Adult and Teen Summer 2022 Registration for all classes will begin on Tuesday, June 7th at 8am. Online enrollment is highly encouraged at hbsands.org. Classes are subject to change.
Acrylic Painting for Beginners Never painted in acrylics? This class is for you. Learn acrylic painting basics in this beginner-friendly 5 week class. Take the intimidation out of going to the art supply store and learn all about painting. Practice lessons and paintings taught step-by-step. First class's materials provided.
Sarah McCourt | Art Center 351652-4A18-99 yrsThu 7/14 – 8/11 1:30-3:30pm $181/163
Art in the Afternoon This fun class is designed for beginning and intermediate students who would like to improve their drawing and painting skills. The class will include exercises and sketchbook assignments. Students will use acrylic paints in their paintings! Please see materials list for art supplies to purchase by first class. Additional $5 materials fee due to instructor on first day.
Pati Kent | Art Center 350103-4A15-99 yrsTue8/9-8/30 2-3:30pm$86/78
Art On Location This unique and fun class is only offered in the summer. First class meeting is at the Huntington Beach Art Center studio, where maps will be distributed. We will meet at a new location each week. This is a relaxing class where the student can create an artwork on site at each location. Recommended materials list will be provided on receipt. Make sure to bring your materials on the first day of class!
Pati Kent | Art Center 350134-4A15-99 yrs Tue7/12-8/26-7:30pm $86/78
Chinese Brush Painting Explore the world of Chinese Brush Painting! Taught by an international award-winning artist, Mayee’s lively, step-by-step classes have a worldwide following. Her hybrid class format allows you to attend online or in person! Visit mayeefutterman.com/hbac for materials and subjects. For all skill levels.
Mayee Futterman | Art Center 350174-4B 13-99 yrsSat 7/9-7/309:30am-12:30pm$96/87 350174-4D 13-99 yrsSat 8/6-8/27 9:30am-12:30pm $96/87
Creative Writing Do you have a half-finished novel, great family stories or an idea for a children's book, short story or screenplay? Commit to your creativity and complete your project with guidance from a former magazine editor. New to creative writing? This class will help you begin. Open to all levels of experience. Classes are held online via Zoom. More info: YourProfessorD@gmail.com.
Plein Air Painting for Beginner and Intermediate Painters Learn to paint outdoors in this beginner-friendly oil painting class. We will meet on location and walk through our approach step-by-step. Drawing, composition, color mixing, and values will be taught. First class's materials included. See artist's website for more info: www.ArtistSarahMcCourt.com
Sarah McCourt | Art Center 351654-4A 18-99 yrs Sat7/9-8/6 9:30am-12pm$231/208
The Art of Mixed Media Explore the fun and interactive world of mixed-media art while learning a variety of techniques such as acrylic painting, collage, and found-object assemblage. Inspiration and materials can be found in the most surprising places, including your garage, junk drawer, & jewelry box. This enjoyable class will spark your creativity!
Susan Turner | Art Center 351657-4A 18-99 yrs Wed 6/29-7/27 1:30-3pm $106/96 351657-4B 18-99 yrs Wed 8/3-8/31 1:30-3pm$106/96
Thinking in Color: Abstract Expression with Susan Stone Inspired by big open sky and vast horizons, join artist Susan Stone in an exploration of color. Utilizing a variety of expressive media, learn about abstract compositions while enriching your color knowledge through sketchbook exercises, paintings on canvas, and more. Learn about Color Field masters and find inspiration in the beauty of nature.
Susan Stone | Online 351659-4A 13-99 yrsThu6/30-9/16:30-8:30pm $126/114
Watercolor Essentials: How To Paint Trees Learn how to successfully incorporate trees into your sketches and watercolor paintings. Lessons include understanding the shape, form, light, color, and silhouette of local trees.
Eileen McCullough | Art Center 351658-4A 18-99 yrsFri 8/5-8/261:30-4:30pm $106/96
Tai Chi Chuan An integrated exercise program for beginners and intermediate students including the Simplified Yang Style, Qi Gong, and more for mental and physical well-being, producing a balanced unification of body, mind, and spirit while stretching and toning the body. Classes will be held in Triangle Park.
Shona Howe | Art Center 351552-4A55-99 yrsTue6/21-8/169-10:45am$105/95
Adult and Teen Spring 2022 Registration for all classes will begin on Tuesday, March 8th at 8am. Online enrollment is highly encouraged at hbsands.org. Classes are subject to change.
Acrylic Painting for Absolute Beginners Never painted in acrylics? This class is for you. Learn acrylic painting basics in this beginner-friendly 5 week class. Take the intimidation out of going to the art supply store and learn all about painting. Practice lessons and paintings taught step-by-step. First class's materials provided.
Sarah McCourt | Studio 251652-4A18-99 yrs Thu3/31-4/289:30-11:30am $156/141
Advanced Digital Photography: Landscapes and Architecture This advanced digital photography class will help you to refine your skills capturing landscapes and architecture. This includes understanding techniques of known photographers. You will be introduced to editing using Photoshop. Students must already have basic knowledge from the Introduction class and have a digital camera less than 10 years old. No Class: 4/14.
