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Thurs Sketch at Cento Coffee (Cafe Art Circle)

Thurs Sketch at Cento Coffee (Cafe Art Circle)

Thu, Sep 24, 7:00 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

Cafe sketching at Cento Coffee in downtown SF 📍 **12:00 noon meet at communal table inside.** 🎨 Bring your own art supplies. Roam freely. Sketch what you see. ☕ Pull up a chair anytime to draw with us and talk art. 📓 1:45pm. We wrap things up with a show & tell. We’re heading to sketch at Cento Coffee, an independent San Francisco coffee shop tucked inside the **Center for Architecture + Design** a space devoted to architecture, exhibitions, talks, and design culture that sits in the historic Hallidie Building. This cafe is closed on the weekend, so we worked in a rare weekday (Thursday) event to ensure we got to experience it. This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood. All skill levels welcome. Message Jimmy or post on the group board if you need help finding us.

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Sketching the Views at Baker Beach

Sketching the Views at Baker Beach

Sat, Sep 26, 5:00 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

**Our next Marin Sketchers Meet Up will be just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at Fort Baker - Cavallo Point.** There are an amazing variety of vantage points from which to sketch from at this former 1905 U.S. Army post: historic army buildings and gun emplacements, the fishing pier at the sheltered harbor and while in a comfortable Adirondack chair on the 2nd floor deck at Cavallo Point Lodge. All with a dynamic view of the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop. We'll meet at 10:00am at the old [Presidio Yacht Club](https://maps.app.goo.gl/c8bJiNttUEWkw8DZ7) at the edge of the Bay and throw down sketches at noon. **More info** on the [National Park Service website](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/fort-baker.htm). Here's a [park map](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/upload/map_mahe_150429_508_2021.pdf). Here are [directions to parking](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vmFrsR6ko7LsnTi4A) at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. **Also:**
 • bring your preferred paper, sketchbook, color media and drawing materials
 • you might be able to grab a free coffee or tea in the lobby at the Cavallo Point Lodge • restrooms are located nearby • post your sketches after on our MeetUp Event page or tag #MarinSketchers on Instagram
 • more info about our group at MarinSketchers.com
 • Call Bill at 415.846.1655, if you need more info, directions, etc.

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✨ A New View: Painting Huntington Falls 🎨

✨ A New View: Painting Huntington Falls 🎨

Tue, Sep 29, 4:30 PM
From Bay Area Plein Air Painters
4.9

🎨 **PAINT HUNTINGTON FALLS WITH US!** A morning of plein air painting at Strawberry Hill Island Water in motion. Dappled sunlight. A colorful pagoda. A historic stone bridge. Lush greenery all around. This time, we’re heading to one of the most inspiring corners of Blue Heron Lake to paint Huntington Falls and the beautiful surroundings of Strawberry Hill Island. Come set up your easel, slow down, and spend a few creative hours painting directly from nature. Whether you love capturing the movement of water, the play of light through the trees, or architectural details like the Chinese Pavilion, you’ll find plenty of subjects to paint. 🖌️ Choose your subject: • The dramatic movement of Huntington Falls • The colorful Chinese Pavilion • Reflections and water along the lake • The historic stone bridge • Lush island pathways and surrounding trees • Or simply follow the light and paint whatever catches your eye This location offers a wonderful change of perspective from our previous sessions around the boathouse — with new compositions, new light, and plenty of possibilities for painters. 🎒 BRING YOUR PAINTING KIT Watercolor • Oil • Acrylic • Gouache • Sketchbook Plus a portable easel, stool or folding chair, and layers for the cool breeze near the falls. No matter your experience level, come paint with us! Bring your favorite materials, your curiosity, and your love of painting outdoors. Let’s spend the morning chasing light, color, and water on canvas. 🖌️

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Rockaway Beach - Pacifica - Plein Air

