Workshops & Events

Welcome to our Workshops & Events Calendar!

We have a large offering of workshops this season! From Recurring Workshops to Adult Workshops, Youth Workshops and Family Workshops.

Simply click on an event to bring up the Event information. Then click ‘See more details‘ . This will open a new window where you can add the event to your own Google Calendar!

June 2023

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  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack
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  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack
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  • Art Explorations For Teens with Spencer Collins
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  • SloDrawz (Figure Session)
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  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack
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  • Virginia Mack - Watercolor workshop (intermediate - advanced)
  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack
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  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack
  • Introduction to Oil Painting with Jason Mayr
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  • Virginia Mack - Watercolor workshop (intermediate - advanced)
  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack
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  • Art Explorations For Teens with Spencer Collins
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  • SloDrawz (Figure Session)
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  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack
  • Introduction to Oil Painting with Jason Mayr
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  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack
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Recurring Workshops

Adult Workshops

Youth Workshops

Family Workshops

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

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June 12, 2023
  • SloDrawz (Figure Session)

    June 12, 2023  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Evening Figure drawing Series

    Reoccurring Figure drawing group session every other Monday and Thursday. We will provide a live model(s).

    This is an open studio style class with no guided instructions. Students are encouraged to bring whatever medium they desire. Community, critique, and positive encouragement are what this class is all about!

    Payment: $20 per session. We suggest bringing a $3-$5 tip for our models but not required

    To RSVP, contact @slodrawz on Instagram or Chantellegoldthwaite@gmail.com

    See more details

June 13, 2023
  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack

    June 13, 2023  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm, $35/session.
    To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net   

    WATERCOLOR 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

    See more details

June 14, 2023
  • Virginia Mack - Watercolor workshop (intermediate - advanced)

    June 14, 2023  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beyond 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
    To register: contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net    

    See more details

  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack

    June 14, 2023  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, $35/session.
    To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net   

    WATERCOLOR 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

    See more details

June 20, 2023
  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack

    June 20, 2023  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm, $35/session.
    To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net   

    WATERCOLOR 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

    See more details

  • Introduction to Oil Painting with Jason Mayr

    June 20, 2023  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Introduction to Oil Painting with Jason Mayr

    Discover the art of oil painting through this hands-on 5-week series. You will be led through the process from staining the canvas to “finishing” the painting.  Using master paintings for inspiration and guidance, simply follow the demonstration on your own canvas.  Take your painting home at the end of the series.

    Dates:  June 20th - July 25th (July 4th off)
    Times:  Tuesdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Cost:  $250 for 5 class series - includes most supplies
    To Register Contact:    Cindy Mayr  (805) 234-6940  jasonmayrfineart@gmail.com

    See more details

June 21, 2023
  • Virginia Mack - Watercolor workshop (intermediate - advanced)

    June 21, 2023  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beyond 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
    To register: contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net    

    See more details

  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack

    June 21, 2023  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, $35/session.
    To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net   

    WATERCOLOR 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

    See more details

June 22, 2023
  • Art Explorations For Teens with Spencer Collins

    June 22, 2023  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Art Exploration-Teen Edition with Spencer Collins

    1-hour class, Ages 11-17

    In this class series, students learn about drawing and acrylic painting. In each class, students will recreate a famous piece of art from history! 

    Enroll your student in 4 classes for $100
    Enroll in one class for $30
    Refer another student and receive $5 off any class

    Upcoming topics include:
    May 11th: Joan Miro- Wild Abstracts
    May 25th: Claude Monet - Painterly Bridges
    June 8th: Frida Kahlo- Portrait with Monkey's
    June 22nd: Piet Mondrian - Economy of Line

    To sign-up contact Spencer at spencerpoulter@yahoo.com (mailto:spencerpoulter@yahoo.com) 

    *Majority of materials included, additional supplies available at Art Central

    See more details

June 26, 2023
  • SloDrawz (Figure Session)

    June 26, 2023  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Evening Figure drawing Series

    Reoccurring Figure drawing group session every other Monday. We will provide a live model(s).

    This is an open studio style class with no guided instructions. Students are encouraged to bring whatever medium they desire. Community, critique, and positive encouragement are what this class is all about!

    Payment: $20 per session. We suggest bringing a $3-$5 tip for our models but not required

    To RSVP, contact @slodrawz on Instagram or Chantellegoldthwaite@gmail.com

    See more details

June 27, 2023
  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack

    June 27, 2023  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm, $35/session.
    To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net   

    WATERCOLOR 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

    See more details

  • Introduction to Oil Painting with Jason Mayr

    June 27, 2023  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Introduction to Oil Painting with Jason Mayr

    Discover the art of oil painting through this hands-on 5-week series. You will be led through the process from staining the canvas to “finishing” the painting.  Using master paintings for inspiration and guidance, simply follow the demonstration on your own canvas.  Take your painting home at the end of the series.

    Dates:  June 20th - July 25th (July 4th off)
    Times:  Tuesdays 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Cost:  $250 for 5 class series - includes most supplies
    To Register Contact:    Cindy Mayr  (805) 234-6940  jasonmayrfineart@gmail.com

    See more details

June 28, 2023
  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack

    June 28, 2023  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, $35/session.
    To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net   

    WATERCOLOR 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

    See more details

July 5, 2023
  • Beginning Watercolor with Virginia Mack

    July 5, 2023  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Art Central, 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

    Beginning Watercolor: Watercolor without Fear. Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, $35/session.
    To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net   

    WATERCOLOR 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

    See more details