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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler_ All Levels_ July 2- August 6_  Thursdays_ 2:30-5:00 _Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler\nThursdays July 2 to August 6\n2:30 pm to 5:00 pm Studio 2\nSix sessions $120 members\, $140 non members\nBeginners to Advanced painters.\nMaterial List is on the website.\n\nWheeler’s style is warm and friendly. She focuses on individual instruction\, group discussion and occasional class demonstrations. Students learn the quick and creative qualities of acrylic paints and mediums and how to turn acrylic paints into a flexible and luscious way to paint. If you are already an Acrylic Painter\, deepen your practice and add to your tool belt!\nWheeler encourages students to try new tools\, explore new ways of working and move toward their own style. She gives the encouragement needed to stay with a painting until it is done.  And she helps some students learn how to stop when it is finished! It is an engaging activity\, and time flies.“Acrylic paints are amazing!  My job is to teach you to become a better painter\, with a style that is your own\, with the tools you need.”Join us and learn about the mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting.”All Levels Welcome.  Enroll in this class and if you like it\, stay in the class and keep growing. Group discussion is helpful\, and your fellow painters grow to understand your process. Most days\, we look at our work together at the end of class. This is optional if you need to get home!If you miss a class I may have room in the Friday morning class for make up. Just let me know. Make ups should be within the current class sessions. Check out the beginning supply list in the blue section of this listing.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/acrylic-painting-with-marcy-wheeler_-all-levels_-july-2-august-6_-thursdays_-230-500-_studio-2-5/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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SUMMARY:Playing with Collage and Gel Plates with Acrylics_ Marcy Wheeler_ July 3 to August 7_ Friday_ 9:30 to Noon_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Playing with Collage\, Stencils\, Acrylics and Gel Plates III\nMarcy Wheeler\nMarcy@marcywheeler.com \nFridays  9:30 am- Noon in Studio 2\nJuly 3 – August 7   (6 Classes)\n$150 for Members $170 for non members\nBring your own scissors. A ruler would be nice\, also.\nPlease bring your own gel plate and brayer if you are interested in “Gel Printing”.\nI do have a little extra equipment if you want to “try before you buy” a Gel plate and brayer.\nI will supply some papers\, collage materials\, paint\, stencils\, mediums. But it’s  better if you bring things you have found\, or pictures of people or things you want in your design. If you prefer using certain papers please bring them. I can print from your photo.\nMake AMAZING Art! Let’s play!\nLet’s start without caring where we end up.\nOr start with a plan and kind of stick to it.\nIt’s low pressure learning.\nIt’s about mediums and color\, cutting\, tearing and pasting\,\nusing brushes\, finding a stencil to start or end a thought\,\nand exploring gel plate printing. And admiring each others work!\nComposition is the hidden prize!
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/playing-with-collage-and-gel-plates-with-acrylics_-marcy-wheeler_-july-3-to-august-7_-friday_-930-to-noon_-studio-2-5/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260803T110000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
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SUMMARY:Creekside Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Members of RAA who wish to participate in the show are asked to bring their artwork to the Creekside Club room for jury selection. Each artist may submit up to two pieces for consideration. Only one piece per artist may be selected. All received artwork should be framed\, wired per specifications\, labeled on the back with the artists’ name\, title of work\, price\, and contact info. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you. Please follow the Exhibit Guidelines (On the website Exhibits Page) \nDownload & Submit artwork with a completed RAA Release Form. (On the website Exhibits Page) \nReceiving begins 10.00 AM to 11 AM at Creekside. \nPick-up all artwork unselected and from previous show on the same day by at the latest 1 pm. \n​Contact: Ann Elliott at  707-694-1914
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/creekside-exhibit-4/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T120030
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
