The sculptural relief combines the dimensionality of sculpture with the compositional demands of drawing to create an exciting artistic challenge. In this course students ...
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VibeMap Event
Are you an avid reader or would you simply like to read more? Would you like to read more thoughtfully? Are you intellectually curious ...
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Still-life painting is the study of everyday objects that take on a new life, tell a story and can act as a portal to ...
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Tuesday, 6:30–8 PM, PST
April 1–May 13 (no class May 6)
(6 weeks, 9 total hours of instruction)
Zoom
$135/155
Self-publishing one’s photographs in an on-demand photobook is more ...
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This watercolor class is about understanding the color, organization, and beauty of flowers. They can be so inspiring from which to paint! We will ...
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Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 AM, PST
April 1–May 6
(6 weeks, 12 total hours of instruction)
Zoom
$200/220
This is a unique opportunity to study with two ...
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Working with a life model, students will learn to identify and depict the core “gesture” of any pose. Emphasis is on short poses with ...
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In this class the face is the focus. Using different techniques and mediums, we will find fun ways to approach an often-daunting subject. Students ...
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Brilliant Brass concert. As always with LJPC, no charge for admission to experience this world-class group in the setting of great acoustics and beautiful ...
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“Fauvism is not everything, but it is the foundation of everything.”—Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse, Andre Derain, and Maurice Vlaminck were the creators of this ...
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The Gelli plate is an incredible tool for making monoprints without a press. We will use it to create unique multilayer prints using slow ...
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We are pleased to announce the return of the Athenaeum Jazz series to the Scripps Research Auditorium (10620 John Jay Hopkins Drive, north of ...
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Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely endeavor, but a good read-and-critique group can help you feel supported and connected to a writing community. ...
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Are you seeking feedback on your writing? Friday Writers II is geared toward intermediate to advanced writers with a focus on fiction and nonfiction. ...
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Meet and greet with children's author, Kren York. Copies of her latest release, "The Feather: A Story of New Beginnings" will be available for ...
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Take a trip into the wildly visual world of The Color Queen! As a child of the 60's she will take mystical psychadelic scenes ...
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We are pleased to announce the dates for the 26th Athenaeum Summer Festival, a series of four concerts that will feature virtuoso pianist Gustavo ...
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Acoustic Evenings
Spring 2025
Fridays, May 16, 23 & 30; June 6, 2025
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to present the 2025 spring season ...
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Ben Wendel Quartet | Athenaeum Jazz
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:30 PM; Doors open at 7 ...
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We will explore the fundamentals of watercolor—adding pen-and-ink as well. The class is designed to break down fear and encourage spontaneity.
All levels ...
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This class will explore the range of techniques possible when using acrylics, with emphasis on saturated color and creativity. Students will be encouraged to ...
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In mending and making, we mend ourselves. —Deena Beverly
In this hand stitching gathering we will honor a memory, ourselves, someone or something else. ...
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Pat Kelly
Thursday–Friday, 9 AM–1:30 PM
May 1 & 2
(2 days, 9 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
In May we will be painting urban landscapes in ...
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This course explores using stop motion animation to tell a story. Children will create their own characters, backgrounds, and sets using drawing, painting, collage, ...
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Children will explore diverse art forms and dance styles from different cultures, learning about the rich traditions and history behind them. From the vibrant ...
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Canada Kerwin & Carmen Baca BarnardMonday–Friday, 9–11:30 AMJune 2–65 days, 12.5 hours of instructionLa Jolla Studio$210/$230 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor
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Pointeworks returns to San Diego for its highly anticipated second season, showcasing a breathtaking evening of ballet that blends tradition with innovation. Under Artistic ...
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