Best Sketching And Drawing Classes In OC
Hone your artistic prowess and discover new talents at these Orange County sketching classes fit for all ages. You can find an outlet for creative expression, break up the monotony of the week and meet new friends with similar interests.
Froshay Fine Art
4092 Salacia Drive
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 551-1987
www.froshay.com
Known to be a popular art studio for adults in OC, Froshay Fine Art welcomes all skill levels. Currently, Beginning Drawing Skills is offered on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Classes tend to fill quickly, so you should reserve your spot by calling the phone number above if you don't want to miss out! Private lessons are also available if you desire more advanced instruction or prefer to learn one-on-one.
Chuck Jones Center For Creativity
3321 Hyland Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 660-7791
www.chuckjonescenter.org
This artistic center was founded more than 15 years ago by the acclaimed, four-time Academy Award-winning artist and director Chuck Jones. You've probably seen his legendary animation work on "Looney Tunes" and "Merrie Melodies." The programs offered are designed for all ages and include Drop In And Draw, Saturday Morning Cartoons and Quick Draw, Creativity Camp, Girl Scouts Badge Classes, Palates and Palettes, Art Parties, Art Lessons and Creative Group Programs. Whether you want to have a date night, bring your kiddo for lessons or explore a new hobby, the Chuck Jones Center For Creativity has a learning environment fit for it. Learn more about the programs here or call (949) 660-7793 x107.
Fine Art Studio
160 Centennial Way, Suite 4 & 5
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 832-6595
www.fineartstudio.org
Providing small group classes and private lessons, the Fine Art Studio teaches in settings that accommodate different learning styles. Group classes are offered Monday through Friday on afternoons and evenings; however, special times can be requested for private instruction, groups, parties, girl and boy scouts and schools for ages six and up. The monthly rate for classes is $95 and includes the use of an array of art supplies to complement your creations.
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Art Steps
18212 Imperial Highway
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-2248
www.artstepsclasses.com
Art Steps enables children four years of age on up to adults an opportunity to explore artistic interests with "hands-on, step-by-step guidance as they walk through lessons in a variety of subject matter and media, from crayons through oil paint, gaining confidence through learning to skillfully render what they see, one step at a time." If you want to try a class but want to make sure you enjoy it before spending money, be sure to check out the free class offered. You can sign up on the website.
Aspire Art Studios
15455 Jeffrey Road, Suite 318
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 857-1688
www.aspireartstudios.com
Students ages eight to 18 can learn beginning, intermediate and advanced sketching skills, concepts and theories at Aspire Art Studios. The sketching classes are combined with painting so you will get to learn how to use a variety of materials and skills such as color theory, lighting and shading, perspective, proportion, computer digital arts, colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolors, markers, soft pastels, charcoal and ink and pen. Younger students, four years old, can participate in the Pre-Kinder Art Class and kiddos five years on up to seven can enroll in the Drawing & Painting class to get a jump start on art skills.