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SUMMARY:General Painting with Afsaneh Michaels_ July 28— August 18_ Tuesdays _ 9:30 am -12:30 pm_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:General Painting- Landscapes\, Still life\, Portraits\, Abstracts. sketches\, photos\, etc. Beginner to advanced\nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026\nTuesday: 9:30-12:30 pm\nStudio 1 \nThis painting course introduces you to the painting process and the common stages and techniques that artists follow to create a work of art. This process can vary greatly depending on the artist\, the medium and the subject matter.\nYou learn and follow the process starting with conception of an idea or an inspiration\, gathering references\, designing and composing your canvas or painting surface\, selecting materials and colors\, and executing the painting by sketching and blocking. Each stage is described and explained by the instructor. \nBeginners\, always start painting from still life set ups in the studio and will do several still life paintings before choosing their own subject matter.\nIntermediate and advanced artists may paint several paintings and use more advanced techniques as well as their own subjects and learn to identify the techniques of choice and perhaps develop a style. Any subject of choice is allowed from still life to landscapes\, or abstracts. In recent classes some schools of painting have been studied with small studies conducted in the class. \nCome with your existing setup with colors\, brushes\, pencils\, and other tools plus your\nsketchbook and canvas. The first class will include a discussion of materials and supports/painting surface (canvas\, paper or boards). For questions please email the instructor. \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com\nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026\nTuesday: 9:30-12:30 pm\nStudio 1\nCost: $120.00 residents\, non-residents $140.00\nNumber of Students: 16\nMaterials: Your medium of choice and your setup plus your sketchbook and a canvas or a support of your choice. For more information about colors and brushes and other painting materials please email the instructor\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/general-painting-with-afsaneh-michaels_-july-28-august-18_-tuesdays-_-930-am-1230-pm_-studio-1-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260804T163000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260626T172329Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Nature\, Still Life_with Afsaneh Michaels_ July 28— August 18_ Tuesdays _ 2:00-4:30 pm  _Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Nature\, Still Life \nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026 \nTuesdays  2:00-4:30 pm \nStudio 1 \n This 4-week drawing session focuses on integrating nature into still life compositions. The course aims to empower students by building a solid foundation in observation\, technique\, and fundamental artistic concepts through methodical practice and individualized instruction. \nIn a supportive\, non-judgmental environment\, Afsaneh Michaels will introduce a variety of materials and mediums through demonstrations. The class is designed for all skill levels—beginner\, intermediate\, and experienced—encouraging collaborative learning and shared inspiration across groups. \nAll drawing students learn the elements of art and principles of design introduced as foundational vocabulary. These are:  line\, shape\, value (understanding of light)\, form (representation of the three dimension)\, texture\, space\, composition\, and proportion\, and learn to draw using a still life composition. \nBeginners Will have one or two completed drawings with three or four components. Great emphasis is put upon learning the foundational skills and principles of drawing and design. Teacher chooses all the subject matter. \nBeginners come to the first class half an hour early to meet and greet and to receive the beginner materials. \nIntermediate students produce more complex drawings of natural materials or scenery or a still life\, perhaps work on a series and learn to use color (optional) with colored pencils\, pastels\, or watercolor mixed with drawing. This group produces several drawings\, some in color and some in graphite or charcoal pencil. \nMore advanced students work with scale\, tonal variation and more detail and color and possibly work on a self generated project\, ie. A garden of their choice or other subjects. \nWe will use pencils\, charcoal\, colored pencils\, pens\, but a lesser extent watercolor ( always combined with pencils or pens). Great emphasis is on drawing real objects or specimens and not necessarily working from photos. Small things are brought into the studio or from your home as models. \nPlease come with your materials or at least a sketchbook and some pencils to the first class and learn about materials then. \n  \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels  AfsanehAm@gmail.com \nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026 \nTuesdays  2:00-4:30 pm \nStudio 1 \nClass Fee: $120.00 Members.   $140.00 Non-members \nNumber of students: 18 \nMaterials:  \n1)Sketchbook:  93-120 Ibs. weight of your choice. \n2) Pencils: 6B\, 5B\, 4B\, 3B\, 2B\, B\, F\, H\, 2H\, 4H. \n3) Set of charcoal pencils. \n4) Pink/white eraser.   \n5) kneaded rubber eraser. \n6) Pencil sharpener.  \n7) Gray scale.  \n8) Blending stumps.   \n9) Small ruler\,  \n10) Set of colored pencils if you choose color (Prismacolor is ideal but other brands work too).
