Discover drawing and painting classes in San Antonio through UT San Antonio Community Art. Whether you're picking up a pencil or paintbrush for the first time or returning to a longtime creative interest, our classes emphasize observation, technique and personal expression. Build a foundation in line, shape, value and composition, then explore color, materials and your own artistic style.
Explore offerings for different experience levels, from foundational drawing to painting approaches such as acrylics, watercolor and oils. Available subjects, prerequisites, meeting dates and tuition vary by term; use the current class listings to find the right fit.
Build fundamental skills, try new media and develop your creative voice through hands-on instruction and practice.
Practice observation, line, shape, proportion, perspective, shading and composition. Explore how drawing skills can support other art forms.
Explore color mixing, brushwork, layering and composition through media such as acrylic, watercolor and oil painting when offered.
Learn to translate what you observe into drawings or paintings and experiment with different ways to represent form, light and space.
Build confidence with materials, experiment with style and develop a personal approach through guided practice and exploration.
Community Art provides an opportunity to learn alongside other artists at UT San Antonio's Southwest Campus. Classes are designed around hands-on learning and range from beginner instruction to skill-building for students with prior experience. Check individual course descriptions for their experience levels, required supplies and any prerequisites.
Browse the current Drawing & Painting listings for course descriptions, meeting times, tuition and availability. Classes are open for community enrollment, subject to any individual course prerequisites.
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Materials vary by class. If a course is not included in the materials list, required supplies may be described in the course listing, discussed during the first class or provided as part of the class.
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Current Studio Practices: Separate open studio times for Drawing and Painting classes are not available. Students may arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled class to begin working and should plan to take their artwork and supplies with them when class ends.
To enroll, choose a class in the current catalog and follow the registration instructions. Review Community Art registration policies and guidelines for payments, withdrawals, cancellations and refunds.
UT San Antonio Community Art offers drawing and painting classes at a range of levels, including introductory instruction. Browse current listings for beginner options, prerequisites and available seats.
Topics may include foundational drawing, composition, perspective, color, acrylic painting, watercolor, oil painting and other creative approaches. The selection changes by term, so check current course descriptions for specific techniques.
Supply requirements depend on the class. Check the materials list and individual course description. Some materials may be provided, while other supplies may be discussed at the first meeting.
Separate open studio sessions are not currently available for Drawing and Painting. Students may arrive up to 30 minutes early to begin working and should take their work and supplies with them after class.
The current Drawing & Painting course catalog lists available classes, meeting dates, tuition and registration options.