FOUNDATIONS IN CLASSICAL PAINTING: Instructor: Cheryl Kline
Classes: Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Tuesday or 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...
Part One of Foundations will now also be offered on Tuesday, 6:30 to 9:30 co taught by Dina and Cheryl
LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Instructor: Gary Blackwell
Classes: Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Fridays 10am to 1pm - $50 per class pre-paid monthly or $65 paid individually
This is like a mini-vacation. Gary is an award winning plein air artist who will demonstrate all the ways to capture the beauty of nature. He will take you to outdoor 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. This is a livelier style, brighter colors and quicker approach. All levels are welcome.
SATURDAY DRAWING & PAINTING WORKSHOPNEW!
Instructor: Gary Blackwell
Classes: Call for start date-
Saturdays 10am to 1pm $50 per class pre-paid monthly.
Foundation Drawing & Still Life painting
It all starts and ends with drawing, the foundation every artist needs. If you struggle with form, core shadows and composition- then begin the class with perfecting your drawing skills. If you prefer to paint, you will be able to develop your unique style and learn how to keep your colors clean and vibrant. In this all-levels drawing and painting workshop everyone will receive tailored instruction This one is filling up fast -call today 310-927-2436
ABSTRACT PAINTING WORKSHOP NEW!
Instructor Scott Yeskel
Classes: Tuesdays 10am- 1pm
4 week course starting September $50 per class pre-paid for the 4 week course -Scott will begin with 4 small studies incouraging composition and color treatments to reflect the chosen source material. One larger painting will be completed from the studies, oil or acrylic.
CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PORTRAIT Instructor: Cheryl Kline
Classes: Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Wednesday, 2-5 pm $50 per class pre-paid monthly plus model fee when model is present
Can you learn to paint portraits if you have no prior epxerience? Absolutely. Will you be as good as Rembrandt on your first or second painting- I don't think so. But you have to start some where and painting someone's soul from globs of paint is pure magic and the most rewarding thing I have ever done. When you think about the most famous paintings in the world, what comes to mind? The Mona Lisa, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Whistler's Mother---All Portraits! I have developed a system of teaching portrait painting that will make even the novice painter look good! In this method, you will work with both live models and photographs. This eliminates the pressure to hurry and includes great lessons in how to block in the planes of the face and find skin tones. Expect livel demonstrations both classical and contemporary approaches to the portrait. Read More...
CONTEMPORARY PAINTING WORKSHOP
Classes: Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Thursdays 7pm to 10pm, $50 per class pre-paid monthly
Do you already know how to paint and have projects in mind that you would like to try? Would you like to try some new approaches to everyday ideas? This is a casual, experimental workshop for artists to find their voice, be encouraged to create a body of work for show or just to experiment. A fun class to be free to explore -all styles and genres welcome, demonstrations and excellent guidance. Read More...
HEAD & FIGURE PAINTING &
Drawing-long pose
Instructor: Hal Yuskulka
Classes: - Mondays 11am to 2pm,
$60 per class pre-paid monthly
Your instructor, I swear is Rembrandt re-incarnated! Hal is an award winning artist who's sensitive touch and classical layering techniques could make you cry. Emphasis will be on correct anatomy, breaking down the anatomy to help students understand the form. Stay with a mono-chromatic palette until you achieve accurate values and then slowly layer skin tones. This is a long pose with the same made for several weeks.- There is no hurry and no pressure with lots of personal attention. Call to sign up (310) 927-2436 Read More... SUPPLY LIST
LIFE DRAWING NEW!
Instructor: Esmeralda Acosta
Classes: Saturdays 2 pm to 4pm $40 per class pre-paid monthly. How are your figure drawing skills? Quit struggling and do something about it! We will teach you a 1,2, 3 approach to figure drawing. Esmeralda is masterful with her live demos that show both the beginner and the advanced student an easier way to approach the live figure drawing challenge.
UNINSTRUCTED Drawing WORKSHOP
Tuesdays 7:30 pm to 10:30pm - Ongoing
$20 per session or buy 4 sessions $80
and get one free -
All Models are from the incredible Gallery Girls - This is the only westside, weekly themed, costumed uninstructed drawing workshop with quick poses that end with a long pose.
Bring your own supplies. All media is welcome including laptops.
Kline Academy of Fine Art
3264 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 927-2436
UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS:
THE LITTLE RED PRESS
1 Day Workshop-Once per month limited to 5 people
Instructor: Cheryl Kline, Call for date
10am to 4pm $125
This is an instant gratification experience! We will work with the mono print on our press in the back studio limited to 5 people, all you need to bring is your paper and some other personal items, I will supply the rest of the material, oil based inks, brayers, etc, Read more...
CLASSES FOR KIDS!!!
A Time Travel through Art -7 to 12yr
Classes: Will be Ongoing -- and will start in Sept. -Mondays or Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Instructor: Kady Hoffman $35 per class pre-paid monthly
This on-going exciting adventure through the ages as young art explorers, your child will get an amazing education in both hands on art making but historical movements in art from pre-historic to renaissance to modern. Each month with host a different genre and will introduce the child to new art materials and ways to make art. This 2 hour art class for kids 7 years to 12 will help them to develop critical thinking, and a broad knowledge of art through the ages. Our instructor Kady Hoffman has taught in many of the local museums, schools and has a background in early childhood development with proven skills in teaching children. Call for more info- early sign ups receive a discount.
-HOW TO ENROLL: Call our office and we will tell you if there is space available in the class/es you are interested in. Classes are limited and some have waiting lists. There is a $50 enrollment fee plus the price of one month of classes. We accept Cash, Checks (made out to Kline Academy), Visa and Master card and we will soon have a Pay Pal link. Everyone pre-pays monthly. If you enroll with us we want your word that if for what ever reason you decide not to continue--give us the courtesy of a 2 week notice so we have time to fill your space.
-PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION: Classes are limited to ensure personal instruction to everyone at what ever level you paint or draw. Private tutoring is available at $100 per hour.
-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, and if a 24 hour notice was given to our office, 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. Make-ups are only honored as long as the student is enrolled in one of our classes. No Refunds. On special circumstances, 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.
