Special Studies

Wednesday AM Class

  • In This Class, You'll Learn:

    Klimt and Schiele. Gilded and twisted.

    Take a deep dive into the life and creative process of two famous figurative artists, Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. One the mentor, one the student. 

    They couldn't be more different with their figurative work: Klimt went the romantic route with lavish colors, gold, and very ornamental patterning. Schiele went the erotic route with exaggerated forms, raw human expression, and darker tones.

    Yet despite their differences, they have just as much in common. Join Shirin as she guides you through their world and creative process—as well as their differences and similarities.

    Plus, you'll be learn a little about gold leafing (supplies provided by the instructor for $15) and one week, the class will have a drawing session with a live model ($10 model fee).

    This will be a fun-filled class you won't want to miss!

  • Supply List for Students to Bring:

    This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.


    • All your painting supplies (paints, palette knife, and various size brushes etc.)
    • various drawing materials and paper for the day with a live model
    • 2 medium canvases
    • $15 material fee (paid directly to instructor)
    • $10 model fee
    • cotton rags or Blue Shop Towels

  • WED AM Class Info:

    • Next session: October 15 - November 12
    • Instructor: Shirin Nikoukari
    • Wednesdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
    • Cost $199 (5 classes)
    • Max 14 students
    • Level: 3 (proficient)
    • Age level: adult (18 & up)
    • Parking Info

  • Who Should Take This Class:

    • those who want to learn new perspectives from different teachers
    • those who want to explore Art History
    • those who want to deep dive into a specific art movement or style or subject matter
    • those who want to try something new and fresh

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About the Instructor

Shirin Nikoukari

I started painting when I was young. I moved to the United States in my 20's and mix my Persian culture with my abstract inspirations. The pomegranate is a sacred symbol for me and often shows in my work as well as Persian Calligraphy. As I have evolved, my work has become more abstract.​

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About the Instructor

Robin Sanford Roberts

Robin Sanford Roberts is an artist and theatrical scenic designer working in models and mixed media. She makes art in studio #5 at Art on 30th. She has designed scenery for multiple theatres including the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego Repertory, Denver Center Theatre Company, Portland Center Stage and Broadway.

She holds a degree in Architecture from LSU and a MFA in Scenic Design from UCSD. She also studied at the Ecole Des Beaux Arts, Fontainebleau and at Sir John Cass School of Art, London Polytechnic. Robin teaches and designs scenery for the undergraduate theatre department at USD.

“I have an obsession with old books and other ephemera. The fragments and bits of pieces come together to make a new piece. I enjoy working with pieces from the past that have a history of a previous life.”

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