Mixed Media Water Based Painting
Saturday 26 July
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Free your creativity with exploration of conventional and unconventional painting tools!
Do you have a painting tool you have wanted to try or master?
Bring it!
Do you have a great set of water based paint like gouache or water color pencils?
Bring them!
Let's explore our creativity and make something fun and beautiful!
This will be a self led explorative painting and will not be a follow-along, copying class.
Note: Classes are held outdoors, so feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 30 August
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
Note: Classes are held outdoors, so feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort.
Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 27 July
Fair Oaks Blvd - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.Perfect for complete beginners.
Birds with Watercolor
Sunday 03 August
William Land Park - 9am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This watercolor painting class focuses on learning to depict birds with various techniques, including sketching, color mixing, and brushwork, while exploring the unique qualities of watercolor for capturing light and texture.
Painting with Watercolors Meetup
Sunday 10 August
Fair Oaks Blvd - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Painting with Watercolors class. Immerse yourself in the fluidity and transparency of watercolor paints, allowing your creativity to flow freely onto paper. This class is an invitation to explore the unique qualities of watercolors, from delicate washes to bold strokes, as you learn essential techniques and unleash your imagination. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through the mesmerizing world of watercolor painting, fostering a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Join us for a transformative journey where you can cultivate your skills, discover the joy of painting, and create stunning, evocative artworks with the timeless beauty of watercolors.
Oil Painting for Beginners
Sunday 24 August
William Land Park - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This outdoor beginner oil painting painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of oil paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.
Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 07 September
William Land Park - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
Watercolor Flowers
Sunday 21 September
Jensen Botanical Garden - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This watercolor painting class focuses on learning to depict flowers with various techniques, including sketching, color mixing, and brushwork, while exploring the unique qualities of watercolor for capturing light and texture.
Birds and Nature
Saturday 26 July
Sacramento, Ca. - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Join us for a photography session where we'll capture the beauty of birds, water, and landscapes in nature. Bring your camera manual if needed, and wear a hat and sturdy shoes.
Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 27 July
Fair Oaks Blvd - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.Perfect for complete beginners.
Birds with Watercolor
Sunday 03 August
William Land Park - 9am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This watercolor painting class focuses on learning to depict birds with various techniques, including sketching, color mixing, and brushwork, while exploring the unique qualities of watercolor for capturing light and texture.
Landscapes in Nature
Saturday 09 August
Winters, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Painting with Watercolors Meetup
Sunday 10 August
Fair Oaks Blvd - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Painting with Watercolors class. Immerse yourself in the fluidity and transparency of watercolor paints, allowing your creativity to flow freely onto paper. This class is an invitation to explore the unique qualities of watercolors, from delicate washes to bold strokes, as you learn essential techniques and unleash your imagination. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through the mesmerizing world of watercolor painting, fostering a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Join us for a transformative journey where you can cultivate your skills, discover the joy of painting, and create stunning, evocative artworks with the timeless beauty of watercolors.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 August
Vernon St, Roseville - 10am - 3 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Photographing the Zinnia Flower
Saturday 23 August
Woodland, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will also discuss composition, lighting, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique images. So come join us for a day of learning, exploring, and having fun.
Hat, sunscreen, macro lens, water and a vase if you want to take a zinnia home
Oil Painting for Beginners
Sunday 24 August
William Land Park - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This outdoor beginner oil painting painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of oil paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.
Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 07 September
William Land Park - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
Watercolor Flowers
Sunday 21 September
Jensen Botanical Garden - 8am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This watercolor painting class focuses on learning to depict flowers with various techniques, including sketching, color mixing, and brushwork, while exploring the unique qualities of watercolor for capturing light and texture.