This group exists to provide local artists, hobbyists and art students with a variety of professional level opportunities to draw and paint from live models. We also offer professional classes in drawing, painting and color theory, taught by professional instructors.

Have fun learning to paint and draw! Even if you've never picked up a pencil or a brush before, but always wanted to, join the group and grow your abilities! If you've been painting or drawing for a while, and want help getting to the next level, come on over. The classroom has big tables and easels, soft music and good company.

Sprigg Zoners are about the ecstasy of Painting. JOIN if you would like to be encouraged and surrounded by artists. Susan Sprigg  is a hands on interactive instructor, who generously teaches coveted seldom-revealed secrets about color, composition, light and technique, that can elevate your skill level once applied. Learn about and share favorite Artists, events, plan for exhibitions, and participate in bi-monthly very helpful critiques. If you are  a polished fine artist looking for energy and  …

Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) offers foundational drawing, painting, sculpting and digital art classes for beginning to advanced art students in Van Nuys and Santa Monica school locations as well as online.  For those interested in a 3-year course of study, students may apply to the BFA Degree and Certificate Programs for both Fine Art and Entertainment Art. All art programs are taught by talented professional gallery and entertainment artists. LAAFA recently opened an art study …

Studio Channel Islands offers many art classes. Drawing, Painting, Nude Figure classes can all be found on our Meetup calendar. Find an art class that's for you.

We're about giving artists in Ventura County a place to gather and paint together in a studio and outdoors.  We'll explore your creative life, learn to critique your work and more.  I'll teach classes and facilitate art events (like plein air painting and critique circles) and hope to make this a constantly evolving place where we can just make good art!

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Art Association (PYLAA) is a fairly small art association (non-profit) that has been in existence for about 50 years here in Northern Orange County. We have about 50 members and hold 9 monthly meeting a year- similar to a typical school year- i.e. eliminating a December meeting and meetings during the summer. We publish a newsletter on a monthly basis and send it out by email, except for a few electronically challenged members that still receive their copy by mail. It i …

This is a group for artists in Santa Barbara County interested in life drawing and other fine arts. I'm a professional artist and I started this group to meet other artists (and aspiring artists) in the area. Santa Barbara is full of good places to draw: State Street, the pier, the farmer's markets, strip malls, and the Sunday arts & crafts show on Cabrillo Blvd. Meetings for these areas are somewhat sporadic, so there is also a general "drink and draw" meetup on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each m …

Welcome to The Light Chasers photography meetup. If you love all things photography, then join us and expand your photographic horizons as we embark on many adventures photographing the urban environment and natural landscape in and around Los Angeles and the Long Beach area. We will also hit the road from time to time to explore the desert areas and the Sierras! Whether you are just starting out in photography and looking to learn as much as you can or are an experienced pro, come hang out with …

Be part of growing community of artists in West LA. Kline Academy is an art studio dedicated to teaching artists the skills of making good art. Our staff of instructors are not only talented painters but are great teachers who will give you personal instruction based on your individual needs and interests. Our new classes start in June. Quick Sketch, Abstract Painting, Florentine Style Figure Painting, and a brand new Renaissance Atelier class. Don't flail around anymore- let Kline Academy give …

Welcome beginners, intermediate and advanced photo enthusiasts... __ "This exciting class turned my digital camera into an artist's tool! I learned the difference between 'taking a picture' and 'creating art'. ... By taking this workshop Michael will open up a whole new world of photographic possibilities for you, he did me." Troy Garrow, San Diego, CA. _______________________________________________ “...Michael was great!  20 years of photography and I learned more in his two day 'A-Z', and hi …

Perrietta Hester is the founder of the San Diego Portrait Society and started teaching for Palomar College 40 years ago. Do to budget cuts, we are no longer affiliated with the college. We are in the same location: Trinity Church 845 Chestnut, Escondido Tuesday 9-Noon- Portraiture, 12:30- 3:30 Oil Painting, Landscapes, Still Life Cadman Recreation Center, 4280 Avati Drive 92117 Wednesday 12:00 - 2pm Oil Painting, Landscapes, Still Life, 2:00- 4:00 Portraiture Thursday 12:00 - 2pm Beginning Oil …

Calling all artists, both beginners and experienced types to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity! Scott Yeskel leads a workshop for painters of all types to create Contemporary visions of Landscapes, Figures, abstractions and everyday objects. Learn from a local, established artist and create gallery ready works.