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Summer Session 2009
June 1-August 31

Welcome to the Athenaeum’s School of the Arts

We offer art classes for adults and children at two locations, in La Jolla and at our San Diego Studio on 4441 Park Blvd in the middle of the thriving art district of University Heights- just North of Balboa Park. Our experienced instructors are all exhibiting artists themselves; they teach classes in painting, drawing, watercolor, mixed media, sculpture, photography and print making. Several classes can be taken for credit through UCSD extension. Classes are offered on a quarterly schedule and students can find out about the class schedule either online at www.ljathenaeum.org or from our quarterly school brochure. For information or to register call 858-454-5872.

Win a Free Art Class!

Sign up for e-mail updates from the Athenaeum’s School of the Arts and enter a raffle to win a free art class! If you send us your e-mail address, you will receive updates on art classes, special events, and exhibitions specifically at the School of the Arts. We do not sell or distribute your contact information and will honor your interest in art classes and art education. Please send your e-mail address to athmember@pacbell.net.

Athenaeum’s La Jolla Studio Available for Rent

Have you taken classes at the School of the Arts for a year? Are you ready to work on your own, if you only had a space to do it? You can now rent the studio in La Jolla during selected times. For rates and availability please call Penny or Cornelia at 858-454-5872.

Financial Support is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

Click here to access the art supply store Dick Blick. All the art supplies you will need for each class are listed and Athenaeum School of the Arts students can order their supplies at a special discounted rate.

 

Athenaeum's School of the Arts

Since its inception in 1986 as part of the long-established Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, the School of the Arts has grown to reflect the artistic spirit and interests of the members of the San Diego community who share a love of the arts. The School offers students a classical education in the history, traditions, and principles of the fine arts. Its faculty are accomplished and established artists as well as outstanding educators dedicated to providing a stimulating and encouraging classroom environment. By limiting class sizes, the School provides the opportunity for individualized instruction, allowing students to develop their own styles and artistic identities. Appropriate for the full range of student abilities—beginner, intermediate, and professional artist—the School's curriculum includes courses that focus on helping students to develop technical skills, creativity, critical thinking, respect for diverse aesthetic and intellectual views, and the pursuit of excellence.

The School of the Arts offers classes at two studio locations: La Jolla (1008 Wall Street) and San Diego (4441 Park Boulevard). Courses include drawing, painting, (oil, watercolor, acrylic, encaustic), sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, letterpress, book arts, photography, mixed media, assemblage, floral design, and computer graphics. Classes for adults and children are taught in eight-week sessions during the fall, winter, and spring. During the summer, classes are generally one- and two-week intensive workshops as well as eight-week courses. The School also sponsors special workshops conducted by nationally known artists and organizes tours to regional art centers and museums. The School publishes a quarterly brochure listing course schedules and descriptions, workshops, and tours as well as events offered by the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.

For further information about the School of the Arts and to receive a copy of our current brochure, please call 858-454-5872.

Athenaeum class, 2003