Learn Art For Teens
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
$10 to reserve a spot, $10 cash at the door
Uninstructed Figure Workshop, All Levels
Jennifer Fabos
Wed. 6:15pm - 9:15pm
Step in the shoes of the ancient masters by participating in the age old tradition of drawing and painting from life! This 3 hour session with a live model is a fun way for any and all artists to practice and hone their skills in whatever medium they wish.

In-Person Weekly Course
$60- $1080
Pre-Teen/Teen Drawing & Painting, All Levels
Juri Umagami
Tues. 4pm - 6pm
Build a powerful portfolio with the guide of a professional artist! Master the basics of sketching and painting from life with a Master Artist. Students will learn to use charcoal and oil paints as they develop their portfolio, with creative freedom to choose their subject matter. Open to all Pre-Teens and Teens (11-17).

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Introduction to Classical Drawing
Juri Umagami
Tues. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Get transported to a European Art academy while learning to draw from the masters... learn proportions and shading and the use of line from "Bargue" master drawings & then move into cast heads as the second part of this exciting course, rarely offered in the U.S. All ages & levels welcome.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Figure Drawing, All Levels
Matt Duckett
Sat. 10am - 1pm
In this class, learn the beautiful language of the line in live figure drawing as well as a quick way to find shadow patterns and shapes. Emphasis will be on proportions, gesture, construction of the three dimensional form, and later details of the body. Teens/adults & all levels welcome.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Classical Painting Workshop, All Levels
Cheryl Kline
Thurs. 11am - 2pm
Explore many historical styles as you develop your work from figurative and realistic paintings, to landscapes, still life and your own contemporary images that inspire you as you continue to use and apply the principles that you learned in our initial exercises. Intermediate to advanced levels.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Beginning Classical Painting
Cheryl Kline
Wed. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
If you want to be a great jazz player - you need to study scales and classical foundations. The same is true to become a great painter. Many students come to us who have had years of art school, but have never been "taught" how to paint! But your frustration ends at our front door! All levels welcome.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $420
The Classical Illusionist
Carlos Palazio
Mon. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Starting March 6th, 2023!
Painting the cast using Sight-Size develops the ability to see shapes and proportions accurately, by continuously comparing the drawn shapes with the cast. This class will develop the accuracy of drawing skills, the ability to correctly judge and paint values, and finesse transitional tones and edges to give the painting the illusion of three-dimensions.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Portrait Sculpture
Gabriel Castro
Sun. 10am - 1pm
Starting March 5th, 2023!
This class will teach students how to quickly and efficiently construct a portrait bust in clay with the possibility of casting it in Plaster, Resin or even bronze for those willing.
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Kline Academy will have supplies available for purchase for $110 - $120 USD.
Basic Tool Sculpting kit and Calipers for $60 USD
50 lb WED Clay for $50 - $60 USD.
Please bring your own supplies if you do not wish to purchase them with us.

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.

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: Drawing & Painting Fundamentals
Johnny Castillo
Sun. 10am - 1pm
In this artistic journey, we will be primarily focusing on observational exercises and stepping beyond traditional approaches. We will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting through a series of exercises. By combining both classical and contemporary techniques, we will push beyond what we see. We will initially focus on grasping the fundamentals, but will gradually push beyond our comfort zones through the manipulation of value, color, composition, execution, and subject matter. Our goal will be to learn the rules to eventually break them!

In-Person Weekly Course
$95 - $325
Special Music: Individual Vision in Abstract Painting
Robert Szot
Tues. 10am - 1pm
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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
Introduction to Oil Painting
Juri Umagami
Sat. 2pm - 5pm
Learn the basics of oil painting through step by step projects. We use non-toxic materials, help you to develop your painting skills in color, light and form that will leave you ready to paint your own masterpiece. All ages & levels welcome.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Figure Painting, All Levels
Matt Duckett
Sat. 2pm - 5pm
This course emphasizes an academic approach to painting the live figure and the various techniques used for rendering three-dimensional form. By working with a long pose, you will be given ample time to study the shapes, values of the figure. Teens/adults & All levels welcome. (Open to Drawing)

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Beginning Drawing Foundations
Johnny Castillo
Sat. 10am - 1pm
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 tailored instruction on perfecting your drawing skills.
Open to all ages & levels.

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.