Intro to watercolor and Ink Pen Drawing: Trees & Mountains
Saturday 24 January
Taylor St, Roseville, CA - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Gaby Narvaez
Discover the beauty of drawing nature using a simple black ink pen and watercolor. In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn how to draw trees and mountains step by step while exploring the versatile and expressive style of ink pen (black liner) drawing mix with watercolor.
This workshop is designed for beginners and for anyone curious about using pen and watercolor, even if you think you "can't draw." We will focus on easy techniques such as line variation, texture, and simple composition to create natural landscapes in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
By the end of the class, you will create a small mountain landscape and a simple tree illustration using black ink, watercolor and gain the confidence to continue exploring ink pen mix with watercolor drawing on your own. No previous experience is required - just bring your curiosity and enjoy the process.
Winter Watercolor Painting
Sunday 25 January
Roseville - 10am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
Escape the cold and join us for a cozy afternoon of winter watercolor painting! In this relaxing class, you'll learn to capture the serene beauty of the snowy season. We'll paint delicate, shimmering snowflakes and charming snow-covered trees, perfect for creating your own holiday cards or winter decor. All experience levels are welcome! Bring materials and your creative spirit!
Walk with Camera
Saturday 31 January
Lincoln, California - 10am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Walk with camera in old town Lincoln
Easy Watercolor Birds
Saturday 31 January
Midtown Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Nishi
Explore watercolor birds in a relaxed, beginner-friendly session. We'll cover simple sketching, colour mixing, and loose wet-on-wet techniques to capture feather shapes and expressive poses. Suitable for all levels — no prior experience required. Please bring your own watercolor set, 2–3 brushes (small and medium), 140 lb / 300 gsm paper, pencil and eraser, a water jar and cloth, and a clipboard or board. A full materials list and meetup instructions will be sent after booking.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 07 February
Roseville near Hwy 65 - 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.
Mindful Mandalas Flow, Watercolor & the Rhythm of Pattern
Saturday 07 February
Midtown Sacramento - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Nishi
In this mindful watercolor session, we'll explore simple mandala forms as a way to slow down, focus, and reconnect with the present moment. Using basic geometric patterns and loose watercolor techniques, you'll learn how repetition and rhythm can create a calming, meditative flow.
This workshop is less about precision and more about letting water, color, and pattern guide you. Gentle prompts and guided steps will help you stay relaxed and playful while creating your own mandala-inspired artwork.
Suitable for all levels no prior experience needed.
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Sunday 08 February
Roseville - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This two-hour beginner acrylics class offers a supportive and engaging introduction to the fundamentals of acrylic painting with no prior experience required. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor on essential techniques like color mixing, blending, and basic brushwork.
Valentine Special Fun & Expressive Watercolor Portraits
Sunday 15 February
Midtown Sacramento - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Nishi
This lighthearted watercolor session is all about connection, expression, and play. We'll create loose, expressive portraits inspired by the people we love—focusing on personality, emotion, and gesture rather than perfect likeness.
You'll learn simple techniques for capturing faces with freedom and warmth, using color, line, and intuitive brushwork. The emphasis is on having fun, laughing, and creating meaningful memories together.
Perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a joyful, creative way to celebrate Valentine's week.
(Bring a partner: spouse, child, grandparent, friend—or come solo!)
Wide Angle Photography
Saturday 21 February
Folsom, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Exploring the use of wide angle photography to capture stunning landscapes
Charcoal Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 22 February
Arden Way Sacramento - 9am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
This beginners charcoal drawing class teaches foundational principles of drawing using charcoal, focusing on techniques like blending, shading, and creating various tonal values.
Angles and Views
Saturday 07 March
Pilot Hill, CA - 9am - 2 Hours
Laurie Gallant
Using a variety of angles and views to create stunning landscape photography.
Drawing for Beginners
Sunday 15 March
Roseville - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. Perfect for complete beginners!
