Art Workshops San Francisco

Inspired by the exhibition M-irror & W-Alls, participants are invited to explore how we perceive images, surfaces, and visual traces. Using selected details from Nikolaus Rauch’s artworks, we will experiment with observation, interpretation, drawing, and color. The workshop is not about artistic skill but about discovering how people see different things in the same image. Together we will create small visual responses, share observations, and discuss how meaning emerges through perception. No prior artistic experience is required. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- [Urban Echoes: Experience Nikolaus Rauch's Captivating Exhibition!](https://www.uusf.org/art) You're invited to experience a captivating new exhibition by artist Nikolaus Rauch: M-irror & W-Alls. **The exhibit is available to view and visit in the King Rooms from June 24 to August 17**.

From Berkeley/Oakland Deaf ASL Meetup!

Free Adult Workshops Taught By BAIDDF Artists on Fri Aug. 14th, 10am-1pm!

Fri, Aug 14, 5:00 PM

From San Francisco Art & Nature Workshops

Join for Free Adult Workshops taught by BAIDDF Deaf Artists on Friday Aug 14th from 10am-1pm! \* TurkIsaret Dili Ile Yoga (Yoga with Turkish Sign Language) taught by Eda Tavaci (Turkey) \* Safe Space Burlesque taught by Balie Vincent \* Introduction to Contemporary Floorwork + Spiral taught by Anna Gichan PUSH Sanctuary - 447 Minna St. SF (Powell BART) Bring comfortable clothes and your water bottles! RealUrbanJazzDance.com/2026baiddf.html #BAIDDF2026 [Content Descriptions: A purple background with light orange hexagon accents and a rectangle containing the UJDC and BAIDDF logos top right. In pale pink text from top to bottom: “BAIDDF 2026 Workshops. Location: PUSH Sanctuary 447 Minna St San Francisco, CA 94103 Come join our 14th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival Workshops taught by Deaf Artists! Friday August 14th, 10AM - 1PM PST. [To the left of an image of Eda, wearing a black top hat and black suit, leaning against a white wall in a light orange hexagon frame] Türk İşaret Dili ile Yoga (Yoga with Turkish Sign Language) with Eda Tavaci (Turkey). [A pale pink ‘free’ sticker is next to the image.] [To the right of an image of Bailey, with long brown curly hair, a barely visible top and strap, against a dark background in a light orange hexagon frame] Safe Space Burlesque with Bailey Vincent. [A pale pink ‘free’ sticker is next to the image.] [To the left of an image of Anna, wearing a red long sleeved top, black pants and socks posing with one leg up and arms behind her back, against a white background in a light orange hexagon frame] Introduction to Contemporary Floorwork + Spirals with Anna Gichan. [A pale pink ‘free’ sticker is next to the image.] All workshops and presentations are open to both Deaf and Hearing! More details are on our website: [www.realurbanjazzdance.com](http://www.realurbanjazzdance.com). Fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts.” [Intersection for the Arts logo is below text]. The PUSH, wheelchair and interpreter logos are bottom right of the flyer. End Content Description]

2 attendees

San Francisco Garden Terrarium Workshop

Fri, Jul 31, 2:00 AM

**Build Your Own Tiny San Francisco** Join us for a cozy and creative evening at the iconic Love Potion Library as we create miniature San Francisco - inspired terrariums and build our own little pieces of The City inside glass vessels. During this beginner - friendly workshop, you'll create a living miniature garden and decorate it with handmade Victorian houses crafted in our studio, along with moss, sand, pebbles, flowers, and other tiny decorative details. No experience is needed - just come ready to relax, get creative, and have fun. No two terrariums are ever the same. You'll leave with a unique living keepsake inspired by the charm, character, and magic of The City. 📅 **Date:** July 30 🕖 **Time:** 7:00 PM ⏳ **Duration:** 1.5 hours 📍 **Location:** Love Potion Library 284 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114 \*Plants and decorative materials may vary from those shown in the photos. **Cancellation Policy** All ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person. Please contact us in advance so we can update the registration. If the workshop is canceled by the organizer, all participants will receive a full refund.

