Winter and Spring 2025 Classes and Workshops

My summer teaching schedule is still coming together, so be sure to check back for updates as the weather warms up.

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.

Painting Produce - 2 Week Workshop

In this two-week course, participants will learn a unique approach to watercolor, intended to address the frustration that many feel with this challenging medium. We will focus on strengthening one’s observational skills and fundamental drawing techniques, giving the artist a foundation off of which to build their paintings. 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.
This class will work from life, practicing observational drawing in addition to watercolor technique. Beginning artists welcome. All supplies are provided.
Register Here .
**Dates:** Sundays, June 22nd & 29th, 2025
**Date Exceptions:** None
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
This class meets weekly for 2 weeks
Location: Sebastopol Center For The Arts
Ages: Adults
Skill Level: All Levels
**Registration Fee:** $90
Materials Fee: $20

Painting Produce in Watercolor - 6 Week Course

Please note: This is the third run of this class! If it continues to fill up and have a waitlist, I may be able to run two sections in the future. If you don’t get a spot in this round, make sure you are on my mailing list. Putting yourself on the waitlist will help to communicate the demand for the class to the center, and increase the chances of running more sections in the future.
In this six-week course, participants will learn a unique approach to watercolor, intended to address the frustration that many feel with this challenging medium. We will focus on strengthening one’s observational skills and fundamental drawing techniques, giving the artist a foundation off of which to build their paintings. 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.
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 welcome. All supplies are provided.
Register Here .
**Dates:** Fridays, May 16th – June 20th, 2025
**Date Exceptions:** None
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
This class meets weekly for 6 weeks
Location: Sonoma Community Center, Room 208
Ages: Adults
Skill Level: All Levels
**Registration Fee:** $260
Materials Fee: $30

Flora & Fauna in Watercolor - 6 Week Course

In this six-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. We will focus on strengthening one’s observational drawing 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 subject matter will be flora and fauna - a sampling of plants and animals. These subjects are great for beginners and experienced artists alike; their organic shapes make them forgiving drawing subjects, but their beauty can be a muse for life.
Instructor Hannah Day is a passionate nature lover and watercolorist and will share her unique approach to rendering botanicals and animal portraits in watercolor. This class will work both from photographs and 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.
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**Dates:** Mondays, April 14th - May 19th, 2025
**Time:** 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
**This class meets weekly for six weeks**
**Location:** Sonoma Community Center, Room 200
**Skill Level:** All Levels
**Registration Fee:** $280

Plein Air Tree Sketching in MultiMedia at Jack London State Park

Learn and practice observational drawing skills with this monthy plein air class focused on the beauty of trees. Each participant will choose one tree to focus their attention on, drawing its detailed portrait while receiving instruction on proportion, texture, line weight, and value. Once students have an established drawing, they will explore the values of their tree with inventive colors in watercolor or colored pencil. Practice drawing, spend time in nature, and have fun with color!
No prior drawing experience necessary; beginners welcome. All materials are provided but you’re welcome to bring a mixed media sketchbook if you already have one. You may also choose to bring a lightweight folding chair or easel if you’d like. Otherwise seating is at picnic tables, park benches, or the ground.

After the workshop you may choose to go hiking, tour the museum, or walk to the ruins of the Wolf House.

**Important note: There is a Vehicle Entry Fee of $10.** After the kiosk, veer to the right and proceed to the parking lot. All students will meet the instructor in the parking lot and walk together to the workshop area.
This is a three hour workshop, offered *every second Saturday*, April - October, 2025. Registration for each class session is separate, but repeat students are encouraged. To view a complete list of dates, click **here**.
**Next Date:** Saturday, May 10th, 10 am – 1 pm
**Location:** Jack London State Historic Park, Oak Grove picnic site
Ages: Adults, 18+
**Skill Level:** All Levels
Registration Fee: $60
**Materials Fee:** $5
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Plein Air Watercolor Landscapes at Jack London State Park

Meet me at Jack London State Park to paint en plein air, every fourth Saturday, now through October. Learn and practice the fundamentals of watercolor and landscape painting, working from life and inspired by the beauty of the park. Students will choose a scene to paint and receive instruction on composition, color temperature and value, linear perspective, atmospheric perspective, and more. Gain a new appreciation for the beauty of your surroundings through close observation and careful rendering.
No prior drawing or painting experience necessary. You may choose to bring a lightweight folding chair or easel if you’d like. Otherwise seating is at picnic tables, park benches, or the ground.

**Important note: There is a Vehicle Entry Fee of $10.** After the kiosk, veer to the right and proceed to the parking lot. All students will meet the instructor in the parking lot and walk together to the workshop area.
After the workshop you may choose to go hiking, tour the museum, or walk to the ruins of the Wolf House.
This class is a three hour workshop, offered every fourth Saturday, April through October, 2025. Registration for each class is separate, but repeat students are encouraged. To view a complete list of dates, click **here**.
**Next Date:** April 26th
**Time:** 10 AM - 1 PM
**Location:** Jack London State Historic Park, Oak Grove picnic site
Ages: Adults, 18+
**Skill Level:** All Levels
Sliding Scale: $60
**Materials Fee:** $5
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Pop Up Mother’s Day Cards Workshop

