Demo and Expression

Art Programs & Schedules

Come enjoy interacting in one of our many Free Art Workshops. Available to the publif for both youth and adults, we provide 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 space.

  • 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: Register
  • Paint Along Classes: June/August. Apply and secure your seat here: Register
  • Remember, after classes to complete our Demo Survey, your opinion matters: Survey
  • Seeking a Demo Assist for reception table the day of (3hr shift) Contact juliebrooksclay@gmail.com

Schedules

Thank you to all our supporters.

June 4, 1:30 pm Demo Melinda Cootsona, Fantastic Claas for Cold Wax processing. Come Interact and experience the process, and create a piece for yourself. Supplies are provided and this class is a very special one, and we hope you learn something to take home with you and enjoy. Visit Melinda at her website for more information about the artist.

Sip n’ Paint, June 11, 5pm – 7pm at the Gallery with 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. Limited space, signup today Supplies are provided.
July 9, -1:30pm, Lecture on “Western Art History” with Douglas Barker, MBA a professional art historian and metaphysical researcher, whi has taught art history at several colleges and universities for over 25 years in the USA and in Europe. This is an In-house @ the Gallery lecture, seating is limited so please Register above.
August 13, 2026, 5-7pm, CLASS with Cappie Geis, Acrylic, Paint and Sip In-house @ the gallery) Walk away with a precious piece of art . This is an interactive class offering the basic of painting in a lovely environments with a talented artist using acrylic paint. . Learn more about Cappie. (Image, Cappie Geis, into the Deep)

A $25 donation goes to support our gallery programs, Please Register above. 12 seats available.
August 6, 2026, 9am, Richard Hawk, Judge for the 75th Open Fine Art. More info coming soon.
Visit hiswebsite

September 10, 2026, Julie Weaverling Judge, Open Abstract Show. DEMO TBA.
(Image, 2025 1st Place, Laretta Small-Zamora) . More info coming soon. Visit her website. Please Register above. Space location TBA

October 8, 2026, 9am, DEMO – TBA More info coming soon. Visit his website. Please Register above.
December 3, 2026, 9am, Open Small Image Show, Judge, Buffy Kaufman. More info coming soon. No Demo. Visit her website.
January 8, 2026, 1:30 pm, DEMO –
Charcee Colosia,: Gesturing, Visit Charcee’s website for more about what she offers.
April 11, 2026, Saturday, 5-7pm, DEMO – (In-house @ the gallery) “The Art of the Sale” with Joe Gass and Lucas Smith Visit his website
February 5, 2026 – 1:30pm, DEMO –
“Color Theory“, Acrylic with Katinka Clementsmith: The importance of understanding color theory far exceeds simply knowing how to mix colors together. Website: Visit Katinka
May 7, 2026 – 1:30pm, DEMO – Sculpture with Dana McCullough Sculpturer/Instructor (@ the Lieu de Sculpture studio in Carlsbad, next to the gallery). Welcome to the studio. Visit Dana

March 5, 2026, 1:30pm. DEMO – Watercolor with Keiko Tanabe. Kieko will be the judge for the 75th Annual Members Show. Storytelling with watercolor and painting sunlight. Visit her website.

Denise Cerro: https://youtu.be/DDURtfMQWU4?si=H40Cxg1ZLzCV3Xgo

Judging Art: https://youtu.be/NrRactaB8Cs?si=ojgzc-n44csiGjNX

Fernando Micheli: https://youtu.be/DGZat2F885g?si=rKU3HuZcXeZ_WgBZ

Brady Willmott: https://youtu.be/aGQvtuN34QI?si=CGbUs-96s6sa4Gkb

Roberta Dyer: https://youtu.be/mO5B5OJYeYE?si=pNOzym_cZcySM6pY

Toni Williams: https://youtu.be/HkZnhBJhxP0?si=iB0FBYVVYjdXD4OO

Kate Joiner https://youtu.be/moBxCU54OxU?si=NEef1PyTdeLpNTNX

Charcee Colosia: https://youtu.be/4MFCqIUErEE?si=FuqjK_00W7O42jQf

Scott Prior: https://youtu.be/fbbt8ttkFRQ?si=7MTB0aUOA9h7ZIIm

Sherry Roper: https://youtu.be/QNasrdRt8sg?si=cdKnV6rJYgPH-YMD

Tracie Fearing: https://youtu.be/FyRuvlkxauY?si=8stOewbUuQI3bU49

Dana McCullough: https://youtu.be/QGniE4UtCm8?si=p-AqsNWCT5_KoM8z

Vira Ustianska: https://youtu.be/TtGAec0LvDA?si=dDKXBC2Fl0wImbdl

Chris Lloyd Tucker: https://youtu.be/Hz3owCWkd10?si=lKSfT26sMCPmd_lz

Panel -Pricing  Social Media, Julie Weaverling and Cathy Carey: https://youtu.be/JWJ21FvOQkM?si=004R6GNanpJIRAeP

Katinka Clementsmith (Sip n’Paint): https://youtu.be/uRmFjtZTO1c?si=6pD_R9iF3M_UUJuS

Pricing Art: https://youtu.be/JWJ21FvOQkM?si=004R6GNanpJIRAeP

Melinda Cootsona