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Art History, Studio Arts & Photography

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Feminist Legacies/Feminist Futures

Using Mothers of Invention: The Feminist Roots of Contemporary Art (2025) as a primary text, this class will explore work being created by artists in Los Angeles today, taking into account historical precedents found in Feminist art of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and before.

Feminist Legacies/Feminist Futures, Part II

This class will focus on work being created by artists today, taking into account historical precedents found internationally in Feminist Art since the 1980s. Includes an introductory online session, followed by three visits to museums, galleries and artists studios.

Finding Your Light

In this one-hour workshop focused on portraits, award-winning photographer Amanda Rowan shares how the right lighting can enhance and elevate your images, even if you’re shooting with your iPhone.

Gouache and Ink Painting

In this two-day workshop, students create a colorful piece of gouache artwork that is finished with black ink.

Ikebana

Using branches, leaves, and flowers, create new and differently-styled arrangements each week that capture the beauty and elegance of nature.

Create a picture of success.

Add a splash of color to your life, or get the "black and white" skills needed to enhance your career.

Whether you're picking up a paintbrush or pencil for the first time, rediscovering a lost passion, or diving deeper into your craft, UCLA Extension offers courses in photography, studio arts, art history, and more.

Get ready to create your masterpiece.

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Architecture & Interior Design Open House

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BIOLGY 701

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BIOLGY 702

Have your questions answered by a program counselor during our live Q&A session.

September 23

Wednesday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT

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BIOLGY 751

Attend a virtual information session about the certificates and specializations available in the Horticulture & Gardening program.

February 4

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Horticultural Therapy Course Series Information and Q&A

BIOLGY 753

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January 4 - March 28

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