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Make Cozy Candles
Classpop! See all classes by this school @ 501 S Santa Fe Ave, San Diego, CA
Relax and get creative in this cozy, hands-on candle-making workshop led by expert instructors. You'll learn to pour and finish an 8-ounce soy wax candle and explore the craft of hand-rolled beeswax candles. Welcoming to all skill levels, this session offers a warm, inspiring atmosphere from start to finish.
Nov 1st
2–4pm PT
$43.99
25 Seats Left
Nov 15th
2–4pm PT
$43.99
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Dec 6th
2–4pm PT
$43.99
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Sun. Nov 1st, 2–4pm PT
(2 hours)
Abstract Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Try your hand at the time-honored craft of stained glass in this introductory class. You will learn the basic techniques and create your own abstract glass panel using recycled glass and a choice of finishing details. No prior experience required, and all materials are included.
Nov 1st
4–8pm PT
$85
12 Seats Left
Nov 7th
12–4pm PT
$85
15 Seats Left
Nov 8th
12–4pm PT
$85
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Nov 14th
12–4pm PT
$85
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Nov 15th
12–4pm PT
$85
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Sun. Nov 1st, 4–8pm PT
(4 hours)
Halloween Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Get into the Halloween spirit by creating a spooky stained glass suncatcher featuring a spiderweb, jack-o-lantern, or bat design. Using pre-cut glass, copper foil, and solder, you’ll create your own festive decoration with guidance throughout the process—no experience necessary and all materials included.
Oct 25th
5–7pm PT
$75
4 Seats Left
Oct 30th
12–2pm PT
$75
9 Seats Left
Oct 30th
6–8pm PT
$75
6 Seats Left
Oct 31st
12–2pm PT
$75
8 Seats Left
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Sun. Oct 25th, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Try your hand at the time-honored craft of wood carving in this beginner-friendly workshop. With expert guidance on safety, proper tool handling, and finishing techniques, you'll shape raw wood into a functional, handcrafted piece. An optional wood burning element lets you add personalized decorative details to your creation.
Oct 25th
12–4pm PT
$75
17 Seats Left
Nov 28th
12–4pm PT
$75
18 Seats Left
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Sun. Oct 25th, 12–4pm PT
(4 hours)
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
This beginner-friendly pottery workshop provides a hands-on introduction to wheel throwing with a choice of glazing options. Finished pieces are fired and shipped directly to you, and no prior experience is required to join.
Nov 7th
5–7pm PT
$65
6 Seats Left
Nov 15th
5–7pm PT
$65
10 Seats Left
Nov 21st
5–7pm PT
$65
10 Seats Left
Nov 27th
6–8pm PT
$65
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Sat. Nov 7th, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
All Day Private Digital Photography for 1-6 People (San Diego)
Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ Location customized to student goals, San Diego, CA
Work one-on-one with a Digital Photo Academy instructor in a session designed around your specific camera and photographic goals. Students shoot in the field across landscape, portrait, architectural, and other subjects while developing post-capture techniques that include targeted Photoshop adjustments to bring each final image to life.
Oct 20th
10am–4pm PT
$675
1 Seat Left
Oct 21st
10am–4pm PT
$675
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Oct 22nd
10am–4pm PT
$675
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Oct 23rd
10am–4pm PT
$675
1 Seat Left
Oct 24th
10am–4pm PT
$675
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Tue. Oct 20th, 10am–4pm PT
(6 hours)
Nightlight Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
This beginner-friendly class introduces the copper foil method of stained glass, guiding you through designing and creating a small abstract glass panel. In this four-hour session, you’ll learn to cut, grind, foil, and solder glass pieces, completing a unique nightlight to take home, all materials included and no experience required.
Oct 24th
12–4pm PT
$85
15 Seats Left
Nov 29th
12–4pm PT
$85
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Sat. Oct 24th, 12–4pm PT
(4 hours)
Half Day Private Digital Photography for 1-6 People (San Diego)
Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ Location customized to student goals, San Diego, CA
Advance your photography with a private session in San Diego through Digital Photo Academy, guided by industry professionals who tailor the experience to your camera and creative interests. Students learn to maximize their equipment across a range of photographic genres and build a stronger, more efficient post-capture editing workflow from start to finish.
