Spring-Summer 2026 Classes and Workshops
My spring ‘26 teaching schedule is full of new and returning classes & locations, including watercolor classes at Art & Soul Sebastopol and drawing classes in Sonoma. Keep reading to check it out!
If you see a class that interests you, but you are unavailable on the offered date, contact me and we may be able to schedule another session. I am also available for private lessons, group or individual, and events.
Watercolor Courses (scroll down for drawing and paper arts classes)
Flora & Fauna - 6 week course
May/June at Art & Soul Sebastopol
In this 6 week course, participants will learn a unique approach to watercolor, intended to alleviate the frustration that many experience when learning this beautiful yet challenging medium. The class will focus on strengthening one’s observational skills, giving the artist a foundation off of which to build their paintings in a step by step layering process, that trains the artist to see value and color
Our subjects will be flora and fauna - a sampling of plants and animals - fruits, florals, foliage, and four legged friends. These subjects are great for beginners and experienced watercolor painters alike; their organic shapes make them forgiving drawing subjects, but their beauty can be a muse for life.
This class will work from life and from photos, practicing basic drawing skills in addition to watercolor technique. With six class sessions, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills and build muscle memory with a medium that often feels like it has a mind of its own.
All materials provided.
Location: 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, CA
Dates: 6 Sundays - May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 (2026)
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Registration Fee: $300
Ages: Adults
Skill Level: All Levels
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Plein Air Watercolor Landscapes at Ragle Ranch
May in Sebastopol - 1 day workshop
Learn to paint landscapes en plein air at Ragle Ranch. In this single-session workshop, participants will learn and practice watercolor while spending time outdoors at our beautiful local park. Students will choose a scene to paint and receive instruction on the basics of landscape painting, including composition, color temperature and value, linear perspective and atmospheric perspective. Gain a new appreciation for the beauty of your surroundings through close observation and careful rendering.
All levels of experience are welcome! Feel free to bring a portable easel if you have one and a lightweight folding chair. Otherwise seating is at picnic tables and park benches or on the ground. All other materials are provided.
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Price: $55 + $10 Materials Fee
Ages: Adults
Location: Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol, CA
Register here.
Painting Summer Produce at Sonoma Community Center
May in Sonoma - 6 week course
In this six-week course, participants will learn foundational watercolor techniques and develop essential experiential knowledge of this beautiful and challenging medium. Our unifying subject will be gorgeous fresh produce – fruits, veggies and herbs. These subjects are great for beginners and experienced watercolor painters alike; their organic shapes make them forgiving drawing subjects, but their beauty can be a muse for life.
Instructor Hannah Day is a passionate produce lover and botanical painter and will share her unique approach to rendering botanicals. This class will work from life, practicing observational drawing in addition to watercolor technique. With six class sessions, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills and build muscle memory with a medium that often feels like it has a mind of its own. Beginning artists and repeat students welcome! All supplies are provided.
Date: May 1st - June 5th, Fridays
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Price: $290
Ages: Adults
Location: Sonoma Community Center
Register here.
Painting Pet Portraits in Watercolor
June 24th at Petaluma Arts Center
Capture the spirit of your beloved companion in this engaging watercolor pet portrait workshop. Using a favorite photo as your reference, you’ll learn how to translate fur, expression, and personality into luminous layers of color through guided demonstrations and personalized instruction. Building on core watercolor techniques—like keen observation, color mixing, and value—you’ll develop your composition step by step with patient, intentional washes. Perfect for all skill levels, this class combines technical skill-building with heartfelt creativity, resulting in a portrait that feels both vibrant and deeply personal.
Date: June 24th, 2026
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Price: $60 - $65
Ages: Adults
Location: Petaluma Arts Center
Register here.
Paint & Taste at Single Thread Farm
June 27th at Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg, CA
Join us for a unique collaboration between SingleThread Farm and local artist Hannah Day for a day of enjoying art and food outdoors. This workshop begins at 10am and ends at 2pm.
Upon arrival, participants will enjoy a tour of the farm and learn about the daily operations and current array of offerings from the farm’s hoop tunnels, shade houses, and fields. Afterwards, our group will settle in the farm’s shady and scenic outdoor space to paint a selection of the farm’s produce picked that morning.
In this watercolor workshop, local artist Hannah Day will walk you step by step through rendering your subjects with close observation, foundational drawing skills, and a unique approach to watercolor technique. With a mix of demonstration and individual instruction, artists of all experience levels can walk away with a meaningful creative experience.
As you paint your veggies, you will taste them too! During the workshop, we will share freshly prepared farm snacks from the 3 Michelin star SingleThread kitchen. The veggies we are painting, served as crudite with delicious dips, and other nibbles will be served with refreshing herbal teas - all prepared from the farm. Bring your own picnic lunch, beverages, or additional snacks if desired.
Location: Single Thread Farm
Date: June 27th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: $150
Ages: Adults
Register here.
Botanical Drawing & Watercolor at Sonoma Garden Park
June-July in Sonoma - 4 week course
Discover the meditative practice of plein air sketching while drawing inspiration from the wide variety of flowers and foliage growing in the Sonoma Garden Park. In this four week course, participants will learn and practice foundational drawing and watercolor technique through demonstration, close observation, and careful rendering of their subjects.
