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Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Explore the essentials of acrylic painting in this beginner-friendly course. Work with acrylic paints, mediums, and modern tools while sampling both realism and abstract styles. Receive step-by-step guidance and personalized feedback, no drawing skills required. Ideal for aspiring artists ready to create beautiful works.

(41) Beginner 18 and older

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Holiday Palm Paint Night

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Create a festive holiday painting inspired by San Diego’s iconic palm trees with step-by-step guidance, perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy a complimentary pint of cyder or a non-alcoholic alternative while painting. Bring friends, family, or a date for a fun, creative experience. All ages are welcome, with free parking available.

(13) All levels 13 and older

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Holiday Magic: A Special Workshop

Art on 30th @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Celebrate the season with color, creativity, and a little holiday magic! In this playful acrylic workshop, students will create a collection of expressive mini paintings inspired by colorful vintage ornaments! Designed to work beautifully individually or displayed together as a coordinating set, these small paintings are the perfect opportunity to loosen up and have fun with paint. Rather than focusing on tiny details or perfect realism, learn...

(41) All levels 16 and older

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10:30am–1:30pm PT

$115

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5–8pm PT

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Fun Fall Tree Wine and Paint Night

Painting & Vino @ 5662 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA

Enjoy a creative painting experience as you create a beautiful fall tree with easy, step-by-step guidance. No prior experience is needed, and all ages 6 and up are welcome. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and you can customize your artwork with colors that reflect your personal style.

(13) All levels 6 and older

Nov 15th

3:30–5pm PT

$45

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Faux Encaustic with Acrylics Workshop

Art on 30th

4.6 41 reviews

This workshop teaches you how to replicate the luminous, layered effects of encaustic painting using acrylics and acrylic mediums, incorporating mark making, handmade papers, and techniques for creating depth, texture, and a satiny sheen without the need for specialized tools or heat.

All levels
Small class sizes
18 and older
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4434 30th Street, San Diego
3 hours & 30 minutes

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Description

What is it that everyone loves about the look of encaustic painting? Is it the satiny sheen, the luminous layers, the veiled mystery?

Many love the look of encaustic paintings (paintings made with pigment and beeswax), but are not fond of the fumes or the heat and would rather paint using their acrylics.

You don't need special tools, equipment or paints to achieve an encaustic effect using acrylics and acrylic mediums.

In this workshop, you will learn:

how to get similar effects to real encaustic painting
to incorporate handmade papers and mark making
a better understanding of viscosity, transparency, layering, and sheen
how to build layers that are partially veiled to create depth, history, and mystery
how to create rich, organic textures

We will be working on 4 miniature-sized wood panels. Students will walk away with a mini set of faux encaustic paintings.

Students will walk away with a finished, one-of-a-kind totem with lots of texture and visual interest, as well as a new understanding of what makes up the Minimalism art style.

Supply List:

Bowl scraper and/or a color shaper
Acrylic Paint (various colors including black and white)
Matte Medium, 8oz recommended
Extra Heavy Matte Gel, 8oz recommended
4 pack of 6x6 inch wood panels, any depth

Please Note:

Additional $15 materials fee payable to instructor
Some supplies provided

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Cancelled Class Policy

Occasionally the school may find it necessary to cancel a course or workshop due to scheduling conflicts or instructor cancellation. If this occurs, registered students will be contacted and will be refunded the full course tuition and any additional fees.

Refund Policy

If something should come up and you are unable to attend your class/workshop, please give us 3 business days notice prior to the start of the class/workshop for a refund less 5% cancellation fee.

After 3 business days, no refunds will be given.

Make Up Policy

Life happens and you may miss a class. You will be allowed to make up one class from the session.

Please request a “make up slip” that is active for the next 30 days. DO NOT just show up to redeem a make up slip as full classes will have NO CHOICE but to turn away the make up student if there are no available tables/space.

You may make up your class in any class that has room, it does not need to be the class that you originally took.

Make ups are limited to one class per session.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Art on 30th

Art on 30th is a vibrant art school and community in San Diego that offers classes for artists of all levels. With dedicated gallery space, private artist studios, and monthly sessions on "How to Take Your Art to Market," it provides a supportive and inspiring environment for artists to create and grow.

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