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Summer Camp for kids is back! 10 weekly sessions beginning June 18
Ages 9-17 years | 9-1pm | Ruth Hollis
Ages 7-9 years | 9-11am | Toni Ivashkov
Ages 4 1/2 -6 years | 12-1:30pm | Toni Ivashkov
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New!
Modern Sculpture Techniques with Mixed Media

Tuesdays | 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Instructor | Toni Ivashkov
Tuition | $40, plus 10 material fee sign up


Color Theory - Jason Dowd
Just as it's taught at Laguna College of Art and Design.
3 Saturdays | 10:00 to 4:00 pm
April 21, 28 and May 5, 2012
Tuition | $299 for 3 days - Save your spot

Understanding COLOR THEORY is the basis for all art forms that use color.

  • How do I make objects move back in my painting?
  • What's a cool-warm?
  • How can I replicate a specific color?

Knowing the principles of COLOR THEORY will make you a better artist instantly. This is a fundamental workshop for the beginner as well as the more advanced student. Walk away with a painting using all you've learned.


New!Water Color Painting class
Fridays | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor | Dana Newman
download a pdf flyer

Meet our new instructor, Dana Newman, he is versatile and versed in oils and acrylics as well. With Dana you will learn how to control this wonderful medium with confidence. He is very excited to tell you about his plans for this class and what he has to offer you.

Dana is Chicago born and raised where he studied at th e School of the Art institute of Chicago. He studied Scientific Illustration, Fine Art, Studio Painting and Figure Painting using Watercolors. His work is displayed at Wyler's Childrens Hospital in Chicago and at the Chicago Tribune.


Paint with Joe Iantorno - Still life and Portraits from Photos
8 - Wednesdays | 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Instructor | Joe Iantorno
Tuition | $320 for 8 weeks - you can still sign up

A master of Still - Life paintings, as well as Portraiture, Joe's illuminating paintings focus light brilliantly to add mystery and richness to his paintings. With David Leffel as his mentor, Joe has been trained as a classical realist and has much to offer students who strive to achieve greater meaning to their work. His former workshops have been very successful with students accomplishing new techniques. Joe will demo the first session.


Language of Art - children ages 6-10 years olddownload a pdf flyer
Wednesdays or Thursdays | 3:30 to 5:00pm
Instructor | Toni Ivashkov
Tuition | $270 for 10 weeks or $116 for 4 weeks
Register my child

This ninety minute class is offered in an eight week session to children between the ages of 6 and 9 years. The art instruction includes introducing the children to a variety of art mediums while learning about their subject matter. Each child will receive a notebook with clear sleeves to keep and display their artwork. Prerequisite: Student must be able to write name.


Workshops in the Works
Carlos Grasso - June 1, 2012 | A free lecture on his new work When Worlds Collide
Elaine Coffee - September 21-23, 2012


Adult Classes
Oil Painting with Diane Youngblood | Monday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Modern Sculpture with Toni Ivashkov | Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Oil Painting with Joe Iantorno | Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Oil Painting with Ruth Hollis | Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Acrylic Painting with Don Roth | Thursday, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Watercolor with Dana Newman | Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm


Student Portfolio Preparedness | Gain that edge over your competition! We can review and guide you to strengthen your existing portfolio or help you begin to build one, for the art student interested in attending the Orange County High School of the Arts or any other institution requiring a portfolio review.