Botanicals are an endlessly inspiring subject matter for drawing and painting. Their colors and beauty are immediately enticing, but as you sit and draw them, their unique underlying structures reveal themselves, and you uncover a world of detail in the plants you’ve looked at countless times.
In the first half of each class, we will spend time creating a detailed drawing of our subjects, and then shift our focus to adding color to and enhancing the texture of our compositions with watercolor. Students will learn about proportion, color mixing, value, and composition, while spending time in a lush, abundant garden.
Feel free to bring a portable easel if you have one and a lightweight folding chair. Otherwise seating is at picnic tables and park benches, or on the ground. All other materials are provided. All experience levels are welcome!
Location: Sonoma Garden Park is located at 19996 7th Street East.
Dates: Fridays, June 12 – July 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $250
Ages: Adults
Register here.
Plein Air Landscapes - A Day in Jack London Park
June in Sonoma - Full Day Workshop
Spend a day immersed in plein air watercolor landscape painting while taking in the sweeping vistas of Jack London State Historic Park. Participants will explore both watercolor technique and the core principles of landscape painting, including composition, color temperature, and atmospheric perspective. Learn to create movement and depth in your painting, and gain a new appreciation for the beauty of your surroundings through the process of close observation and careful rendering.
We’ll start the class with quick thumbnail sketches, then select one composition to focus on throughout the day. Through demonstration and individual instruction, you’ll learn color mixing and watercolor technique while building your painting step by step.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while taking a break, and a lightweight folding chair if you have one. Otherwise seating is at picnic tables and park benches or on the ground. All other materials are provided.
After the workshop, you’re invited to continue exploring the park—take a hike, visit the museum, or stroll to the evocative ruins of the Wolf House.
All levels of experience are welcome!
Location: Jack London State Park
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 10 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $85
Ages: Adults
Register Here.
Painting Summer Produce at Calistoga Arts Center
2 Week Workshop in July
participants will learn foundational watercolor techniques and develop essential experiential knowledge of this beautiful and challenging medium. Our unifying subject will be gorgeous fresh produce – fruits, veggies and herbs. These subjects are great for beginners and experienced watercolor painters alike; their organic shapes make them forgiving drawing subjects, but their beauty can be a muse for life.
Instructor Hannah Day is a passionate produce lover and botanical painter and will share her unique approach to rendering botanicals. This class will work from life, practicing observational drawing in addition to watercolor technique. With six class sessions, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills and build muscle memory with a medium that often feels like it has a mind of its own. Beginning artists and repeat students welcome! All supplies are provided.
Dates: Two Fridays: July 10th & 17th
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Price: $110 + $15 materials fee
Ages: Adults
Location: Calistoga Arts Center
Register here.
Observational Drawing Courses
Developing Your Drawing Eye - 6 week course
June/July at Sonoma Community Center
It’s never too late to learn to draw – especially when nobody’s grading you. Whether you are an abject beginner, haven’t picked up a pencil since high school, or you’re a creative who has always felt intimidated by observational drawing, this six-week class is offered with you in mind.
We’ll take the mystery – and the pressure – out of drawing from observation. You’ll learn how to really see like an artist, practice simple techniques step by step, and build skills at your own pace. No talent required, and perfection is off the table.
Studying observational drawing offers a foundational skill set that you will carry into every medium you might wish to explore. Discover the joy of drawing and build practical skills to expand your creative expression!
All materials are provided.
Location: Sonoma Community Center
Dates: June 1st - July 6th, Mondays
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Ages: 18+
Skill Level: Beginner
Registration Fee: $250
Materials Fee: $10
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Observational Drawing - 3 week course
Monthly, Sebastopol Center for the Arts
In this three week course, participants will learn and practice observational skills and fundamental drawing techniques that will inform all of their other creative pursuits.
This course is for anyone who wants to practice and advance their drawing skills - beginners, those who haven’t practiced in years, or any artists who just want to learn more and practice with consistent feedback and guidance. Learning to draw is truly learning to see - a skill that anyone can be taught, practice, and hone. Through demonstration, practice, and reflective discussion, this class will explore the foundations of classical drawing techniques in a low pressure environment.
Observational drawing gives all artists a foundation of practical knowledge and skills that infinitely expands the possibilities of what one can create. If your ideas feel limited by your drawing skills, if you feel frustrated or stuck in your painting practice, or if you simply want to start drawing and are looking for a way to begin, this is the class for you.
Location: Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Dates: Wednesdays, April 1 - April 15, 2026
Time: 6-9PM
Price: $150 + $25 Materials Fee
Ages: 16+
April: Register here.
May: Register here.
June: Register here.
Drawing Trees in Mixed Media : A Day at Jack London State Park
Spend a day immersed in the art of drawing trees, set against the inspiring landscape of Jack London State Historic Park. This plein air workshop blends skill-building with outdoor observation, helping you deepen both your technique and your connection to the natural world.
