# Event Details - **Event Name**: THU AM - Big & Bad Abstracts: Level 3 with Kristen - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Painting large-scale abstracts is fun, magnetic, freeing...plus, it's more doable and affordable than most think!About this EventJoin Kristen as she shares her own process for going "big and bad" plus other tricks of the trade.Students will learn about artists who also work larger-than-life and the different stages of a painting as you are guided through the process. The result: a super large, mixed media painting!Topics Covered:- using bold brushstrokes, connecting body to canvas- discovering the right tools- creating compositions that suit large format- how perception of color and value can change or even exaggerate at a larger scale- time and money saving tips- how to store and ship large art- studying artists who like to paint largeStudents will walk away confident and comfortable with creating "monumental" works of art. At the end of each five week session, students will have completed one large scale painting.NOTE: this is designed for artists who have already taken a few Level 2 courses and/or are proficient with using acrylics.Supply List for Students to Bring on Week 1:This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.Canvas or wood panels that have a 48" side or larger (i.e. 36x48 and up...instructor will be demoing on sizes like 40x60 and 30x70)Option 1: you can get a roll of loose, unstretched canvas that can be clipped to a large foam board, 1/2" thick, for support.Option 2: you can buy 2-3 canvases or wood panels of the same size to make a multi-panel piece (diptych example: two 40x40s make a 40x80).Option 3: you can buy a single, large canvas or wood panel if you have the means to transport it (hello, mini vans).Various brushes of all sizes—especially largeVarious colors of acrylic paint (bring thinner consistencies like soft body, fluid, hi-flow)Any large tools you already own—or find around home (, , , , etc...)Any large drawing materials you already own (, , , , , etc...)Palette PaperPalette KnifeViva or Blue Shop TowelsClass Info:Next session: February 19 - March 19Instructor: Kristen GuestThursdays, 10:30am-1:30pmCost $199 (5 classes)Max 10 students​Level: 3 (proficient)Age level: adult (18 & up) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/thu-am-big-and-bad-abstracts-level-3-with-kristen/100001980235091465 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Art on 30th - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthu-am-big-bad-abstracts-level-3-with-kristen-tickets-1980235091465 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 199, max: 199, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Art on 30th - **lat**: 32.757979 - **long**: -117.13063499999998 - **full address**: Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Art on 30th (https://allevents.in/org/art-on-30th/22547240) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/797d5c6da85cb58f5a9c95ba42f75de52f3188ea04badfc4647e45aa614aeb8b-rimg-w1200-h605-dc635b62-gmir.jpg?v=1774211552 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b71f0cdc64025449a880a9529e9c844f63a92e326e4564bb84f9ddc49a6768b3-rimg-w400-h400-dc645c62-gmir.jpg?v=1769223995 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Art on 30th, 4434 30th Street, San Diego, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 199 up to 199 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Art on 30th - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, fine-arts, workshops - **Q**: What is the duration of the event? - **A:** 3 hours - **Q**: What is the location of the event? - **A:** Art on 30th - **Q**: What is the languages of the event? - **A:** English - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about THU AM - Big & Bad Abstracts: Level 3 with Kristen ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "THU AM - Big & Bad Abstracts: Level 3 with Kristen", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/797d5c6da85cb58f5a9c95ba42f75de52f3188ea04badfc4647e45aa614aeb8b-rimg-w1200-h605-dc635b62-gmir.jpg?v=1774211552", "startDate": "2026-02-19", "endDate": "2026-03-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/thu-am-big-and-bad-abstracts-level-3-with-kristen/100001980235091465", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Art on 30th", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "4434 30th Street", "postalCode": "92116", "addressLocality": "San Diego", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "32.757979", "longitude": "-117.13063499999998" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Painting large-scale abstracts is fun, magnetic, freeing...plus, it's more doable and affordable than most think!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-19", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "199.00", "highPrice": "199.00", "price": "199.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/thu-am-big-and-bad-abstracts-level-3-with-kristen/100001980235091465" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/thu-am-big-and-bad-abstracts-level-3-with-kristen/100001980235091465", "price": "199.00", "name": "THU AM - Big & Bad Abstracts: Level 3" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Art on 30th", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/art-on-30th/22547240", "description": "Welcome to Art on 30th, an art to market community dedicated to providing you with everything you need to find your unique visual voice and take your art from easel to market.Art on 30th is a vibrant arts community in the heart of the North Park Arts and Culture District.  We offer classes, private studio space, regional and national shows  in a classic gallery setting.  We specialize in helping artists take their art to market.Explore our website andjoin our mailing listto be up to date on all the opportunities available." } ] } ] ```