In this class we will explore the foundations of pop up design and paper cutting while creating one of a kind pop up cards for Mother’s Day. Students will learn foundational “folds” for pop up elements and then create their own cards. Students can personalize provided pop up design templates, 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 watercolor, colored pencils, etc), or may opt to let the cut paper speak for itself.
In this one day worksop 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.
Register Here.
**Date:** Sunday, May 4th, 2025
**Time:** 1:00 - 4:00 pm
**Location:** Sebastopol Center For The Arts
**Ages:** Adults
**Skill Levels:** All Levels
**Registration Fees:**
1 Adult: $60
1 Adult + 1 child. under 12: $70

Pop Up Father’s Day Card Workshop

In this class we will explore the foundations of pop up design and paper cutting while creating one of a kind pop up cards for Father’s Day. Students will learn foundational “folds” for pop up elements and then create their own cards. Students can personalize provided pop up design templates, 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 watercolor, colored pencils, etc), or may opt to let the cut paper speak for itself.
In this one day worksop 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.
Register Here.
**Date:** Sunday, June 6th, 2025
**Time:** 1:00 - 4:00 pm
**Location:** Sebastopol Center For The Arts
**Ages:** Adults
**Skill Levels:** All Levels
**Registration Fees:**
1 Adult: $60
1 Adult + 1 child. under 12: $70

Candle Painting Workshop

Create stunning hand-painted candles as gifts for loved ones during the holidays, or to adorn your seasonal dinner table. Come get cozy with hot tea or coca and learn the tricks for painting simple but beautiful designs on taper candles, no matter your skill level. Your material fee covers all required materials, including a pair of taper candles (white or red), non-toxic paint, paintbrushes, and tissue paper to wrap your finished candles in for safe transport.
No Painting Skills Required!
**Location:** Sonoma Community Center, Room 208. **Date:** November 14th **Time:** 5:30 - 8:30 pm
**Ages:** 16+ **Skill Level:** All levels
**Registration Fee:** $45 **Materials Fee:** $5
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Pet Portraits in Watercolor

In this class, participants will practice watercolor while painting the portrait of a beloved pet. Bring a photo of the pet you would like to celebrate, and receive instruction from an artist who has painted many commissioned pet portraits in watercolor. Instructor Hannah Day will share her insights and her approach to rendering animals in this medium, walking you through a layering process that yields a portrait with vibrancy, detail, and depth. Painting animals is a great way to build familiarity with watercolor for beginners, or to further develop your skills if you have experience with the medium. Pet portraits make great gifts for the holiday season - come enjoy an evening of painting and walk away with a gift for a loved one (or yourself).
Location: Sonoma Community Center, Room 208. Date: November 23rd, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Ages: Adults Skill Level: All levels Registration Fee: $45 Materials Fee: $5
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Paper Lantern Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of paper cutting while creating cozy, seasonal fine art adornments for their winter household. The class will explore inspiring examples of paper cutting by other artists, then develop their own design to execute while receiving instruction on paper cutting technique. Seasonal reference images and a lightbox will be available to assist in creating your composition. Class fees include use of all materials: an exacto knife, extra blades, bristol paper, tracing paper, scissors, double-sided tape, cutting mat, ruler, and electric votive to illuminate your paper lantern safely. This workshop is suitable for all levels of artistic ability. Participants must have strong enough fine motor abilities to handle a sharp blade safely.
Location: Sonoma Community Center, Room 208. Date: December 12th, 2024 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Ages: Adults Skill Level: All levels Registration Fee: $45 Materials Fee: $5
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Pop up! Learn to make an artistic pop up book

This special class will explore simple book arts by introducing participants to pop up art and paper cutting. Students will learn foundational “folds” for pop up elements in book making and then dream up an imaginative way to use those simple devices to create images in their own pop up book.
With an introduction to paper cutting technique, students will expand on their designs and create something enchanting. Artists will have some multimedia options if they wish to adorn their pop up elements and book pages (such as watercolor, colored pencils, etc), or may opt to let the cut paper speak for itself.
In this four week course we will cover: the basic rules underlying pop up mechanics, beginning pop up “folds”, proper knife handling, foundational paper cutting skills and theory. This course is suitable for anyone interested in exploring these topics, as well as mixed media, visual storytelling, and the whimsical magic of creating precious paper things.
**Start Date:** Tuesday, October 8
**End Date:** Tuesday, October 29
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM (4 consecutive Tuesdays)
**Total Sessions:** 4

**Location:** Sonoma Community Center, Room 208, Print Studio
Ages: Adults
Skill Level: All Levels
Registration Fee: $130
**Materials Fee:** $20
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Solar printing with Paper Stencils

Create a beautiful piece of art using the power of the sun! In this workshop, participants will utilize solar dye to print unique and eye-catching designs onto a fabric of their choice. Students will learn basic paper cutting to create their own stencils, then arrange those stencils into a design on their chosen surface. The design will then be set in the sun to develop with uv exposure.

Plain white bandanas to print on will be provided. You are also welcome to bring something from home, such as a white or light colored t-shirt, apron, or a tea towel. All dying and paper cutting materials provided.
**Date:** Saturday, September 21
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Total Sessions: 1
**Location:** Sonoma Community Center, Room 110
Ages: Adults
Skill Level: All Levels
Registration Fee: $55
**Materials Fee:** $15
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Winter 2023 Workshop at Sonoma Community Center in Sonoma

I’m so excited to share that I will be teaching my first workshop at Sonoma Community Center this December, with more classes to come in the new year. SCC is a longstanding and well renowned staple in the arts scene of Sonoma - I am so honored to be teaching there!