2026 Online Programming
Online Mentorship - Mental Wellness for Artists with Lalita Hamill, AFCA
Expressive Watercolour Portraits:Emotion, Colour & Brushwork with Lorraine Simonds, SFCA
Expressive Watercolour Portraits:Emotion, Colour & Brushwork with Lorraine Simonds, SFCA
Tuesdays, Jun 9 - Jul 14, 2026
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
Lalita aims to help participants work through art-related psychological and emotional barriers in a confidential space where you feel heard, accepted, and supported. The specific topics will be tailored to the needs and goals of those who register. This workshop will be an investment in your creative identity.
Expressive Watercolour Portraits:Emotion, Colour & Brushwork with Lorraine Simonds, SFCA
Expressive Watercolour Portraits:Emotion, Colour & Brushwork with Lorraine Simonds, SFCA
Expressive Watercolour Portraits:Emotion, Colour & Brushwork with Lorraine Simonds, SFCA
Fridays, Jul 3 - 24, 2026
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
We’ll explore capturing character and emotion across a range of ages and skin tones, using vibrant colour, loose brushwork, and a focus on storytelling. Each week, you’ll learn new techniques to help you paint more confidently and authentically, whether you’re a beginner or looking to loosen up your style.
Constructive Anatomy of the Figure and Head Workshop with Mark Anthony
Expressive Watercolour Portraits:Emotion, Colour & Brushwork with Lorraine Simonds, SFCA
Constructive Anatomy of the Figure and Head Workshop with Mark Anthony
Thur & Fri, Aug 6 & 7 , 13 & 14
1.00 PM - 4.00 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
Using time honored principles and practical skills that go back to the great artistic periods, you will learn to manually tackle the challenge with simplicity, clarity and confidence. The focus will be on the core figure and the head as well as associated measurements, proportions and practical representational skills.
Textures of Nature: Painting Convincing Rocks with Eric Hotz
The Thinking Painter: Developing Paintings with Purpose with Michael King
Constructive Anatomy of the Figure and Head Workshop with Mark Anthony
Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
Discover how to transform ordinary rocks into compelling focal points that bring strength, realism, and atmosphere to your landscape paintings. In this workshop, you'll learn a practical, step-by-step approach to painting convincing rocks using a limited palette of three primary colours, titanium white, and carbon black.
Simplifying the Landscape Through Various Mark-Making with David Shkolny
The Thinking Painter: Developing Paintings with Purpose with Michael King
The Thinking Painter: Developing Paintings with Purpose with Michael King
Wednesdays, Sep 30 - Oct 21, 2026
10.00 AM - 12.30 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
In this class we’ll break down the steps together to boost your confidence in your own landscapes. From detailed demonstrations of holding and positioning the pastel, to the creative use of underpainting techniques and “how to see” things, this class will loosen you up and build the language of your mark-making!
The Thinking Painter: Developing Paintings with Purpose with Michael King
The Thinking Painter: Developing Paintings with Purpose with Michael King
The Thinking Painter: Developing Paintings with Purpose with Michael King
Thursdays, Oct 1 - 22, 2026
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
You'll develop a clearer understanding of why certain visual decisions strengthen a painting, how to evaluate options throughout the creative process, and how to move forward with greater confidence & purpose. The result is a more intentional approach to painting that helps transform initial ideas into stronger works.
Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Fridays, Oct 9 - 23, 2026
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
This workshop builds a stronger understanding of colour through both theory and demonstration. It covers colour mixing and seeing, including common relationship mistakes and aerial perspective; explores bounced and reflected colour and temperature. This course is Intermediate/Advanced level.
Online Acrylic Mentorship with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky
Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Wednesdays, Oct 21 - Nov 25, 2026
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
We will start this mentorship program with an introduction to everyone in the group. Samantha will evaluate your work and talk with you about your personal goals and ambitions. The following sessions Samantha will guide you through the process of developing and improving your paintings to the next level.
The Concept Game with Leanne Christie, SFCA
Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA
Painting Emotional Skies in Oils with Christine Code
Tuesdays, Oct 27 & Nov 3, 2026
6.00 PM - 8.30 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
Unsure whether your concept is landing, or whether your voice is actually visible in your work? Join Leanne for a two-session online workshop designed to test your paintings and uncover more powerful ways to translate what excites you about your practice. This course is Intermediate/Advanced level.
Painting Emotional Skies in Oils with Christine Code
Painting Emotional Skies in Oils with Christine Code
Painting Emotional Skies in Oils with Christine Code
Saturdays, Nov 7 - 28, 2026
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM (PDT)
Online Via Zoom
We will explore a new sky each week: sunset, cloudy blue sky, nocturne, and rain/lightning. All throughout, we will discuss the importance of value, composition/design, colour relativity, mood, atmosphere, interesting mark-making and several tips to create a variety of sky conditions.