Sheila Fram | Multipurpose Room 250110-4A17-99 yrs Thu4/7-5/195:30-6:30pm$130/118
Art in the Afternoon This class is designed for beginning and intermediate students who would like to improve their drawing and painting skills. The class will include exercises and sketchbook assignments. Students will use acrylic paints in their paintings! Please purchase all materials listed on class receipt and be ready to work on the first day of class. $5 fee for handouts/misc. due to instructor at first class.
Pati Kent | Studio 250103-4A15-99 yrsTue3/29-4/192-3:30pm$86/78 250103-4B15-99 yrsTue5/17-6/72-3:30pm$86/78
Chinese Brush Painting Explore the world of Chinese Brush Painting! Taught by an international award-winning artist, Mayee’s lively, step-by-step classes have a worldwide following. Her hybrid class format allows you to attend online or in person! Visit mayeefutterman.com/hbac for materials and subjects. For all skill levels.
Creative Writing Do you have a half-finished novel, great family stories or an idea for a children's book, short story or screenplay? Commit to your creativity and complete your project with guidance from a former magazine editor. New to creative writing? This class will help you begin. Open to all levels of experience. Classes are held online via Zoom. More info: YourProfessorD@gmail.com.
Expressive Floral Painting Join this acrylic floral painting class to explore the symbolic magic of flowers. Inspired by Georgia O' Keeffe, Expressionism, and Modernism, we are going to play with proportion, scale, line, color, composition, and various brushstrokes. We will channel our emotions and energies into our paintings expressively. $40 material fee.
Helen Plehn | Studio 251656-4A18-99 yrsFri 4/1-4/293:30-4:30pm $191/166 251656-4B18-99 yrsFri5/13-6/10 3:30-4:30pm$191/166
Intermediate Painting - Acrylic or Water-Soluble Oils Having trouble getting past your painting plateau? This class is for you. Grow from beginning level artist to intermediate+ by learning to overcome the typical stumbling blocks we all face as artists. You will already need to have a basic understanding of painting with your chosen medium.
Sarah McCourt | Studio 251653-4A18-99 yrsThu 5/12-6/9 9:30-11:30am$156/141
Intermediate Plein Air Painting Improve your painting skills outdoors in this intermediate plein air oil painting class. We will meet on location and walk through our approach step-by-step. Drawing, composition, color mixing and values will be taught. See artist's website for more info: www.ArtistSarahMcCourt.com
Sarah McCourt | On Location 251655-4A18-99 yrs Sat5/14-6/119:30am-12pm$156/141
Introduction to Digital Photography This class will offer you a foundation in using digital cameras and will explore some common photographic elements. This class will also introduce photo editing. Expect to take photographs on your own and present them in class. You will need a digital camera (no more than 10 years old) or an iPhone/Android (v.10 or newer) with a camera. 4/14.
Sheila Fram | Multipurpose Room 250109-4A 17-99 yrs Thu4/7-6/24-5pm $120/109
Painting on Location Immerse yourself in the outdoors in this introduction to plein-air painting class. While meeting on location around the Art Center and HB pier, we will learn about capturing light, building tone, and creating a strong foundation for our paintings. This class is a unique opportunity to learn to paint from a highly experienced instructor.
Gia Moody | On Location 251646-4A 13-99 yrsTue 3/29-4/26 9-11:30am $191/172 251646-4B13-99 yrs Tue 5/3-5/31 9-11:30am$191/172
Plein Air Painting for Beginners Learn to paint outdoors in this beginner-friendly oil painting class. We will meet on location and walk through our approach step-by-step. Drawing, composition, color mixing, and values will be taught. First class's materials included. See artist's website for more info: www.ArtistSarahMcCourt.com
Sarah McCourt | On Location 251654-4A 18-99 yrsSat 4/2-4/309:30am-12pm $156/141
Watercolor Painting This class is for intermediate to advanced students to learn the joys and pitfalls of watercolor painting. The focus will be on skills and techniques with weekly demonstrations and critiques. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class. If you already have supplies, please bring them.
Chair Yoga Chair yoga is a great way to start your yoga practice or add to your already existing exercise program. Chair yoga works to increase flexibility, improve mobility, and strengthen your core to support your balance. No yoga experience necessary. Check with your doctor if you have concerns. No Class: 4/21.
Gentle Yoga for Seniors Perfect for beginners, adults with arthritis or injuries! This class moves a little slower but build strength and stretch. As you gently move, you could increase flexibility, improve mobility, and strengthen your core to support your balance. Check with your physician if you have concerns.
Elena Schoenberger | Multipurpose Room 250865-4A50-99 yrsTue3/29-4/2611am-12pm$92/83 250865-4B50-99 yrsTue 5/10-5/3111am-12pm$92/83
Meditation as a Daily Practice This class introduces you to various meditation techniques from different traditions. The goal is to find a practice for you to achieve calm, joy, unconditional self-love, and inner fulfillment. Some practices include mindful gazing at artworks, loving-kindness meditation, sound bathing, mantra meditation, and moving meditation.
Helen Plehn | Multipurpose Room 251551-4B 18-99 yrs Wed5/11-6/83:30-4:30pm$156/135
Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners An integrated exercise program for beginners including the Simplified Yang Style and Qi Gong for mental and physical well-being, producing a balanced unification of body, mind, and spirit while stretching and toning the body.
Tai Chi Chuan for Intermediate Students An integrated exercise program for continuing students including the Simplified Yang Style, Qi Gong, and more for mental and physical well-being, producing a balanced unification of body, mind, and spirit while stretching and toning the body.