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intermediate  AbStract acrylics

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Prerequisite for this class is Intro to Abstract Acrylics.

This course builds upon the skills acquired in the basic class. Artists will learn about composition for abstract art, different tools and mediums to incorporate in a piece of artwork and how to start an abstract piece from scratch.

​Each artist will be working on 1-2 pieces that they will complete during the class. This course may be repeated and new lessons will be added as artists advance.
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Supply List:
  • canvases or wood panels, any size
  • a palette or palette paper
  • acrylic paints and mediums
  • acrylic bristle brushes in various sizes
  • palette knives
  • any art tools or materials you have
  • quality paper towels like Viva or Blue Shop Towel

Optional Materials:
  • ​Color Wheel Pocket Guide​ ​

Available for Purchase @ Front Desk if Needed:​
  • Color Shapers
  • Artist Aprons & Tote Bags
  • "Abstract Painting" book on Amazon, written by Art on 30th owner and mentor, Kate Ashton

Class Info:
  • Cost is $135 (3 classes) and $199 (5 classes)
  • TUE AM, 10:30am-1:30pm with Kate Ashton
  • Next AM session: July 11 - July 25
  • WED PM, 6:00pm-9:00pm with Kristen Guest
  • Next PM session: June 28 - July 26
  • Max 14 students
  • For intermediate skill level
  • Age level: adult (18 & up)

Artists who have taken this class may want to investigate our WED AM Special Studies featuring various topics and instructors.

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Parking Info

Register: TUE AM

​​​​Class Cancellation & Refund Policies

REGISTER: WED PM

​​Class Cancellation & Refund Policies

About the instructors

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Kate Ashton, TUE AM Intermediate classes

Learn under the clear guidance of owner, published author, and artist, Kate Ashton. Kate brings to each class her years of experience making a living as an artist. She has built an arts community based on the principle of cooperation rather than competition. She has two masters degrees and has taught for 20+ years. She is honored to be one of the finalists chosen by Professional Artists Magazine as mentor of the year and placed 12th in the nation. Come and grow under this seasoned instructor and get ready to excel.

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Kristen Guest, WED PM Intermediate Classes

Kristen Guest is an award-winning and published full-time artist as well as a certified art instructor in San Diego, California who works in a variety of mediums and genres. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Art Education, that focused on painting, book arts and printmaking, and has been teaching realism painting since 2004 and abstract painting since 2018.

Currently, Kristen is the Resident Artist at Bernardo Winery, where her studio is located, and she is a Mentor and the Director of Education at Art on 30th. Her work is represented through Ashton Gallery in San Diego, Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, Jen Tough Gallery / Artist Alliance on Artsy, Guest House Staging, and Manzanita Roasting Company. Kristen is best known for using muted and earthy hues that comes out of her love for nature, expressive gestural line work, natural textures, and a simplistic approach to composition.
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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS...

• those who have already taken Intro to Abstract Acrylics
• those who want an understanding of abstract language
• those who want to create strong compositions
• those who want to learn new techniques with new tools

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"Great abstract class! I am in my second one and plan to take more. Nice studio, convenient location, and a Great place to meet interesting people with similar interests.  excellent lessons and on-going follow up advice from the instructors."

~Steve S.
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Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92116  |  (619) 894-9009  |  arton30th@gmail.com

"An 8,000 square foot, 2-story art center focused on community."

HOURS
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm
Most Saturdays (except for reception days): 10am-4pm
See calendar page for our next opening reception date.

Cancellation & Refund Info   |   Parking Info

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"Abstract Painting" book on Amazon by owner and mentor, Kate Ashton


Art on 30th is ADA approved in all public spaces of the building with a wheelchair accessible front entrance and a handicap parking spot in our back parking lot with a ramp that leads to our wheelchair accessible back entrance. Studios on the 2nd level are privately leased and not part of our public space; artists can apply for wheelchair accessible studio spaces on the 1st floor as part of our Coworking Studios that we offer to the public for a monthly fee  with no commitment/contract (see our Rentals page for more info). 
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