CLASSES
“Watercolor on the Water” at the Golden Gate Yacht Club; April 4th, 11th and 18th, 2026
Join a friendly group of beginning & intermediate watercolor painters indoors at the private, Golden Gate Yacht Club. Select your subject from the almost limitless vistas and capture what makes our locale so amazing!
A starter kit is provided to each student. Learn to select, simplify, and showcase your selected view in wondrous watercolor.
A constructive critique follows each class along with an optional lunch at the Club (separate, a la carte fee)
Dates:
April 4th, 11th, and 18th, three Saturdays; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the Golden Gate Yacht Club, One Yacht Road, San Francisco, California
Tuition (three Saturdays)
$350; non members
$315; GGYC & reciprocal PIYCA club members, ARTroads alumni
Watercolor ~ Easy Fundamentals; May 2nd, 9th and 16th , at the SF, ARTroads studio
Three classes provide the artist with the basics; a solid foundation for watercolor painting. Lecture, demonstration, practice exercises, personal attention and reference handouts are included.
Students are expected to complete simple exercises between the sessions. A detailed material list will be provided to registrants. Student participation is encouraged and expected.
We'll cover
Materials and Equipment: paper, paint, and brushes
Techniques ~ a dozen
Color and mixing
The Painting Process
Back to Basics Composition
Presentation Basics
Dates
May 2nd, 9th and 16th, 2026; three Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
In person, at the ARTroads Studio, San Francisco
Tuition (three Saturdays)
$250.
ARTroads alum and select arts organization members $225.
Draw or Paint the People You Love (including Yourself); June 6th, 13th and 20th; at the SF ARTroads studio
These classes provide the fundamentals of portraiture for any level artist. Learn an easy-to-repeat process for that exciting and rewarding exploration of drawing people. Learn the basics, so you can then draw yourself, or your "Auntie Em" or a sweetheart from a photo.
Sessions 1 & 2 focus on image selection, model posing, lighting, and approach fundamentals. Sessions 2 and 3 each offer our clothed model for three, 20 minute poses. Learn to focus on the basics; seeing the person, finding their spirit, and translating that spirit onto paper or canvas.
All skill levels are welcome. Pencil, colored pens or markers, or a very limited palette of watercolor work best. We emphasize a repeatable process; how to approach, compose and finish a portrait. Sessions include lecture, demonstrations, homework, personal in-class constructive critique and reference handouts. Minimal materials are required.
Dates:
June 6th, 13th, and 20th; three Saturdays; 9:15 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m In person, at the ARTroads Studio, San Francisco
Tuition:
$225.(3 sessions)
ARTroads alum and select arts organization members; $200.
Paint Your Favorite Travel Photo in Watercolor; July 18th & 25th at ARCH Supplies, SF
Move your favorite travel photo FROM your device and ONTO watercolor paper! Our focus is on standardized sizing, image selection and composition, transferring, drawing, and using wondrous watercolor. All skill levels welcome. Each student receives an ARCH Art Kit with all that you will need.
Dates:
July 18th and 25th; two Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In-person, at ARCH Supplies, 1490 17th Street, San Francisco
Tuition:
$275.
