FOUNDATIONS IN CLASSICAL PAINTING: Instructor: Cheryl Kline
Classes: Ongoing -- meet once per week- Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm or
Thursday, 10am to 1pm $50 per class pre-paid monthly

The best way to describe the importance of this class is with an analogy to music: If you want to be a great jazz player - you need to study scales and classical foundations. The same is true in my opinion, to become a great painter. With the impressionists and later contemporary artists, classical painting techniques were practically abolished. Trends changed and rather then incorporating centuries of painting knowledge, art schools basically “threw the baby out with the bath water.” During the Renaissance, painting techniques were passed down from master to student. Only in the past 5 or 10 years have there been a new group of private ateliers in America as well as some universities that are trying to teach figurative painting techniques that demonstrate the magic that can be produced with a glob of color and a simple brush. I can't tell you how many students come to me who have had years of art school, have never been "taught" how to paint! But their frustration ends at our front door! Read More...

CLASSICAL LANDSCAPE PAINTING NEW!
Instructor: Gary Blackwell
Classes: Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Fridays 10am to 1pm - $50 per class pre-paid monthly
This is a great class to hone your skills in the fine art of landscape painting. Blackwell will take you to plein air sites in our local parks and scenic areas as well as instruction in-studio when weather is not ideal. By painting both in studio and on location, students will learn about color mixing, composition and capturing what a photograph can’t ...the mood and the emotion of the site. All levels are welcome, and Gary invites both Pastel and Oil painters.

ART TRENDS NEW!
Instructor: Mary Pommerantz
1st Friday of the month - $50 per class pre-paid monthly,
Gallery visits and artist studios off the beat and path discuss current trends with an expert and meet artists who are making news
Start Date to be announced- Call to sign up (310) 927-2436

ABSTRACT PAINTING NEW!
Tuesdays 10am to 1pm $50 per class pre-paid monthly
Instructor: Suzanne Erickson

CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT   Instructor: Cheryl Kline
Classes: Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Wednesday, 2-5 pm $50 per class pre-paid monthly

Learn sight size technique and begin by working from plaster casts. Master a monochromatic under painting and advance to color and the magic of perfect skin tones using only 4 colors! Students work with live models and photographs. Read More...

CONTEMPORARY PAINTING
Classes: Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Thursdays 7pm to 10pm, $50 per class pre-paid monthly
Experimental workshop for artists to find their voice. Encouragement to create a body of work for show, guest artists and gallery directors visit the class every 6 to 8 weeks. A fun class to be free to explore -all styles and genres welcome. Read More... Call today only 2 spaces left!

FIGURE PAINTING
Instructor: Hal Yuskulka
Classes: - Mondays 11am to 2pm, Limited to 10 students!
$60 per class pre-paid monthly
Classical bones with a contemporary edge. Begin by warm up drawings of the live nude model, short poses and then continue with a long pose for painting or drawing. Emphasis will be on correct anatomy, breaking down the form to help students understand the form. Continue with a contemporary perspective if you choose. Learn skin tones and modeling in a non competitive atmosphere. Call to sign up (310) 927-2436 Read More... SUPPLY LIST

FIGURE DRAWING NEW!
Instructor: Hal Yuskulka
Classes: Start Date to be announced Limited to 10 students! Mondays 3pm to 6pm $60 per class pre-paid monthly

UNINSTRUCTED MODEL WORKSHOP NEW!
Mondays 6:30 pm to 9:30pm -
CALL for start date

UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS:

THEME + DESIGN
2 Day Abstract Painting Workshop
Instructor: Carol Slade,
Tues., Mar 25 ,10am to 5pm
Tues., April 1st,10am to 5pm $250
Carol Slade’s work is an amazing experience with impeccable surfaces and vibrant colors, hidden imagery and subtle notes of mystery. You will complete at least 2 panels in this abstract contemporary 2 full day workshop. Emphasis on theme and design, using collage, color, and exploring the secrets of surfaces that will make you sigh! Only 2 spaces left! Call today!

THE ROMANCE OF KLIMT
A PAINTING MARATHON
Saturday, April 19, 2008
All Day, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Live Models in 2 rooms -$75
Step into 19th century Vienna and imagine yourself on a set designed by the modern master of eroticism and ornament. In our 21st century model,we will transport you and challenge your artistic skills to pursue and play with the imagery before you. A sensory indulgence of visual imagery, music, food and beverages are all included in this uninstructed day of painting.
Limited space-call today!

-PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION: Classes are limited to ensure personal instruction to everyone at what ever level you paint or draw.

-EASY ACCESS: On-street Parking,

WHAT TO BRING: Students must bring their own supplies. Easels are provided. Click here for SUPPLY LIST

MAKE-UP POLICY: Students pre-pay all classes by the month. It is a commitment that is made by the student and The Kline Academy insures that your easel space will be held for you. If a student misses a class for whatever reason, as a courtesy, The Kline Academy welcomes students to come to another class, providing space is available and do a "make-up." However,"Make-ups" are not "owed" to the student. Students may not save them up to pay for a month of classes or deduct them towards payment for classes. On special circumstanses, we allow a pay-as-you-go for an increased rate of $65 per class (75 for the figure painting). Most schools, universities, etc do not offer make-ups at all so we hope our policy will work for you.