Holiday Paint Nights
Ichen Art Academy is delighted to announce two upcoming holiday acrylic paint-night events. Join us for an enjoyable 2.5-hour session where our skilled instructor, Mr. Jeffrey G., will guide you through the art of painting, step by step. You'll leave the workshop with a beautifully finished masterpiece, perfect for gifting or treasuring yourself!
Date/Time:
Art supplies will be provided.
Tuition:
Date/Time:
- Session 1 - Autumn Foliage: 11/22 (Sat) 6:30 - 9:00 PM (PST) at Fremont School or Online
- Session 2 - Winter Scenery: 12/13 (Sat) 6:30 - 9:00 PM (PST) at Fremont School or Online
Art supplies will be provided.
Tuition:
- $68 for one session, $130 for both sessions.
Art Portfolio and Competition Boot Camps
Elevate Your Artistic Vision This Thanksgiving Break
Join our intensive Art Portfolio and Competition Boot Camp designed for dedicated young artists aged 13 and older who are ready to take their work to the next level. Whether you're preparing for the prestigious Scholastic Art Awards, developing your AP Art Portfolio, or simply want to refine your creative techniques, this boot camp will provide the focused guidance and hands-on experience you need to stand out.
Program Details
Dates: Thanksgiving Break
Time:
Locations:
Program Details
Dates: Thanksgiving Break
- Monday–Tuesday, November 24–25, 2025
Time:
- Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Locations:
- Fremont Campus – Instructor: Mr. Ryan
- Pleasanton Campus – Instructor: Ms. Tess
- Develop compelling concepts and creative ideas for competition-ready artwork
- Master advanced techniques to enhance your artistic skills
- Receive personalized feedback on portfolio development
- Learn what judges look for in award-winning submissions
- Create finished pieces suitable for competitions and portfolios
- Full-Day Camp (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM): $360.00
- Half-Day Camp (Morning OR Afternoon): $200.00
- Preparing for Scholastic Art Awards submissions
- Working on AP Art Portfolios
- Seeking to strengthen their artistic foundation
- Motivated to develop a professional-quality body of work
Special Workshops for High School Students
We are delighted to announce the opening of two special workshops in 2025-Q4 for high school students aiming for such art majors as Illustration, Animation, Game Design or Entertainment Design. These workshops will help students develop critical skills and build a strong art college portfolio for these majors.
Figure Drawing Workshop with Live Models
Students will be able to work on long and short poses for both male and female models during this workshop. Figure drawing is a critical skill for those aiming for animation, character design, illustration and entertainment design.
Date/Time: Every other Friday evening 5:30 – 8:30 pm (total 8 sessions. 8/22, 9/5, 9/19,10/3,10/17,10/31, 11/14 and12/5)
Location: Ichen Art Academy, Fremont School
Tuition: $320.00 for 8 sessions (No Makeup, Non-refundable). Spaces are limited. First come, first served.
Drop-in rate: $57.00 per session depending on availability
Date/Time: Every other Friday evening 5:30 – 8:30 pm (total 8 sessions. 8/22, 9/5, 9/19,10/3,10/17,10/31, 11/14 and12/5)
Location: Ichen Art Academy, Fremont School
Tuition: $320.00 for 8 sessions (No Makeup, Non-refundable). Spaces are limited. First come, first served.
Drop-in rate: $57.00 per session depending on availability
Portfolio-level Digital Art Workshop with Humza
This workshop will teach students portfolio-level environment painting, concept art and character design. Mr. Humza has been teaching at the Academy of Art University for over a decade, and has extensive industry experience. You can view his artwork at www.humzakhan.com.
Date/Time: Every other Friday evening 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, total 8 sessions for 2025-Q4 (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21 and 12/12)
Location: Online
Tuition: $660.00.
Date/Time: Every other Friday evening 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, total 8 sessions for 2025-Q4 (8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21 and 12/12)
Location: Online
Tuition: $660.00.
