Gallery Visits San Francisco

Monet and Venice at the deYoung

Join us at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park to see the exhibition of Monet and Venice! Meet at 12pm in front of the museum and get your tickets for 12:30pm. Hosted by members of the SFWA Gallery. If you are a member, your SFWA membership card allows you free general admission into the museum but the special exhibits still require tickets. The tickets are timed, so get your tickets here: [Events — Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco](https://ticketing.famsf.org/events) If you feel like sketching, note it is allowed in the permanent galleries only with a small sketchbook (9x12 or smaller) and a pencil. Any other materials requires permission from the museum in advance. Parking is available in the Music Concourse Garage Bus lines: 44 O’Shaughnessy Bus 5 + 5R Fulton Bus 7 Haight / Noriega Bus (10 minute walk) 28 Bus (10 minute walk to the museum) N Judah Muni Metro (15 minute walk) SFWA is a designated SF Legacy Business in recognition of serving the community as a valued cultural asset of the city for over 100 years. Started in the late 1800s as the Sketch Club, it is one of California's oldest arts organizations.

Figure Drawing Fridays -every Friday

### Figure Drawing Fridays Fridays from 6-9pm A Weekly Open Figure Drawing Session The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc. Snacks will be served. Please register in advance. Workshops are fully refundable up to two weeks prior to 1st workshop date. No Refunds within 14 days of the workshop date. **Force Majeure:** No refunds due to cancellation of a workshop or event due conditions beyond our control, ie. weather, earthquake, or other natural disasters. Refunds are given at the discretion of Abrams Claghorn.

Figure Drawing Friday

### Figure Drawing Fridays Fridays from 6-9pm A Weekly Open Drawing Session. Starting with 2 minute poses we work our way up to 20minute poses towards the end of the evening. The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc. Snacks will be served. Please register in advance. Workshops are fully refundable up to two weeks prior to 1st workshop date. No Refunds within 14 days of the workshop date. **Force Majeure:** No refunds due to cancellation of a workshop or event due conditions beyond our control, ie. weather, earthquake, or other natural disasters. Refunds are given at the discretion of Abrams Claghorn.

Figure Drawing Fridays

### Figure Drawing Fridays Fridays from 6-9pm A Weekly Open Figure Drawing Session This is a short pose life drawing session with a live model. We start with 2 minute poses and work our way up to 20 minute poses towards the end of the session. The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc. Snacks will be served. Please register in advance. Workshops are fully refundable up to two weeks prior to 1st workshop date. No Refunds within 14 days of the workshop date. **Force Majeure:** No refunds due to cancellation of a workshop or event due conditions beyond our control, ie. weather, earthquake, or other natural disasters. Refunds are given at the discretion of Abrams Claghorn.

Sketch Club at Sutro Heights

Join us for some plein air sketching of the breathtaking views at Sutro Heights! Plenty of parking and seating and picnic table at the peak. We'll meet at Vista Del Mar. Just follow the trail up out of the parking lot to the top. SFWA is a designated SF Legacy Business in recognition of serving the community as a valued cultural asset of the city for over 100 years. Started in the late 1800s as the Sketch Club, it is one of California's oldest arts organizations.

Drink and Draw at Jupiter

Come draw, paint, or do whatever other art you're working on! Bring your own supplies. We're usually on the second floor -- look for all the people with sketchbooks and/or drawing tablets. In case you'd like to share your art or just stay in touch, we have a Discord server: [https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey](https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey)

Ingelside Sundial off Ocean . Check the map below.

This historic sundial was built on an old race track and now is a park with benches and urns on columns. No restrooms unless you walk over to Ocean Ave. check the map and see where I pinned it.