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/drawing-nature-still-life_with-afsaneh-michaels_-july-28-august-18_-tuesdays-_-200-430-pm-_studio-1-2/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T113000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T204202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T204202Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting _with Ronald Pratt _ Thursdays_ 9am -11:30am_  July 2nd to Sept 3rd_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\n Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\n The long\, warm days of summer are the source of much inspiration for creative people.  While we spend many hours enjoying the outside world our creative juices gets plenty of input from all the outside stimulation.  For me there is no more enjoyable time to paint than in summer. There is no more inspiring time to put paint on paper!\nTo encourage your summertime creativity\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings where you will be surrounded by likeminded artists.  The focus of this class is to teach the fundamentals of painting while motivating your creative muse.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a forest scene\, a coastal scene\, an avian scene as well as a river scene.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\n\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-intermediate-watercolor-painting-_with-ronald-pratt-_-thursdays_-9am-1130am_-july-2nd-to-sept-3rd_-studio-1-6/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T211041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211041Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ July 2 to Sept 3_ Thursdays_ 12:30 to 3 pm _ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced\nWatercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\nRossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\nNo other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer. Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration. You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out!\nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons just for you. This class is designed to bring out the best of your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The focus of the class is to improve your design and compositional skills. The suggested assignments are selected to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design. This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level. Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160. For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180. Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents. Brings your art supplies to the first class. The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar. Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll. The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com. Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740. Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/intermediate-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-july-2-to-sept-3_-thursdays_-1230-to-3-pm-_-studio-1-6/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260522T010504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T010504Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler_ All Levels_ July 2- August 6_  Thursdays_ 2:30-5:00 _Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Acrylic Painting with Marcy Wheeler\nThursdays July 2 to August 6\n2:30 pm to 5:00 pm Studio 2\nSix sessions $120 members\, $140 non members\nBeginners to Advanced painters.\nMaterial List is on the website.\n\nWheeler’s style is warm and friendly. She focuses on individual instruction\, group discussion and occasional class demonstrations. Students learn the quick and creative qualities of acrylic paints and mediums and how to turn acrylic paints into a flexible and luscious way to paint. If you are already an Acrylic Painter\, deepen your practice and add to your tool belt!\nWheeler encourages students to try new tools\, explore new ways of working and move toward their own style. She gives the encouragement needed to stay with a painting until it is done.  And she helps some students learn how to stop when it is finished! It is an engaging activity\, and time flies.“Acrylic paints are amazing!  My job is to teach you to become a better painter\, with a style that is your own\, with the tools you need.”Join us and learn about the mediums that are essential to a rich and deep acrylic painting.”All Levels Welcome.  Enroll in this class and if you like it\, stay in the class and keep growing. Group discussion is helpful\, and your fellow painters grow to understand your process. Most days\, we look at our work together at the end of class. This is optional if you need to get home!If you miss a class I may have room in the Friday morning class for make up. Just let me know. Make ups should be within the current class sessions. Check out the beginning supply list in the blue section of this listing.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/acrylic-painting-with-marcy-wheeler_-all-levels_-july-2-august-6_-thursdays_-230-500-_studio-2-6/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260602T013616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T013616Z
UID:73181-1786095000-1786104000@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Playing with Collage and Gel Plates with Acrylics_ Marcy Wheeler_ July 3 to August 7_ Friday_ 9:30 to Noon_ Studio 2
DESCRIPTION:Playing with Collage\, Stencils\, Acrylics and Gel Plates III\nMarcy Wheeler\nMarcy@marcywheeler.com \nFridays  9:30 am- Noon in Studio 2\nJuly 3 – August 7   (6 Classes)\n$150 for Members $170 for non members\nBring your own scissors. A ruler would be nice\, also.\nPlease bring your own gel plate and brayer if you are interested in “Gel Printing”.\nI do have a little extra equipment if you want to “try before you buy” a Gel plate and brayer.\nI will supply some papers\, collage materials\, paint\, stencils\, mediums. But it’s  better if you bring things you have found\, or pictures of people or things you want in your design. If you prefer using certain papers please bring them. I can print from your photo.\nMake AMAZING Art! Let’s play!\nLet’s start without caring where we end up.\nOr start with a plan and kind of stick to it.\nIt’s low pressure learning.\nIt’s about mediums and color\, cutting\, tearing and pasting\,\nusing brushes\, finding a stencil to start or end a thought\,\nand exploring gel plate printing. And admiring each others work!\nComposition is the hidden prize!
