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.

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 …

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.

For creative types who would love to draw, paint, or sculpt etc. but never make the time on their own. This is for those of us who only make the time for creative work when we take a class but aren't currently taking a class. Bring your supplies and a drive to create. Come get your hands dirty and get some creative work done.

Remember how much fun it was as a kid to color with crayons or play with paint? I created this group to share my love for art, painting, laughter and wine. I love the Temecula wine country, tasting new wines and meeting new people. When I hear people say, "I can't paint," or "I’m no artist," I want to tell them, Yes you can! If you've never picked up a paintbrush or haven't for a long time, perhaps you'd like to join our group and get painting again. There are many wineries in the Temecula area …

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 …

I have been teaching small watercolor Classes at a Coffee House in Altadena (close to Pasadena)  in Los Angeles County for many years, and hope to find more people interested in exploring this demanding but exciting medium. The classes are limited to no more than 6 students per class so I can give a more individual experience than typically larger classes. It is very hard to learn the nuances of watercolor without having someone who can see what you are doing and point out how changing your proc …