Invite your friends to join the art/work/place family!

Let’s Meet Online!

We love what we do at art/work/place.  The community that we have built out of our students, parents, and art/work/place team members is the thing we miss most about being in the studio.  Connecting with our students online and enjoying their beautiful art, watching them laugh with their classmates, and feeling like we are part of the art/work/place family again has been wonderful.

If you know someone who would like to join us for online lessons, please tell them about us!  We love to have our community grow with new students and families!  

New and beautiful art from our students!

Sophie, age 13.

Sophie, age 13.

Camille, age 9.

Camille, age 9.

Rosalyn, age 7.

Rosalyn, age 7.

We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time.  We miss everyone and hope to see you all again soon!

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Until we meet again...join us online!

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We can't wait to see you again!

Until we are able to open our doors to our students again, we have transitioned to online lessons and we couldn't be happier!Although some things have changed, one thing that hasn't is the amazing art and wonderful experience that is art/work/place.  High-quality instruction, fun teachers and beautiful artwork remain.  

Wayne Thiebaud Master Copy

Wayne Thiebaud provided the inspiration for this recent project done by our Youth Lesson Two class, which is taught by Miss Gianina.  Different techniques of blending and how to make color pop are taught through Wayne Thiebaud's vision.

Lucia, age 9

Lucia, age 9

Twyla, age 13

Twyla, age 13

Phoebe, age 16

Phoebe, age 16

Meet Miss Gianina!

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Gianina Nunez received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drawing and Painting at Cal State Long Beach. Gianina has had a passion for art ever since she was a child. Her warm, kind and patient teaching style paired with her knowledge of various art mediums enable her to excel in her teaching. She specializes in figure drawing, painting, and mixed media. Gianina’s passion is sharing her talents with her students and helping them succeed in their artwork.

Join us for online lessons!

With so many class times to choose from, you can be sure to find one that is just right for you.


We are closed until Tuesday, March 31.

We will miss you for the rest of March.

Following the lead of local schools and in an attempt to stand together with the community to fight again any potential spreading of disease, we have decided to close the studio and will resume our regular schedule of classes on Tuesday, March 31. We're here for you during this difficult time, and if you have any questions, we will be available via phone and email during the following hours:

Tuesdays - 2PM to 6:15PM

Wednesdays - 1:30PM to 6:15PM

Thursdays - 1:30PM to 6:15PM

Fridays - 12:00PM to 6:15PM

Saturdays - 10:00AM to 1:30PM

Spring 2020 Student Show Update

We are continuing to prepare for our Spring 2020 Student Show and will hold the Student Show at a time when it will be safe for everyone involved.  

Thank you!

We also wanted to take this time to say an extra special thank you to everyone who has reached out to us with such kindness and support.  We couldn't do this without you and are so grateful for everything you do for us.

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Beautiful observational drawings from February.

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Observe: 3 Objects (Shape & Pattern)

Using what you learned about shape and pattern in the previous lessons, draw three objects from life. Emphasizing their flattened shapes and any patterns on the objects. Start with the big shapes and then move on to smaller shapes and details.

Sami, age 10.

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Observe: 2 Objects (Value & Form)

Using what you learned about value and form in the previous lessons, draw two objects from life. Start with the big shapes and then move on to smaller shapes and details.

Aaron, age 11.

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Observe: Objects in Perspective

Using what you learned about perspective in the previous lessons, set up a still life to be drawn in perspective. Use a ruler to help you see the correct angles. Start with the big shapes and then move on to smaller shapes and details.

Eliza, age 10.

Student Show prep has begun!

"I Am."

Through subject style or medium, show off who you are through your art! 

Starting her drawing on her large canvas!

Starting her drawing on her large canvas!

Working hard on a wood panel

Working hard on a wood panel

Beautiful self portrait

Beautiful self portrait

Please take a look at all the beautiful art from our Spring 2019 Student Show! We couldn’t be prouder of our students for their amazing creations.

New Mini Makers classes!

We are very excited to announce that we have new Mini Makers classes available!

Thursdays

3:00PM and 4:45PM

Miss Anayantzin Sanchez has joined the art/work/place team as the Mini Makers instructor for our new Thursday Mini Makers classes.  She will also be teaching on Fridays and Saturdays.

Educated at Humboldt University, Miss Anayantzin graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Major in Liberal Studies Elementary Education and a Minor in Studio Art.  Her extensive work experience with children of all ages and her warm, kind personality makes her a great addition to the art/work/place team. Please join us in welcoming her.