Oct 20th
10am–1pm PT
$375
1 Seat Left
Oct 21st
10am–1pm PT
$375
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Oct 22nd
10am–1pm PT
$375
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Oct 23rd
10am–1pm PT
$375
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Oct 24th
10am–1pm PT
$375
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Tue. Oct 20th, 10am–1pm PT
(3 hours)
Intro to Acrylics (Level 1)
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Explore the essentials of acrylic painting in this beginner-friendly course. Work with acrylic paints, mediums, and modern tools while sampling both realism and abstract styles. Receive step-by-step guidance and personalized feedback, no drawing skills required. Ideal for aspiring artists ready to create beautiful works.
Oct 27th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$199
10 Seats Left
Nov 18th
6–9pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$165
10 Seats Left
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Tue. Oct 27th, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Ceramic Vase Hand Building
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Create your own functional ceramic vase in this hands-on pottery workshop, where you’ll learn handbuilding techniques and personalize your piece with your own design. Finish your vase with hand-painted details or a selection of glazes, with all materials included and no prior experience necessary.
Fri. Oct 23rd, 6–8pm PT
(2 hours)
“Witching Hour ” – Halloween Paint and Sip
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 5980 Village Way , San Diego, CA
Celebrate Halloween with a creative evening painting a witch silhouetted against a glowing full moon. Follow step-by-step guidance and use stencils to bring your spooky artwork to life. Enjoy a fun night with friends or a date while savoring food and drinks available for purchase.
Wed. Oct 21st, 5–8pm PT
(3 hours)
Make It Work - Color Mixing Basics: Level 2
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Discover the fundamentals of color through simple, hands-on lessons that teach you how to identify, mix, and use color with confidence. By the end of the course, you'll be able to create vibrant and harmonious color palettes, make thoughtful artistic choices, and apply these skills to any medium or style.
Oct 22nd
10:30am–1:30pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$199
10 Seats Left
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Thu. Oct 22nd, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Ceramic Jack-o-Lantern
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Get into the Halloween spirit by handbuilding and decorating your own ceramic jack-o-lantern, perfect for holding tea lights and displaying for years to come. Choose from a selection of glazes to finish your creation, with all materials included and no prior experience necessary.
Fri. Oct 30th, 3–5pm PT
(2 hours)
Halloween Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Celebrate spooky season in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop by learning the basics of wheel throwing and creating a festive bowl. Personalize your piece with fun Halloween-inspired details and your choice of painted or studio-applied glaze, with all materials included.
Sat. Oct 31st, 3–5pm PT
(2 hours)
Intro to Watercolor Painting (Level 1)
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
Experience the joy of creating loose, fluid watercolor paintings in this engaging course. Build essential techniques and receive personalized feedback from an experienced instructor. Tap into your artistic potential and grow your confidence in producing beautiful watercolor works.
Nov 17th
6–9pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$199
10 Seats Left
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Tue. Nov 17th, 6–9pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Figure Drawing from Life: Level 2
Art on 30th See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th Street, San Diego
This figure drawing course teaches students to capture the human form using principles of proportion, gesture, and movement while sketching from a minimally covered live model. Through traditional charcoal and graphite techniques, students grow their observational skills and confidence as they create expressive sketches and study anatomy across short and long poses.
Oct 26th
6–9pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$199
10 Seats Left
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Mon. Oct 26th, 6–9pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Ceramic Charcuterie Board
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Create a custom ceramic serving board as you learn the fundamentals of hand-building and decorating pottery in this beginner-friendly workshop. With all materials provided, you'll design a functional piece that's perfect for entertaining and personalize it with hand-painted details or your choice of glaze.
Sun. Nov 8th, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
Suminagashi Sketchbook
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Learn the beautiful art of Japanese marbling and use your creations to bind your own handmade journal or sketchbook. This beginner-friendly workshop covers the techniques for producing striking marbled patterns and transferring them into elegant book covers. Take home a truly one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece.
