Art Programs & Schedules
Come enjoy interacting at a Free Art Workshop. Offering 15 free art workshops for youth and adults, welcome to the public, providing guided instruction from professional artists. All materials are included, and participants of all experience levels are welcome. Space is limited, so early reservation is encouraged to reserve your painting tables below.
- Location: Pine Avenue Community Center, Carlsbad 3209 Harding Street, Carlsbad CA 92008 (unless specified)
- Other locations used: (APR/MAY/JUL/AUG) North Coastal Art Gallery, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008
- Time: 1:45pm to 3:15pm. Doors open at 1:30 for check-in
- For more information on the facility, hours call (442) 339-5022
- For more information on the program contact Sharon Commins, Demo Coordinator at smcommins@outlook.com
- All Demonstration Classes: RSVP to secure your seat and supplies here please: Register here
- Paint Along Classes: June/August. Apply and secure your seat here please Register
- Remember, after classes to complete our Demo Survey, your opinion matters: Easy Survey,
- Seeking a Demo Assist for reception table the day of (3hr shift) Contact juliebrooksclay@gmail.com
Schedules
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Charcee Colosia,: Gesturing, with a loose, fluid approach emphasizes quick, intuitive gesture drawing— perfect for beginners and experienced artists who want to loosen up, play with mark-making, and explore expressive color. Explore the fundamentals of gesture drawing—the art of capturing the essence, movement, and emotion of the human form with quick, expressive sketches. Visit Charcee’s website for more about what she offers.
“Color Theory“, Acrylic with Katinka Clementsmith: The importance of understanding color theory far exceeds simply knowing how to mix colors together.
In this mini workshop experience the use of vibrant color, in this hands- class, students will dive into the fundamentals of color theory and learn how to use color intentionally and creatively. Katinka Clementsmith is known for her lively paintings, her vibrant use of color, and her quirky, joyful outlook. . Please Register above.
Website: Visit Katinka
Simplify, Express, Paint! Storytelling with watercolor and painting sunlight
Storytelling with Watercolor As a native of Japan who lives in America, she depicts scenes from Kyoto and other Japanese cities and towns to express her nostalgic emotions associated with her childhood and cherished memories from the past. 130 pages. Rough or cold-press. Mask off, then use sturdy board Pallette (all colors) 14 basic limited. In this class Keiko will continue the exploration of simply expression. In this fun and inspiring workshop. You’ll learn to turn everyday scenes into expressive watercolor paintings full of mood and atmosphere. Thie goals isn’t to paint every detail, but to capture the essence of your subject with confidence and heart.Sometimes the growth of the idea is lengthy and continues to develop through a series of many paintings. Other times it is nearly instantaneous, and the concept, content, and process are clear to me almost immediately! The most important part of my process is to be eager to paint something that is meaningful to me. It is also important to have a process that I know is tried and true for me and has brought success. I choose one of those favorite processes depending on my specific goals for a painting.
Storytelling with watercolor and painting sunlight. Visit her website. Please Register above
The Art of the Sale
In a gallery, the Art of the Sale begins long before a piece finds a new home. It lives in the way we welcome visitors, interpret the work, and create space for discovery. A successful sale is the natural outcome of engagement—when someone feels connected to the artist’s vision and understands the meaning behind the work, the decision becomes personal, not transactional.
A practical, approachable class designed to help artists confidently talk about their work, connect with buyers, and navigate gallery sales without pressure. Learn how to share your story, understand collectors, and build authentic relationships that support your art practice. Please Register above. Visit his website
Visit Dana Seating is limited so Please Register above.
A $25 donation goes to support our gallery programs. Please Register above, 12 seats available.
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A $25 donation goes to support our gallery programs, Please Register above. 12 seats available.
