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NEW! Opportunity for SAN FRANCISCAN teen artists Summer 2026 Art Intensive course for age 13-18 at my SOMA studio

NEW! Opportunity for SAN FRANCISCAN teen artists Summer 2026 Art Intensive course for age 13-18

NEW! East Bay Summer 2026 Art Intensive classes for age 8-14, Teens

Colorspace Arts in El Cerrito, CA has hired me to teach 2 classes for youth in their vibrant space this summer. Here are the classes I'll be offering. Young Artists Art Studio: June 22-June 26 This camp is designed for kids, 'tweens and young teens age 8-14 who love to make art. Join us for 5 days of art exploration and experimentation using traditional medium: pastels, paint, graphite, block printing and more... In the mornings we’ll practice observations and drawing from l

Spring 2026: 8 Week Figure Drawing Atelier for H.S. Students at CCA

High School students: Please join me for Sunday morning figure drawing classes at CCA ! (California College of the Arts)

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Barbara Pollak-Lewis

Nov 16, 2025

Fall 2025: High School Portfolio Development Atelier

All work from HS students 2024-2025 This Fall at CCA: Take your work to the next level! This 8 week intensive workshop (Starts SAT October 18) will sharpen your conceptual skills while you challenge yourself with drawing, painting and illustration assignments to create portfolio-worthy work. We’ll explore a variety of different mediums and techniques, from traditional to digital. Our 8 weeks will culminate in a unique assignment which will express your personal vision.

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Aug 2, 2025

Fall 2025: 8 Week Life Drawing Atelier for H.S. Students at CCA

High School students! Please join me for Sunday afternoon in-person figure drawing classes at CCA ! (California College of the Arts)

fine art

Aug 2, 2025

FALL 2025 Middle School 8 Week Portfolio Dev. Classes at SFPL...FREE!

Fall Portfolio Dev Class at the Main Library (SFPL) Thursday nights: SEPT 4-OCTOBER 30 5-6pm (8 sessions, no class OCT 16) Contact Megan Anderson for more info: megan.anderson@sfpl.org SIGN UP here My next series of drawing classes for Middle School students starts SEPT 4 and runs for 8 weeks. These classes are designed to help your middle school student sharpen their drawing skills by working directly from life and is designed to help them work towards building an art portf

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Jul 28, 2025