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Quick Painting Studies

Currently enrolling at:

San Francisco

Levels:

Intermediate and Advanced

$580

12 in-person classes, 24 hours

Art materials are provided and included in price

Master a-la-prima painting methods that will help improve your painting style. This series of quick etudes covers still lives, nature, portraits, figure, and free composition.

This course will teach you:
  • A-la prima painting methods

  • Color theory and practice

  • Masterful, loose brushtrocks

  • Finished "unfinished" look through accents application

  • Representing various textures

  • Concentration and resilience


To enjoy this course, you need to be familiar with:

Not seeing a session in a studio near you? Join the waitlist! We'll know you are interested, and try to add them soon (and notify you once the registration is open).

San Francisco

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

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Mountain View

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

Register
San Jose

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

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Online

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

Register
San Rafael

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

March 15- May 15, 2023

Monday 6:20-8:20pm

Teacher: Hugo Kobayashi

12 spots left

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No classes: 

November 25th (Monday) - December 1st (Sunday)
• December 23 (Monday) - January 5 (Sunday)

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Frequently asked questions about adult classes:

I am going to miss 1-2 classes. How do I make them up? Almost every student misses classes now and then. To arrange a make up, please email your studio up to 5 days in advance, we do not allow drop ins. - We offer up to 3 make ups per course/semester (1 make up for short 5-6 weeks courses) - Make ups are not guaranteed, but we will try our best. - No make ups can be scheduled after missed class. - A make up can not be rescheduled. Do I need to purchase materials? We provide the materials for the in-studio classes, there is no need to bring anything. However, it might be a good idea to purchase some art materials for practice at home. Online students neeed to purchase materials for their classes.

Sample Instructional Video:
Refund Policy:

We are not offering refunds for new purchases. However, full credit towards future bookings or transfer to another camp/class will be offered for any cancellations made up to 24 hrs before the camp or class start. 

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