Demo and Expression

Art Programs & Schedules

Come enjoy interacting with our professional instructors, monthly on Thursdays.

  • 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
  • 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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January 8, 2026, 1:30 pm, DEMO
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.
February 5, 2026 – 1:30pm, DEMO
Katinka Clementsmith: Color Theory, Acrylic
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. A prolific artist who often gets lost in her work, Katinka creates with paint, pastel, collage, and more. She enjoys playing with proportion and exaggerating what she finds most interesting. Katinka is also a beloved art teacher who offers popular workshops, online classes, and Painting Camp Retreats.

Website: www.katinkabelle.com.Visit Katinka
March TBA, 2026, 1:30pm. DEMO. Seeking Judge/Demo artist.
April 10, 2026, 5-7pm, DEMO (In-house @ the gallery) “The Art of the Sale” with Joe Gass and Lucas Smith

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.
 
 It is the sharing of stories, the building of trust, and the connection between artist, artwork, and community. When we invite others to see the value of creative work, we are not simply selling art; we are sustaining culture, supporting artists, and strengthening the community that surrounds them.
May 7, 2026 – 1:30pm, DEMO with Dana McCullough, Sculpturer/Instructor (@ the Lieu de Sculpture studio in Carlsbad, next to the gallery). Welcome to the studio. This is a space for focused learning, quiet growth, and artistic exploration. Thank you for being here. As your teacher and the owner of this studio, I guide each session with intention. Whether it’s a bit  of conversation, a demonstration, or a moment of observation—there’s a method behind it.
Visit Dana
June 5, 2026, 1:30pm, DEMO. Seeking Judge/Demo artist.
June 11, 2026, 5-7pm, CLASS with Charcee Colosia, Paint and Sip In-house @ the gallery) ” Gestures,: Communicating the Concept“, an interactive drawing/painting class with intuitive expressionism, using various watermedia’s.L earn more about Charcee. The deadline is June 5th.

A $25 donation goes to support our gallery programs, Register here, 12 seats available.
July 9, -1:30pm, Presenter to be announced. In-house @ the Gallery, limited seating.
August 6, 2026, 9am Judge TBA, 75th Open Fine Art Annual. Seeking Judge/Demo artist.
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, Register here, 12 seats available.
September 10, 2026, Judge TBA, Open Abstract Show. Seeking a judge.
(Image, 2025 1st Place, Laretta Small-Zamora)
October 8, 2026, 9am Judge TBA, Seeking Judge/Demo artist.
November 5, 2026, No Demo.
December 3, 2026, 9am, Open Small Image Show, Seeking a judge.