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50th Anniversary Seal

Serving you for over 50 years, Lenz Arts offers the largest selection of fine art supplies and the oldest custom frame shop on the Central Coast. Described as "one of the last real art stores on the West Coast," people drive for hours to take advantage of our comprehensive stock and knowledge. From the finger-painting toddler to the professional gallery artist, we've got you covered!

 

 

A Mural was painted on our building in September 2021 by Jimbo Phillips as part of the Sea Walls Santa Cruz project.
Click on the photo to the left for more!
 
Andy & Cynthia Lenz, founders of Lenz Arts, were presented with the International Art Materials Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 to honor their significant impact on the fine art materials industry.
Learn more about our story.
Andy & Cynthia Lenz - Lifetime Achievement

Hear what one of our young customers says about Lenz Arts:
(Yes, unrelated and yes, not paid!)

 

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In-Store Demos!

Watermedia Workshop: Holbein, General Pencil, Legion Paper - Fee $20 (Credited)
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 2-4 p.m.

Your $20 registration fee is refunded as a credit toward any purchase in our store on the day!

Our instructor, Adam Hansen, will guide us in this hands-on workshop for artists of all levels and experience from beginner to professional. Participants have the opportunity to experiment with and learn about many different materials. The goal is to mark make and experiment with new media as we discuss its properties and many possible applications. We will focus on Holbein’s Watercolors, Acrylic Gouaches, and other offerings, as well as Legion’s Stonehenge Aqua and Yupo papers, and an assortment of General Pencil products.

As a Brand Ambassador and Navy Veteran, Adam has over 15 years of experience working with the public, and finds joy in helping people achieve their artistic aspirations. Adam's passion for drawing lead to years of exploration with different media. Now a storyteller with brushes, his art can be found among collectors around the world. Learn more about Adam at adamhansenart.com.

We will have lots of one-day sales on the day of the demonstration! Plus free samples for those who attend!

REGISTRATION:
Important! You must register have a seat!
This workshop is limited to 16 people!
• When you attend the presentation, your full $15.00 registration fee will be refunded to you in the form of a credit valid on that day.

• Seating will strictly limited to those registered.
• If you register but learn you cannot attend, refunds will only be provided for cancellations at least 48 hours in advance of the presentation—we need time to fill your vacated seat from the waiting list.

Name of attendee?
Phone number to reach you?

Drawing Papers, Pencils & Materials - Fee $5 (Credited)
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 2-4 p.m.

demo artist Still Life

Your $5 registration fee is refunded as a credit toward any purchase in our store on the day!

Atelier Instructor Gabriel Coke has been introducing children as young as 12-years-old to oil painting.

Gabriel will demonstrate a variety of methods possible according to how drawing materials perform on different surfaces. Papers of various shades of gray and blue create unique visual affects when used in different ways.

Charcoal, Chalk, Graphite and Vine Charcoal can be used on a variety of papers. Also, The use of color pastels on sand covered paper to achieve realistic skin tones will be practiced.

We will also look at what his middle school and high school art students have accomplished in a variety of drawing mediums.

Gabriel Coke uses these methods to teach drawing and painting at his Art Student's Atelier in Saratoga, CA. Some of Gabriel's students have even been accepted to the prestigious Pratt Institute in New York.

Gabriel also arranges quite a number of exceptional artists who come and do workshops at his school/studio. It's very much worth checking out!

We have artist educators sharing their knowledge and experience to help you become a better artist!

We will have lots of one-day sales on the day of the demonstration!

REGISTRATION:
Important! You must register to guarantee yourself a seat!
• When you attend the presentation, your full $5.00 registration fee will be refunded to you in the form of a credit valid on that day.

• All seating will be reserved and limited.
• If you register but learn you cannot attend, refunds will only be provided for cancellations at least 48 hours in advance of the presentation—we need time to fill your vacated seat from the waiting list.

Name of attendee?
Phone number to reach you?

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You'll hear about our demos and we'll include news, art information, specials, some humor and otherwise keep you in touch with happenings at Lenz Arts, the art mecca of Santa Cruz!
 



Lenz Arts storefront
Our 10,000 square foot location—wall to wall supplies for you!

Art Materials/General Information: (831) 423-1935
Custom Picture Framing: (831) 425-7111
Hours, directions, and full contact information.

Free Onsite Parking

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