Art

Name: Drawing Club
Start: 2026-01-27T17:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-27T22:00:00-08:00
Location: Dunloe Brewing

January 2026
January 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The Betty Jean and Wayne Thiebaud Endowed Lecture: Teju Cole and John Gossage

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Acclaimed photographers Teju Cole and John Gossage will discuss their art in a conversation format. Cole is currently the Gore Vidal Professor of the Practice of Creative Writing at Harvard and a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. Gossage’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, and he has published over 30 books. 4:30p—6p. Free

Free
January 15, 2026 @ 7:10 pm - 8:45 pm

Photography Club of Davis

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library Blanchard Room 315 E 14th St, Davis, CA, United States

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. The Photography Club of Davis will meet in the Blanchard Room and will feature a photo critique of member-submitted images. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 7:10p—8:45p. Free

Free
January 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:45 am

Healing Arts One-Time Workshop

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. This one-time art workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Registration is required at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:45a. $5—10

$5 – $10
January 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Digital Photography with Jacob Brody (5-sessions)

Digital Photography with Jacob Brody (5-sessions)

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. Learn how to use your digital camera and editing software to create a personal body of work in this insightful 5-session class from Jan. 10—Feb. 7. Master the intricacies of digital cameras and industry-leading software to launch your photographic journey. This class requires a digital camera (no iPhones). Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $160—170

$160 – $170
January 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)

Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week workshop, artist Misuk Goltz will guide students on how to create harmonious compositions, value studies of various subjects, and painterly watercolors using a limited palette. Participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing, watercolor painting, mixing colors, and gray scale. Tuesdays, Jan. 13—Feb. 17. 10a—12p. $195—215

$195 – $215
January 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Drawing Club

Drawing Club

Dunloe Brewing 1606 Olive Dr, Davis, United States

DUNLOE BREWING. Every Tuesday, local creative people of all levels are invited to participate in the Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry. 5p—10p. Free
January 21, 2026 - May 2, 2026

Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This exhibition is a working digitization laboratory and open storage featuring hundreds of works from the Fine Arts Collection, developed and presented in conjunction with UC Davis students in the Fall 2025 Exhibition Practicum course led by Assistant Professor Alexandra Sofroniew. Free

Free
January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Digital Photography with Jacob Brody (5-sessions)

Digital Photography with Jacob Brody (5-sessions)

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. Learn how to use your digital camera and editing software to create a personal body of work in this insightful 5-session class from Jan. 10—Feb. 7. Master the intricacies of digital cameras and industry-leading software to launch your photographic journey. This class requires a digital camera (no iPhones). Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $160—170

$160 – $170
January 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Art in Action: Delicious Clay Desserts

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate the Pence’s upcoming 50th birthday by making the perfect cake! Using polymer clay, liquid sculpey, and glaze, sculpt your own miniature cake and other delectable desserts. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12. 1p—3p. $5—10

$5 – $10
January 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Workshop: Acrylic Painting with Kristina Kernytska

The Artery 207 G Street, Davis, CA

THE ARTERY. Under the instruction of artist Kristina Kernytska, learn to work with acrylic painting materials, stages of landscape creation, how to easily create realistic Christmas trees, and other interesting art techniques using a fan brush. All materials included; for adults or 10+. 1p—3:30p. $40

$40
January 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)

Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week workshop, artist Misuk Goltz will guide students on how to create harmonious compositions, value studies of various subjects, and painterly watercolors using a limited palette. Participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing, watercolor painting, mixing colors, and gray scale. Tuesdays, Jan. 13—Feb. 17. 10a—12p. $195—215

$195 – $215
January 27, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Drawing Club

Drawing Club

Dunloe Brewing 1606 Olive Dr, Davis, United States

DUNLOE BREWING. Every Tuesday, local creative people of all levels are invited to participate in the Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry. 5p—10p. Free

January 2026