Beautiful Napa, 3 Day, ALL day, Michael Seewald 'A-Z workshop' only $995

(PS We've a Yos 3 day coming up Nov. 1-3rd) 'Becoming a Master Photography Workshops' presents: Michael Seewald's 3 day NAPA Photography Class, 'A-Z all about photography, both compositional and technical' Seewald's workshops...the difference over others? You aren't just driven around to pretty sites, which you could do on your own, you are taught how to see, think and create, like a master, from a master. That way, when you get to pretty places on your own, you'll be able to make exciting, award winning art with the concepts you've now practiced and learned. Three days of intense learning with Michael- only $995. (A deposit of $195 will hold your space, bal. due two weeks prior). This is a BONUS CLASS: Everyone that takes all three days receive an approx. 16x20" $2,250 Seewald original, of choice, for doing so! *** *** *** "..I thought he did a great job of explaining everything. He was very patient with us and didn't make us feel bad when we didn't know or understand things.... ...I went into the class hoping to learn the manual functions of my camera, as I had never learned that. I've tried reading books and it just never "clicked". I really felt that I got it after day one, and after day three I felt completely comfortable. ...I learned a LOT about all the functions on my camera I never used and feel like that was a huge benefit. I loved that we went out and "shot" in the field so that we could really get comfortable with the new ideas and techniques we were learning. Pamela Scholten, Class of 2.25-27.'11 Intermediate photographer, Anaheim, CA *** *** *** "These two and three day Napa classes/ workshops (aka 'fun-shops') are not to be missed. Seewald classes generally fill up fast and provide great images that you will be able sell, if you are wanting to that is, or to just hang them on your walls for you and your friends to appreciate for the rest of your life." MS *** *** *** "...Was I crazy for flying all the way across the country for a Seewald workshop? Very possibly. But I would do it again. ... Was it worth the trip, an unqualified YES! " Michael Gotthelf, Massachusetts, Advanced amateur, Class of Feb. 2006 *** Who is Michael Seewald? Maybe the most awarded (as far as winning national and international competitions), artist alive. With a degree in photography, and forty years of traveling the world creating over 65 portfolios, a month per trip) he's also the most productive photographic artist alive too! [You Tube testimony from a professional photog ](https://youtu.be/T_SfUQQcsY4?feature=shared) *** Cancellation/refund policy: All classes outside San Diego county- cancellation policy as of 11.1.'11. Sixty or more days before class, a certificate good for a future class will be issued (good for one year). With less than 60 days before class: No refund nor certificate will be issued, but you will still receive a $750 Seewald original of choice (from about a dozen images) if you're paid in full on a three day. So basically it's a no loss policy. ;/) MORE INFO HERE: [http://www.seewald.com/San_diego_digital_photography_workshops_and_courses.htm](http://www.seewald.com/San_diego_digital_photography_workshops_and_courses.htm) PS This is a class where you can add 'Day 4", a Monday, for only $250 more.

SF Men's Naked Drawing Group Session Saturday 05/23/2026

Drink & Draw 21+ In San Francisco Every 3rd Thursday! FREE to join!

Grab your art supplies and come join us for a community Drink & Draw at 540 Bar in San Francisco to join.21+ FREE TO JOIN (but please 2 drink boozy/not min to support our local only small businesses) All levels of skills are welcome! Every 3rd Thursdays 6-8pm 21+ RSVP to let me know you’re coming! These activities are free because we pay for them, please support by: Grabbing a beverage or few (boozy or not) to support the bar, who lets us use the space on the monthly! They’re a small business owned by a trio of Richmond neighbors 💕 This is a labor of love by me (Risa) Supplies and cost of running this event are out of pocket. If you liked the event and would like to donate please venmo @Risa-Culbertson much appreciated! I’ll keep this running for as long as i can! Follow us on IG @Risa_Iwasaki_Culbertson @540bar We’re small businesses/ local artists. Come hang!

San Francisco Zoo (Discover & Go)

Let’s meet at the SF Zoo on June 6 🐒🌿 Starting to put this group together, so this is meant to be an easy, low-key way to get out, get some fresh air, and meet a few new people. We’ll meet up, walk around, check out the animals, and just enjoy being outside. No pressure to stay the whole time. The tickets are through Discover & Go and are already available, but they go fast and right now only June dates are showing. If you’re interested, it’s worth grabbing a pass sooner rather than later: [https://www.discoverandgo.org/](https://www.discoverandgo.org/) You’ll just need a library card to reserve one. Planning to meet around 11 near the entrance, and we’ll take it from there. If it sounds like your kind of day, feel free to join 🙂

Mill Valley Depot - Southern Marin Urban Sketchers

**Join the Southern Marin Urban Sketchers at Mill Valley's Depot Cafe & Bookstore, most Fridays from 12 - 2 PM.** The Depot is a historic railroad building in the heart of downtown Mill Valley and a lively community hub. Join us for the opportunity to sketch the historic downtown, people-watch, or enjoy a nice lunch or coffee. The area offers plentiful seating both inside and outside, public bathrooms, free wifi, and is flat and wheelchair accessible. Please bring your own sketching supplies. We typically meet at the picnic tables in the plaza, but some sketch inside the cafe. **About Us** We are a small group of artists based in Mill Valley, CA. We welcome all ages, skill levels, and mediums! This is a casual group where you can practice building your skills. **If you would like to join our weekly mailing list, please send me a message.**