Register Fine Art Classes | Drawing, Painting, Printmaking

Bravo School of Art • 2963 Beech Street • San Diego CA 92102 • 619-223-0058

FINE ART

Due to Covid-19 in our community, facial coverings are required in our studio. Class size may be limited to 5 - 6 students

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SPLATTER PAINTING, JACKSON POLLOCK STYLE Ages 7 - Adult

Lauren Becker Downey

In the style of Jackson Pollock, who was famous for producing art by splattering paint, you can drip, dribble and drag acrylic paint across a canvas. Let loose and have fun expressing yourself with this simple abstract method. There is something incredibly therapeutic about watching your art emerge as you splash paint onto canvas.

$30 Bravo member / $39 non-member + $8 Supplies fee

Saturday, May 25 11am - 12:30pm

Friday, June 21 3 - 4:30pm

Wednesday, July 31 1 - 2:30pm

Saturday, August 31 3 - 4:30pm

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PAINT BALBOA PARK 3 weeks

Irina Koren

Inspired by Balboa Park’s iconic architecture and landscape, paint in Plein Air (a French expression which means "in the open air”). Learn to create art outdoors in a natural setting. From basic sketching to finished acrylic paintings, practice composition, perspective, color values and color blocking. Using the method of simplification, your plein air experience will be easier, faster and more rewarding. Class location provided upon registration.

$144 Bravo member / $162 non-member + $11 Supplies fee

Thursdays, May 9, 16 & 23 9am - 12pm

Fridays, June 7, 14 & 21 9am - 12pm

Wednesdays, July 10, 17 & 24 9am - 12pm

Mondays, August 5, 12 & 19 9am - 12pm

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LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN OILS 3 weeks

Shelby Marzoni

In this introductory oil painting class, learn the foundations of using oil paints and mediums. Explore the basics of color mixing by creating your own color wheel and painting a landscape from a photo reference of your own choosing. Practice some basics of composition, blending techniques, painting wet-into-wet, and how that differs from applying glazes over dry paint. Supply list provided upon registration.

$144 Bravo member / $162 non-member + $5 Supplies fee

Wednesdays, May 8, 15 & 22 10am - 1pm

Saturdays, July 13, 20 & 27 2 - 5pm

Thursdays, August 1, 15 & 22 10am - 1pm

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MANDALA PAINTING

Irina Koren

Tap into your creativity in this interactive personal growth art workshop. The word ‘mandala’ is a Sanskrit word meaning “circle” or “center”. Many different cultures around the world use mandalas in their spiritual practice and when you create your own, think of it as an echo of your soul. Learn basic steps to draw the Mandala, such as sketching the outlines, painting with acrylic and using a dotting technique. Drawing and coloring a mandala can be a highly enriching personal experience in which you look inside yourself and find the shapes, colors and patterns to represent anything from your current state of mind to your most deeply-desired wish for yourself, for a loved one, or for humanity.

$57 Bravo member / $66 non-member + $8 Supplies fee

Friday, May 24 2 - 5pm

Tuesday, June 25 6 - 9pm

Sunday, July 28 10am - 1pm

Saturday, August 17 2 - 5pm

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PAINT LIKE A FAMOUS ARTIST

Irina Koren

Explore the art of famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse and Georgia O’Keeffe. Learn about color, lines, subject matter and composition. Then, inspired by the artist studied in class and guided by the gentle instruction of Irina, create your own artwork with acrylic paint.

$39 Bravo member / $44 non-member + $6 Supplies fee

Sunday, May 19 10am - 12pm • Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night

Wednesday, June 12 2 - 4pm • Claude Monet’s Bridge Over Water Lily Pond

Saturday, July 13 10am - 12pm • Georgia O’Keeffe’s Red Canna

Friday, August 16 2 - 4pm • Henri Matisse’s The Persian Robe

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HEALING BENEFITS OF COLOR

LeeAnna Yater

We inherently know that color can soothe our soul in many ways. Join LeeAnna Yater in an exploration into the benefits of healing with color. Various methods will be discussed, and, with handouts, meditation and hands-on art making, explore and discover ways to incorporate these methods into your daily life to bring healing, calm and joy. Using mixed media such as markers, pencils and watercolors, enhance a chakra mandala drawing with colors meaningful to you.

