Oil Painting Class
Thursdays at 10:00am starting June 17, 2021
Facemasks and other health protocols in place
We will learn about oil, its main characteristics and ways of use, the student will level up at their own pace and with the teacher's support. We will add mixed techniques that will be like a treasure to open to the student a range of possibilities for their paintings.
About your teacher Chrystian Yaxche
I am a multidisciplinary artist who works mainly with painting and digital art.
My origins are academic, I studied at the San Carlos Academy in Mexico City, as was done in
the old school, I also really enjoy learning about new techniques and supports, I have come
from the canvas to the monitor, with paintings and digital art , including murals, body paint,
sculptural modeling, paper sculpture, I have even made dance, body paint and music
presentations, mixing my work with that of other artists and disciplines. I love multidisciplinary
art.
More than twenty years of work have allowed me to dedicate my time to each technique and
explore its possibilities. I have also been a painting teacher in some schools, participated in
cultural days with students of all ages and levels, I like to spread art as a positive development
activity.
I am convinced that art is a path and a vehicle of exploration that leads you to know everything
about everything in the world and also the internal world of emotions and ideas.
It creates collaborative links with artists and professionals from all areas and at the same time it
can be a personal refuge where you can snuggle up for a while to contemplate and create.
Wine and Design Wednesdays with Ernesto Guerra
Wine and Design Wednesdays
Members 525 pesos, Non-members 775 pesos
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:00 pm
A little bit of paint, a little bit of wine, and a whole lot of fun!
Reconnect with friends over a glass of wine, and a night of laughs. Oh, and you'll also learn how to design/paint!
This class has a 2 person minimum so invite/treat your friends! Canvas cost not included and range from 40 pesos and higher
Mexican Mondays, Culture and Art Painting Class
Cost: Members 425 pesos (plus canvas) Non-members 675 pesos (plus canvas
Each Monday morning we will explore a tradition, icon, folk art or Mexican design. We will make artwork based on the theme of the Monday. The class will start with a little history of the theme and discuss how the theme inspires you and the art you might like to create. Together, each student will make a piece of art. Usually, a small canvas or at times might be a different medium. Supplies will be available and if you want to take you work home, canvases are available in the Art Vallarta store for a nominal cost. If you have a fun idea please submit a favorite Mexican Cultural Icon inspiration you would like to make.
Mondays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Themes will vary week to week. Here is a sample of class topics:
The Catrina
Mexican Doorways
The love letter dove
Loteria Cards
Frida Kahlo's Pets
Ex Voto Painting
Mexican Calendar Art
Pre Colombian Stamp Art
Freestyle Acrylic Painting Class
Freestyle Acrylic Painting is a class where you get to do whatever theme of a painting you would like while learning. Do you have a painting idea you would like to paint and would like to do it with the guidance of an instructor? This class is great for a beginner, student or recreational painter who enjoys being around other painters. Material for painting ideas are also in the studio so you can be inspired with your projects. Ernesto Guerra will be the lead instructor for this class that happens twice weekly. You will be able to leave your painting in the studio from class to class or take your canvas home to continue at your leisure. The studio has floor and table easels for you to set up your area. Ernesto will offer basic instruction and offer critics and guidance when you want it. Ernesto is a charming, gentle teacher, and his artwork is also featured in ART VallARTA. If you are a short term tourist this class will also offer basic supplies and the ART VallARTa store on the ground level has many size canvases and any additional supplies you might want to use during or after the class. Ernesto is fluent in English and Spanish.