Santa Paula Art Museum September Classes and Our August Replay!

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Class: Still Life in Oil – Essential Skills (Ages 16+)

Four consecutive Saturdays starting Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 11 AM to 2 PM

There are only a few spots left in the four-part Still Life in Oil – Essential Skills course starting Saturday, September 4, at the Santa Paula Art Museum. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to oil paint, or are looking to improve your skills, this is the perfect class for you! Teaching artist Gabriel Islas will break down the theory and process, and provide you with one-on-one guidance. The cost of the four-part class series is $140. All materials will be provided. Preregistration is required.

*As per Ventura County Public Health, face masks must be worn by all visitors, students and staff while inside the Museum, including during classes.

Class: $5 Craft Night – Fabric Collage (Ages 12+)

Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 6 PM to 8 PM

$5 Craft Night is designed to give you the time and space to relax and explore your creativity in a supportive and friendly environment. On Thursday, September 9, teaching artist Mariann Romero will show you the art of fabric collage, an easy way to play with prints, color, and embellishments to make fun, personal designs. The cost of class is $5.00. All materials will be provided. Preregistration is required.

Class: Art Journaling for Kids (Ages 10-13)

Four consecutive Tuesdays starting Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 3:30 PM to 5 PM

In the four-part Art Journaling for Kids course for ages 10-13, kids will learn to discover, develop, and expand their creativity with their own art journal. Each week, participants will be encouraged to explore a new expressive path with creative prompts, new techniques, unexpected tools, and a variety of materials. The cost of the four-part class series is $75. All materials will be provided. Preregistration is required.

Virtual Class: Figure Drawing Essentials (Ages 18+)

Five consecutive Thursdays starting Thursday, September 16, 2021, from 6 PM to 8 PM

Learn the essentials of Figure Drawing from the comfort of your own home. Join teaching artist Jem Morris online via Zoom for a five-part course in sketching the human form. It’s one of the most beneficial skills to develop as an artist! The cost of the five-part, online class series is $100. Preregistration is required.

Museum Replay: August 2021

September is here, but we’re pressing replay on some of the Museum’s best moments from August. Follow the link below to see what the support of our donors, members, and volunteers made possible last month, including our online Fine Art Auction Fundraiser, which raised $50,000 for the Santa Paula Art Museum!