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/playing-with-collage-and-gel-plates-with-acrylics_-marcy-wheeler_-july-3-to-august-7_-friday_-930-to-noon_-studio-2-6/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T120030
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260626T163413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T163413Z
UID:73227-1786440600-1786449630@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:General Painting with Afsaneh Michaels_ July 28— August 18_ Tuesdays _ 9:30 am -12:30 pm_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:General Painting- Landscapes\, Still life\, Portraits\, Abstracts. sketches\, photos\, etc. Beginner to advanced\nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026\nTuesday: 9:30-12:30 pm\nStudio 1 \nThis painting course introduces you to the painting process and the common stages and techniques that artists follow to create a work of art. This process can vary greatly depending on the artist\, the medium and the subject matter.\nYou learn and follow the process starting with conception of an idea or an inspiration\, gathering references\, designing and composing your canvas or painting surface\, selecting materials and colors\, and executing the painting by sketching and blocking. Each stage is described and explained by the instructor. \nBeginners\, always start painting from still life set ups in the studio and will do several still life paintings before choosing their own subject matter.\nIntermediate and advanced artists may paint several paintings and use more advanced techniques as well as their own subjects and learn to identify the techniques of choice and perhaps develop a style. Any subject of choice is allowed from still life to landscapes\, or abstracts. In recent classes some schools of painting have been studied with small studies conducted in the class. \nCome with your existing setup with colors\, brushes\, pencils\, and other tools plus your\nsketchbook and canvas. The first class will include a discussion of materials and supports/painting surface (canvas\, paper or boards). For questions please email the instructor. \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com\nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026\nTuesday: 9:30-12:30 pm\nStudio 1\nCost: $120.00 residents\, non-residents $140.00\nNumber of Students: 16\nMaterials: Your medium of choice and your setup plus your sketchbook and a canvas or a support of your choice. For more information about colors and brushes and other painting materials please email the instructor\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/general-painting-with-afsaneh-michaels_-july-28-august-18_-tuesdays-_-930-am-1230-pm_-studio-1-3/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T163000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260626T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T172329Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Nature\, Still Life_with Afsaneh Michaels_ July 28— August 18_ Tuesdays _ 2:00-4:30 pm  _Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Nature\, Still Life \nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026 \nTuesdays  2:00-4:30 pm \nStudio 1 \n This 4-week drawing session focuses on integrating nature into still life compositions. The course aims to empower students by building a solid foundation in observation\, technique\, and fundamental artistic concepts through methodical practice and individualized instruction. \nIn a supportive\, non-judgmental environment\, Afsaneh Michaels will introduce a variety of materials and mediums through demonstrations. The class is designed for all skill levels—beginner\, intermediate\, and experienced—encouraging collaborative learning and shared inspiration across groups. \nAll drawing students learn the elements of art and principles of design introduced as foundational vocabulary. These are:  line\, shape\, value (understanding of light)\, form (representation of the three dimension)\, texture\, space\, composition\, and proportion\, and learn to draw using a still life composition. \nBeginners Will have one or two completed drawings with three or four components. Great emphasis is put upon learning the foundational skills and principles of drawing and design. Teacher chooses all the subject matter. \nBeginners come to the first class half an hour early to meet and greet and to receive the beginner materials. \nIntermediate students produce more complex drawings of natural materials or scenery or a still life\, perhaps work on a series and learn to use color (optional) with colored pencils\, pastels\, or watercolor mixed with drawing. This group produces several drawings\, some in color and some in graphite or charcoal pencil. \nMore advanced students work with scale\, tonal variation and more detail and color and possibly work on a self generated project\, ie. A garden of their choice or other subjects. \nWe will use pencils\, charcoal\, colored pencils\, pens\, but a lesser extent watercolor ( always combined with pencils or pens). Great emphasis is on drawing real objects or specimens and not necessarily working from photos. Small things are brought into the studio or from your home as models. \nPlease come with your materials or at least a sketchbook and some pencils to the first class and learn about materials then. \n  \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels  AfsanehAm@gmail.com \nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026 \nTuesdays  2:00-4:30 pm \nStudio 1 \nClass Fee: $120.00 Members.   $140.00 Non-members \nNumber of students: 18 \nMaterials:  \n1)Sketchbook:  93-120 Ibs. weight of your choice. \n2) Pencils: 6B\, 5B\, 4B\, 3B\, 2B\, B\, F\, H\, 2H\, 4H. \n3) Set of charcoal pencils. \n4) Pink/white eraser.   \n5) kneaded rubber eraser. \n6) Pencil sharpener.  \n7) Gray scale.  \n8) Blending stumps.   \n9) Small ruler\,  \n10) Set of colored pencils if you choose color (Prismacolor is ideal but other brands work too).
