Richmond Art Center
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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.
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Pen and Ink Architecture
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Unlock the secrets of architectural drawing with the Pen and Ink Architecture course at Richmond Art Center. Discover the art of simplifying plants and buildings and explore perspective techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a relaxing way to build observational skills with pen and watercolor.
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Precious Metal Clay Studio Sessions
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Develop your skills in creating unique jewelry pieces in this self-guided studio session designed for intermediate to advanced students. Receive support in refining your designs as you work with bronze or sterling Precious Metal Clay (PMC) and access specialized tools for molding, finishing, and polishing. Bring your ideas to life with expert guidance in a collaborative, creative environment.
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Still Life Watercolor Painting
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Refine your watercolor prowess with our exclusive class experience. From mastering the interplay of light and shadow to infusing depth into your compositions, elevate your artistry with expert guidance. Join a community of passionate learners and unlock your potential in the vibrant world of still life painting.
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Screen Print Skeletons!
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn the basics of screen printing - or brush up on old skills - in this one day project-oriented workshop. We will spend the morning covering the basics of screen printing and making our own tiny screen. In the afternoon we will print skeletons on paper and cloth. Please bring $5 materials fee for instructor. If you wish to print tee shirts, please bring them also.
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$50
Shibori Dyeing with Indigo
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn the magic of indigo dye through Shibori techniques in this hands-on beginners workshop. You will design, dye and take home a tote bag. You will also get to create beautiful designs using a few Shibori techniques with cotton fabric to take home and make projects of your own (placemats, pillow cover, napkins, etc.). Join a group of students and immerse yourself in an afternoon of fun and creativity! All dyeing materials provided. You can...
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$70
Art Embroidery
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Taking the traditional embroidery sampler as a point of departure, learn several classic and artistic hand embroidery stitches. Get inspired to draw and write with thread, embellish and reuse garments, and create original works of art. All levels and teens 16 and over welcome. Required supplies for this program: Good sharp scissors Pencil Graph paper Aida cloth or an open weave linen Cotton Fabric to experiment with Embroidery Hoop Embroidery...
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Improv Games (Ages 11-13)
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Kids will channel their inner actor, learning improv games and other spontaneous art exercises. We'll laugh, learn, and think on our toes! Please Note: All materials provided by the Art Center. The drop-off time for afternoon camps is between 1:15 PM and 1:30 PM. You must walk your student into the building to the check-in table and sign them in. The pick-up time for afternoon camps is between 4:30 PM and 4:45 PM. An authorized adult must come...
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Intro to Illustration
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
In this five week course we will delve into the world of illustration! We will learn about illustration as a communicative art that is used to narrate books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising. Illustrators must create eye catching work, but also be able to hold an audience with a story and a message. We will learn the process of making a successful illustration, from concept and sketching thumbnails to making color studies and seeing the final...
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Pinching Party
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Come coil and pinch the day away with clay and make several functional or decorative vessels. Coiling and pinching techniques as well as various forms will be demonstrated. Clay provided.
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Stop Motion Animation Spark (Ages 14 - 17)
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
This three hour introduction to doing Stop Motion Animations on an iPad will give you just the spark you need to do animation on your own. You will be introduced to Stop Motion Animation using clay, wire, and colored paper as a form of personal expression. This form of film and media art will be familiar to fans of King Kong, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Gumby and Pokey, and of course, Wallis and Gromit. This workshop introduces basic concepts...
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$150
Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 12-18+)
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Using stop-motion animation techniques, participants will learn how to bring stories to life using iPads and their imagination. iPads supplied by Richmond Art Center.
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Botanical Nature Printing
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Taking advantage of the spring bloom, participants are invited to explore the botanical world of the region through the art of sun printing. Students will create a variety of sun prints from leaves, flowers and other natural materials. This class is suitable for beginners, with no artistic background. El instructor habla español. What To Bring (Materials list) : Water based paper (200 gsm) Plants of their choice Plastic folder Pencil...
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Introduction to Metal Clay - Silver
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn to make your own silver jewelry in this introduction to metal clay. We will cover basic techniques including rolling, texturing, cutting, forming, sanding and finishing up to 3-5 pieces. Students are welcome to bring a notepad, pen and apron. Week 1 - Introductions and class overview, project expectations, studio use and safety, materials, and equipment. Week 2 - Review last class, how to connect metal clay to metal clay, sanding and prepping...
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Leaf and Button Molds with Decorative Bails
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Leaf and Button Molds with Decorative Bails in Metal Clay Learn to make molds for precious metal clay using objects - leaves, buttons or twigs etc - and two-part silicone molding compound. We will discuss how to choose an object for moldmaking and how to making a variety of jewelry bails out of silver metal clay. We will survey coil bails, hidden bails, fold over bails, and fixed bails. Some experience working with precious metal clay suggested...
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Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
In this class, students will build on the techniques they learned in Beginning watercolor to create original landscapes. We will learn how to paint a variety of subjects based on photographs and life. While some subjects are provided by the teacher, students are encouraged to provide objects and photos for reference. Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes Note: students can work from provided photographs, or bring in their own images Class 1. Class...
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Drypoint Etching
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn this beginner-friendly intaglio printmaking technique without using acids. Drypoint etching is ideal for those who enjoy expressive drawings and mark-making. We will use clear acrylic plates for your designs, and artwork on those plates will easily be transferred to paper using the center's etching press. Students will also be shown how to ink and wipe carefully to produce these unique velvety prints. This versatile method of...
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Block Printing on Tea Towels
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of block printing on fabric in this 4-week course. Explore various techniques, design creation, and printing methods to create your own personalized tea towels. Join us at the Richmond Art Center for this exciting opportunity.
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Color Theory Crash Course
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Elevate your painting prowess with a comprehensive dive into the intricate world of color theory. Unravel the complexities of color and gain valuable problem-solving techniques to enhance your artistic journey. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned painter, this course offers invaluable insights to enrich your creative palette.
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Summer Art Camp For Kids: Little Stitches
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Spark your child's creativity with Little Stitches, our Summer Art Camp For Kids. Delve into the world of sewing as young artists master the basics of creating wearable items, blending machine and hand sewing techniques. Join us for an exciting journey of fabric and thread, where imaginations stitch together endless possibilities. Ages 5-12 welcome.
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Summer Art Camp For Kids: Busy Paper Crafts & Collage
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Unleash your child's creativity at our Summer Art Camp For Kids: Busy Paper Crafts & Collage. From vibrant pop-up books to intricate mosaic masks, young artists will embark on a journey of imaginative exploration with paper and collage. Join us for a summer filled with endless possibilities and colorful creations. Ages 9-12 welcome.
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Reviews of Richmond Art Center
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Intro to Welded Sculpture
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Bookbinding
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Bookbinding
Loved the class and the instructor!! -
Intro to Oil Painting
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Beginner Origami
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Shibori Dyeing with Indigo
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Screen Print Skeletons!
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
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
We learned 5 different Shibori techniques. The teacher was very organized and everyone came away feeling successful. -
Ceramic Pots for Plants
Fun class with great instruction. I highly recommend it. -
Precious Metal Clay Jewelrymaking
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Intro to Colored Pencils
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Improv Weaving: Wall Hanging
