Learn to Paint
At Kline Academy, we have many options from On-site classes, to live Zoom classes, 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
$75 - $719
Advanced Figure & Portrait Painting Workshop
William Neukomm
with
Sat. 2pm - 5pm
The art of the figure presents the ultimate challenge to the artist and once mastered, opens up a world of possibilities. This class will give you the tools you need to create a successful body of work! In this course, students may choose to either draw or paint the live model. Open to teens/adults, intermediate to advanced levels.
In-Person Weekly Course
$75 - $719
Beginning Figure and Portrait Painting
William Neukomm
with
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.
In-Person Weekly Course
$75 - $719
In-Studio Landscape Painting Workshop
Sharon Weaver
with
Wed. 10:00am - 1:00pm
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
$75 - $719
Beginning Abstract and Contemporary Painting
Scott Yeskel
with
Mon. 6:30pm-9:30pm
Our sought after Contemporary Artist, Scott Yeskell, 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
$75 - $719
Classical Painting Workshop
Cheryl Kline
with
Wed. 6:30 - 9:30pm
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
$75 - $719
Introduction to Oil Painting
Juri Umagami
with
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
$75 - $719
Beginning Classical Painting
Cheryl Kline
with
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
$75 - $719
Emerging Artist Painting Workshop
Cheryl Kline
with
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
$45- $200
Pre-Teen/Teen Drawing & Painting
Juri Umagami
with
Monday. 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Starting August this class will be on Tuesdays)
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 andTeens (10-17).
Live Zoom Class
$35.00 - 120.00 USD
Landscape Painting Demo Zoom
with Sharon Weaver
Mondays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watch a rotating 'how-to' on landscape painting. Students learn everything they need to master the landscape. We will discuss composition, color, values, edge work and the steps needed for a balanced painting. Sharon will help students understand the best way to correct problems with their landscape paintings. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the art discussion. Class recording will be available after class.
Live Zoom Class
$35.00 - 120.00 USD
Classical Painting Techniques Explored Zoom
with Cheryl Kline
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
In this online, live Zoom class you will see demonstrations of historical painting techniques by Cheryl. Learn step by step and then practice on your free time. Materials, color mixing and surface preparation and many solutions to solving painting issues will be a weekly topic. Group Critiques for current work in progress will also be offered. Class recording will be available after class.
Live Zoom Class
$17.50 - 120.00 USD
Paint Night on Fridays! Zoom
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
$200.00 USD
The Imaginary Landscape Painting Workshop
with Cheryl Kline
COMING SOON
Allow me to guide you on an artistic journey into an unknown landscape that is unique to you. Using your intuition, imagination and materials, each of you will create a visual story, a note to self, and in some cases …a spiritual oasis. In this workshop you will learn techniques to help you unlock the blocks that can inhibit us from our primal needs as human beings, to create and play.
Live Zoom Class
$45.00 - 160.00 USD
Contemporary Landscape Painting Zoom
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
$35.00 - 139.00 USD
The Artist's Workshop Zoom
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.
Live Zoom Class
$65.00 - 120.00 USD
Alla Prima Portrait Painting: Live Stream
with Cheryl Kline
COMING SOON
This live stream event is accessible by everybody and it doesn't matter where you live! Via Zoom, you can paint along master artist Cheryl Kline or watch how she paints a portrait with a live model in the Alla Prima Style. For you to have the best learning experience, Cheryl is going to set up two cameras: one on Cheryl's canvas & upright palette and one on the model, and you can access to the recording for several days after each session.
Live Zoom Class
$35.00 - 120.00 USD
Abstract Painting Zoom
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
Landscape Painting Critique Zoom
with Sharon Weaver
1st + 3rd Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am
This one hour online meeting includes a critique of your painting. Students will send images of the paintings they are working on by Thursday noon and Sharon will make adjustments using Photoshop. The before and after images will be displayed on the computer screen and she will point out the changes that she made.
Live Zoom Class
$35.00 - 120.00 USD
Procreate Digital Painting Zoom
with Masha Keating
COMING SOON
After taking Procreate Beginner Workshop, continue your journey into digital art with weekly support from Masha and your classmates. As you work on your projects, technical and aesthetic questions will come up. Each meeting will begin with Masha addressing every ones questions followed by a demo. Topic of the demo will reflect the needs of the group each week.
In-Person Workshops
$799.00 USD
Painting the Portrait with Expression
David Shevlino
3 Days, Fri. March 18- Sun 20, 2022
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.
In-Person Workshops
$75.00 USD
Plein Air Landscape Painting Workshop
Sharon Weaver
TBD
Let's paint outside! You will be painting in our local scenic areas with instruction. Students will learn color mixing, composition and other skills for mastering 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!