$57 Bravo member / $66 non-member + $10 Supplies fee

Friday, May 17 2 - 5pm

Thursday, June 13 2 - 5pm

Wednesday, July 3 10am - 1pm

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PAINT TO UNLOCK YOUR INNER ARTIST 3 weeks

Daniela Radovic Hess

Discover a new, fun way to paint and understand more about art. Explore different art styles: realistic, abstract, impressionism, modern, expressive… Learn and utilize the principles of good composition, tonal value, positive and negative space, colors and color mixing, blending and so many more techniques to help you make harmonious beautiful paintings. You will become skilled to switch to your happy, creative, right brain side anytime. Choose between still life, landscape, or portrait! Every student gets personal attention and guided help all along the way. Besides creating your little masterpiece to take home, you will develop a further understanding and appreciation for art.

$144 Bravo member / $162 non-member + $15 Supplies fee

Wednesdays, August 14, 21 & 28 10am - 1pm

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CONTEMPORARY FLOWER PAINTING Mixed Media Technique

Daniela Radovic Hess

Let’s play and create beautiful contemporary flower paintings from live seasonal bouquets! Paint in contemporary, abstract and expressive style. Through drawing exercises, learn about positive and negative space, composition, value, color complement and harmony. Explore your playful expressiveness and, ultimately, complete your flower masterpiece.

$76 Bravo member / $88 non-member + $18 Supplies fee

Wednesday, July 17 10am - 2pm

Friday, August 2 5 - 9pm

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COLOR THEORY 101

Daniela Radovic Hess

All you always wanted to know about color and color theory. Discover the basic concept of what color is; science behind, color perception, symbolism and psychology of how we see it in art and our daily lives. Create a color wheel and learn about tints, tones and shades, and how to mix paints to match a specific color. Explore the hues, saturation, value and harmony, and how to play colors with or against one another to create desired effect and color harmony in your art, interior design and your fashion style. For beginners and experienced artist and everyone wanting to fine-tune their understanding and use of color.

$57 Bravo member / $66 non-member + $8 Supplies fee

Saturday, July 27 10am - 1pm

Friday, August 16 10am - 1pm

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ART STUDIO ON DEMAND

Don’t have space to create at home? Take advantage of Bravo’s Beech Street Studio creative space. Our tables and easels provide plenty of room for you to spread out to work.

Bring your unfinished projects and work in Bravo's studio. We may (or may not) provide guidance, suggestions, opinions or simply provide you a place to work. Work on your painting, drawing, mosaic, weaving, collage, mixed media, printmaking, etc. Bring your own supplies. Stay as long as you like. Advanced reservations are required.

Only $10 an hour. Pay by the hour. Tell us when you want to come

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PAINTIN' PARTY!

With Covid protocols in place, unless participants are of the same houshold, we are limited in our studio to seating only 4 people, and we cannot run this class. If you have a group of 6 or more and everyone wants to share tables and sit close, we may consider teaching for your group.

Create an easy painting inspired by a master’s art. Paint step-by-step and create a masterpiece on canvas. Enjoy a time out with your friends, or on your own, and make some art. Be amazed at the artwork you create and the memory of a fun-filled time. For the artistic and not so artistic. No special talent or experience required; only a willingness to have a good time. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage or snacks. Cups and corkscrew are available for your use.

You may schedule your own Private Paintin' Party, with 6 or more friends or co-workers. Select a date and inquire if the studio and the instructor are available. Choose from any of the paintings below and contact Bravo School of Art to reserve your own Private Paintin' Party. A great way to spend time with your friends!

$45 includes paint, canvas, use of brushes, easels and apron

new dates to come when Covid sets us free

Make Art! Have Fun! Be Happy!

GIRLS NIGHT OUT • NO TALENT DIVA • DATE NIGHT

PRIVATE GROUP CLASS

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