Classes and Workshops
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DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL CLASSES AT BOTTOM OF SCHEDULE
2021
March 12
Expressive Portrait Painting in Acrylic
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Online-Zoom class
March 12- April 2, 10am-12pm
https://laafa.edu/product/expressive-portrait-painting-in-acrylics-christina-ramos-march-12th/
April 10
Free Golden Lecture Demonstration
Carter Sexton Art Supply
Online-Zoom presentation
10am-12pm
2020
Jan 9
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Glendale Art Association
Glendale Central Library
6:30-8:30pm
Jan 15
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Burbank Art Association
Burbank Administrative Building
7-9pm
Jan 24
Contemporary Life Painting in Acrylic
Los Angeles Academy of Art
https://laafa.edu/product/2355-life-painting-in-acrylics-christina-ramos/
10-1
Eight Weeks
549$
Feb 1
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Art Essentials
Santa Barbara
11-1
Feb 6
Tabletop Demonstration
Artist and Craftsmen
La Cienga, Los Angeles
12-2
Feb 13
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Mission College
Sylmar
1-3
Feb 20
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo
1:30-3:30
Feb 21
Acrylic 101-Painting the Still Life in Acrylic
Art Central Art Supply
San Luis Obispo
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-the-still-life-in-acrylic-tickets-85531816967
11-3
69$
Mar 7
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Carter Sexton art Materials
Laurel Cyn
Valley Village
10-12
Apr 20
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Santa Clarita Art Association
2019
Dec 7
Santa Barbara Abstract Arts Collective
Mono Printing
10:00-2:00
Nov 2
Artists and Craftsmen Los Angeles
1917-1921 E. 7th St
Los Angeles Ca
Golden Lecture Demonstration
1:00-3:00
Oct 18
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys Ca
Eight weeks
https://laafa.edu/product/2355-contemporary-life-painting-in-acrylics-christina-ramos/
Contemporary Life Painting in Acrylic
Oct 12
Santa Barbara Arts Collective
Painting the Abstract Landscape
10:00-2:00
Oct 2
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Rd
Moorpark CA
Golden Lecture Demonstration
9:00-11:00 am
Sept 21
Graph Aids Culver City
3051 S. La Cienega Blvd
Culver City
Golden Lecture Demonstration
11:00-1:00
Sept 16
Valley College
5800 Fulton Ave
Van Nuys Ca
Golden Lecture Demonstration
1:30-3:30
Sept 14
Raw Materials Art Supply
645 S. Los Angeles St
Los Angeles Ca
Golden Lecture Demonstration
1 800 729-7060
12-2pm
Sept 10
Torrance Artist Guild
Ken Miller Recreation Center Auditorium
3330 Civic Center Dr
Torrance Ca
Golden Lecture Demonstration
7-9pm
Sept 4
Ventura College
11:30-1:30
Golden Lecture Demonstration
August 23
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys
818 708-9232
Painting the Abstract Landscape with Golden Molding Paste and Fluid Paints
July 26
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys
818 708-9232
10-1
Mono Printing with Golden OPEN Paints
July 13
Swains HQ
445 W. Colorado St
Glendale
Acrylic 101-Painting the Still Life in Acrylic
10-2pm
818 243-3129
May 18
Swains HQ
445 W. Colorado St
Glendale
Exploring Surfaces
10-4pm
818 243-3129
May 11
Painting the Abstract Landscape
Carter Sexton Art supply
5308 Laurel Cyn Blvd
North Hollywood
818 763-5050
10-2:30
May 3
Golden Lecture Demo
Verdugo Hills Art Association
La Canada Community Center
4400 Chevy Chase Dr.
La Crescenta
7-9pm
April 27
Golden Lecture Demo
Carter Sexton Art Materials
5308 Laurel Cyn Blvd
North Hollywood
818 763-5050
2-4pm
April 19
Painting the Still Life and Portrait in Acrylic
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Vany Nuys CA
Eight Fridays 10am-1pm
https://laafa.edu/product/2350-still-life-portraiture-painting-in-acrylics-christina-ramos-2/
April 20
Golden Lecture Demo
Swains HQ
445 W. Colorado St
Glendale
818 243-3129
11-1
April 17
Golden Lecture Demo
Malibu Art Association
Pt Dume Clubhouse
29500 Heather Cliff Rd
Malibu
7-9pm
April 13
Golden Lecture Demo
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys, CA
818 708-9232
5-7pm
April 6
Golden Lecture Demo
Pasadena Society of Artists
12:30 - 2:30
Blinn House, Pasadena
33312:30-2:30
Golden Lecture Demo
Cuesta College
March 28
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DESCRIPTIONS OF CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
GOLDEN LECTURE DEMONSTRATION
This lecture packs in a ton of valuable information about acrylics, guiding listeners through the basics while opening up new possibilities. Gain information about mineral and modern pigments and how this relates to clean color mixing, glazing and the creation of fabulous new colors. Learn the unique properties of Fluids, Heavy Body, OPEN and High Flow Acrylics. discover Interference and Iridescent paints for unusual effects. Get a comprehensive overview on the many Gels and Mediums and how they can change texture, saturation, and intensity of color, use for sculptural effects and more. The lecture includes a review of Grounds that create truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing, pastel, digital printing and mixed media. Each lecture includes an array of examples of these materials put to use. Attendees leave the lecture enthusiastic to explore the extensive potential of acrylic painting. The lecture also includes a brief introduction to our non acrylic products, Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors and QoR Watercolor.
ACRYLIC 101 - LEARN TO PAINT REALISTICALLY IN ACRYLIC
This class covers the basics of painting with acrylics. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this is the class for you. Learn fundamental techniques used by the instructor to create realistic images. Each student will have individual attention, and the instructor will demonstrate all the techniques used to paint a small still life. 
PAINTING THE PORTRAIT IN ACRYLIC
This class will cover the fundamentals of painting the portrait in acrylic. the instructor will demonstrate the techniques needed to paint a realistic portrait. Students will follow along as they paint from a photograph. Students must have good drawing skills and previous painting experience.
PAINTING THE ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE WITH GOLDEN'S PASTES AND PAINTS (NEW)
This is a great class for the beginner or experienced painter wanting to explore composition and creation of the abstract landscape. We will learn the basic elements used to create dynamic compositions while utilizing GOLDEN's Molding Paste and Fluid Paints. Participants will learn new painting techniques including impasto, scrafitto and palette knife painting. All students will leave with a unique painting suitable for framing.
CREATING ENCAUSTIC EFFECTS USING GOLDEN ACRYLICS
Encaustic is a historical form of painting using molten beeswax and pigments. Now you can learn to create the same look and feel of encaustic painting without the extensive supplies and cost that traditional encaustics require. Using GOLDEN Mediums, Gels, and Fluid Paints, we will create semi transparent layers that mimic that of beeswax. All participants will create their own ,one of a kind, Acrylic Encaustic work of art suitable for framing.
MONO PRINTING WITH GOLDEN ACRYLIC AND GELLI PLATES
You no longer need a press to make Mono Prints. Come learn to create one of a kind prints using Gelli Plates, and OPEN Acrylics. Create unique art prints suitable for framing, pages for journals, or personalized handmade books. All paint is supplied by Golden.
EXPLORING SURFACES (NEW!)
In this 6 hour workshop, you will create five unique art projects. Using Golden's High Flow and Fluid paints. All student will get to explore Golden's Crackle Paste, Molding Paste, Glass Bead Gel, Micacious Iron Oxide, and Fiber Paste surfaces. All materials and substrates are provided for this class. Students will have the opportunity to create all five paintings pictured below. All paintings are 8x10