Fri. Nov 13th, 5–8pm PT
(3 hours)
Fall Pumpkin Decor Paint and Sip
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting on an outdoor dining patio while creating a lovely fall-inspired artwork. Pre-drawn canvas outlines and step-by-step guidance make it easy for all skill levels. Enjoy food and drinks available for purchase while painting solo or with friends and family.
Sun. Oct 25th, 3:30–5:30pm PT
(2 hours)
Dia De Los Muertos Paint and Sip
Painting & Vino See all classes by this school @ 877 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a creative painting experience on an outdoor dining patio. Follow easy, step-by-step guidance to paint a pre-drawn Day of the Dead girl, with the freedom to personalize her makeup using any colors you choose. No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome.
Mon. Oct 26th, 6–8pm PT
(2 hours)
Reviews for Art Classes in San Diego
Art Classes in San Diego are rated 4.6 stars based on 154 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
We took this class as a date night and it was such a blast! The instructor Justin was friendly, super knowledgeable, and always ready to help at every step. The class itself was beginner-friendly but still provided a fun challenge. We will definitely be coming back for more classes. :) -
Intro to Oil Painting (Level 1)
I thought the course was very beneficial for me. Starting with preparing the canvas to using a photograph for the painting, to color selection and color mixes I have learned a lot from our instructor. Our instructor was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. She gave us several tips to paint better. I would recommend this course to anyone who is a beginner in oil painting. -
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Very fun and inspiring! Really liked having the option to rent a kit or use my own materials. Would be great to be able to buy materials through or with a link from Art on 30th! Also, thank you for Sunday classes that enable those of us who live in North County to attend! -
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Learned a lot! Was fun and relaxing took class with friends -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Had a great time. Five of us took it. We all enjoyed the experience. -
Mixed Media Painting Workshop
Fun workshop! Robin was great, I learned a lot, and location was perfect. -
How to Become an Artist
The instructor was excellent -
Mixed Media Painting Workshop
This class was a pleasure! The instructor is not only an accomplished and impressive artist, she is a skilled teacher. The class we very well designed, the curriculum was presented in a clear and understandable manner, and the instructor was extremely well-prepared. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of mixed media and collage. -
La Jolla Paint and Sip
Very congenial setting teacher was calm and pacing was perfect. Very relaxing and fun. We all agreed we’d like to do this again -
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Absolutely fabulous Robin Roberts present great material and techniques. Good pace for all students and just a wonderful day! -
Master Your Digital Camera Controls (San Diego)
Definitely it was amazing. I highly recommended. The instructor was thrilled. We took very good photos. I did nit have any knowledge of photography. After the amazing class, I was a pro and was taking photos that catch the eye with the rule of thirds, asymmetrical and leading lines. It was a great class. Thank you Mr. Miller for the amazing class. -
Paint Your Pet (Realistic or PopART)
Thank you! You opened up creative side again. Looking forward to painting with you again. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Jeff was great. He was very informative and taught in a manner that complemented my learning style. I highly recommend this course. -
Bright Flowers – Paint and Sip
Thank you so much! Very easy to follow. -
Learn to Paint: Getting Started with Art
Instructor so knowledgeable and patient, made it really fun. Very relaxed and pleasant learning environment. -
How to Start A Painting
I really enjoyed the class. I learned a few really good tips on painting. I loved the class so much, I went to the next class that week. It's the perfect class for a beginner painter who is looking to get into painting. -
Quirky Characters To Love
Amazing class and the perfect way for me to reignite my restive process in 2020. -
Paint Nite: Midnight Garden Glow
Tammy was amazing!!! This was my first paint class and I loved every minute of it. So much fun!!!! -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Great teacher learned a lot enjoyed the class will be back -
Paint Nite: Red Forest Black Umbrella (Ages 13 & up)
First time at a paint event. Good date night with my wife -
Intro to Wood Shop Power Tools
