Adult Art Classes and Workshops
Welcome to the Riverside Art Museum (RAM) and to our Adult Art Classes and Workshops. The classes are designed for you to experience the arts and are taught by an amazing group of accomplished and talented artists and teachers who are ready to help you become the artist you want to be. Find your inner artist in our beautiful art museum, conveniently located in downtown Riverside. Our historic 1929 building designed by famous architect Julia Morgan, who also designed the "Hearst Castle," is the perfect environment to join friends, have fun, and get creative.
Sign up for a class today!
RAM’S Adult Art Classes and Workshops are taught by talented and prominent artists and art teachers from throughout the southland. The program was put together by the museum’s Art Educator, Beth Yeager.
Parking in the museum's back lot or any place downtown is free in the evenings. Please enter the museum through the back door and come up the elevator to the second floor. We require a minimum number of students to hold the class so be sure to register early.
Payment-in-full must be received one week prior to the first day of the earliest-starting class registered for or student will be dropped. 15% fee retained for cancellation by enrollee. Must be in writing and received one week prior to start of class. Once a class begins, no full or prorated refunds will be issued. No exceptions.
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2013 Adult Art Education Program
Drawing Studio
Watercolor Studio
Acrylic Studio
Art d'Vine: May Flowers
Private Art Lessons at RAM!
2013 Open Studio Sessions
RAM's open studio concept offers classes in drawing, watercolor, and acrylics with individualized instruction to meet you wherever you are artistically.
You may join the class at the start of any session listed below. Sessions are six weeks in length with one week off between sessions.
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Drawing Studio
All levels of experience are welcome. Individualized instruction will be provided to meet each student's skill level.
If you are a beginner, we'll start with the fundamentals using pencils, inks, and charcoal.
If you already have experience with drawing, class instruction will be adapted to fit your needs.
Instructor: Kelly Rider
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
6-class session: $175 (RAM Members $157.50)
5-class session (Session 7): $146 (RAM Members $131)
Session 5: August 6 - September 10
Session 6: September 24 - October 29
Session 7: November 12 - December 17 (No class week of November 25) (Only five weeks in this session)
Attend two consecutive sessions and receive the third session at 50% off. Please call 951.684.7111 to receive this discount.
Watercolor Studio
All levels of experience are welcome. Individualized instruction will be provided to meet each student's skill level.
If you are a beginner you will learn basic color mixing, then advance into color theory that you will use to continually enhance your work. The importance of value will be taught. Students will learn many watercolor techniques, including but not limited to, retaining the white in your painting, basic wash, controlled wash, detail, splattering, and masking. Other techniques will be added as your paintings progress.
If you already have experience working in watercolor, class instruction will be adapted to fit your needs.
Instructor: Connie Lynn Pico
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
6-class session: $175 (RAM Members $157.50)
5-class session (Session 7): $146 (RAM Members $131)
Session 4: June 12 - July 24 (No class week of July 1)
Session 5: August 7 - September 11
Session 6: September 25 - October 30
Session 7: November 13 - December 18 (No class week of November 25) (Only five weeks in this session)
Attend two consecutive sessions and receive the third session at 50% off. Please call 951.684.7111 to receive this discount.
Necessary materials:
- Watercolor brushes: 1 inch flat, 1/2 inch flat, #12 round, #4 and/or #10 round, #0 or #1 line brush (Rigger).
- Watercolor paints in tubes: Cadmium red medium, Cadmium yellow medium, ultramarine blue, Sap green, Alizarine crimson, paynes grey, cerulean blue, burnt sienna, and burnt umber.
- Strathmore 400 series watercolor paper: 140lb cold press, size 9"x12" or 11"x16" pad
- covered plastic watercolor palette
- Scott low tack blue masking tape or low tack acid free art tape
- gum eraser
- liquid masking fluid
- Viva paper towels
- #2 pencil
- 16"x20" or larger plywood board (drafting board or a piece of baltic birch plywood)
- small spray mist bottle
- old bristle only toothbrush
- 2 plastic water cups
Acrylic Studio
All levels of experience are welcome. Individualized instruction will be provided to meet each student’s skill level.
If you are a beginner, we will start with basic color mixing and advancing to color theory. You will be taught all aspects of color theory and how to use it to enhance your work. Color theory will be taught using only the three primary colors combined with white, black, burnt umber, and burnt sienna acrylic paints. Value and contrast will be addressed as well. Many techniques will be taught, including but not limited to, wetbrush, dry brush, layering, stippling, highlighting, and shadowing. Other techniques will be added as your paintings progress.
If you already have experience working with acrylics, class instruction will be modified to fit your needs.
Instructor: Connie Lynn Pico
Thursdays, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
6-class session: $175 (RAM Members $157.50)
5-class session (Session 7): $146 (RAM Members $131)
Session 4: June 13 - July 25 (No class week of July 1)
Session 5: August 8 - September 12
Session 6: September 26 - October 31
Session 7: November 14 - December 19 (No class week of November 25) (Only five weeks in this session)
Attend two consecutive sessions and receive the third session at 50% off. Please call 951.684.7111 to receive this discount.
Necessary materials:
- Two 11x14 or 16x20 canvases
- Cansons Can-va Paper pad 9" x 12"
- Grumbacher Academy Acrylics or Liquitex Basic Acrylics (Please no flow formula acrylics)
- Colors: Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red (deep or medium), Cadmium Yellow (medium), Titanium White, Black, Burnt Umber, and Burnt Sienna
- Brushes: Synthetic bristle for acrylic, 1/2 inch flat, 1 inch flat, 1/2 inch angle, #10 round, and #0 or #2 rigger (liner brush)
2013 Additional Classes
Stay tuned for upcoming additional classes.
2013 Workshops
Art d’Vine: May Flowers
Join us at the Riverside Art Museum for an afternoon of art, free-flowing wine, and great music with May Flowers as the theme. Artist Greg Adamson is back to guide you through the process of creating a finished acrylic painting. Light snacks, drinks, and all art supplies are included. So wear some paint-friendly clothes, bring your friends and sense of humor, and enjoy a perfect afternoon at the art museum!
Instructor: Greg Adamson | Saturday, May 25 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1-day workshop: $50
Private Art Lessons at RAM!
Whether you are a novice or an accomplished artist, our private lessons will help you bring your artwork to the next level. RAM art instructor and artist, Connie Lynn Pico, will work with you on technique and color theory to help you achieve fantastic results in your work. Mediums include watercolor, acrylic, and pastel. All classes are held at the beautiful Riverside Art Museum. Connie will email you a suggested supply list prior to your class.
Instructor: Connie Lynn Pico
$50 per hour of private instruction. Please enter the medium you wish instruction in. You will be contacted by Connice to discuss dates/times after payment is received.