From Bay Area Plein Air Painters

🎨 Mori Point, Paint-Out & Sketch Meetup

Mon, Jul 20, 4:30 PM

From Painting and Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

**Rocks, rolling waves, distant hills, wildlife, and beautiful coastal light.** Join us every Monday to sketch, paint, and enjoy the outdoors while exploring Pacifica’s beautiful coastline. We’ll rotate between scenic locations such as [Rockaway Beach](https://www.visitpacifica.com/things-to-do/rockaway-beach), [Mori Point](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm), Linda Mar Beach, Mussel Rock, and other nearby favorites, giving us fresh subjects and new inspiration each week. From dramatic cliffs and rolling waves to wildlife, coastal light, beaches, and ocean views, every location offers something unique. Whether you enjoy landscapes, seascapes, urban sketching, or simply practicing outdoors, you’ll find plenty to inspire you. This is a relaxed, no-pressure meetup for artists of all skill levels. Arrive when you can, leave whenever you’d like, and paint at your own pace. The goal is simply to spend time outdoors, improve our skills, and enjoy painting together. Check each week’s event for the current meeting location. We hope to see you there! 🌊🎨

2 attendees

In-Person Oil Painting Class

Sat, Aug 1, 9:00 PM

The art teacher will guide you through the 2.5-hour art class step by step. All art supplies will be provided. You can be a newbie who has always wanted to give oil painting a try, or be an artist who simply wants to enjoy the experience. All are welcomed. Everyone will paint the same artwork at each event, while every event is a different artwork. If you have a background in oil painting, you have the option of working on something of personal interest with less step by step guidance. The fee is $90/person for each 2.5 hour event. Please pay/sign up on our website https://www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults for each event by FRIDAY. If you only RSVP here on Meetup, you are not signed up for the class. Please note that many people sign up on our website directly but they do not necessarily RSVP here on Meetup. We hope to see you soon! \*\*(We have a drawing class on Saturdays 5:00-7:00pm!) Or by special arrangement for a group/party or 1:1. Please email to inquire: sweetartssf@gmail.com

From Painting and Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

In-Person Oil Painting Class

Sat, Jul 25, 9:00 PM

From Bay Area Plein Air Painters

🎨 Paint-Out & Sketch Meetup

Mon, Jul 27, 4:30 PM

From Bay Area Plein Air Painters

**Rocks, rolling waves, distant hills, wildlife, and beautiful coastal light.** Join us on Mondays to sketch, paint, and practice your skills in a relaxed, welcoming environment. [Rockaway Beach](https://www.visitpacifica.com/things-to-do/rockaway-beach) in Pacifica offers an abundance of inspiring subjects. With just a turn of your head, you’ll find rocky shorelines, coastal mountains, a creek, birds, hikers, fishermen, and beautiful water reflections. Whether you’re looking to study landscapes, figures, or nature, there’s something here for every artist. Occasionally, we’ll change locations and meet at a nearby favorite, such as [Mori Point](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm) or the \[Mussel Rock \]$Mussel Rock$cliffs\, for a fresh change of scenery\. There are no expectations for this meetup. Come early or arrive later if that works better for you, and leave whenever you feel like it. Stay for an hour or spend the whole session—the goal is simply to enjoy painting together, practice your craft, and spend time outdoors. 🌊🎨

3 attendees

🎨 Paint-Out & Sketch Meetup

Mon, Aug 3, 4:30 PM

**Rocks, rolling waves, distant hills, wildlife, and beautiful coastal light.** Join us every Monday to sketch, paint, and enjoy the outdoors while exploring Pacifica’s beautiful coastline. We’ll rotate between scenic locations such as [Rockaway Beach](https://www.visitpacifica.com/things-to-do/rockaway-beach), [Mori Point](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm), [Linda Mar Beach](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=524), [Mussel Rock](https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/mussel-rock-park-beach/), and other nearby favorites, giving us fresh subjects and new inspiration each week. From dramatic cliffs and rolling waves to wildlife, coastal light, beaches, and ocean views, every location offers something unique. Whether you enjoy landscapes, seascapes, urban sketching, or simply practicing outdoors, you’ll find plenty to inspire you. This is a relaxed, no-pressure meetup for artists of all skill levels. Arrive when you can, leave whenever you’d like, and paint at your own pace. The goal is simply to spend time outdoors, improve our skills, and enjoy painting together. Check each week’s event for the current meeting location. We hope to see you there! 🌊🎨

