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Art Classes at the Nairobi Art Centre

Fashion Drawing and Painting

Learn to draw figures and design fashion in watercolor and ink with artist Eltayeb Dawelbeit (Textile designer for Kiko Romeo.
Great for teenagers A level portfolio and fashion designers. Materials included.

Saturday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For adults & teenagers
Four classes Ksh 7,200
Per class Ksh 1,850
September 26
October 3, 17, 24
or November 7, 14, 21, 28

Watercolour Painting

Learn to draw and paint in watercolor. Discover the beautiful details of African plant life; flowers, leaves and fruit.
With Billy Mugambi.
Materials not included. Ask for supply list at our reception.

Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For adults & teenagers
Four classes Ksh 7,200
Per class Ksh 1,850
September 27 and October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22

Oil Painting

A unique chance to learn from a very experienced Italian mural artist, learn how to work with oil paint, mixing colors, different media, focusing on stil life and the figure.
Materials not included. Ask for supply list at our reception.

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For adults & teenagers
Four classes Ksh 7,200
Per class Ksh 1,850
September 26
October 3, 17, 24 OR 31
November 7, 14, 21

Drawing & Painting 1

An eye-opener for beginners, intermediate and advanced level artists. Use the "right-side" of the brain to learn how to see shapes, light and shadow. A variety of subjects; still life, landscape, portraits, figures and those hard-to-do hands and feet.
In some classes we will use a life model. Media: pencil, charcoal and acrylic paint. You’ll be amazed by your progress. With Beatrice Njoroge or Larisa Sjoerds.
Materials not included. Ask for supply list at our reception.

Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For adults & teenagers
Eight classes Ksh 14,400
Per class Ksh 1,850
September 24
October 1, 8, 15, 29
November 5, 12, 19
Thursday 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
For adults & teenagers
Eight classes Ksh 14,400
Per class Ksh 1,850
September 24
October 1, 8, 15, 29
November 5, 12, 19
Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For adults & teenagers
Eight classes Ksh 14,400
Per class Ksh 1,850
September 26
October 3, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21

If you miss a class, come next class at 9 am and join the extra class at the end of the course, on November 26 and or November 28.

Arty Party

Great idea for schools; a fun and educative morning or afternoon! Or a (birthday) party for your child and friends! Minimum 8 kids. Come with your idea or see one of our suggestions: drawing, acrylic painting (on framed canvas, a wooden box, a wooden tray, a t-shirt or a canvas bag.), printing, sculpture (wire and plaster, scrap metal or clay.) or a mosaic wooden tray.
Themes: African animals, birds, cars, dragons, dinosaurs, dolphins, fairies, flowers, horses, knights or your own theme.