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/drawing-nature-still-life_with-afsaneh-michaels_-july-28-august-18_-tuesdays-_-200-430-pm-_studio-1-3/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T204202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T204202Z
UID:73197-1786611600-1786620600@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting _with Ronald Pratt _ Thursdays_ 9am -11:30am_  July 2nd to Sept 3rd_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\n Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\n The long\, warm days of summer are the source of much inspiration for creative people.  While we spend many hours enjoying the outside world our creative juices gets plenty of input from all the outside stimulation.  For me there is no more enjoyable time to paint than in summer. There is no more inspiring time to put paint on paper!\nTo encourage your summertime creativity\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings where you will be surrounded by likeminded artists.  The focus of this class is to teach the fundamentals of painting while motivating your creative muse.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a forest scene\, a coastal scene\, an avian scene as well as a river scene.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\n\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-intermediate-watercolor-painting-_with-ronald-pratt-_-thursdays_-9am-1130am_-july-2nd-to-sept-3rd_-studio-1-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T211041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211041Z
UID:73209-1786624200-1786633200@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ July 2 to Sept 3_ Thursdays_ 12:30 to 3 pm _ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced\nWatercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\nRossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\nNo other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer. Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration. You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out!\nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons just for you. This class is designed to bring out the best of your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The focus of the class is to improve your design and compositional skills. The suggested assignments are selected to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design. This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level. Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160. For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180. Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents. Brings your art supplies to the first class. The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar. Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll. The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com. Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740. Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/intermediate-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-july-2-to-sept-3_-thursdays_-1230-to-3-pm-_-studio-1-7/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T120030
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260626T163413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T163413Z
UID:73228-1787045400-1787054430@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:General Painting with Afsaneh Michaels_ July 28— August 18_ Tuesdays _ 9:30 am -12:30 pm_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:General Painting- Landscapes\, Still life\, Portraits\, Abstracts. sketches\, photos\, etc. Beginner to advanced\nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026\nTuesday: 9:30-12:30 pm\nStudio 1 \nThis painting course introduces you to the painting process and the common stages and techniques that artists follow to create a work of art. This process can vary greatly depending on the artist\, the medium and the subject matter.\nYou learn and follow the process starting with conception of an idea or an inspiration\, gathering references\, designing and composing your canvas or painting surface\, selecting materials and colors\, and executing the painting by sketching and blocking. Each stage is described and explained by the instructor. \nBeginners\, always start painting from still life set ups in the studio and will do several still life paintings before choosing their own subject matter.\nIntermediate and advanced artists may paint several paintings and use more advanced techniques as well as their own subjects and learn to identify the techniques of choice and perhaps develop a style. Any subject of choice is allowed from still life to landscapes\, or abstracts. In recent classes some schools of painting have been studied with small studies conducted in the class. \nCome with your existing setup with colors\, brushes\, pencils\, and other tools plus your\nsketchbook and canvas. The first class will include a discussion of materials and supports/painting surface (canvas\, paper or boards). For questions please email the instructor. \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com\nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026\nTuesday: 9:30-12:30 pm\nStudio 1\nCost: $120.00 residents\, non-residents $140.00\nNumber of Students: 16\nMaterials: Your medium of choice and your setup plus your sketchbook and a canvas or a support of your choice. For more information about colors and brushes and other painting materials please email the instructor\, AfsanehAm@gmail.com
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/general-painting-with-afsaneh-michaels_-july-28-august-18_-tuesdays-_-930-am-1230-pm_-studio-1-4/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260626T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T172329Z
