Learn to Abstract & Contemporary Painting
At Kline Academy, we have many options from on-site classes, live Zoom classes, to workshops with visiting artists and even pre-taped courses.
If you need guidance, give us a call (310) 927-2436 or contact us.
In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Abstract and Contemporary Landscape Painting, All Level
Scott Yeskel
Mon. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Our sought after Contemporary Artist, Scott Yeskel, begins by showing his students a solid system of contemporary painting techniques based on sound art theories. See live demonstrations on how to keep your colors clean and create exciting paintings. Open to all ages & levels.
In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Emerging Artist Painting Workshop, All Levels
Cheryl Kline
Thurs. 11am - 2pm
Do you already feel confident as a painter but would you like to try some new approaches to everyday ideas? Or maybe you know your direction but you really need some mentoring and critiques to fine tune your work to submit to a gallery. This is an experimental guided workshop for artists to find their voice to be able to show their work or just experiment. Intermediate to advanced levels.
In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Art Journey of Painting
Johnny Castillo
Sun. 10am - 1pm
In this artistic journey, our goal will be to learn the rules to eventually break them!
We will be stepping beyond traditional approaches by combining both classical and contemporary techniques. We will initially focus on grasping the fundamentals, but will gradually push beyond our comfort zones and what we see through the manipulation of value, color, composition, execution, and subject matter. Begin your Art Journey now!
Open to all ages & levels.
In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
In-Studio Landscape Painting Workshop, All Levels
Sharon Weaver
Wed. 10am - 1pm
Master the skills needed to transport the beauty of nature into an original landscape painting with an award winning artist. Create atmosphere in your work specific to landscape painting that brings it to life! Open to ages & levels.
Live Zoom Class
$35.00 - 120.00 USD
Abstract & Contemporary Painting
with Scott Yeskel
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Let's loosen up! Scott Yeskel will conduct an abstract or contemporary deconstruction demo using a photo reference in this one hour Zoom meeting. Start with a quick sketch ‘thumbnail’ to a color sketch, to a small study. Beginners & Teens are welcome. You can paint along or do it as homework at your free time. The reference image will be sent before the class and class recording will be available after class.
Live Zoom Class
$35.00 - 120.00 USD
The Artist's Workshop
with Cheryl Kline
Thursdays 10:00am - 11:00am
Let's find inspiration. We may visit a virtual exhibit and discuss how artists compose their images and then explore ways that you can dive into a new technique to try it for yourself. Live demonstrations will be your guide. Homework for those who want to try something new and then get feedback. Share a piece that you need help with.
In-Person Workshops
$90 (bring a friend and pay $75 each! call (310)-837-7194 for more information)
Contemporary Printmaking Workshop
Steven James Mayorga
1 Day | Friday, December 8th | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
If you are looking for: something to shake up your current art and also build on your body of work...An art form to have FUN with and is in fact great to do with friends! Art making that is filled with wonderful surprises…
In-Person Workshops
$100 USD
Plein Air Landscape Workshop
Sharon Weaver
Saturday, December 9th, 2023 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Capture the beauty found in the natural world by translating what you see onto the canvas. Join Sharon Weaver at beautiful locations around Los Angeles as she guides you through the fundamentals of plein air landscape painting.
In-Person Workshops
$60 USD
Canvas Stretching 101
Johnny Castillo
1 Day | 3 Hours
Learn about the techniques needed for stretching your own painting canvas!