Intro/Community Painting class: Tending the Creative Fire

🎨 Come play with paint! Join us for our fun and creative monthly Intro to Intuitive Painting community class with The Center for Creative Exploration! Whether you're an absolute beginner or a continuing student, this class is perfect for all! Space is limited. Reserve your spot now! ✨

You don't need any art experience or background, and you don't need to know what to paint. Come as you are.

🧑🏽‍🎨 What this class is: A guided intuitive painting class focused on exploration rather than technique or finished results. You'll be gently supported as you get familiar with the practice, reconnect with your own natural creativity, and paint freely, without any pressure to perform or produce.

🖌️All materials provided (high quality paint, brushes, paper, aprons) - just bring yourself!

📍In-studio classes are held at our painting studio in Glen Park, San Francisco at 300 Chenery Street. Check out our online class offerings to join us online via Zoom.

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"This place is amazing. The teachers and community members make it such a special place to express yourself. The workshops and drop in community classes are very meditative." - Eliza D.

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"Very relaxing and fun class. Left feeling peaceful and satisfied. I'm definitely coming back." - Renee M.

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"I've been participating in the class via Zoom (online). I love how this class helps me get in touch with myself after being out in the busy, often crazy, world." - Kim B.

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"Beautiful space, great facilitators. Even in just two hours, I feel like I’m not only connected with myself but had a wonderful time with my friends for a lovely connection time. I’m definitely coming back." - Onna L.

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"Do you remember the joy of painting as a child? The first time you picked up the brush and luscious colors flowed across the paper?

You can experience that excitement of discovery again at The Center for Creative Exploration. You will be guided in your journey by intuitive painting guide Claudia, whose incredibly perceptive guidance has made it possible for me to re-experience the delight I felt with my first brushstrokes.

This approach is process rather than product oriented. You are guided not to copy, but to draw upon the deepest recesses of your mind, emotions and experience to create something brand new. We start by painting for ourselves, not for some imagined audience. Our painting process is not decorative and sometimes not beautiful in the conventional sense but is an expression of our inner self. As I began painting here, my daily life experience took on more color and hue and I began to feel more deeply. Though painting, with Claudia's facilitation, insight has blossomed.

I hope you will give it a try. Creativity makes the world a happier place." - Shari G.

About us

Established in 1999, the painting studio is a lively place filled with light, color, and the warmth of a community sharing a space in which to explore the creative process. The Center for Creative Exploration is a nonprofit organization and values freedom of expression with brush in hand and beyond. We are committed to creating a sense of community in our painting studio where people feel comfortable to be themselves in whatever way they choose. We are committed to providing an affirming, welcoming, and accessible studio for all people through co-creation and open communication.

We offer weekly adult classes, community classes, workshops, retreats and kids/family classes. Check out our upcoming events here!

🖌️ For additional information on intuitive painting and our studio, please visit our website or email ccepaintingstudio@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for glimpses of the studio, painter stories, and updates on new classes!