UID:73235-1787061600-1787070600@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Drawing Nature\, Still Life_with Afsaneh Michaels_ July 28— August 18_ Tuesdays _ 2:00-4:30 pm  _Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Nature\, Still Life \nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026 \nTuesdays  2:00-4:30 pm \nStudio 1 \n This 4-week drawing session focuses on integrating nature into still life compositions. The course aims to empower students by building a solid foundation in observation\, technique\, and fundamental artistic concepts through methodical practice and individualized instruction. \nIn a supportive\, non-judgmental environment\, Afsaneh Michaels will introduce a variety of materials and mediums through demonstrations. The class is designed for all skill levels—beginner\, intermediate\, and experienced—encouraging collaborative learning and shared inspiration across groups. \nAll drawing students learn the elements of art and principles of design introduced as foundational vocabulary. These are:  line\, shape\, value (understanding of light)\, form (representation of the three dimension)\, texture\, space\, composition\, and proportion\, and learn to draw using a still life composition. \nBeginners Will have one or two completed drawings with three or four components. Great emphasis is put upon learning the foundational skills and principles of drawing and design. Teacher chooses all the subject matter. \nBeginners come to the first class half an hour early to meet and greet and to receive the beginner materials. \nIntermediate students produce more complex drawings of natural materials or scenery or a still life\, perhaps work on a series and learn to use color (optional) with colored pencils\, pastels\, or watercolor mixed with drawing. This group produces several drawings\, some in color and some in graphite or charcoal pencil. \nMore advanced students work with scale\, tonal variation and more detail and color and possibly work on a self generated project\, ie. A garden of their choice or other subjects. \nWe will use pencils\, charcoal\, colored pencils\, pens\, but a lesser extent watercolor ( always combined with pencils or pens). Great emphasis is on drawing real objects or specimens and not necessarily working from photos. Small things are brought into the studio or from your home as models. \nPlease come with your materials or at least a sketchbook and some pencils to the first class and learn about materials then. \n  \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels  AfsanehAm@gmail.com \nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026 \nTuesdays  2:00-4:30 pm \nStudio 1 \nClass Fee: $120.00 Members.   $140.00 Non-members \nNumber of students: 18 \nMaterials:  \n1)Sketchbook:  93-120 Ibs. weight of your choice. \n2) Pencils: 6B\, 5B\, 4B\, 3B\, 2B\, B\, F\, H\, 2H\, 4H. \n3) Set of charcoal pencils. \n4) Pink/white eraser.   \n5) kneaded rubber eraser. \n6) Pencil sharpener.  \n7) Gray scale.  \n8) Blending stumps.   \n9) Small ruler\,  \n10) Set of colored pencils if you choose color (Prismacolor is ideal but other brands work too).
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/drawing-nature-still-life_with-afsaneh-michaels_-july-28-august-18_-tuesdays-_-200-430-pm-_studio-1-4/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T204202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T204202Z
UID:73198-1787216400-1787225400@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting _with Ronald Pratt _ Thursdays_ 9am -11:30am_  July 2nd to Sept 3rd_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\n Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\n The long\, warm days of summer are the source of much inspiration for creative people.  While we spend many hours enjoying the outside world our creative juices gets plenty of input from all the outside stimulation.  For me there is no more enjoyable time to paint than in summer. There is no more inspiring time to put paint on paper!\nTo encourage your summertime creativity\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings where you will be surrounded by likeminded artists.  The focus of this class is to teach the fundamentals of painting while motivating your creative muse.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a forest scene\, a coastal scene\, an avian scene as well as a river scene.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\n\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-intermediate-watercolor-painting-_with-ronald-pratt-_-thursdays_-9am-1130am_-july-2nd-to-sept-3rd_-studio-1-8/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T211041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211041Z
UID:73210-1787229000-1787238000@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ July 2 to Sept 3_ Thursdays_ 12:30 to 3 pm _ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced\nWatercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\nRossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\nNo other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer. Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration. You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out!\nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons just for you. This class is designed to bring out the best of your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The focus of the class is to improve your design and compositional skills. The suggested assignments are selected to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design. This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level. Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160. For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180. Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents. Brings your art supplies to the first class. The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar. Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll. The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com. Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740. Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/intermediate-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-july-2-to-sept-3_-thursdays_-1230-to-3-pm-_-studio-1-8/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T163000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260626T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T172329Z
