PENCE GALLERY. This 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. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:45a. $5—10
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week workshop, students will create watercolor paintings inspired by Misuk’s recent travels to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey. Participants will explore landscape, architectural, and figurative subjects. Prior experience with watercolor techniques and color blending is required. On Tuesdays from March 24 to May 5 (no class Apr. 28). Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $195—215
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Bring your partner, bestie, boo, platonic pal—or anyone who completes your dynamic duo—to this Paint Date! Follow the instructor’s step-by-step tutorial, but with a twist: you’ll swap canvases every 10 minutes to create two collaborative paintings together. 6p—7:30p. $65
Art Play is a joyful invitation to creative play and sensory exploration. Instead of a rigid craft, we provide open-ended prompts—like squishy clay or vibrant paints—and let your child’s wonder
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence Gallery, a unique nonprofit art gallery highlighting local & regional artists, is participating in the county-wide Yolo Fest this spring. View three spectacular exhibits at our free admission gallery, complete an art-themed scavenger hunt on Sat.-Sun. for the chance to win a prize, and take a printmaking class on Sunday (for all ages, $5-10 fee). 11:30a—5p. $0—10
PENCE GALLERY. Under the guidance of artist Sara Post, students will explore the ins and out of gel printing. Participants will experiment with layering, masks, stencils, and other gel printing techniques, as well as work with a variety of papers. Register at pencegallery.org. 9:30a—4p. $170—190
PENCE GALLERY. For this month’s family art workshop, show your love for the arts by decorating the perfect containers for your art supplies and other craft items! Learn the art of decoupage by experimenting with tissue paper, scrapbook paper, fabric, dried flowers, paint pens, and more. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12. 1p—3p. $5–10
PENCE GALLERY. This 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. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:45a. $5—10
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking to begin a new scrapbook or junk journal, or finish one you’ve already started? We have all the supplies you could ever imagine, including paper, stamps, shape cut-outs, coloring materials, paint, and more! Attendance required on both days of this 2-day workshop. For ages 13+. 5:30p—7:30p. $70
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Art Explorers will learn the process of creating their own comic book—from storyboarding their ideas, to binding their book, and finally bringing each page to life with bold outlines and color. For ages 6-12. 3:30p—5p. $35
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