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Pumpkin Spice Latte – Paint and Sip
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 7720 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
Celebrate the fall season with a festive coffee-inspired painting experience. Follow step-by-step instruction on a pre-traced canvas while exploring warm autumn colors and creative techniques. All painting supplies are provided, making this experience suitable for all skill levels. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the venue.
“Bigfoot Brews” – Paint and Sip
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 111 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA
Unwind with a guided painting experience featuring a whimsical woodland scene inspired by the legendary Bigfoot. Create your own artwork on a pre-stenciled canvas with all painting supplies provided. Perfect for all skill levels, this creative outing welcomes guests ages 13+ with a guardian. Craft beers and hard seltzers are available for purchase.
Autumn Moon Paint and Sip Event
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 2780 State Street, Carlsbad, CA
Enjoy a creative paint and sip experience as you bring a vibrant autumn landscape to life beneath a glowing full moon. Follow step-by-step guidance from a local artist while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere with friends. All painting supplies are provided, and you'll take home your own colorful canvas masterpiece.
10×20 Fall Birch Trees Paint
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 12622 Poway Rd., Poway, CA
Create a seasonal birch tree painting on a 10×20 canvas with easy, step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor. Enjoy sushi while painting in a covered, heated outdoor patio. No prior experience is needed, and all ages are welcome. Wine, beer, and sake are available for purchase.
Pumpkin Truck – Paint and Sip
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 1556 Camino Del Arroyo Dr, San Marcos, CA
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a guided painting experience featuring a rustic pickup truck filled with pumpkins. Follow step-by-step instruction on a pre-sketched 10x20 canvas, with all painting supplies provided. Enjoy a creative outing with friends or family, with guests ages 13+ welcome when accompanied by an adult.
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Portrait Drawing
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Learn fundamental portrait drawing skills using graphite and charcoal, from structure and proportion to features and expression. Practice shading, highlighting, and texture to create depth, and leave with a stronger understanding of how to capture likeness.
Paint and Sip in San Diego
Classpop! See all classes by this school @ 1305 Hotspring Way, Vista, CA
Immerse yourself in a relaxed, creative session guided by a local San Diego artist. As you work toward a finished painting, you'll enjoy the city's laid-back atmosphere and the freedom to express yourself at your own pace. Whether you arrive solo or with a group, it's a casual and enjoyable way to unwind and try something new.
Luminous & Luxurious Layers: Gold Leaf & Metallic Paint
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Learn how to elevate your acrylic paintings with luminous techniques like gold leafing, metallic paints, and refined use of glitter while exploring texture, layering, and surface preparation. This beginner-friendly class guides you through creating sophisticated mixed media artworks that combine shimmer, color, and personal style into polished, eye-catching compositions.
Image Transfers with Gelli Plates Workshop
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Unlock the secrets of image transfer using gel plates, as you learn to transform magazine and laser-printed images into striking paper prints. This workshop guides students through essential techniques for successful transfers, resulting in a unique collection of textured, artistic papers ready for use in mixed media or collage.
Figure Drawing from Life: Level 2
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
This figure drawing course teaches students to capture the human form using principles of proportion, gesture, and movement while sketching from a minimally covered live model. Through traditional charcoal and graphite techniques, students grow their observational skills and confidence as they create expressive sketches and study anatomy across short and long poses.
Make It Work - Color Mixing Basics: Level 2
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Discover the fundamentals of color through simple, hands-on lessons that teach you how to identify, mix, and use color with confidence. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create vibrant and harmonious color palettes, make thoughtful artistic choices, and apply these skills to any medium or style.
Decoding Diebenkorn: Level 3
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Explore Richard Diebenkorn’s Ocean Park series and learn to transform landscapes into abstract compositions through color, geometry, layered surfaces, and expressive brushwork. Through painting exercises and sketches, develop your own abstract landscape paintings while experimenting with structure, luminous color, and the balance between realism and abstraction.
Everything But The Kitchen Sink
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Dive into the playful world of maximalist mixed-media art, where color, texture, pattern, collage, and found objects come together to create bold, layered artwork. Learn to trust your instincts, create balance within abundance, and experiment freely while developing techniques you can continue using in your creative practice.
Capturing the Figure in Color: Level 2
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Explore the human figure in color through drawing and painting with a live model, practicing gesture, form, value, light, and shadow. Experiment with paints, inks, pastels, and expressive brushwork to build confidence and create a collection of lively figure studies.
Take a Paint Break: Midweek Creative Outlet and Art Experience
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Turn your Wednesday evenings into a relaxing creative escape as you explore painting, collage, and mixed-media techniques in a fun, social atmosphere. With simple step-by-step guidance and all supplies provided through an optional student kit, you'll create a personalized landscape painting while enjoying the process of creativity, connection, and self-expression.
Easy Dia De Los Muertos Girl Paint Night
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 877 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a creative painting experience on an outdoor dining patio. Follow easy, step-by-step guidance to paint a pre-drawn Day of the Dead girl, with the freedom to personalize her makeup using any colors you choose. No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome.
Art 101: Getting Started with Art Workshop
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
This one-day workshop is built for true beginners ready to explore painting with no pressure, and no experience needed. You will pick up essential acrylic techniques, create your own piece, and leave with personalized guidance for your next steps.
“Spooky Graveyard” – Halloween Paint and Sip
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 8675 Miralani Drive, San Diego, CA
Enjoy a creative evening painting a spooky Halloween scene under the full moon, complete with a mysterious graveyard and flying bats. Follow step-by-step guidance and personalize your artwork with your favorite colors. All skill levels are welcome, with supplies included. Relax on a shaded outdoor patio with family-friendly, dog-friendly surroundings.
Fall Tree Love Wine and Paint Night
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 1235 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA
Enjoy a relaxing painting experience at La Jolla Cove, where ocean views set the scene for creating beautiful fall tree art. Follow step-by-step guidance, customize your painting, and enjoy food available for purchase. Perfect for all ages, this creative outing is ideal for friends, family, or date night.
“Witching Hour ” – Halloween Paint and Sip
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 5980 Village Way , San Diego, CA
Celebrate Halloween with a creative evening painting a witch silhouetted against a glowing full moon. Follow step-by-step guidance and use stencils to bring your spooky artwork to life. Enjoy a fun night with friends or a date while savoring food and drinks available for purchase.