Garland
  • Connie English
  • Cristine B.
  • Crystal Bongers
  • Dance Doyle
  • Dance Doyle
  • Dani Lopez
  • Daniel Camacho
  • Daniela Rivero
  • Danielle Hoffman
  • Danielle L.
  • Dara Lorenzo
  • Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh
  • Dean Stuart
  • Don Carlson
  • Don Wollwage
  • Don Farnsworth
  • Donald W.
  • Ed Lay
  • Eden Y.
  • Edward Lay
  • Eli Africa
  • Emily Van Engel
  • Emily Van Engel & Patricia Ludovici
  • English, Connie
  • Erin McCluskey Wheeler
  • Eva-Maria Spampinato
  • Fati Genese Fleming
  • Francine Marquis
  • Francisco Rojas
  • Fumiyo Yoshikawa
  • Grace Rosario Perkins
  • Hadas Tal
  • Heather Deyling
  • Hector M.
  • Hue Yang
  • Ilah J.
  • Ilene Conde
  • Jade Ariana Fair
  • Jamie Mayne
  • Janet Bartlett-Goodman
  • Jason Stern
  • Jason Novak
  • Jason Henry
  • Jennica Peterson
  • Jennifer L.
  • Jennifer Linderman
  • Jennifer Linderman
  • Jessica Solares
  • Jessie Kritt
  • Jiajun Lu
  • Jiajun Lu
  • Jill Perakis
  • Jill Mclennan
  • Jim Bruce
  • Jocelyn V. Jones
  • John B.
  • Joseph Lam
  • Joshua Coffy
  • Joyce Shon
  • Julia LaChica
  • Julia B.
  • Juliana Duncan
  • Julianne Sterling
  • Julie Walker
  • Karen Gallagher-Iverson
  • Karen Kramer
  • Karen Ondracek
  • Kasey Jorgensen
  • Katharine Hayhoe, Josefina Varela, Lúcia Lohmann, Douglas Daly, Eliot Nagele
  • Kay Coffee
  • Keeley McSherry
  • Kelsey Q.
  • Kenya Miles
  • Kieren D.
  • Kimberly Hylton
  • Kristin Arzt
  • Kristin Landowski
  • Kristin Satzman
  • L. Kay Coffee
  • Larissa
  • Larissa Mellor
  • Larry Stefl
  • Lauren Davis
  • Lauren Ari
  • Laurie K.
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  • Luis
  • Madelaine Hunt
  • Madi H.
  • Maggie B.
  • Marisa Burman
  • Marvin Parra
  • Mary C.
  • Mary Jeys
  • Maxon M.
  • May Lo
  • Maya K.
  • Maya Kosover
  • Medha Kothari & Wesley Graham
  • Micah Sterenberg
  • Minnie Phan
  • Mira White
  • Mort Cohn
  • Najah A.
  • Nancy Roberts
  • Ned Axthelm
  • Olivia Chen
  • Oni-Eseleh, Dawline-Jane
  • Pam Toki
  • Patricia L.
  • Patty Kennedy
  • Patty Kennedy
  • Patty Kennedy
  • Paulina Berczynski & Amanda Walters
  • Rachel B.
  • Rachel Anne Palacio
  • Rajni Kavula
  • Ralph McCaskey
  • Raphael Villet
  • Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez
  • Rebeca G. & Anna K.
  • Rebekah Erev & Elsa Asher
  • Rosa Novak
  • Rose Offner
  • Ryan Martin
  • Saadi Shapiro
  • Sandhya Sridharan
  • Santiago G.
  • Shani R.
  • Shannon Abac
  • Shannon Abac
  • Shawn Vales
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  • Stacy Speyer
  • Steve Ruby
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  • Suzanne Lacke
  • Tallie Medel
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  • Tatiana Ortiz
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  • Tess Young
  • Tosha Stimage
  • Travis Meinolf
  • Trevor Twist
  • Vera Totos
  • Vicki A.
  • Vida Vazquez
  • Vince De Jesus
  • Viviana Martinez Carlos
  • Wendy Jensen-McDermott
  • Yael L.
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