This class was featured on San Diego Entertainer Magazine!

Art 101:
​Getting Started With Art

A 3-part series that introduces students to various types of painting mediums: watercolor, acrylics, and oil. If you are brand new to art making and don’t know where to start, this is the class for you!

This class is mostly material based and helps students learn hands-on the various painting supplies and how to best use them. At the end of each session, the class will complete one, small painting together step-by-step using simple techniques learned in that session.

Perfect for those:
  • who have never picked up a brush
  • who want to “try before you buy” art supplies
  • who wants to start making art but feels intimidated
  • ​who loves paint parties and wants to explore more!

Meets for 3 weeks on Saturdays from 10am-12pm
​Cost $99 (per 3-week session)
​All supplies are included!

Register online

Register below for your next 3-week session.​ New students may jump into any session!
Part 3 Topics:
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Oct 21: New Tools of the Trade
Oct 28: Texture Toolbox
Nov 4: Mixed Media Figure (watermedia painting project) ​
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Meets for 3 weeks on Saturdays from 10am-12pm

If full or already started, please register for the next session (see Part 1). New students can jump into any session!
Part 1 Topics:

Jan 6: Brushwork Basics
Jan 13: All About Color
Jan 20: Expressive Still Life (acrylic painting project) ​
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Meets for 3 weeks on Saturdays from 10am-12pm

If full or already started, please register for the next session (see Part 2). New students can jump into any session!
Part 2 Topics:

Jan 27: Pick The Perfect Paint
Feb 3: Prepping Surfaces & Easels
Feb 10: Abstract Landscape 
(oil painting project)
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​​Meets for 3 weeks on Saturdays from 10am-12pm

​If full or already started, please register for the next session (see Part 3). New students can jump into any session!

About the instructor

Kristen Ide

BIO:
Kristen is a graphic designer, artist, and art instructor. She studied Art Education at Middle Tennessee State University because it seemed to be the most natural path: she loved art and she loved helping others. Being a part of bringing other's ideas to life and giving students confidence to move their art forward is one of her greatest joys.

MESSAGE FROM KRISTEN:
So glad you are reading this—it means I may be meeting you soon! My first art instructor asked who had never taken an art class before and I was the only student who raised their hand. It almost paralyzed me in fear to the point of quitting but I couldn't imagine doing anything else with my life. Since then, I have discovered a love for working with beginners and art enthusiasts. As with all of my classes, my biggest intention is to provide my students confidence and tools so they can move their art forward by leaps and bounds. So let's explore together! 

Instructor Website

"a great community to find my own artistic expression while learning techniques to enhance my work."

~Ruth Fromstein