Colors of Spring in Watercolors
Saturday 26 April
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Capture the fresh, vibrant energy of spring using watercolor resist techniques! In this meetup, we'll create a lively spring scene featuring blooming flowers and soft clouds by applying resist materials to preserve highlights and add texture. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will guide you through layering colors and exploring the magic of contrast in watercolor. Bring your supplies and get ready to welcome the season with creativity!
Negative Space in Watercolor
Saturday 31 May
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Discover the art of painting with water-based pigments while exploring negative space techniques using plants! In this hands-on meetup, we'll create beautiful relief-style prints by placing leaves and other natural elements onto paper, allowing their shapes to emerge through color washes. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will help you experiment with composition, contrast, and the expressive potential of negative space in watercolor. Bring your supplies and enjoy a creative exploration of nature-inspired painting!
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 14 June
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.
Watercolour Techniques Class
Saturday 28 June
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
In this immersive workshop, we will explore three essential watercolour techniques 'Wet on Dry,' 'Wet on Wet,' and watercolour washes. Our talented instructor will guide you through each technique step by step, providing demonstrations and personalized feedback to help you master the art of watercolour painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity.
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.
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.
Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 04 May
Fair Oaks Blvd - 10am - 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.
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Sunday 18 May
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This beginner acrylic painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of acrylic paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.
Oil Painting for Beginners
Sunday 01 June
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This 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 15 June
Land Park - 10am - 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.
Portrait Sketching
Sunday 29 June
Fair Oaks Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This class will equip students with fundamental drawing skills and techniques to confidently create portraits, focusing on observation, basic facial anatomy, and capturing likeness through simple, approachable methods.
Birds with Watercolor
Sunday 13 July
Land Park - 1pm - 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.
Historical Cemetery Walk
Saturday 26 April
Colfax, CA - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Join us for a guided Historical Cemetery Walk, where you'll capture stunning photographs of timeless gravestones, intricate sculptures, and serene landscapes. Learn about the rich history and hidden stories of the past while honing your photography skills in this unique and atmospheric setting.
Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 04 May
Fair Oaks Blvd - 10am - 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.
Landscapes in Nature
Saturday 10 May
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.
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Sunday 18 May
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This beginner acrylic painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of acrylic paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.
Walk with Camera
Saturday 24 May
Pilot Hill, Ca 95664 - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Join us for a walk-with-camera event focused on exposure bracketing in landscape photography, where you'll capture multiple shots at different exposures to enhance detail. Explore scenic locations and learn how to balance highlights and shadows for stunning compositions.
Oil Painting for Beginners
Sunday 01 June
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This 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.
River Views
Saturday 07 June
Folsom, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Join us for an event along the North Fork of the American River, capturing its stunning landscapes and natural beauty. Learn techniques to compose breathtaking shots while exploring this scenic waterway.
Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 15 June
Land Park - 10am - 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.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 21 June
Woodland, Ca - 8am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 28 June
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.
Portrait Sketching
Sunday 29 June
Fair Oaks Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This class will equip students with fundamental drawing skills and techniques to confidently create portraits, focusing on observation, basic facial anatomy, and capturing likeness through simple, approachable methods.
Birds with Watercolor
Sunday 13 July
Land Park - 1pm - 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.