UID:73236-1787666400-1787675400@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Drawing Nature\, Still Life_with Afsaneh Michaels_ July 28— August 18_ Tuesdays _ 2:00-4:30 pm  _Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Nature\, Still Life \nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026 \nTuesdays  2:00-4:30 pm \nStudio 1 \n This 4-week drawing session focuses on integrating nature into still life compositions. The course aims to empower students by building a solid foundation in observation\, technique\, and fundamental artistic concepts through methodical practice and individualized instruction. \nIn a supportive\, non-judgmental environment\, Afsaneh Michaels will introduce a variety of materials and mediums through demonstrations. The class is designed for all skill levels—beginner\, intermediate\, and experienced—encouraging collaborative learning and shared inspiration across groups. \nAll drawing students learn the elements of art and principles of design introduced as foundational vocabulary. These are:  line\, shape\, value (understanding of light)\, form (representation of the three dimension)\, texture\, space\, composition\, and proportion\, and learn to draw using a still life composition. \nBeginners Will have one or two completed drawings with three or four components. Great emphasis is put upon learning the foundational skills and principles of drawing and design. Teacher chooses all the subject matter. \nBeginners come to the first class half an hour early to meet and greet and to receive the beginner materials. \nIntermediate students produce more complex drawings of natural materials or scenery or a still life\, perhaps work on a series and learn to use color (optional) with colored pencils\, pastels\, or watercolor mixed with drawing. This group produces several drawings\, some in color and some in graphite or charcoal pencil. \nMore advanced students work with scale\, tonal variation and more detail and color and possibly work on a self generated project\, ie. A garden of their choice or other subjects. \nWe will use pencils\, charcoal\, colored pencils\, pens\, but a lesser extent watercolor ( always combined with pencils or pens). Great emphasis is on drawing real objects or specimens and not necessarily working from photos. Small things are brought into the studio or from your home as models. \nPlease come with your materials or at least a sketchbook and some pencils to the first class and learn about materials then. \n  \nInstructor: Afsaneh Michaels  AfsanehAm@gmail.com \nJuly 28— August 18\, 2026 \nTuesdays  2:00-4:30 pm \nStudio 1 \nClass Fee: $120.00 Members.   $140.00 Non-members \nNumber of students: 18 \nMaterials:  \n1)Sketchbook:  93-120 Ibs. weight of your choice. \n2) Pencils: 6B\, 5B\, 4B\, 3B\, 2B\, B\, F\, H\, 2H\, 4H. \n3) Set of charcoal pencils. \n4) Pink/white eraser.   \n5) kneaded rubber eraser. \n6) Pencil sharpener.  \n7) Gray scale.  \n8) Blending stumps.   \n9) Small ruler\,  \n10) Set of colored pencils if you choose color (Prismacolor is ideal but other brands work too).
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/drawing-nature-still-life_with-afsaneh-michaels_-july-28-august-18_-tuesdays-_-200-430-pm-_studio-1-5/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T204202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T204202Z
UID:73199-1787821200-1787830200@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting _with Ronald Pratt _ Thursdays_ 9am -11:30am_  July 2nd to Sept 3rd_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\n Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\n The long\, warm days of summer are the source of much inspiration for creative people.  While we spend many hours enjoying the outside world our creative juices gets plenty of input from all the outside stimulation.  For me there is no more enjoyable time to paint than in summer. There is no more inspiring time to put paint on paper!\nTo encourage your summertime creativity\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings where you will be surrounded by likeminded artists.  The focus of this class is to teach the fundamentals of painting while motivating your creative muse.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a forest scene\, a coastal scene\, an avian scene as well as a river scene.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\n\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-intermediate-watercolor-painting-_with-ronald-pratt-_-thursdays_-9am-1130am_-july-2nd-to-sept-3rd_-studio-1-9/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T211041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211041Z
UID:73211-1787833800-1787842800@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ July 2 to Sept 3_ Thursdays_ 12:30 to 3 pm _ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced\nWatercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\nRossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\nNo other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer. Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration. You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out!\nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons just for you. This class is designed to bring out the best of your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The focus of the class is to improve your design and compositional skills. The suggested assignments are selected to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design. This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level. Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160. For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180. Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents. Brings your art supplies to the first class. The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar. Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll. The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com. Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740. Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/intermediate-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-july-2-to-sept-3_-thursdays_-1230-to-3-pm-_-studio-1-9/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T113000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T204202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T204202Z
