Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 14 June
Grand Lake District - 9am - 2 Hours
Rocky Laber
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
The Birds of Lake Merritt
Sunday 28 June
Oakland, California - 8am - 2 Hours
Rocky Laber
In this workshop, we'll explore the bird species found near grounds of the Rotary Nature Center. We'll give considerations to camera settings, vantage points, and compositions. This workshop is suitable for beginning to intermediate photographers.
Uptown Oakland at Night
Saturday 18 July
Uptown Oakland - 6:30pm - 2.0 Hours
Rocky Laber
Explore the vibrant evening cityscapes of Uptown Oakland with an abundance of neon light. This 2-hour meetup will focus on capturing urban night scenes, reflections, and the energy of the city after dark. Suitable for all skill levels.
Daylight Motion and Street Photography
Sunday 26 July
San Francisco Waterfront - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Rocky Laber
Practice techniques for blurring and freezing moving objects including people, vehicles, scooters, and bikes along the San Francisco waterfront. Suitable for all skill levels.
Night Motion on the Embarcadero
Saturday 15 August
San Francisco Waterfront - 6:30pm - 2.0 Hours
Rocky Laber
Capture long exposures on the San Francisco waterfront. Practice night motion techniques including light trails and reflections. Suitable for all skill levels.
50mm Street Photography
Sunday 13 September
Lake Merritt, Oakland - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Rocky Laber
Capture the lively area and vibrant activities at Lake Merritt with your 50mm lens. This 2-hour meetup is ideal for practicing street photography in a dynamic urban park setting. Suitable for all skill levels.
Bayscapes at the Bulb
Sunday 27 September
Albany Waterfront, Albany - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Rocky Laber
Explore the concrete remnants and abundant graffiti along the shores of the Bay at the Albany Bulb. This 2-hour meetup focuses on capturing coastal landscapes and urban textures. Suitable for all skill levels.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 06 June
Golden Gate Park - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Jerry Downs
Join us for a nature photography meetup in one of the largest and most beautiful municipal parks in the world. Golden Gate Park offers an extraordinary range of photographic opportunities—from wooded trails and open meadows to lakes, gardens, and diverse wildlife habitats.
This meetup is suitable for photographers of all levels who want to refine their observational skills while experiencing the remarkable natural diversity of Golden Gate Park.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 13 June
Niles Historic District, Fremont - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Mark
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! We'll cover basic camera settings, simple composition ideas, and practical shooting exercises with on-the-spot feedback. Suitable for all skill levels.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 11 July
Niles Historic District, Fremont - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Mark
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! We'll cover basic camera settings, simple composition ideas, and practical shooting exercises with on-the-spot feedback. Suitable for all skill levels.
Summer Watercolor Painting
Sunday 07 June
Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
Joy Hallare
The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting perfect for Memorial Day. Capture the beauty of flowers and natural scenes in watercolor under the guidance of an experienced host. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels. Participants bring their own watercolor kit, pad, and cup.
Still Life Watercolor Painting
Sunday 07 June
Concord - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Ashley Robinson
Join us for a relaxing watercolor meetup where we'll explore the art of still life painting. Using everyday objects as our inspiration, we'll practice composition, shading, and color mixing. All skill levels welcome.
Beginning Watercolor Class - Botanicals
Sunday 14 June
Downtown Lafayette, CA, close to BART - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Susan Cole
Enjoy cozy outdoor park while learning to paint plants and flowers in a relaxing, no-pressure atmosphere with highly experienced Watercolor Painting Leader. Beginner-friendly; bring own materials
From Sketch to Watercolor Painting
Sunday 14 June
Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland - 11am - 2 Hours
Scott
In this beginner-friendly outdoor workshop, participants will explore continuous drawing techniques and learn how to transform simple sketches into expressive watercolor paintings. Through guided demonstrations, you'll practice watercolor washes, layering color, and using water and texture to bring energy and atmosphere into your work.
The workshop encourages experimentation, observation, and confidence-building while creating a complete artwork from start to finish. Perfect for those ready to move beyond exercises and begin developing their own painting process.
Summer Watercolor Painting Class
Saturday 20 June
Rose Garden, San Jose - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Joy Hallare
The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting. Capture the beauty of summer flowers and natural scenes in watercolor under the guidance of an experienced host. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels. Participants bring their own watercolor kit, pad, and cup.
Drawing Water: Expressive Sketching & Watercolor
Saturday 27 June
Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland - 12pm - 2 Hours
Scott
This hands-on outdoor workshop focuses on the relationship between drawing, movement, and watercolor. Using continuous line drawing and observational sketching as a starting point, participants will build expressive paintings through layered washes, texture, and intuitive mark-making.
The session encourages working loosely, simplifying forms, and allowing water and pigment to create natural variation and atmosphere within the painting. Designed for beginners and curious creatives alike, the workshop offers a supportive environment for exploring process, experimentation, and personal expression through watercolor.
Beach Watercolor Painting
Sunday 12 July
Rose Garden - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing Beach Watercolor Painting session at the Municipal Rose Garden. Capture waves, sand, and skies with simple techniques suitable for beginners. Participants bring their own materials.
Sunset Beach Watercolor Painting
Sunday 19 July
Concord - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Ashley Robinson
Join us for a relaxing watercolor meetup where we'll paint a beautiful sunset over a beach scene. We'll explore techniques for capturing warm colors, reflections, and gentle waves. All skill levels welcome.
Intermediate Crochet Stitches
Saturday 08 August
Christy St area, Fremont - 10am - 3 Hours
varthini
Learn intermediate crochet stitches in this hands-on class. Perfect for those with basic skills. All materials supplied.
Buildings Watercolor Painting
Sunday 09 August
Rose Garden - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Joy Hallare
Join us for a relaxing Buildings Watercolor Painting session. Capture architecture and urban scenes with simple techniques suitable for beginners. Participants bring their own materials.
Watercolor Illustration
Sunday 09 August
Concord - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Ashley Robinson
Join us for a creative watercolor illustration session at Asad Chai & Company. We'll explore techniques for creating whimsical watercolor illustrations, suitable for all skill levels.
Urban Sketching with Watercolours
Sunday 09 August
Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Scott
Join us for an Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup at Morcom Rose Garden. We'll capture the beauty of urban landscapes with watercolours. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring their own materials.
