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
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
$85 - $1440
Art Journey of Painting
Johnny Castillo
with
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.

In-Person Weekly Course
$85 - $1440
Classical Painting II: The Classical Illusionist
Carlos Palazio
with
Mon. 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Starting May 8th!
Do you ever look at your work and think “it looks so flat?" Studying classical painting techniques is a journey and a process to become a master. That is our goal for you which is why we guide you step by step on this journey. Our world is three dimensional, and one must learn the illusions and techniques painters use to portray this in objects, atmosphere and environment and, a unique and extremely accurate way of measuring.
In Beginning Classical Painting, we teach you many basics working from flat images like master copies. But to further your understanding of the most magical ways artists can trick the eye, we will teach you how to become an illusionist in Classical Painting II: The Classical Illusionist, and learn to portray the world in 3 dimension. This is the missing link and excellent precursor to working from the live model, environmental painting and so much more. This course is designed to give you a quality of depth and illusion in your work.
All ages & levels welcome.
Discount! Enroll in Classical Painting I and II together and get $50 off the bundle! Check out our class packages or call us at (310)-837-7194 to enroll with the discount.

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
Beginning Classical Painting
Cheryl Kline
with
Wed. 6:15pm - 9:15pm
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
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).

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.

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
$45.00 - 160.00 USD
Contemporary Landscape Painting Zoom
with Scott Yeskel
To Be Determined
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
$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
$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.

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.

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.

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.