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 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 - $325
Special Music: Individual Vision in Abstract Painting
Robert Szot
Tues. 10am - 1pm
July 5th - July 26th
A painting, at its core, is the creative act of the individual. All other concerns, whether it be technique or talent, are secondary to your own voice and commitment to your individual vision. Through discussion, demo’s and practical application, we will focus on making abstract paintings by lessening the separation between who you are and what you create by stressing the importance of the individual in producing unique singularities.
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
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
$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
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.
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 - 11:00am
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
$100 USD
Plein Air Landscape Workshop
Sharon Weaver
1 Day | Saturday, July 30th, 2022 | 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 Santa Monica as she guides you through the fundamentals of plein air landscape painting.
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
$595.00 USD ( per week) or $1,190.00 USD (for 2 weeks)
Young Artist Summer Camp
Cheryl Kline
Week 1: 4 Days | Mon. July 25 - Thurs. 28, 2022 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
This 4 Day drawing/painting intensive summer camp is a great opportunity for young artists to explore various art practices, mediums, surfaces, and processes with the guidance of our pro artists team!
Each day will be a different subject and project which will allow students to be introduced to valuable art making skills and techniques.
All materials will be provided. Students only need to bring their lunch and a snack!
In-Person Workshops
$400.00 USD
Virtual Floral Painting Workshop
Kathleen Speranza
4 Tuesdays | Aug. 9th - 30th | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
In this workshop, step into the colorful and sensual world of flowers and express their poetic beauty with oil on linen. While painting from live flowers you will learn to see how abstract forms engage with the underlying structure of the petals and stems. Open to all levels.
In-Person Workshops
$695.00 USD
Luminous Portraits: Impastos and Glazes
Gustavo Ramos
3 Days | Fri. Aug. 26 - Sun. 28, 2022 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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.