Chris Padilla

Chris Padilla is a first-generation American who grew up between Tijuana and San Diego. He holds two bachelor’s degrees from SDSU in Art History as well as Painting & Printmaking. Chris has wide-ranging experience working in the community, including 10 years as the Education Manager at The Art Kids of San Diego County. He is an experienced teaching artist who has worked in printmaking and as a leatherwork instructor at UCSD.

For the Winter 2024 Session, Chris is teaching the following classes:

• 61. Make It by Hand! Leather Tote Bags (AAC Print Room)

• 63. Letterpress Business Cards (AAC Print Room)

• 64. Drypoint Printing (AAC Print Room)