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Bravo School of Art • 2690 Historic Decatur Rd Studio 206 San Diego CA 92106 • 619-223-0058
DECORATIVE ART
Terra cotta pots are fun to paint and they add a nice touch to a home décor. These painted pots are always a huge hit and make great gifts with a holiday plant or herbs inside. Use acrylic paint and techniques of free-form color with gilding and lettering, and painted decoration employing classic designs. Materials list provided upon registration.
$50 member / $58 non-member Materials fee $15
Saturday, October 30 10am – 2pm
Monday, December 6 10am – 2pm
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Create decorative painted papers covered in colorful ribbons, swirls and textures of color. Bring an attitude for fun and a curiosity for exploration of colors and shapes and a desire to let go and paint like Jackson Pollack! Introduction exercises warm you up and quickly get you started. Each groovy painted paper created is an original work of art achieved by the individual movements of your arm, wrist and hand. The more you do, the more inspired, confident and experimental you become. Ideal for book covers, cards and boxes. All materials and supplies included. You may bring tools that make textural marks, canvas bags, aprons, luggage, etc. No previous experience required.
$62 member / $72 non-member Materials fee $15
Sunday, September 12 10am – 3pm
Sunday, October 31 10am – 3pm
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Combine the effects of drawing or calligraphy with bleach on luscious black paper embellished with pastels and colorful foils. The results are dramatic and visually exciting! Demonstrations include techniques for successful, controlled work with pastels, foil application, textures and effects with bleach. Personal attention and lots of samples ensures your success. Complete a minimum of two pieces of art.
$74 member / $86 non-member Materials fee $15
Saturday, September 25 10am – 4pm
Saturday, October 23 10am – 4pm
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Learn the basics while creating works of art. Complete 3projects using a variety of techniques working with broken tiles, dishes and stained glass. Bring a hammer, the object of your choice to mosaic; a box, tray, table top, vase, wide picture frame, flower pot, etc. (made of terra cotta, glass, metal, ceramics, cement or wood) and the tiles or dishes to break. A materials list for the second and third projects will be distributed in class. Class will not meet on November 25.
$198 member / $ 234 non-member NEW PRICES!! Materials fee $20
Thursdays, Sept 16 – Oct 21 6 – 9pm OR
Thursdays, Oct 28 – Dec 9 6 – 9pm
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In this 2-part workshop, learn the basics of mosaic while creating a work of art. Bring a hammer, the object of your choice to mosaic; a box, plate, table top, vase, wide picture frame, flower pot, etc. (made of terra cotta, glass, metal, ceramics, cement or wood) and the tiles or dishes to break in class. In the first meeting, students will break, design and apply their broken pieces. Grout at the second meeting.
$74 member / $86 non-member Materials fee $8
Tuesdays, October 5 & 12 6 – 9pm
Mondays, December 6 & 13 6 – 9pm
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Make your dining experience a ‘fashionista’ event. Create fabulously painted wine glasses for a special occasion; bridal shower, anniversary, birthday, wedding, etc. Learn to create beautiful designs and / or transfer patterns onto the glasses. Goblets, steins, vases, plates or glass ornaments may also be available. Enamel paints, brushes, glassware and patterns will be provided.
$38 member / $44 non-member Materials fee $10
Tuesday, September 28 6 – 9pm
Tuesday, October 26 6 – 9pm
Friday, November 19 9am – 12pm
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Traditional floor cloths, dating back before Colonial America, are made of canvas. Create your own made of a durable floor vinyl. Learn how to prepare, design and paint this decorative and functional piece of art for your home. Brushes, paints, ideas and a primed 2 x 3 piece of flooring will be provided.
$74 member / $86 non-member Materials fee $32
Friday, October 29 12 – 6pm
Sunday, November 14 10am – 4pm
Monday, December 13 10am – 4pm
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Give new life to those inexpensive stackable resin chairs by turning them into a work of art. Create a beautiful, decorative chair by painting color, pattern, shapes, texture, lines, flowers, animals, etc. on the surface. No previous painting experience necessary. Clean & prime chairs at least 24 hours prior to class. Priming instructions sent upon registration.
$74 member / $86 non-member Materials fee $14
Friday, October 29 12 – 6pm
Sunday, November 14 10am – 4pm
Monday, December 13 10am – 4pm
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Bring a pair of any clean, white canvas shoes and express yourself with acrylic paint. Sneakers provide a great surface to decorate with color, pattern, words and images. Transform your feet into a gallery of art.
$38 member / $44 non-member Materials fee $10
Thursday, September 9 6 – 9pm
Friday, October 1 1 – 4pm
Sunday, November 7 9am – 12pm
Saturday, December 18 9am – 12pm
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Learn how easy it is to create your own piece of decorative functional art by painting images, textures or patterns on furniture! Please bring an old or new chair, small table, large picture frame, bench, etc. For inspiration, bring pictures, cards, gift wrap or art books of your favorite artist. Ideas, brushes, paint, etc. will be provided. Priming instructions sent upon registration.
$74 member / $86 non-member Materials fee $14
Friday, October 29 12 – 6pm
Sunday, November 14 10am – 4pm
Monday, December 13 10am – 4pm
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Using paint, sparkles, text, photos and colorful grout, create a one of a kind collage applied to shattered glass on a picture frame. Tempered glass has unique properties that add a new twist on an old art form. It is the perfect medium to permanently incorporate printed imagery, collage and mosaic. Complete 2 projects in this 2-day workshop. The second meeting will be one hour shorter than the first.
$88 member / $100 non-member Materials fee $35
Thursdays, September 9 & 16 10am – 2pm
Wed & Thurs, October 27 & 28 10am – 2pm
Wed & Fri, December 8 & 10 10am – 2pm