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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Summer Art Camp For Kids: Storytelling with Somé Zines
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Embark on a creative journey at our Summer Art Camp For Kids, where storytelling meets visual expression. Inspired by the wisdom of Malidoma Somé, young artists will delve into the symbolism of the Dagara medicine wheel and the elements, crafting captivating narratives through the unique medium of zines. Join us as imagination takes flight, ages 9-12 welcome.
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Beginning Embroidery
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Discover the art of embroidery with our beginner-friendly class! Learn essential stitches, tools, and techniques to kickstart your embroidery journey. Create unique designs and embellishments while receiving expert guidance and a handy printable booklet for continued exploration.
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Summer Art Camp For Kids: Sculpture Makerspace
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Unleash your child's creativity at Summer Art Camp For Kids: Sculpture Makerspace! Dive into daily 3D art challenges, crafting giant painted masks, wire-and-plaster sculptures, and more. Recommended for those with strong cutting and gluing skills, this camp invites young artists to unleash their imaginations in a vibrant makerspace environment. Ages 5-12 welcome.
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Summer Art Camp For Kids: Animation All Over!
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Join us at Summer Art Camp For Kids: Animation All Over! Dive into the fascinating world of animation as campers explore various styles, from flip-notes to paper stop motion. Let creativity soar as we bring pictures to life, drawing inspiration from our surroundings. Ages 9-12 welcome.
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Intermediate Drawing
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
Refine your drawing skills as you delve into foreshortening, perspective, and composition. Enjoy extended drawing sessions with personalized feedback, exploring still lives and the human body. Work at your own pace with optional assignments, and leave with a portfolio that showcases your growth and mastery.
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Bezel Ring Making with Silver & Stone
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, CA
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.
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Expressive Book Making
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Unleash your creativity in a hands-on workshop that explores diverse book-making techniques, including sewn, spine-bound, and folded structures. Each session features exercises designed to enhance personal expression through words and images, using a mix of found materials and personal touches. With all tools and materials provided, you’ll create unique books that reflect your individual style. Bring your imagination and personal images to inspire your work!
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The Magic of Illustration: Making Stories Visual
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Discover the art of bringing stories to life through illustration. In this course, you'll explore how visual design and style enhance the narrative, learn to align illustrations with text, and make thoughtful choices about what to illustrate. Bring your sketchbook and drawing tools, and start crafting worlds that captivate readers.
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Sketchbooking
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Discover a range of drawing techniques that will help you build confidence and creativity in your sketchbook. This interactive course encourages sharing and experimentation, guiding you to overcome self-criticism while filling your pages with diverse and expressive sketches. Just bring your sketchbook, a pen, and any other favorite drawing tools!
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Block Printing on Textiles and Paper
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
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.
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No Glue Watercolor Sketchbook
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Join an engaging workshop where you'll learn to sew a sturdy multi-section watercolor sketchbook without using any glue. Following step-by-step instructions, you’ll create a wrap-around cover that’s both functional and stylish, perfect for on-the-go creativity. All materials are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your favorite watercolors to personalize your book. This class is designed for all skill levels, with adaptations available for those with limited fine motor skills.
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$150
Beginner Origami
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
Beginner Origami with the Origami Mami: This is an entry level class on learning how to make simple Origami models such as animals, plants, toys, geometric shapes, and basically anything you can imagine! We will put our models together in a sort of “scene” to really bring them to life! Ages 5+ welcome. Required Supplies Paper (can be traditional Origami paper size which is 6”x6”). Otherwise, I use a lot of color copy paper and cut it down...
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$15
Learn to Design Your Artist Website
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
In this workshop, over several sessions, you will learn everything you need to have a fully functioning artist website that is a unique expression of you and your art. The workshop will cover website content, where you will be guided through the process of writing your artist bio and artist statement. We will look at website organization and how best to curate your artwork for online presentation. And you will be walked through creating your own...
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Intermediate Enameling
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Need new effects in your enamel work? More clarity? Join this 4 week class that covers liquid enamel techniques, decals, enameling 3D objects, basic cloisonne and finishing techniques. Includes dedicated Enamel Open Studio following class time.
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Drawing Workshop Series
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Experiment and play with drawing techniques using pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, ink, tempera, watercolor and mixed media! In this course, learn about the dynamic attributes of these art mediums while you practice, discover, and create projects that challenge your imagination, potential and more. Class 1: Chiaroscuro Techniques in pencil, charcoal & chalk pastels are explored to create light and shadow in drawings. Class 2: Don't Blink Ink...
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Drawing with Wet Media
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
Color embodies a lot of meaning, and the way that we respond to it can be deeply personal. In this class, we will explore color and how it relates to our experience, and each student will develop and work with a palette that feels personally meaningful. Students will use still-life and photo references as starting points for creating colorful ink drawings. Some experience in drawing is recommended as a prerequisite; however, the class is also open...
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Street Art 101
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
In this course we will cover a brief history of street art. You will create a moniker for yourself and develop the necessary tools and techniques for its application. From small to large scale, we will learn to utilize a variety of different mediums. NOTE: This class is not eligible for an Art Boost! Scholarship or any discount code. (Membership and New Student discounts are accepted.) What to Bring: sketchbook pen (not ball point) pencil...
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Omi Callings: Painting the Orishas
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Omi Callings is a four week creative process where artists and creatives will spend time with the messages and wisdoms pouring forth from three orishas of the Yoruba spiritual tradition. This workshop is an invitation to explore the Yoruba cosmology system and strengthen our personal relationship with our inner waters. Omi Callings invites participating artists to create three paintings and three poster affirmations honoring the energies of...
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Shibori Level 2
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Learn advanced techniques of Shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique using indigo. Create fabric designs using intricate Itajime folding techniques, and make beautiful patterns with Arashi, Sekka, Kiko and Asanoha. Suggested to take level 1, but new learners are welcome. NOTE: This class is not eligible for an Art Boost! Scholarship or any discount code. What To Bring: Small projects made of natural fibers like cotton, linen, silk, rayon. Students...
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$140
Studio-Portraits for Teens
Richmond Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA
Discover portraiture at your own pace and with your own materials. Feel free to make traditional portraits, or to make abstract ideas of portraiture. The instructor will provide occasional demos on facial structure and coloring techniques to enhance portrait work. Students can bring their own preferred material with reference to the materials listed below. The studio will have some supplies to support student participation. There is drop-in available,...
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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