So excited to take this course. Really enjoyed being introduced to MarkerPlace space and the tools they have available for use. -
Paint the Masters
Fantastic Teacher Nicole. I felt very comfortable. I was able to paint the entire piece in one sitting. -
Paint Your Pet @ Home
Very fun, recommend highly! -
Fearless Sketching
I learned a lot. The instructor is very knowledgeable, experienced, personable and helpful. -
Paint Nite: Tropical Ocean Villa
Instructor was fun and friendly. Good sense of humor and good rapport with everyone! God bless! -
Keeping a Visual Journal Drawing
The class and instructor were excellent. It was a great introduction to acrylics, collages and various tools. I definitely will take another class with Susie. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
I didn't expect we would actually make things (since never done this before), but we made a few bowls and I'm excited that I'll be able to pick them up at later time to take them home. It was fun and I learned something! would do it again. -
Liquid Abstract & Resin Painting
The class was great!!! I actually thought it was a resin class when I signed up but was so happy to learn the acrylic pour! I can’t wait to do more paintings! Brandon was patient and thorough. It was such a fun class and I’m very happy with my creation!! -
Copper Enameling Workshop
Great experience, Rick was a good teacher and I learned a lot of the basics of copper enameling. -
Introduction to Palette Knife Painting
It was fun and informative. Easy to find and park. Would do another class here. Thx -
Squeegee Benders
It was a great experience, everyone was awesome and I learned a lot above all the instructor treated us with respect ✊ -
Mold Making 101: Body Casting with Plaster & Alginate
This was my first time here. I had a great time touring the shop. Everyone was very friendly and open to talking about what they were working on. I learned new things about working with plaster and left with a cool hand mold and wax slip casting. -
Squeegee Benders
Starla is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Enjoyed the class a lot. -
Cutting Board Workshop: Face Grain Cutting Board
Ty was super knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Learned a lot in this class and ended up with a beautiful final product. Couldn’t have been a better experience with the space and the teacher. I’ve already recommended the class to a bunch of people and it hasn’t even been a full day since I’ve completed it. -
Drawing Made Easy for the Complete Beginner
great instructor! -
Paint Nite: Pink Blossom Mountain
Great class! Very helpful instructor. I had fun !!! -
Intro to Leather Craft
Awesome would love to do more leather classes -
Copper Bowl Forming
Lot fun and very well put on. We both enjoyed it -
Paint Your Pet @ Home
Lovejoy was knowledgeable and encouraged realistic goals within the confines of the clas time limits. She was professional yet made us feel comfortable. I have all ready recommended her to several of my friends. -
Liquid Abstract & Resin Painting
This was an amazing class. Very informative. I learned a lot. The instructor was extremely helpful, professional and friendly. The location is nice, very equip with art supplies and parking is available. I am looking forward to my next class at this location. I highly recommend it. -
Screen Printing Basics
Except for the cold weather, this place is incredible!! So glad I found you guys!! I will try to be back soon!! Mike was fun & very informative. Thanks for taking time with us, Mike!! -
BOS - Intro to MIG Welding
Great introduction class. Could not have attempted welding without this class. -
Intro to Wood Shop Power Tools
Good course where you finished making a simple toolbox -- that involved using all the tools you are introduced to. Instructor was great. She was informative, patient & was amazing at managing to help everyone with any issue they encountered. I really liked the class. -
Screen Printing & Hot Foil Workshop
Loved it from day one to the end... -
Oil & Cold Wax Effects with Acrylics Workshop
Very informative and lots of time for hands-on practice. Nancy is very knowledgeable about Golden products and this technique of encaustic painting with acrylics. -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Very informative! A must for someone new to this paint. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
It was such a wonderful class. I really enjoyed it. -
BOS - Intro to MIG Welding
Really cool instructor and I learned a lot in the course. -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Instructor was well organized, knowledgeable, patient and very helpful. She gave each of us individual time and answered all our questions. I’m looking forward to taking another class with her! -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Awesome class!!!! I will definitely be taking more!
