About us
This meetup is for anyone interested in working on art projects in a lovely outdoor setting. Work individually, or join with others on creative projects. Please bring your easel and set up in the garden, or share the large art table.
The setting is Hayes Valley Art Works, at the corner of Octavia Boulevard and Oak (enter on Lily Street). There is a lovely garden with trees and flowers. Bring your own easel and materials, or share with others. A work table and some chairs are provided.
All levels welcome, from beginner to professional artists.
For more information, visit www.hayesvalleyartworks.org or write to hayesvalleyartworksSF@gmail.com
Note on reviews:
Some older reviews date from the pandemic period, when events were online-only and Meetup’s tools were unstable. At the time, those reviews were private and intended as host feedback; they were later made public retroactively. Our recent events reflect our current format, programming, and in-person experience.
Upcoming events
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Second Sunday: Writing & Weeding
Hayes Valley Art Works, 275 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us Sundays for Writing & Weeding!
Join us for Writing & Weeding!
We've all had times when we just can't seem to figure out how to the words out. Sitting with other writers in the garden really helps break writer's block. In our unique garden setting, you can also literally weed out your thoughts by taking some time to pull weeds in a community garden. Getting our hands in the dirt can sometimes inspire creative flow. (Note, we recommend you bring your own gardening gloves.)
We are at the gallery and garden at Hayes Valley Art Works - 295 Oak Street at Octavia - writing and pulling some actual weeds!
We usually meet at the tables by the gate at Lily / Octavia. In damp weather, we may meet in the gallery in the converted shipping container with the red and black mural 295 Oak Street corner of Octavia. I
Please note, we do not have heat in the gallery and run on solar power, so bring your laptop charged and dress appropriately for the weather!Writers are welcome to sit in either south or north garden, or the gallery, both are between Page and Oak on the east side of Octavia.
We suggest bringing any devices fully charged as we don't have outlets or a restroom. We recommend stoppping at Mercury Cafe across the street at Page and Octavia - they have a restroom and great food and drinks we recommend stopping in there on your way over for a beverage and use the facilities if needed.
If possible, or in bad weather, we will also open our Zoom meeting but this is not always an option due to internet access at the garden.
Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84912436792?pwd=R0FOq4fHuBXaaz0zdoTVbiiSbCUtY8.1
Meeting ID: 849 1243 6792
Passcode: 94102Theme is open. Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction. Bring your own project to work on, or use the suggested themes and writing prompts announced at each meeting. Writers are free to share from their writing or not, as they wish.
Introductions at 12:00.
12:05-12:45 writing/weeding time
12:45-1:00 discussion, weeding time, share writing if inspired
share how the session went, stay on if you wish to discuss, share, or continue writing or help pull weeds!This event is linked with the Shut Up & Write event - https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwriteSFO/events/280885360
There is no fee for the meetup.
Donations to support Hayes Valley Art Works are welcome either in our cash tip jar or at the link below. Suggested $5-10, but not required.
Donate: https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/donate/#:~:text=Learn%20more%20about%20our%20campaign,open%20space%E2%80%9D%20in%20Hayes%20Valley.Hayes Valley Art Works is focused on building community through art. More about Hayes Valley Art Works:
https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/4 attendeesSecond Sunday: Writing & Weeding
Hayes Valley Art Works, 275 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us Sundays for Writing & Weeding!
Join us for Writing & Weeding!
We've all had times when we just can't seem to figure out how to the words out. Sitting with other writers in the garden really helps break writer's block. In our unique garden setting, you can also literally weed out your thoughts by taking some time to pull weeds in a community garden. Getting our hands in the dirt can sometimes inspire creative flow. (Note, we recommend you bring your own gardening gloves.)
We are at the gallery and garden at Hayes Valley Art Works - 295 Oak Street at Octavia - writing and pulling some actual weeds!
We usually meet at the tables by the gate at Lily / Octavia. In damp weather, we may meet in the gallery in the converted shipping container with the red and black mural 295 Oak Street corner of Octavia. I
Please note, we do not have heat in the gallery and run on solar power, so bring your laptop charged and dress appropriately for the weather!Writers are welcome to sit in either south or north garden, or the gallery, both are between Page and Oak on the east side of Octavia.
We suggest bringing any devices fully charged as we don't have outlets or a restroom. We recommend stoppping at Mercury Cafe across the street at Page and Octavia - they have a restroom and great food and drinks we recommend stopping in there on your way over for a beverage and use the facilities if needed.
If possible, or in bad weather, we will also open our Zoom meeting but this is not always an option due to internet access at the garden.
Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84912436792?pwd=R0FOq4fHuBXaaz0zdoTVbiiSbCUtY8.1
Meeting ID: 849 1243 6792
Passcode: 94102Theme is open. Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction. Bring your own project to work on, or use the suggested themes and writing prompts announced at each meeting. Writers are free to share from their writing or not, as they wish.
Introductions at 12:00.
12:05-12:45 writing/weeding time
12:45-1:00 discussion, weeding time, share writing if inspired
share how the session went, stay on if you wish to discuss, share, or continue writing or help pull weeds!This event is linked with the Shut Up & Write event - https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwriteSFO/events/280885360
There is no fee for the meetup.
