Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Art School in Orange County, CA
Mission Art Center has been dedicated to fostering artistic growth since 2005. Our experienced instructors specialize in teaching fine art techniques to students of all ages, from beginners to advanced learners. We offer personalized instruction in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, and pencil painting, as well as air dry clay and collage. With small class sizes, we ensure individualized attention tailored to each student's learning pace and creative goals. Our educators bring decades of combined experience in art instruction, emphasizing both technical skill development and artistic expression. Located in Orange County, California, we serve a diverse community across 50+ local cities.Students consistently achieve measurable progress, with many receiving awards for their completed works. Our commitment to quality education extends to flexible scheduling options, including weekend and evening classes. We provide a supportive environment where creativity thrives, evidenced by numerous testimonials highlighting our instructors' patience and expertise. Whether pursuing art as a hobby or developing professional skills, our structured curriculum caters to all aspirations. Our long-standing reputation as a trusted art school reflects our dedication to excellence in arts education.
Services
Acrylic Painting
Oil Painting
Watercolor
Pastel Drawing
Pencil Drawing
Air Dry Clay
Collage & Craft
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized art instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Our experienced instructors have taught fine art techniques since 2005.
- Small class sizes ensure focused attention for every student.
- Students receive awards upon completing full cycle art courses.
- We serve all skill levels from beginner to advanced learners.
What people say
Patient instructors
Significant skill improvement
Supportive environment
Award-winning curriculum
Therapeutic benefits
Services
Acrylic Painting
Our acrylic painting classes teach fundamental techniques and advanced methods. Students learn color blending, brushwork, and composition. Instructors provide personalized guidance for all skill levels.
Oil Painting
Comprehensive oil painting instruction covers traditional and modern approaches. Curriculum includes color theory, layering techniques, and proper material usage for lasting artwork.
Watercolor
Watercolor classes focus on control techniques, wash application, and color transparency. Students create vibrant landscapes and portraits through structured, step-by-step instruction.
Pastel Drawing
Pastel drawing courses develop skills in blending, shading, and texture creation. Students work with professional-grade materials to produce detailed, expressive compositions.
Air Dry Clay
Air dry clay workshops teach sculpting fundamentals and mixed media applications. Students create dimensional artworks without requiring kiln firing equipment.
People
Shabnam Zafarmand
Fine Arts Teacher
Award-winning instructor with 20+ years teaching experience. Specializes in oil and pastel techniques. Recognized for patient, individualized instruction that develops student confidence and skill.
Katherine Phan
Fine Arts Teacher
Experienced art educator focusing on watercolor and acrylic methods. Emphasizes foundational skills while encouraging creative expression in students of all ages.
Questions
What art mediums do you teach?
We offer instruction in acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, pencil, and air dry clay techniques.
Are classes available for adults?
Yes, we provide classes for all ages from children to senior citizens.
Do you offer trial classes?
Free trial classes available for new students in all medium types.
What class sizes do you maintain?
Small classes with maximum 8 students to ensure personalized instruction.
Are online art courses available?
Yes, we offer virtual instruction options for select art mediums and skill levels.
How long are your art sessions?
Standard classes run 3 hours weekly with flexible scheduling options available.
