Drawing Nature, Still Life, Landscapes with Afsaneh Michaels February 3- -March 17, 2026 Tuesdays 2:00-4:30 pm Studio 1 I aspire to empower my student artists by helping build a solid foundation in observation, technique, and artistic understanding in drawing. My teaching approach focuses on building fundamental skills and understanding...
Painting Momentum Jan 6 - Feb 24 Tuesdays 1-4pm Studio 2 Welcome to a comfortable place to jump-start your art alongside other painters like you. I am often by your side at your easel helping you engage, facilitating our working studio, and celebrating art-making. For me it’s like home,...
Beginners: Beginners are focused on learning how to mix colors and play with acrylic paints. The beginners will work in the heart of the class together and will be greeted with fun projects to teach them the ins and outs of color and acrylic paints,...
Wheeler'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...
Do you want to paint in watercolor? This class will show beginners, even if you have never painted in watercolor, the techniques to use with paint and water. The goal is to have fun with the creative process. We will have step-by-step projects with short demonstrations...
General Painting- Landscapes, Still Life, Portraits, Abstracts. Beginner to Advanced February 3 - March 17, 2026 Tuesday: 9:30-12:30 pm Studio 1 This 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...
Mixed Media Design Workshop Lidia Turner, Instructor Saturday, January 24, 2026 Studio 1 10 am-2:30pm (1/2-hour break for light lunch, brought by students). Maximum spaces: 20 $60 for members $80 for non-members Description: In this hands-on workshop, explore the infinite visual expressions that can be created using Mixed Media! Mixed media combines contrasting color paints...
Landscapes from Photographs Bay Area artist Carol Tarzier is offering “Landscape from Photographs.” Class meets on Fridays January 23rd - February 27th from 12:30 – 4:30 pm in Studio One. Tuition for the six 4-hour sessions is $130. Every other class features a demonstration and group...
Figure Lab. Wednesday 1-4 pm _January 21st - February 25th_ Cost $90 for RAA Members, $120 for Guests and non-residents. A wonderful price for professional models with great staging from the Monitor. Students register for the six sessions. Artists choose their medium, Watercolor, Oil, Pen...
Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting Winter 2026 Ronald Pratt Rossmoor Activities Center, Painting Studio 1 Winter is a time where we can become moody and down-trodden. The weather is chilly and the days are short. We all need that special spark to bring some light and joy into our lives. Maybe a...
General Painting- Landscapes, Still life, Portraits, Abstracts. sketches, photos, etc. Beginner to advanced December 9 - January 20, 2026 Tuesday 9:30-12:30 pm Studio 1 This 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...
Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor Painting Winter 2026 Ronald Pratt Rossmoor Activities Center, Painting Studio 1 When the days are cold, rainy and short, why not stay inside and focus on being creative? Find a warm, quiet corner in your home and set up your painting supplies where you can leave them set...