Welcome to our Workshops & Events Calendar!
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Interested in teaching a class?
If you’re interested in teaching a class at Art Central, please download and fill out the PDF form. Send your completed forms to events.artcentralslo@gmail.com
Our Current Workshops
- June 25, 2022
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Mary Lou Johnson-Discovering Italic Calligraphy
June 25, 2022 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Email or Text Mary Lou Johnson to Enroll:
(805) 441-3246 or mljohnson805@att.netFee: $35, a Parallel pen, and a $5 material fee
Learn the basics of Italic Script using a Pilot Parallel Pen. (2.4 mm suggested size, available at Art Central) Upper and lower case letters will be reviewed and demonstrated. Italic letters are fun to write and are a great choice for many creative projects. We will explore the versatility of the Pilot Pens featuring a broad edge. Bring your favorite short quotation suitable for lettering a weathergram.
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- June 28, 2022
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Printmaker Workshop
June 28, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAWOODBLOCK PRINTING SERIES
workshop led by Maryanne Nucci and Tricia ReichertFee: $50.00
(some supplies will be provided and the rest can be purchased on-site).
There will be 10 places available in each class.(Full vaccination and masking will be required).
*To register (or to be included on the interest list) for these workshops, please contact Tricia* at Tricia@tricia-reichert.com
CCP would like to introduce more people to the very interesting and varied world of hand-made prints. We are pretty passionate about all of the possibilities of contemporary printmaking and we are looking forward to sharing some of them with you. All ages are welcome and no prior experience is necessary to attend these workshops, just a desire to learn, explore and experiment.
Some of our members will also be attending each of these workshops to join in and help you along the way.
Also, if you enjoy the workshops and printmaking, we’d like to invite you to become a member and join in with us as we learn and share with each other in our various studios throughout the year.
(High School and College students will receive a discount if they show
student ID).
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- June 29, 2022
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Virginia Mack - Watercolor workshop (intermediate - advanced)
June 29, 2022 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USABeyond the Basics:
This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. We are mostly watercolor-based but branch out into other media. We discuss all elements but mostly color and its interactions, and we explore composition, intention, and process.
Price: $35/session
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Virginia Mack - Beginning Watercolor
June 29, 2022 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USABeginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, $35/session.
To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.netWATERCOLOR WITHOUT FEAR
This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. We will push colors around, discover what we can do with the brushes, and enjoy the process. Your results will let you discover the possibilities that watercolor offers you.
We will work with various subjects and with all subjects, we will explore different approaches. You will find your best approach, along with your favored palette of colors.
As we progress, we will experience and develop the basic techniques of watercolor painting and realize the characteristics of the medium.
This class is designed for beginners and for those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors.
Join us!
VIRGINIA MACK
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- July 3, 2022
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- July 4, 2022
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- July 5, 2022
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Mix it up! with Jo Swanberg
July 5, 2022 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAFirst and Third Tuesdays of the month
$40 per class
Please Email Ardella To Sign up: ardellajo@yahoo.comArdella (Jo) Swanberg's specialty is watercolor but she is interested in how other media interact with it. So in this class, she proposes to MIX IT UP! explore using watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and any other water-soluble media. Each media has unique characteristics. Some play well with others and some don't. Let's find out what they do. We can paint watercolor over gouache, add pastel or charcoal, or even acrylic. We will work small on different surfaces to find out what works best. Bring your favorite media and I will provide some unusual items to try out!
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- July 6, 2022
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Virginia Mack - Beginning Watercolor
July 6, 2022 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USABeginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, $35/session.
To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.netWATERCOLOR WITHOUT FEAR
This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. We will push colors around, discover what we can do with the brushes, and enjoy the process. Your results will let you discover the possibilities that watercolor offers you.
We will work with various subjects and with all subjects, we will explore different approaches. You will find your best approach, along with your favored palette of colors.
