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Intro to Acrylics (Level 1)

Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 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
$165

5 sessions

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Earn 1,650 points
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Fall Moon Rising Paint Night

Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 877 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA

Create a beautiful autumn-inspired painting featuring a full moon rising above colorful fall leaves. Follow artist-led, step-by-step guidance, making this experience enjoyable for beginners and experienced painters alike. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and all ages are welcome. Personalize your artwork with colors and creative touches that reflect your style.

(13) All levels 13 and older
$45
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Earn 450 points
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Holiday Palm Paint Night

Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 10045 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA

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
$45
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Holiday Magic: A Special Workshop

Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 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
$115
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Botticelli & Caravaggio: Level 2

Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego

Explore two contrasting approaches to oil painting inspired by Botticelli and Caravaggio in this five-week studio class. Develop skills in composition, color, value, light, skin tones, and reference-based painting while creating two finished works inspired by these master artists.

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
$199

5 sessions

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Earn 1,990 points
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Make Your Mark: Adding Mark Making in Your Art with Pat MacLaggan

Unleash your creativity in this expressive class blending drawing and painting! Dive into gestural art with energy, movement, and loose lines. Perfect for artists with some painting experience and a basic understanding of abstract techniques, this class offers a space to explore new materials and techniques.

  • All levels
  • Small class sizes
  • 18 and older
  • Earn 10% back in points
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    If you find the same class on the same dates for less within 48 hours of booking, send us the link. We match the price as credit or the difference.

  • 4434 30th Street, San Diego
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

Start Dates (0) $199/person

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Class Description

Description

Get ready to combine drawing and painting in this gestural and expressive class. If you love artwork with energy, movement and loose lines, this is perfect for you!

This class is designed for artists with some prior experience painting and basic knowledge of abstract painting who want to explore new techniques, and materials.

Join us as we explore:

  • Exercises designed to focus and loosen up
  • Ways to developing confidence and overcoming fears
  • How to push the limits with materials, tools, and techniques in unconventional ways

By the end of the class, students will have completed a very expressive abstract painting to take home.

Supplies:

  • 1 graphite no.2 pencil
  • 1 charcoal pencil
  • 1 9B graphite crayon
  • 1 Cretacolor Chunky Charcoal or Derwent XL Charcoal
  • 1 ArtGraf water soluble taylor square in black (Found at Blick, Amazon, Artist & Craftsman)
  • 1 India ink, small size
  • 1 chip brush, 2" wide
  • 1 large round brush (brands: Escoda, Blick Mega)
  • gloves
  • quality paper towels or cotton rags​

Refund Policy

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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