All experience levels welcome.
Only a limited amount of spots available for each class, so sign up early!
Register for Classes @ The Riverside Art Museum
Class RegistrationAdult Mixed Media Classes @ RAM
Mixed Media and Art Journaling with Tina
All experience levels welcome
$45 Single Class
$40.50 Ram Members
$35 The 52 Project members
All Classes are Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm
Adult Drawing Classes @ RAM
Adult Beginner Drawing with Deb Varvi
All experience levels welcome
$130 All four sessions
$115 Ram Members
$90 The 52 Project members
All Classes are Sundays 12:30-3:00pm
Class Descriptions
6/3 – 6/7 (M-F)
9:00am – Art History Exploration (Ages 10+) AM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
9:00am – Drawing Skills (Ages 5-9) AM class June 3-7 @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Filmmaking for Beginners (Ages 10+) AM Class June 3-7 @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Art Inspired by Science (Ages 5-9) PM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
1:00pm – California the Beautiful (Ages 10+) PM Class June 3-7 @ RAM
6/10 – 6/14 (M-F)
9:00am – Forts and Secret Hideaways (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – Paint, Twist, Sculpt (Ages 10+) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – Poetry (Teen) AM Class June 10-14 @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Filmmaking-Advanced (Teen) AM Class June 10-14 @ The Cheech
6/17 – 6/21 (M-F)
9:00am – Beginner Printmaking (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 17-21 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Procreate (Ages 10+) AM Class June 17-21 @ RAM (sold out)
9:00am – Zoology (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
1:00pm – Anime Experience (Ages 10+) PM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
1:00pm – Anime Experience (Ages 5-9) PM Class June 17-21 @ RAM
6/26 – 6/28 (W-F)
9:00am – Current Exhibition Explorations (Ages 5-9) AM Class June 26-28 (no class June 24th/25th) @ RAM
9:00am – Exploring Creativity with Clay (Ages 5-12) AM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ The Cheech
9:00am – Journey through Art (Ages10+) AM Class June 26-28 (no class June 24th/25th) @ RAM
9:00am – Plein Air for Teens-Capture a place in Time (Teen) AM class June 26-28 (no class 24th-25th) @ RAM
1:00pm – Food Art (All ages) PM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ RAM
7/1 -7/3 (M-W)
9:00am – Into the Wild (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 1–3 (No class July 4th or 5th) @ RAM
9:00am – The Art of Nature (Ages 10+) AM Class July 1–3 (No class July 4th/5th) @ RAM
9:00am – “Arte y Yo” (Spanglish fun) (Ages 5–12) AM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Sculpture (Ages 10+) PM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ RAM
1:00pm – Upcycled Art (Ages 5–9) PM Class July 1-3 (no class 4th/5th) @ RAM
7/8 – 7/12 (M-F)
9:00am – All About Color! (Ages 5-9) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
9:00am – Mini Chicano Art History Class for Teens (Ages 13+) AM Class July 8-12 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Music Class with Ulises (Ages 9–12) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
9:00am – Teen Drawing (Ages 13+) AM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
1:00pm – Cartooning (All Ages) PM Class July 8-12 @ RAM
1:00pm – Food Art (All ages) PM Class June 26-28th (no class 24/25th) @ RAM
7/15 – 7/19 (M-F)
9:00am – Digital Art Class (Teen) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Fantasy (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Landscapes (Ages 10+) AM Class July 15-19 @ RAM
9:00am – Printmaking (Ages 10+) AM Class July 15-19 @ The Cheech
7/22 – 7/26 (M-F)
9:00am – Fun with Clay (Ages 10+) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
9:00am – Fun with Clay (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
9:00am – Mini Chicano Art History Class (Ages 9–12) AM Class July 22-26 @ The Cheech
9:00am – Photography for Teens (Ages 13+) AM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
1:00pm – California Coast (All ages) PM Class July 22-26 @ RAM
7/29 – 8/2 (M-F)
9:00am – Drawing Techniques (Ages 10+) AM Class July 29 August 2nd @ RAM
9:00am – Outer Space Adventure (Ages 5–9) AM Class July 29-August 2nd @ RAM
9:00am – Papier-mâché (Ages 8+) AM class July 29-August 2 @ The Cheech
1:00pm – Paint, Twist, Sculpt (All ages) PM Class July 29-August 2nd @ RAM
Adult Beginner Drawing with Deb Varvi
Where fundamentals meet fun—learn, laugh, and draw with confidence!
The foundation of drawing begins with hand-eye coordination and muscle memory. Training your hand to follow what your eye sees—whether from imagination or reality—builds precision and control. Developing muscle memory allows you to create lines and shapes with ease, relying on instinct rather than constant concentration. The key to mastering both is repetition. Just as musicians practice scales to sharpen their craft, artists benefit from drilling lines and shapes to strengthen the physical and mental skills that elevate their art. Join our workshop and take the first step toward building the confidence and technique that will transform your artistic practice!
Supplies Needed: Please bring a mechanical pencil with both .5 and .7 leads, white erasers, black brush markers, and a multi-purpose drawing pad or sketchbook.
Class Dates: November 23, November 30, December 7, and December 14
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
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January 25th, 2025- 10:00a-1:00pm
Learn about the proportions of the face and strategies for drawing facial features.
February 22, 2025- 10:00am-1:00pm
Create a whimsical collage composed of magazine cutouts, drawing and painting.
March 29th,2025- 10:00am-1:00pm
Learn how to create watercolor effects with markers
June 7, 2025 – 10:00am-1:00pm
Learn how to make sun prints
August 23rd, 2025- 10:00am-1:00pm
Learn how to transfer laser print images onto your mixed media art.
September 27th, 2025 10:00am-1:00pm
Beginning Portrait Drawing: Learn about the proportions of the face and strategies for drawing facial features, No drawing experience needed.
October 25, 2025 10:00am-1:00pm
Intermediate Portrait Drawing: This class builds on the basic skills learned in Beginning Portrait Drawing.
November 22, 2025 10:00am-1:00pm
Watercolor for Relaxation: Enjoy the soothing effect of watercolor as you learn fun and easy painting techniques. No water experience required.
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your registration, a request must be submitted in writing and received one week prior to the start of class. A 15% fee is retained for cancellation by enrollee. No exceptions. *We require a minimum number of students to hold a class. In case of cancellation, you will be notified through given contact information.