As we progress, we will experience and develop the basic techniques of watercolor painting and realize the characteristics of the medium.
This class is designed for beginners and for those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors.
Join us!
VIRGINIA MACK
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- July 7, 2022
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Drawing in Depth - Young Adult Class
July 7, 2022 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Drawing in Depth with Spencer Collins
This is a perfect class for anyone with a love for drawing and are trying to take their art to the next level. In this class, we will focus on using one point and two point perspective to make the artworks look more 3-dimensional. Students will be using graphite in this lesson.Email Spencer to Enroll:
spencerpoulter@yahoo.comClass Fee:
$25 for one student - $40 for twoAges: 11-16
Class limited to 10 students
*Majority of materials included
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Intro to Drawing - Children's Class
July 7, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Intro to DRAWING- Children's Class
Beginning Drawing with Spencer Collins1 hour class, for ages 5-11
In this class we will focus on creating shapes and shading images, with a focus on lighting and tone. Students will be using Graphite pencils in this class. They will learn about various pencils' "hardness" and why that makes a difference. This is a great lesson for beginners!*Majority of supplies included. Materials available at Art Central!
Email Spencer to Enroll:
spencerpoulter@yahoo.comClass Fee:
$25 for one student - $40 for twoClass limited to 10 students
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- July 10, 2022
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Intro to Drawing - Adult Class
July 10, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Beginning Drawing with Spencer CollinsAges: 16-100
In this class, we will focus on creating shapes and shading images, with a focus on lighting and shadow. You will learn the differences between charcoals and how to properly use erasers depending on the medium.
To sign-up contact Spencer at spencerpoulter@yahoo.com$30 per student
Some materials included. Charcoal available at Art Central!
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- July 12, 2022
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Printmaker Workshop
July 12, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAWOODBLOCK PRINTING SERIES
workshop led by Maryanne Nucci and Tricia ReichertFee: $50.00
(some supplies will be provided and the rest can be purchased on-site).
There will be 10 places available in each class.(Full vaccination and masking will be required).
*To register (or to be included on the interest list) for these workshops, please contact Tricia* at Tricia@tricia-reichert.com
CCP would like to introduce more people to the very interesting and varied world of hand-made prints. We are pretty passionate about all of the possibilities of contemporary printmaking and we are looking forward to sharing some of them with you. All ages are welcome and no prior experience is necessary to attend these workshops, just a desire to learn, explore and experiment.
Some of our members will also be attending each of these workshops to join in and help you along the way.
Also, if you enjoy the workshops and printmaking, we’d like to invite you to become a member and join in with us as we learn and share with each other in our various studios throughout the year.
(High School and College students will receive a discount if they show
student ID).
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- July 13, 2022
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Virginia Mack - Beginning Watercolor
July 13, 2022 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USABeginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, $35/session.
To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.netWATERCOLOR WITHOUT FEAR
This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. We will push colors around, discover what we can do with the brushes, and enjoy the process. Your results will let you discover the possibilities that watercolor offers you.
We will work with various subjects and with all subjects, we will explore different approaches. You will find your best approach, along with your favored palette of colors.
As we progress, we will experience and develop the basic techniques of watercolor painting and realize the characteristics of the medium.
This class is designed for beginners and for those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors.
Join us!
VIRGINIA MACK
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- July 14, 2022
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Little Sparkle Lavender - Children's Class
July 14, 2022 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAProceeds support Transitions-Mental Health inspiring hope, growth, recovery, and wellness in our community!
Enroll via @mcrobbinsstudios on Instagram or text:
209-347-7295Join Meagan Robbins in this step by step tutorial to learn how to paint lavender flowers. I will also go over some easy acrylic techniques to add some texture into your painting (using items you probably have in your kitchen!).
Ages 5+Class Fee: $25
-Required Materials: one 8”x 10” canvas which is available to purchase at Art Central.
