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“I've been impressed with what I am accomplishing, I didn't expect to see that at all.”

“I did not think that I’d be able to actually draw what I wanted. I am surprised to see how well I was able to draw at the end of the second class.”

“I was amazed at how easily she was able to turn each of us into an artist.”

“It is an amazing experience. It is much more than drawing. It is a life experience.”


One of the cardinal differences between a Great Master and a mediocre artist is the tonal awareness. It's easy to identify if a painter was aware of tonal values by looking at their artwork. Understanding tonal values is important even for a sculptor. Sculpting, too, requires learning to see. In art, “looking” requires a specific technique!


How can you stand out among tens of thousands of applicants? It seems impossible with the sea of college students, all hoping to be accepted to the same school with a limited amount of spots. One way that we know is tried and true is having a strong art portfolio. In this article, we’ll talk about the five top topics to keep in mind while putting together your portfolio.


Titles can bring a new quality to an artwork that, without it, would be less interesting. A title can be connected to what you see literally, but it can be suggesting another story, other than what is depicted. Titles are a great way to add another layer to an art piece, without having to illustrate it on the piece itself.

4worldlovers: Art classes for beginning folks and professional artists. Learn and explore your creativity in a safe, supportive and fun art studio. Make art through a variety of unique hands-on craft, fine art and DIY classes, workshops and summer art camp for a creative life. Art classes provide the creative outlet you've been seeking.

4worldlovers: CLASSES ARE FOR 6 WEEKS, MEETING ONCE PER WEEK FOR 3 HOURS AT A COST OF $230 for online classes, and $270 for in-person classes. MOSAIC HAs AN ADDED MATERIALS FEE.

WE OFFER CLASSES IN DRAWING, PAINTING, AND MOSAIC AND NUMEROUS TECHNIQUES WITHIN EACH OF THESE DISCIPLINES. TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS, THESE CLASSES WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE CREATIVE OUTLET YOU HAVE BEEN SEEKING.

MOST CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE, WITH LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR IN PERSON INSTRUCTION.

Fall/Winter I : August 22 - September 30 Fall Break: October 2 - October 28

4worldlovers: Since 1998, we have provided California’s only fully integrated intermodal, interdisciplinary education for Expressive Arts Practitioners. The Institute offers an accredited MA in Expressive Arts Therapy with a low residency European study component, in cooperation with the field leading European Graduate School (EGS). We also offer training and education for licensed professionals seeking registration or simply to add skills in the arts to their practice, and a certificate program in Expressive Arts Coaching.

Whether you are looking for a next step in your arts based career, or looking to add the therapeutic arts into your educational practice, the institute is your choice for excellence.

4worldlovers: All students will complete a pre-collegiate curriculum in the arts and academics. All students will demonstrate they are (1) prepared for conservatory study in the arts and (2) a sophisticated, literate critical thinker ready to engage in the global creative economy

An evolving and innovative framework of high standards in arts-integrated teaching and learning

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We believe that art is a learned skill similar to music or dance. Anyone with the desire to learn drawing and painting can excel in art. It requires practice and patience, but the rewards are great.

With each completed piece of art, our students take pride in their accomplishments and the new skills and techniques achieved. These skills encourage them and help them to build their self-confidence in their art education as well as other academic studies.

We strive to give children the tips and tools they need to create beautiful artwork they will enjoy for a lifetime!

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