In the morning, we’ll focus on foundational drawing principles—learning how to capture accurate proportions, simplify complex forms, and develop a strong sense of value. Through demonstrations and personal instruction, you’ll build the tools needed to confidently approach any tree.
In the afternoon, we’ll shift our attention to the expressive qualities of trees, exploring texture, color, and light as observed directly from the landscape. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your drawings with watercolor washes, adding depth, atmosphere, and color to bring your trees to life. Step-by-step guidance ensures your finished piece reflects both structure and character.
Enjoy a relaxed, creative day surrounded by nature. Bring a picnic lunch for a mid-day break, and a lightweight folding chair if you have one (seating is also available at picnic tables, benches, or on the ground). All materials are provided.
Artists of all experience levels are welcome!
After the workshop, you’re invited to continue exploring the park—take a hike, visit the museum, or stroll to the evocative ruins of the Wolf House.
Location: Jack London State Park
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 10 am - 3:00 pm
Price: $85
Ages: Adults
Register Here.
Plein Air Sketching at the Sonoma Botanical Garden
June at Sonoma Botanical Garden
Enjoy a morning in the beautiful Sonoma Botanical Garden while sketching the seasonal flowers, foliage, and the sculpture of their current exhibition, Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. In this one day workshop, participants will learn and practice foundational drawing techniques while sketching both organic and constructed forms, creating a unique composition of art and nature.
Discover the meditative benefits of a plein air art practice, and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world around you through close observation and intentional rendering. All materials are provided and all experience and skill levels are welcome!
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Price: $78 for members, $95 for non-members | Includes Garden admission. Please check in at the Center for Learning & Engagement.
Location: Sonoma Botanical Garden
12841 HWY 12 Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Register here.
Tree Drawing at Jack London Park
1 Day Workshops - Summer and Fall
Dates:
July 11, 2026
August 8, 2026
October 10, 2026
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Location: Jack London Park
Register soon.
Watercolor Landscapes at Jack London Park
1 Day Workshops - Summer and Fall
July 25th
August 22nd
October 24th
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Paper Arts Courses
Paper Lantern Workshop
April at Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Discover the magic of paper cutting In this one-day workshop making your own paper lantern. Participants will learn paper cutting design and knife technique, and create a unique, illuminated piece of art.
After exploring examples of paper cutting artists and their work, students will dream up their own paper lantern designs to execute with guidance and instruction. Learn how to translate your ideas into a cut paper composition, then how to cut out your composition with minimized frustration. Finally, we will assemble our lanterns and illuminate them to bask in the glow of your efforts.
This class will cover: proper knife handling, foundational paper cutting skills, and the basics of paper cutting design. A light box will be available if students would like to bring reference images to trace onto their lantern materials.
This class is suitable for artists of all skill levels. All materials included, including an electric votive to illuminate your paper lantern safely. Safety Note: Participants must have strong enough fine motor abilities to handle a sharp blade safely.
Location: Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Ages: Adults
Price: $60 + $10 Materials fee
Sign up here.
Pop-Up Mother’s Day Cards
May at Sebastopol Center for the Arts
In this unique class we will explore the foundations of pop up design and paper cutting while creating one of a kind pop up cards for the maternal figure in your life. Students will learn foundational “folds” for pop up elements and then create their own cards. Students can personalize basic designs that we will walk through step by step, or dream up their own imaginative way to use the folds they have learned to create their own pop up design for their cards.
With an introduction to paper cutting technique, students can expand on their designs and create something enchanting. Artists will have some multimedia options if they wish to adorn their pop up elements and card pages (such as colored pencils and markers), or may opt to let the cut paper speak for itself.
In this one day workshop we will cover: the basic rules underlying pop up mechanics, beginning pop up “folds”, proper knife handling, foundational paper cutting skills, and the basics of pop up design. This class is suitable for artists of all skill levels. All materials included.
Location: Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 1-4 pm
Price: Adult - $45 + $5 Materials Fee
Adult + 1 Child under 12 - $55 + $5 Materials Fee
Skill Level: All levels
Register here.
Pop Up Father’s Day Cards
May at Sebastopol Center for the Arts
In this unique class we will explore the foundations of pop up design and paper cutting while creating one of a kind pop up cards for the paternal figure in your life. Students will learn foundational “folds” for pop up elements and then create their own cards. Students can personalize basic designs that we will walk through step by step, or dream up their own imaginative way to use the folds they have learned to create their own pop up design for their cards.
With an introduction to paper cutting technique, students can expand on their designs and create something enchanting. Artists will have some multimedia options if they wish to adorn their pop up elements and card pages (such as colored pencils and markers), or may opt to let the cut paper speak for itself.
In this one day workshop we will cover: the basic rules underlying pop up mechanics, beginning pop up “folds”, proper knife handling, foundational paper cutting skills, and the basics of pop up design. This class is suitable for artists of all skill levels. All materials included.
Location: Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Date: Sunday, June 12, 2026
Time: 1-4 pm
Price: Adult - $45 + $5 Materials Fee
Adult + 1 Child under 12 - $55 + $5 Materials Fee
Skill Level: All levels
Register here.