ICA San Diego / Central
1439 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101
NEW! ICA San Diego now offers workshops and art classes in Balboa Park! Please click on the (+) sign to choose a session and then click "register here".
Photography Classes & Art Workshops for All Levels
Discover your inner artist
NOW OFFERING:
1-Day Art Workshops in Balboa Park
Discover your inner artist with our engaging one-day art workshops, designed for all skill levels! These hands-on sessions invite participants to explore a wide range of artistic techniques, from drawing and painting to sculpture and mixed media.Whether you’re a beginner looking to experiment or a seasoned artist wanting to refine your skills, these immersive workshops encourage creativity, self-expression, and meaningful engagement with art. All materials are provided, and participants will leave with their own artwork to take home.Join us for a day of creative exploration and discover the artist within you!
Photography Classes
Elevate your skills as a photographer with our comprehensive photography program, designed for beginner and advanced students alike. Offered in both our Balboa Park and Encinitas locations, this dynamic series of classes covers the essentials of photography, from mastering camera settings and lighting techniques to developing a creative eye for composition and storytelling.Master technical skills and the fundamentals of visual storytelling in our foundations courses, or refine your abilities in our specialized classes, including street photography, portraiture, and studio lighting. Whether you’re looking to capture everyday moments or create stunning visual art, this program provides the tools, techniques, and inspiration to take your photography to the next level. Join us and unlock your potential behind the lens!
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Discounts
Purchase 2 or more classes and save an additional 5% each – Use MULTICLASS code
ICA Member save 10% – Log in and use ICAMEMBERSAVE code
If you are not an ICA Member you can sign up here. After your membership purchase, you will receive your 10% unique discount code with you membership confirmation email. (Different from the one published here).
Discounts can be combined. Apply discount codes at the bottom of your shopping bag page before checkout.
Winter 6-Week Courses
Winter 1-Day Workshops
Foundations of Digital Photography: Through the Lens (ICA Central)
Class Description
Whether you’re a beginner looking to demystify camera settings, or an experienced photographer building your portfolio, take your skills to a new level in Foundations of Digital Photography! This hands-on class covers essential skills, including camera settings, exposure, focus, and composition. Learn how to confidently use your camera in both manual and automatic modes while discovering the fundamentals of lighting and framing that bring images to life.
Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll explore the creative and technical sides of photography through practical exercises and personalized feedback. Whether you’re looking to capture everyday moments or begin a journey into professional photography, this class equips you with the knowledge and confidence to capture stunning moments.
No prior experience required!
Six-Week Schedule
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1
Location
ICA Central (Balboa Park) – 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
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Embroidery & Mindfulness: Stitching with Inspiration (Jan 26)
Class Description
In this calming, hands-on workshop, the art of embroidery is combined with the practice of mindfulness– no prior experience needed! The workshop will cover the fundamentals of embroidery, including the foundational stitches, and how to use color, texture, and pattern to create a unique hand embroidered piece.
The session will begin in the museum gallery, with a guided tour of the current exhibitions. Participants will discuss the work on display, and draw inspiration from the featured themes and techniques. Participants will then learn the basic techniques of embroidery, as well as how to use it as a mindful way of connecting with themselves and the moment, before creating a final piece of their own.
Participants will receive an embroidery hoop, tea towel, needle and thread to finish their project at home. No experience needed. All materials included.
Date
Sunday, January 26, 10am-1pm
Tuition
$75 general tuition, $67.50 for members
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ICA San Diego / North
1550 S El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024
NEW! ICA San Diego now offers workshops and art classes in Balboa Park! Please click on the (+) sign to choose a session and then click "register here".
Winter 6-Week Courses
Foundations of Digital Photography: Through the Lens (ICA North)
Class Description
Whether you’re a beginner looking to demystify camera settings, or an experienced photographer building your portfolio, take your skills to a new level in Foundations of Digital Photography! This hands-on class covers essential skills, including camera settings, exposure, focus, and composition. Learn how to confidently use your camera in both manual and automatic modes while discovering the fundamentals of lighting and framing that bring images to life.
Guided by experienced instructors, you’ll explore the creative and technical sides of photography through practical exercises and personalized feedback. Whether you’re looking to capture everyday moments or begin a journey into professional photography, this class equips you with the knowledge and confidence to capture stunning moments.
No prior experience required!
Six-Week Schedule
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1
Location
ICA North (Encinitas) – 1578 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Register Here!
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