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
Beauty Through Nature: Landscape Fundamentals
Sharon Weaver
Wed. 10am - 1pm
Capture the beauty found in the natural world by translating what you see onto the canvas. From brooks, to mountains, and forests to volcanoes. Our world is vast and brimming with potential for a painting to be created from it. Join Sharon Weaver as she guides students through the fundamentals of landscape painting.
In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Contemporary Landscape Painting
Scott Yeskel
Mon. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Delve into the abstract world with Contemporary Artist, Scott Yeskel. Learn abstraction in painting with a strong foundation in sound artistic principals. See live demonstrations on how to keep your colors clean and create exciting paintings. Open to all ages & levels.
In-Person Weekly Course
$70- $1230
Pre-Teen/Teen Time Travel Through Art
Clarisse Abelarde
Thurs. 4pm - 6pm
Travel back in time by immersing into the processes and methods from the rich history of art movements. Learn mixed media and paint application techniques to elevate your personal visual voice and develop a body of work or portfolio. We will be discussing pigments, sculptural elements and finding inspiration from the past.
In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Beginning Abstract and Contemporary Painting
Scott Yeskel
Mon. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Our sought after Contemporary Artist, Scott Yeskel, begins by showing his students a solid system of abstraction 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
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
Beginning Painting Techniques
Scott Yeskel
Mon. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Ready to explore painting? In this class you will learn the basics including - how to keep your colors clean and vibrant, mix shadow colors and use brush strokes to describe the form. There are many styles you can explore in this workshop. Open to all ages & levels.
In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
In-Studio Landscape Painting Workshop
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
$45.00 - 160.00 USD
Contemporary Landscape Painting
with Scott Yeskel
Tuesdays 11:00am - 12:30pm
In this 1.5 hour meeting, learn how to paint landscapes in an impressionistic style while staying in touch with traditional methods and techniques. Watch Scott's demo on how to keep your colors clean and create deconstructed landscape paintings. 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
$17.50 - 120.00 USD
Paint Night on Fridays!
with Cheryl Kline
Fridays 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Need to unwind and want to create some art? Join us on Friday eves from the comfort of your own home and we will show you step by step how to create a painting. Grab your favorite beverage and be ready to have some fun. This “paint along” session is an all levels, all ages, meant to be stress-free, class. Acrylic is preferred but oil is OK to use too! Class recording will be available after class.
Live Zoom Class
$35.00 - 120.00 USD
Abstract Painting
with Scott Yeskel
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Let's loosen up! Scott Yeskel will conduct an abstract 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 - 11:00pm
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
$695.00 USD
Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos
3 Days, Fri-Sun, May 27 - 29, 2022
What is it that gives a masterful oil painting its jewel-like quality, mysterious luster and lasting freshness? The extensive properties of oil paint have enabled the creation of iconic portraits that prove difficult to decipher. In this 3-day workshop, Ramos will walk students through his award-winning portrait method from the ground up.
In-Person Workshops
$450.00 USD
The Imaginary Landscape Painting Workshop
Cheryl Kline
POSTPONED
With COVID-19 and the state order, this workshop has been postponed.
Create your own landscape using both classical & contemporary techniques! Sought-after Cloud Painter Cheryl Kline is going to take you on an artistic journey into an unknown landscape that is unique to you!
In-Person Workshops
$100 USD
Plein Air Landscape Workshop
Sharon Weaver
1 Day, January 22, 2022 - Saturday | 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 Temescal Gateway Park as she guides students through the fundamentals of plein air landscape painting.
In-Person Workshops
$799.00 USD
Painting the Portrait with Expression
David Shevlino
3 Days, Fri. March 18 - Sun 20, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
In this class we’ll focus on portrait painting from a live model. We’ll explore techniques for creating colorful, abstract patterns with a sense of movement and energy by first making a quick underpainting in acrylic, then painting into it with oil paint.