WEEKLY ART CLASSES

MONDAY
10am- Still Life Painting
6:30pm Abstract Painting

TUESDAY
10am- Abstract Painting
10am-Academic Drawing
6:30 Classical Painting
6:30 Figure Painting

WEDNESDAY
2pm- Portrait Painting
6:30 - Classical Painting
6:30 pm Quick Sketch

THURSDAY
10am- Classical Painting
7pm- Contemporary Painting

FRIDAY
10am- Outdoor LandscapePainting
10am Figure Painting course

SATURDAY
10am-Beginning Drawin & Paintingg
Still-life Painting
2pm Live Figure Drawing
2pm Figure Painting

SUNDAY
1pm-Figure Painting

DRAWING

Quick Sketch

Life Drawing

Portrait Drawing

Foundation Drawing

Sight-sizing

Cast Drawing

PAINTING

Classical Painting

Figure Painting

Abstract Painting

Portrait Painting

Still Life Painting

Outdoor Landscape Painting

Contemporary Painting

The Artist's Notebook

NEW! Painting the Figure- A Course in Color
Instructor: Brianna Lee
Fridays 10am to 2pm
Part 1 of a 4 part series-
5 week, starts Jan 20, $350 pre-paid for the Five week course. Most artists struggle with the same problem- color and skin tones. In the footsteps of Zorn, Sargent, Ingres and others, Brianna will guide you through a series of color driven exercises to learn the complexities of mixing color for figure painting in this first of a 4 part series.   Read More

Outdoor Landscape Painting
Instructor: Gary Blackwell
Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Fridays 10am to 1pm - $55 per class pre-paid monthly or $65 paid individually. Gary is an award winning plein air artist who will demonstrate all the ways to capture the beauty of nature. You will be painting in sites in our local parks and scenic areas as well as instruction in-studio when weather is not ideal. 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. Read more

Foundation DRAWING & PAINTING Workshop
Instructor: Gary Blackwell
Saturdays 10am to 1pm $55 per class pre-paid monthly.
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.

Quick Sketch
Instructor: Esmeralda Acosta
Wednesday 6:30pm-9:30pm Starts Jan 25
Learn to see and draw the figure ina a time proven and effecient way. Esmeralda is masterful with her live demosthat show both the beginner and the advanced student an easier way to approach the live figure drawing challenge. Read More

FIGURE PAINTING &
Drawing Workshop
Instructor: Hal Yuskulka
Tuesdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm,
Sundays 1pm to 4pm
Call for start date $60 per class if paid monthly or pay as you go for $65 per class
Learn to paint the figure with confidence with this classical approach to finding porportions, gesture and beautiful skin tones. 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. Every two week pose Hal will introduce you to a new way to paint the live model. Emphas will still be on correct anatomy, breaking down the anatomy to help students understand the form. Read More... SUPPLY LIST

Life Drawing & Painting
Instructor: Briana Lee
Saturdays 2 pm to 5pm
Long Pose $60 per class if pre-paid monthly drop ins welcome for $65. You will learn the beautiful language of the line in drawing the live figure and for those who wish to paint, a quick way to find shadow patterns and mix skin tones. Emphasis will be on proportions, gesture, construction of the three dimensional form, rendering shadows and light and later concentration on details of the body, always working towards the common goal of achieving the beauty that only a well executed drawing and painting can convey. One thing I have to tell you - is that I have NEVER seen such incredible progress with our students since we started Brianna's class- everyone improves! Beginning to Advanced Artists- All Levels

Foundations in CLASSICAL Painting:
Instructor: Cheryl Kline
Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Tuesday or Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm or Thursday, 10am to 1pm
$55 per class pre-paid monthly
Part One of Foundations will now also be offered on Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:30pm taught by Dina Dalby
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. 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 Still Life Painting
Instructor: Regina Lyubovnaya
On-going, Limited Space
Mondays 10am - 1pm - $375, 7 weeks or $65 per class
Your esteemed instructor, Regina who studied under living master, David Leffel brings an academic method of painting to the class. Old master style techniques from holding the brush, preparing wood panels, color mixing and applying paint will be covered. Beginners will begin with projects of master copies and others who are familiar with Regina's method will work from life using still life set ups. Limited space.

Academy Drawing Atelier
Tuesdays 10am -2pm
$70 per 4 hour class
You will feel like you are transported into a French academy In this class for all levels. Begin by learning porportions and shading from the "Bargue" master drawings. Casts heads are the second part of this exciting class rarely offered in LA. Graphite, charcoal and silver point on paper, you will learn the language of the line and the beauty of this traditional medium. Read More

Art of PORTRAIT PAINTING
Instructor: Cheryl Kline
Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Wednesday, 2-5 pm $55 per class pre-paid monthly plus model fee when model is present
Kline is an award winning portrait painter and has developed an effective system of teaching portait painting to all levels. 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 live demonstrations both classical and contemporary approaches to the portrait. Read More...

ABSTRACT "Quick study" Painting Workshop
Instructor Scott Yeskel
Classes: Mon 6:30- 9:30pm
and / or Tuesdays 10am- 1pm
5 week course starts Jan 9, 10
$275 pre-paid for the 5 week course -So what's different about our absract class? Well first off most of you know that we teach classical foundations and I am the biggest art snob in town. So to find an absract artist who does not throw the baby out with the bath water and actually has a well worn system based on sound art theories is a difficult task. Until I met Scott Yeskel. I have a lot of respect for Scott's work and his teaching method. In this next session be prepared to do the 15 minute study-abstract bootcamp! Later you will work into larger finished paintings. Because of Scott's classical background, you will learn modern twists on traditional materials. Both oil and acrylic painters welcome, all levels...read more

Contemporary Painting Workshop
Ongoing -- meet once per week-
Thursdays 7pm to 10pm, $55 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...

UPCOMING GUEST SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS:

Steve Huston
The New Narrative
3 day painting workshop Feb. 17, 18, 19 3 days $675 call for info-310-927-2436.
Read More...

Free-Monday at the Museum with Alleen Ramrus Jan. 16th at 12 noon, One hour tour "Contested Visions"in the Spanish Colonial World" offers an arresting perspective on how art and power intersect and collide in the Southern United States,Mexico,Central America and south to Peru. The exhibition is filled with remarkable works of art,apparel,sculpture whose undeniable beauty mixes with inescapable strangeness. Meet at 12 noon- Lower level of the Ahmanson lobby (admission not included) RSVP (310) 927-2436, This is an on-going FREE monthly event, all are welcome.

THE LITTLE RED PRESS
1 Day Workshop-Once per month limited to 6 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...

-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 ($65 for the figure painting). Most schools, universities, etc do not offer make-ups at all so we hope our policy will work for you.

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 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.