Classes and Workshops
DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL CLASSES AT BOTTOM OF SCHEDULE
2018
Nov 17
Exploring Surfaces Workshop
Santa Barbara Art League
Santa Barbara, CA
Nov 9
Encaustic Effects with Golden Products (Free Demonstration)
Dick Blick
Pasadena, CA
Oct 19- Dec14, 8 Fridays
Painting the Still Life and Portrait in Acrylics
8 week class
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy Blvd
Vany Nuys CA
https://laafa.edu/product/2350-still-life-portraiture-painting-acrylics-christina-ramos-2/
Oct 17
Painting Demonstration
Mid Valley Art League
Arcadia, CA
7:30-9:30
Oct 12
Portrait Painting in Acrylic
Carter Sexton Art Supply
5608 Laurel Cyn Blvd
Valley Village, CA
818 763-5050 Call for sign up info
Oct 9
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Otis College of Art
Los Angeles, CA
Sept 28
Mono Printing using Goldens OPEN Acrylic and Gelli Plates
Carter Sexton Art Supply
5608 Laurel Cyn Blvd
Valley Village, CA
10am-2pm
818 763-5050 Call for sign up info
Sept 14
Acrylic 101
Carter Sexton Art Supply
5608 Laurel Cyn Blvd
Valley Village, CA
10 am-2pm
818 763-5050 Call for sign up info
Sept 13
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Valley Watercolor Society
Valley Art and Cultural Center
7:00-9:00
Sept 10
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Valley College
April 14
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Goleta Valley Art Association
1:00-3:00
Mar 5
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Southwestern Art Association
1770 Village #23
San Diego Ca
10:00-12:00
Feb 15
Painting Demonstration
Angeles Crest Artist Guild
4554 Briggs Ave
La Crescenta CA
7:00-9:00
Feb 4
Painting the Portrait with Acrylics
Venus Art Supply
Palm Desert CA
10:00-4:00
Feb 3
Exploring Surfaces with Fluids and High Flow Acrylics
Venus Art Supply
Palm Desert CA
10:00-4:00
Feb 2
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Venus Art Supply
Palm Desert ,CA
6:00-8:00
Jan 26
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Artists and Craftsman
1917 E 7th St
Los Angeles, CA
12:00-2:00
Jan 22
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Urban O.C.
Newport Beach CA
10:00-12:00
Jan 20
Acrylic 101
Painting the Still Life in Acrylic
Venus Art Supply
Palm Desert, CA
10:00-4:30
Jan 19
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Sun City Presidents Art Club
1:00-3:00
Jan 11
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Women Painters West
San Fernando Valley Art And Cultural Center
12:00-2:00
Jan 8
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Oasis Art Club
Menifee, CA
1:00-3:00
2017
Oct 21, 11am-1pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Graph Aids Agoura Hills
28710 Canwood St #100
Agoura Hills CA
www.shopgraphaids.com
Oct 20- Dec 1, 10-1pm
Painting the Portrait in Acrylic
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys CA
http://laafa.edu/product/2353-portrait-painting-acrylics-christina-ramos/
Oct 14, 1-3pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Swains Art Supply
537 N. Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA
www.swainsart.com
Oct, 7 11am-1pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Art on 30th
4434 30th St
San Diego, CA
www.arton30th.com
Oct 3, 12-2pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
www.otis.edu
Oct 2, 1:30-3:30pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Valley College
5800 Fulton Ave
Valley Glen, CA
www.lavc.edu
Sept 19 6-8pm
Temecula Art League
Golden Lecture Demonstration
58720 Via Montazuma
Temecula, Ca
temeculavalleyartleague.com
Sept 11, 7-9pm
Still Life Painting Demonstration
South Bay Water Color Society
Torrance Cultural Art Center
3330 Civic Center Dr.
Torrance, CA
www.southbaywatercolor.com
Sept 7, 6-8pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Wy
Oceanside, CA
oma-online.org
May 6, 10am-2pm
Mono Printing with OPEN and Gelli Plates
Carter Sexton Art Materials
5308 Laurel Cyn Blvd
Valley Village CA
http://www.cartersexton.com/
April 22, 10am-2pm
Acrylic 101 - Painting the Still Life in Acrylic
Carter Sexton Art Materials
5308 Laurel Cyn Blvd
818 763-5050
http://www.cartersexton.com/
April 21, 10am-1pm
Painting the Portrait and Still Life in Acrylic
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys Ca
http://laafa.org/art-classes/uncategorized/still-life-portraiture-painting-in-acrylics-christina-ramos-4/
April 19, 7pm-9pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Burbank Art Association
301 E. Olive Ave #102
Burbank CA
April 11, 7pm-9pm
Torrance Artist Guild
Painting Demonstration
3330 Civic Center Dr
Torrance Ca
April 10, 11am-1pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration
Cal State University Northridge
Enrolled Students Only
April 8, 10am-3pm
Exploring Surfaces with High Flow, and Fluid Acrylics
Carter Sexton Art Materials
5308 Laurel Cyn Blvd
Valley Village CA
818 763-5050
http://www.cartersexton.com/
January 21, 2pm-4pm
Golden Lecture Demonstration - FREE
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys CA
818 708-9232
January 27, Friday 10-1
Painting the Still Life and Portrait in Acrylic
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
16926 Saticoy St
Van Nuys Ca
818 708-9232
Golden Lecture Demonstration
South Bay Watercolor Society
Torrance Cultural Center
Jan 9, 7pm-9pm
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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.
ACRYLIC, SKINS, POURS, AND IMAGE TRANSFERS
Have fun in this non objective class. Learn how to make your own acrylic skins, and use them in your paintings, collages, or craft projects. Also learn how to make your own handmade paper and image transfers using Golden's extensive line of Gels and Pastes. Each student will make several skins to take home and utilize some pre-made skins in an art project of their choice.
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