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2026 Online Programming

A woman painting in a dimly lit studio filled with large canvases and artwork.

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 2 - Jul 7, 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.    

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Watercolor portrait of a focused man in casual clothing indoors.

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.

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Constructive Anatomy of the Figure and Head Workshop with Mark Anthony

Expressive Watercolour Portraits:Emotion, Colour & Brushwork with Lorraine Simonds, SFCA

Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA

 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. 

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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.

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Online Acrylic Mentorship with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA

Online Acrylic Mentorship with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

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.   

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The Concept Game with Leanne Christie, SFCA

Beyond Colour Mixing: Temperature, Light and Depth with Gaye Adams, SFCA

Online Acrylic Mentorship with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

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.

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