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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.

Beginning Abstract painting at Kline Academy
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.

Contemporary Painting at Kline Academy
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.

Art Journey: Drawing & Painting Fundamentals
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.

Landscape Painting
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.

Contemporary Pop Culture Painting
In-Person Weekly Course

$85 - $1440

Contemporary Pop Culture Painting

Kai Lun Qu

Tues. 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Within this fun and informative course, students will learn how to capture pop culture character portraits ranging from films to video games in the alla prima technique of oil painting.

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Live Zoom Class

$45.00 - 160.00 USD

Fundamentals of Digital Painting

with Matt Duckett

Mondays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
(Starting Monday, April 3rd)

In this class, we will examine core digital painting techniques and concepts. We will explore mark-making, color theory, composition, and we will develop a proficiency with the digital painting software Procreate. The class will develop digital painting skills through demonstrations, lectures, critiques, paintovers of student work, and optional homework.

Supplies for the class: ipad, apple pencil, and procreate.

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Live Zoom Class

$45.00 - 160.00 USD

Contemporary Landscape Painting

with Scott Yeskel

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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.

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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.

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Live Zoom Class

$17.50 - 120.00 USD

Paint Night on Fridays!

with Cheryl Kline

POSTPONED

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.

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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.

Duncan Sherwood-Forbes, Wire Sculpture
In-Person Workshops

$150 USD

Wire Sculpture Workshop

Duncan Sherwood-Forbes

1 Day | Sunday, July 16th, 2023

During this single day workshop, students will learn the basics of contour drawing and wire sculpture. Students will begin with lessons in blind contour drawing, learning how to let the eye guide the hand and navigate a subject in a single line.

Dan Bunn, Oil on canvas
In-Person Workshops

$545 USD (sale price)
Valid through 6/2 using code 50off at checkout!

Moody Still Life Painting Workshop

Dan Bunn

3 Days | Fri. June 2nd - Sun. June 4th, 2023

Learn a fun and clear approach to create a ‘moody still life’ painting with NYC based oil painter Dan Bunn. Over 3 days we will cover everything you need to know to make convincing illusionistic oil paintings. Through demonstrations and personalized critiques, students will learn a reliable and repeatable process inspired by historic painting techniques.

Sharon Weaver, Oil on Canvas
In-Person Workshops

$100 USD

Plein Air Landscape Workshop

Sharon Weaver

1 Day | Saturday, June 10th, 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.

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