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:
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!
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!
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Discounts
Purchase 2 or more classes and save an additional 5% each – Use MULTICLASS code
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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.
Fall 6-Week Courses
iPhone Photography (ICA Central)
Class Description
Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera in this fun and practical photography class. Learn how to compose striking images, use natural light effectively, and edit photos with powerful mobile apps. Perfect for beginners and casual photographers who want to elevate their everyday snapshots into stunning, share-worthy shots.
Six-Week Schedule
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25 (skips October 11)
Location
ICA Central (Balboa Park) – 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Instructor
Riley Arthur
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Plein Air Painting in Balboa Park (ICA Central)
Class Description
Experience the joy of painting outdoors in this plein air class that brings the studio into nature in beautiful Balboa Park! Learn to capture light, atmosphere, and landscape in real time while developing techniques in composition, color, and brushwork. Open to all levels, this class is perfect for artists looking to deepen their connection to the environment and sharpen their observational skills.
Six-Week Schedule
Saturdays, 2-5pm
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25 (skips October 11)
Location
ICA Central (Balboa Park) – 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Instructor
Bret Berndes
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Portrait Painting (ICA Central)
Class Description
Explore the fundamentals of capturing the human face and figure through paint in this engaging portrait painting class. Students will learn techniques in proportion, color mixing, and brushwork. Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists interested in developing their skills and personal style in portraiture!
Six-Week Schedule
Sundays, 10am – 1pm
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (skips October 12)
Location
ICA Central (Balboa Park) – 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Instructor
Christian Olid-Ramirez
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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".
Fall 6-Week Courses
iPhone Photography (ICA North)
Class Description
Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera in this fun and practical photography class. Learn how to compose striking images, use natural light effectively, and edit photos with powerful mobile apps. Perfect for beginners and casual photographers who want to elevate their everyday snapshots into stunning, share-worthy shots.
Six-Week Schedule
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25 (skips October 11)
Location
ICA North (Encinitas) – 1578 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Figure Drawing (ICA North)
Class Description
Sharpen your observational skills and deepen your understanding of the human form in this dynamic figure drawing class. Working from live models, students will explore anatomy, proportion, gesture, and line through a variety of poses and timed studies. Suitable for all levels, this class offers a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced artists to build confidence and technique.
Six-Week Schedule
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm
September 16, 23, 30, October 4, 18, 25 (skips October 11)
Instructor
Jean Krumbein
Location
ICA North (Encinitas) – 1578 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Plein Air Painting in the Garden (ICA North)
Class Description
Experience the joy of painting outdoors in this plein air class that brings the studio into nature at the ICA’s picturesque garden. Learn to capture light, atmosphere, and landscape in real time while developing techniques in composition, color, and brushwork. Open to all levels, this class is perfect for artists looking to deepen their connection to the environment and sharpen their observational skills.
Six-Week Schedule
Sundays, 10am-1pm
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 (skips October 12)
Instructor
Lizz Hamilton
Location
ICA North (Encinitas) – 1578 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024