From Painting and Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

In-Person Oil Painting Class

Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 PM

From Bay Area Comics & Board Game Creators Meetup

Comics & Board Games Creative Workshop

Thu, Jul 23, 2:00 AM

**Comics & Board Games Creative Workshop** **Every Wednesday • 6:00 PM • Berkeley** **Have an idea for a comic, graphic novel, board game, card game, RPG, or creative project?** **Or maybe you’ve always wanted to make something but didn’t know where to start.** **This is a weekly creative workshop for people who want to build ideas, develop projects, and create alongside other artists, writers, and game designers in a supportive, structured environment.** **You don’t need experience.** **You just need curiosity.** **What We’ll Do** **Every Wednesday we’ll work through the creative process together.** **Creative Warm-Up** **We’ll start with prompts, brainstorming, sketching, storytelling, and idea generation to get inspired—without the pressure to immediately make something.** **Community Project** **Together we’ll create a collaborative comic, board game, zine, or other creative project. We’ll learn by making something as a team while exploring different parts of the creative process.** **Personal Studio Time** **The second half of the evening is dedicated to your own project. I’ll facilitate discussions, answer questions, help brainstorm ideas, offer feedback, and guide everyone through the next steps in their creative process.** **Throughout the month we’ll explore topics like:** * **Finding ideas** * **Storytelling** * **Character creation** * **Worldbuilding** * **Comic layouts** * **Board game mechanics** * **Visual design** * **Prototyping** * **Playtesting** * **Creative feedback** **What’s Included** * **Four Wednesday workshops each month** * **Guided facilitation and creative coaching** * **Creative exercises and brainstorming** * **Group collaboration** * **Constructive feedback** * **Paper and workshop materials** * **A welcoming creative community** **Bring your sketchbook, notebook, laptop, tablet, pencils, or whatever you enjoy creating with.** **I’ll bring extra paper.** **Feel free to bring a store-bought, prepackaged snack or drink to share.** **Looking for a Host** **We’re looking for a quiet, welcoming home in Berkeley where a small group can gather every Wednesday evening.** **If you have a living room, dining room, studio, or other comfortable space and would enjoy hosting, I’d love to hear from you.** **Cost** **$50 per month** **(One month = four Wednesday workshops.)** **Interested?** **Text Brenna at 510-987-6579 to learn more, ask questions, or volunteer to host.** **Let’s build a creative community—and make some amazing comics and games together.**

From Art in the Garden at Hayes Valley Art Works

Jazz Jam 🎷in the garden! 7/25 1:30-4

Sat, Jul 25, 8:30 PM

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🎷 **Jazz Jam – Last Saturday of the month! Family and Pet friendly! Live music! Art! Garden!** Join us on **Saturday, July 25, from 1:30–4:00 pm** for an afternoon of live jazz in the beautiful Hayes Valley Art Works garden. Bring your instrument, your voice, or simply enjoy the music surrounded by the *Blossom & Swing* exhibition. We encourage visitors to enjoy the garden, sunshine, bring your dogs, your favorite bottle of wine, or enjoy some of our snacks while basking in sunshine (or fog) and live music! 🎵 Musicians & singers: Advance sign-up is recommended: [https://tinyurl.com/JazzJamSignup](https://tinyurl.com/JazzJamSignup) 💚 Suggested donation: **$10** Support the Jazz Jam in advance: [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHJ9VF4EFYW8/checkout/I7CGKW5Q2FD4EFHTR5VWWSCP?src=embed](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLHJ9VF4EFYW8/checkout/I7CGKW5Q2FD4EFHTR5VWWSCP?src=embed) Or just come by and donate at the door. 📍 Hayes Valley Art Works 295 Oak Street (at Octavia) San Francisco Everyone is welcome—family and pet friendly!

3 attendees

Charcoal Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Sun, Jul 26, 12:00 AM

From Painting and Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Thank you for visiting our group - Charcoal Drawing Class! We meet on Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm, in my art studio located in San Francisco. All are welcome, whether you are a total beginner who want to explore, learn, or just have fun... or a more experienced artist who might want to freshen your techniques, pick up where you left off a while ago, or just enjoy the experience of drawing in a group setting and share the joy of creating art. My art studio is a place for kids M-F after school and we have day camps during school holidays. We have been in business since 2019. I have decided to include adult art classes on Saturdays and Sundays, and now we have oil painting classes 2-4:30pm, and drawing classes 5-7pm. On Sundays are have soft pastels drawing classes. We will draw still life. If there's a request for a live model, please let me know! It's a wonderful place for everyone to get together safely to have fun, learn, and bring home a beautiful piece of artwork that you have created! All art supplies are provided unless you wish to bring your own. Please go to my website https://www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults, to pay/sign up. Please note that you are not signed up for the class if you only RSVP here on Meetup. Also, many participants sign up directly on our website for the event; therefore, if you see an event with no RSVP here on Meetup, it does not mean no one is attending the event. If you have any questions, please email me at sweetartssf@gmail.com for a quick response. Hope to see you soon!