Learn to Paint
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
with
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.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Beginning Portrait Painting
Kai Lun Qu
with
Thurs. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Students will be exploring the art of painting the portrait from life. This course is primarily focused on painting the head in a convincing, representational manner.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Emerging Artist Painting Workshop, All Levels
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
$85 - $1440
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
$85 - $1440
Art Journey: Drawing & Painting Fundamentals
Johnny Castillo
with
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
$85 - $1440
Classical Painting Workshop, All Levels
Cheryl Kline
with
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
Figure Painting, All Levels
Matt Duckett
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. (Open to Drawing)

In-Person Weekly Course
$60- $1080
Pre-Teen/Teen Drawing & Painting, All Levels
Juri Umagami
with
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
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
$85 - $1440
Contemporary Pop Culture Painting
Kai Lun Qu
with
Tues. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Starts February 7th, 2023!
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.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
In-Studio Landscape Painting Workshop, All Levels
Sharon Weaver
with
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
$95 - $325
Special Music: Individual Vision in Abstract Painting
Robert Szot
with
Tues. 10am - 1pm
Coming Soon!
Coming Soon!
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.

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 - 120.00 USD
The Artist's Workshop Zoom
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.

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
$17.50 - 120.00 USD
Paint Night on Fridays! Zoom
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
$60.00 - 300.00 USD
Classical Painting Techniques Explored Zoom
with Cheryl Kline
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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
$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.