UID:73200-1788426000-1788435000@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting _with Ronald Pratt _ Thursdays_ 9am -11:30am_  July 2nd to Sept 3rd_ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\n Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\n The long\, warm days of summer are the source of much inspiration for creative people.  While we spend many hours enjoying the outside world our creative juices gets plenty of input from all the outside stimulation.  For me there is no more enjoyable time to paint than in summer. There is no more inspiring time to put paint on paper!\nTo encourage your summertime creativity\, The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a watercolor painting class at the Activity Center on Thursday Mornings where you will be surrounded by likeminded artists.  The focus of this class is to teach the fundamentals of painting while motivating your creative muse.  You will be given step by step demonstrations of watercolor painting to inspire you in a friendly atmosphere that will encourage you to explore your own individual creativity.  Subject matter will include a forest scene\, a coastal scene\, an avian scene as well as a river scene.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Mornings from 9 am to 11:30 am.  This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160.  For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180.  Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents.  Suggested materials will be discussed at the first class.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar.  Scroll down until you come to Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll.  The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\n\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com.  Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740.  Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/beginning-intermediate-watercolor-painting-_with-ronald-pratt-_-thursdays_-9am-1130am_-july-2nd-to-sept-3rd_-studio-1-10/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T104911
CREATED:20260609T211041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211041Z
UID:73212-1788438600-1788447600@rossmoorart.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ronald Pratt_ July 2 to Sept 3_ Thursdays_ 12:30 to 3 pm _ Studio 1
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate/Advanced\nWatercolor Painting\nSummer 2026\nRonald Pratt\nRossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1\nNo other season offers more subject matter to paint than summer. Whether you are vacationing in the Rocky Mountains\, camping along the Pacific Coast or traveling through Europe\, your senses will be bombarded by inspiration. You simply have to look around you and let your creative muse out!\nFor those of you with some painting experience and a bit of self-motivation The Rossmoor Art Association is offering a class on Thursday Afternoons just for you. This class is designed to bring out the best of your creativity in a friendly\, social atmosphere. The focus of the class is to improve your design and compositional skills. The suggested assignments are selected to let you explore your own vision and insight while focusing on the key elements of design. This is a fun class that encourages you to push your painting skills to a new level. Individual and group critiques will help you see new ways of looking at painting.\nThis watercolor painting class will be at the Rossmoor Activities Center\, Painting Studio 1 on Thursday Afternoons from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This 10 week class will run from July 2nd to Sept 3rd at a cost of $160. For Non-Rossmoor Residents the class fee is $180. Priority will be given to Rossmoor Residents. Brings your art supplies to the first class. The first project will be emailed to you prior to the session starting.\nTo register go to the Rossmoor Art Association Website and click on classes on the header bar. Scroll down until you come to Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting with Ron Pratt and follow the instructions to enroll. The class maximum is 20 students due to space limitations so get your registration in to reserve your seat in the class.\nTo see Ronald’s Watercolors go to www.ronaldpratt.com. Please direct questions to Ronald at ronpratt14@gmail.com or call him at (510) 366-7740. Further information on all RAA activities can be found at www.rossmoorart.com.
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/intermediate-advanced-watercolor-painting-with-ronald-pratt_-july-2-to-sept-3_-thursdays_-1230-to-3-pm-_-studio-1-10/
LOCATION:Gateway Art Studio 1\, 1001 Golden Rain Road\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, CA\, 94595\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gateway Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Members of RAA who wish to participate in the show are asked to bring their artwork to the Gateway Redwood room.  Each artist may submit up to two pieces.  All received artwork should be framed\, wired per specifications\, labeled on the back with the artists’ name\, title of work\, price\, and contact info. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you. Please follow the Exhibit Guidelines on the Exhibits Page. \nDownload & Submit artwork with a completed RAA Release Form. (Found on the website Exhibits Page ) \nReceiving/Returning artwork 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM \nContact: Ann Elliott at  707-694-1914
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/gateway-exhibit-5/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Creekside Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Members of RAA who wish to participate in the show are asked to bring their artwork to the Creekside Club room for jury selection. Each artist may submit up to two pieces for consideration. Only one piece per artist may be selected. All received artwork should be framed\, wired per specifications\, labeled on the back with the artists’ name\, title of work\, price\, and contact info. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you. Please follow the Exhibit Guidelines (On the website Exhibits Page) \nDownload & Submit artwork with a completed RAA Release Form. (On the website Exhibits Page) \nReceiving begins 10.00 AM to 11 AM at Creekside. \nPick-up all artwork unselected and from previous show on the same day by at the latest 1 pm. \n​Contact: Ann Elliott at  707-694-1914
URL:https://rossmoorart.com/event/creekside-exhibit-5/
LOCATION:CA
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