Donations to support Hayes Valley Art Works are welcome either in our cash tip jar or at the link below. Suggested $5-10, but not required.
Donate: https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/donate/#:~:text=Learn%20more%20about%20our%20campaign,open%20space%E2%80%9D%20in%20Hayes%20Valley.Hayes Valley Art Works is focused on building community through art. More about Hayes Valley Art Works:
https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/3 attendeesSecond Sunday: Writing & Weeding
Hayes Valley Art Works, 275 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us Sundays for Writing & Weeding!
Join us for Writing & Weeding!
We've all had times when we just can't seem to figure out how to the words out. Sitting with other writers in the garden really helps break writer's block. In our unique garden setting, you can also literally weed out your thoughts by taking some time to pull weeds in a community garden. Getting our hands in the dirt can sometimes inspire creative flow. (Note, we recommend you bring your own gardening gloves.)
We are at the gallery and garden at Hayes Valley Art Works - 295 Oak Street at Octavia - writing and pulling some actual weeds!
We usually meet at the tables by the gate at Lily / Octavia. In damp weather, we may meet in the gallery in the converted shipping container with the red and black mural 295 Oak Street corner of Octavia. I
Please note, we do not have heat in the gallery and run on solar power, so bring your laptop charged and dress appropriately for the weather!Writers are welcome to sit in either south or north garden, or the gallery, both are between Page and Oak on the east side of Octavia.
We suggest bringing any devices fully charged as we don't have outlets or a restroom. We recommend stoppping at Mercury Cafe across the street at Page and Octavia - they have a restroom and great food and drinks we recommend stopping in there on your way over for a beverage and use the facilities if needed.
If possible, or in bad weather, we will also open our Zoom meeting but this is not always an option due to internet access at the garden.
Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84912436792?pwd=R0FOq4fHuBXaaz0zdoTVbiiSbCUtY8.1
Meeting ID: 849 1243 6792
Passcode: 94102Theme is open. Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction. Bring your own project to work on, or use the suggested themes and writing prompts announced at each meeting. Writers are free to share from their writing or not, as they wish.
Introductions at 12:00.
12:05-12:45 writing/weeding time
12:45-1:00 discussion, weeding time, share writing if inspired
share how the session went, stay on if you wish to discuss, share, or continue writing or help pull weeds!This event is linked with the Shut Up & Write event - https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwriteSFO/events/280885360
There is no fee for the meetup.
Donations to support Hayes Valley Art Works are welcome either in our cash tip jar or at the link below. Suggested $5-10, but not required.
Donate: https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/donate/#:~:text=Learn%20more%20about%20our%20campaign,open%20space%E2%80%9D%20in%20Hayes%20Valley.Hayes Valley Art Works is focused on building community through art. More about Hayes Valley Art Works:
https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/3 attendeesSecond Sunday: Writing & Weeding
Hayes Valley Art Works, 275 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us Sundays for Writing & Weeding!
Join us for Writing & Weeding!
We've all had times when we just can't seem to figure out how to the words out. Sitting with other writers in the garden really helps break writer's block. In our unique garden setting, you can also literally weed out your thoughts by taking some time to pull weeds in a community garden. Getting our hands in the dirt can sometimes inspire creative flow. (Note, we recommend you bring your own gardening gloves.)
We are at the gallery and garden at Hayes Valley Art Works - 295 Oak Street at Octavia - writing and pulling some actual weeds!
We usually meet at the tables by the gate at Lily / Octavia. In damp weather, we may meet in the gallery in the converted shipping container with the red and black mural 295 Oak Street corner of Octavia. I
Please note, we do not have heat in the gallery and run on solar power, so bring your laptop charged and dress appropriately for the weather!Writers are welcome to sit in either south or north garden, or the gallery, both are between Page and Oak on the east side of Octavia.
We suggest bringing any devices fully charged as we don't have outlets or a restroom. We recommend stoppping at Mercury Cafe across the street at Page and Octavia - they have a restroom and great food and drinks we recommend stopping in there on your way over for a beverage and use the facilities if needed.
If possible, or in bad weather, we will also open our Zoom meeting but this is not always an option due to internet access at the garden.
Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84912436792?pwd=R0FOq4fHuBXaaz0zdoTVbiiSbCUtY8.1
Meeting ID: 849 1243 6792
Passcode: 94102Theme is open. Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction. Bring your own project to work on, or use the suggested themes and writing prompts announced at each meeting. Writers are free to share from their writing or not, as they wish.
Introductions at 12:00.
12:05-12:45 writing/weeding time
12:45-1:00 discussion, weeding time, share writing if inspired
share how the session went, stay on if you wish to discuss, share, or continue writing or help pull weeds!This event is linked with the Shut Up & Write event - https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwriteSFO/events/280885360
There is no fee for the meetup.
Donations to support Hayes Valley Art Works are welcome either in our cash tip jar or at the link below. Suggested $5-10, but not required.
Donate: https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/donate/#:~:text=Learn%20more%20about%20our%20campaign,open%20space%E2%80%9D%20in%20Hayes%20Valley.Hayes Valley Art Works is focused on building community through art. More about Hayes Valley Art Works:
https://hayesvalleyartworks.org/3 attendees
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