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- July 16, 2022
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- July 17, 2022
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Watercolors and Gold
July 17, 2022 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAWatercolors and Gold with Spencer Collins
2 hour Adult class
Ages 16-100
In this class, we will be making original and creative cards. Using 4x6 inch cards and watercolor paints we will create organic floral designs. The final portion of this class will introduce embellishing by using Gold Leaf to enhance our overall design.
To sign-up contact Spencer at spencerpoulter@yahoo.com$30 per student or $50 for 2 students.
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Blue and Yellow Make Green! Children's Color Class
July 17, 2022 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAChildren's color class with Spencer Collins
Ages 5-11
In this one hour class students will learn how to mix colors using Acrylic Paints. On a 12x12 canvas panel, they will outline and fill in their own personal color wheel! Students will learn the basics on color matching and also what contrasting colors are and how they relate to each other. This is a wonderful class for beginners!
*Majority of materials included
*Needed materials 10x10 Canvas Panel (Available at Art Central, mention you are taking a class to receive a 15% student discount!)
To sign-up contact Spencer at spencerpoulter@yahoo.com
$25 per student or $40 for 2 students
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- July 19, 2022
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Mix it up! with Jo Swanberg
July 19, 2022 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAFirst and Third Tuesdays of the month
$40 per class
Please Email Ardella To Sign up: ardellajo@yahoo.comArdella (Jo) Swanberg's specialty is watercolor but she is interested in how other media interact with it. So in this class, she proposes to MIX IT UP! explore using watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and any other water-soluble media. Each media has unique characteristics. Some play well with others and some don't. Let's find out what they do. We can paint watercolor over gouache, add pastel or charcoal, or even acrylic. We will work small on different surfaces to find out what works best. Bring your favorite media and I will provide some unusual items to try out!
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- July 20, 2022
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Virginia Mack - Beginning Watercolor
July 20, 2022 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USABeginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, $35/session.
To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.netWATERCOLOR WITHOUT FEAR
This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. We will push colors around, discover what we can do with the brushes, and enjoy the process. Your results will let you discover the possibilities that watercolor offers you.
We will work with various subjects and with all subjects, we will explore different approaches. You will find your best approach, along with your favored palette of colors.
As we progress, we will experience and develop the basic techniques of watercolor painting and realize the characteristics of the medium.
This class is designed for beginners and for those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors.
Join us!
VIRGINIA MACK
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- July 21, 2022
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Drawing in Depth - Young Adult Class
July 21, 2022 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USADrawing in Depth - Spencer Collins
This is a perfect class for anyone with a love for drawing and who is trying to take their art to the next level. In this class, we will focus on using one-point and two-point perspective to make the artworks look more 3-dimensional. Students will be using graphite and charcoal in this lesson.Email Spencer to Enroll
spencerpoulter@yahoo.comClass Fee:
$25 for one student - $40 for twoAges: 11-16
Class limited to 10 students
*Majority of materials included. Supplies available at Art Central!
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Fun With Paper - Abstract Collage - Children's Class
July 21, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAAbstract Collage with Spencer Collins
1 hour class, Ages 5-11This is a wonderful class for the artist that loves to get messy (Aprons encouraged)! Using acrylic paints and various collage materials, students will layer to construct a balanced colorful painting. Gloves will be provided to all students. All skill levels welcome.
To sign-up contact Spencer at spencerpoulter@yahoo.com$25 per student or $40 for 2 students.
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Fun Frames with the Family - Family Class
July 21, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USAFun Frames with the Family! with Spencer Collins
1 hour class, for ages 5-11
In this class, we will use Posca Paint Pens to decorate frames. You are encouraged to participate with your child! Bring in a 4x6 picture of your child or family (maybe the family pet!) and we will create a colorful frame to match. These papier-mâché frames make great gifts.To sign-up contact Spencer at spencerpoulter@yahoo.com
$25 per student or $40 for 2 participants.
*Most supplies included, necessary supplies are available for purchase at Art Central!
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