Rockaway Beach - Pacifica - Plein Air

Sat, Sep 26, 4:30 PM
From South Bay Art
4.9

Rockaway is one of our favorite places to paint. Hope you can join us! Rockaway beach is one of the best beaches for Plein Air. It's got cool black sand and the rocks are amazing. The ocean view is pretty cool too. Also has restrooms and free parking. Be sure to park in the South Parking lot past the Fairfield Inn. I dropped a map in the images section below. Additional Directions: From Highway 1 - Turn West (Towards the Ocean) onto Rockaway Beach Ave. Take the first left on Old County Road (south) in front of the Fairfield Inn. Continue south on the narrow Old County Road past the Holiday Inn Express. You should see the parking lot straight ahead. We'll be visible on the beach from the parking lot. Parking: I dropped the pin at the beach lot, but there is also parking at Nick's Seafood restaurant where I'm planning on grabbing lunch after the meetup. They have the best crab cakes! What to bring: • Art Supplies - Bring all of your own art supplies for whatever medium you are using e.g. paints, surfaces, brushes, pencils and cleaning supplies. For any beginners who don't know how to start or have questions feel free to post in the comments section or DM me through meetup.com's message service. • Easels - If you're painting please bring your easel. I do have an extra French Easel, a Gorilla Painter Pochade Box and tripods that I'm happy to lend for the day. Just let me know in the comments and I'll throw them into the car. • Outdoor wear - We will be outdoors for most of 3 hours so bring layers, hats, sunscreen. • Snacks/food - Most of the locations we paint at don't have food/drinks so bring whatever food/drinks you require. • Most of the places we paint at have picnic tables or benches, but if you need to sit when you art, be sure to bring something to sit on just in case. • A good test to ensure you have everything you need is to set up to paint in your own yard for 2-3 hours. If you bring everything it takes to create art in your yard then you'll have everything you need to paint with us :) Extra info: • We usually paint in public places. People outside of the group will generally come up and see what you're doing. Usually they just compliment and walk by and sometimes they'll stop and chat a bit. For me this took a little getting used to, but I really enjoy it now and it's become one my favorite things about painting and sketching outdoors. Please don't scare anyone away :) • Observe all signs. Especially the "keep off" ones. • Stay on paths, but do not block them. • Empty any painting fluids off-site including dirty water color water. • Take your garbage with you. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Check out our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/131295087508526 IG: @south_bay_art Discord: https://discord.gg/QbMkUNfWSn

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Paris in Fall 🍂🇫🇷 — Paint, Sip & Create in San Francisco

Paris in Fall 🍂🇫🇷 — Paint, Sip & Create in San Francisco

Sun, Sep 27, 10:00 PM
From Feel. Create. Connect. SF — by TBArt Studio.

🍂 PARIS IN FALL — Paint, Sip & Create in San Francisco 🇫🇷🎨 Imagine spending a Sunday afternoon in Paris… without leaving San Francisco. Join us for Paris in Fall, a beautiful 3-hour creative experience at Bar & Bean Fusion, where art, wine, food, music, and new connections come together. You don’t need to know how to paint. This experience is designed for beginners as well as anyone who simply wants to relax, create something beautiful, and enjoy a special afternoon. 🎨 Choose your Paris-inspired artwork Create your own version of one of three designs: • Lady in Red • Together in Paris • Paris Dreams We’ll be working with mixed media, collage, and acrylic paint. The Eiffel Tower and figures are pre-printed, so you can focus on creating the atmosphere, colors, textures, and your own interpretation of Paris. ✨ Your experience includes: • 3-hour guided creative experience • All art materials • Your own finished Paris artwork to take home • A glass of wine • Cheese, fruit & light snacks • Paris-inspired atmosphere & photo moments • A chance to meet and connect with new people 👗 Dress for Paris! Red or orange accessories are encouraged — a scarf, beret, belt, lipstick, or any little French-inspired detail you love. 📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026 ⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM 📍 Bar & Bean Fusion 1 Polk St, San Francisco 🎟🎟️ TICKETS ‼️Early Bird — $110 Available for the first 8 tickets. 🎟️Regular Ticket — $115 ⚠️ Please note: Clicking “Going” on Meetup does not include your ticket or confirm your reservation. To purchase your ticket, click Going and check the Event Chat for Venmo payment information. Please include “Paris in Fall + your name” in your Venmo payment note. ✅ Your spot is confirmed once payment is received. Please note: parking is not available at the venue, so public transportation or rideshare is recommended. Come for the art. Stay for the atmosphere, conversations, and memories. ❤️ Feel. Create. Connect. Hosted by TBArt Studio × Bar & Bean Fusion от

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Charcoal Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Charcoal Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Sun, Sep 27, 12:00 AM
From Painting and Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF
4.8

Thank you for visiting our group - Charcoal Drawing Class! We meet on Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm, in my art studio located in San Francisco. All are welcome, whether you are a total beginner who want to explore, learn, or just have fun... or a more experienced artist who might want to freshen your techniques, pick up where you left off a while ago, or just enjoy the experience of drawing in a group setting and share the joy of creating art. My art studio is a place for kids M-F after school and we have day camps during school holidays. We have been in business since 2019. I have decided to include adult art classes on Saturdays and Sundays, and now we have oil painting classes 2-4:30pm, and drawing classes 5-7pm. On Sundays are have soft pastels drawing classes. We will draw still life. If there's a request for a live model, please let me know! It's a wonderful place for everyone to get together safely to have fun, learn, and bring home a beautiful piece of artwork that you have created! All art supplies are provided unless you wish to bring your own. Please go to my website https://www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults, to pay/sign up. Please note that you are not signed up for the class if you only RSVP here on Meetup. Also, many participants sign up directly on our website for the event; therefore, if you see an event with no RSVP here on Meetup, it does not mean no one is attending the event. If you have any questions, please email me at sweetartssf@gmail.com for a quick response. Hope to see you soon!

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