Upcoming Classes Fall/Winter 2008
Adults only

Weekly classes with Boris Kokhno - Professor of Academy of Art in Saint Petersburg. Assisted by Inna Polnar- Masters in art from Moscow, Russia.

We are offering a four month program featuring weekly classes in our bright and sunny studio in San Mateo at Art Academia (www.artacademia.com).
Mondays 10:00 - 4:00 pm with half hour lunch brake.

* Sign up for the month. No individual one-day classes.

Dear Friends,
Any question you may have please call Don Mullen at 650-380-0737 or Abby Zhang at 408-6663579

I will be out of USA on September 2008 and will be back on October 6, 2008.

Any questions to me or Boris, please mail them to Art Academia at
28 East 3rd Ave, #101, San Mateo, CA 94401 and we will respond upon my arrival. Thanks, Inna Polnar


October 13, 20 and 27 - Still Life.
October 13 - Still Life with white objects (blue on blue).
Inside / outside, depends on the weather
October 20 and 27 - Still Life with blue objects
(white on white).
Inside / outside, depends on the weather
Cost: $400

November 3, 4, and 5 - Landscape
(Two days on location and third day in studio)
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $400

November 10 and 17 - Still Life.
November 10 and 17 - Still Life with yellow objects (yellow on
yellow). Inside / outside, depends of the weather
Cost: $260

December 1, 8 and 15 - Copy of a famous or favorite artist. Paint the copy of your chosen artist's work (still life, landscape, or portrait) close to the actual size of the original. Copy will be 2" to 3" larger or smaller than the original. Bring your own reproduction. Look for quality and size. Specific technique of painting a copy
Cost: $400

January 5, 12 and 19 - Painting without visual data (such us still life, landscape or the model). Use your sketch/sketches or photo/series of photographs.
Paint your own painting, based on the previous experience of copying your favorite artist.
Cost: $400

To reserve your spot please send $200 deposit
(non refundable) to Inna Polnar at 28 East 3rd Ave, #101,
San Mateo, CA 94401

Studio Location: 28 East 3rd Ave, #101, San Mateo, CA 94401

Past Workshops

Summer 2008 - Professor Boris I. Kokhno Workshop
Inna Polnar, at Art Academia, is hosting Professor Boris I. Kokhno from
the State Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia
About Mr. Kokhno

Workshop Topics : Seascapes, Landscapes, Portraits and Still-lifes
Admission: Adults only. More information about workshop
Sign-up in advance to ensure a spot


November 2006 - Ovanes Berberian Workshop
Art Academia hosted Ovanes Barberian, a nationally renowned art instructor and one of the best colorists in the United States.
Workshop Topics: Demonstrations, Still-life and Artist Critique

Summer 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Professor Boris I. Kokhno Workshop
Inna Polnar, hosted Professor Boris Kokhno of the State Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia for a winter-long workshop
Workshop Topics: Seascapes in Half Moon Bay, Landscape at Coyote Point and Portrait and a Still-life workshops

Winter 2006 & 2007 - Professor Boris I. Kokhno Workshop
Inna Polnar, hosted Professor Boris Kokhno of the State Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia for a winter-long workshop
Workshop Topics: Seascape, Landscape, Portrait and Still-life

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Boris Kokhno workshop
Ovanes Berberian Workshop