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.
Beginner's Photography Meetup
Saturday 04 July
Sebastopol, CA - 10am - 2.0 Hours
PETER J. MANCUS
A beginner-friendly photography meetup covering the basics of photography. Participants should bring their camera (any type), a folding chair, clipboard, and notepad. Come ready to learn and have fun in a relaxed outdoor setting.
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.
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.
Flowers Watercolor Painting
Sunday 28 June
Rose Garden - 10am - 2 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.
Portrait Drawing Meetup
Sunday 28 June
South San Francisco Library - 2pm - 2.0 Hours
Cristian Garcia
In this workshop, we will learn how to draw a portrait in proportion and capture the personality of the subject. All skill levels welcome. Participants should bring their own drawing materials.
Summer Watercolor Class
Saturday 11 July
Rose Garden - 10am - 2 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.
Summer Sailing Watercolor Class
Saturday 01 August
Vasona Lake, Los Gatos - 10am - 2 Hours
Joy Hallare
Join us for a two-hour watercolor class focused on sailing and water scenes at Vasona Lake. Learn techniques for capturing boats, reflections, and open water in watercolor. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants bring their own watercolor kit, brushes, paint, paper, and a cup for water.
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.
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.
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.
Still Life Watercolor Painting
Sunday 23 August
Morcom Rose Garden, Oakland - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Scott
Join us for a Still Life Watercolor Painting meetup at Morcom Rose Garden. We will explore composition and color through everyday objects. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring their own materials.
Beginner Crochet Stitches- Granny Squares
Saturday 29 August
Christy St area, Fremont - 10am - 3 Hours
varthini
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled Granny Squares class. All materials supplied.
Labor Day Watercolor Painting
Saturday 05 September
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 Labor 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.
