Drop-In Still Life Painting

every Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM

@ Studio 55 Martinez

$25

Join us every Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM for an ongoing Drop-In Still Life Painting! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this welcoming space is perfect for everyone. Unleash your creativity as you explore different techniques and styles while painting beautiful still life compositions. Bring your own materials and just come ready to create! No need to sign up for a full course—simply drop in whenever you can! Grab your friends, enjoy some coffee, and let your imagination flow at Studio 55 Martinez. ✨ **Paint. Create. Relax.** ✨

studio 55 figure group

Live Drawing at Studio 55:

Set up starts at 12:30pm and we have the model from 1-4p. We start with 20 minutes of nude gesture poses to warm up. Then we have one long pose at least partially clothed for the remainder of the time, with breaks for the model. We hire professional models from the Bay Area. The cost per artist is $40 which includes model tip. Sign up below.

Materials & accommodations: Easels and tables are provided. There are also some drawing "horses". You can draw or paint, oils and Gamsol are OK.

Location: Studio 55, it's above the Build Tek store. Beautiful space. Enter through the glass door facing Howe Rd, come up the stairs 55 Howe Rd. Martinez (upstairs)

Street parking (can be challenging)

Watercolor - when less is plenty!
with anNa george

Friday afternoons,   12-3pm

Sept 5 - October 24  (8 classes)

First class (Sept 5) is FREE! Come try it out and see if it’s for you!

$195

If you've ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off, and wish for personal attention as you paint, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments, we'll be feeling the difference of "less is more" and "less is enough". Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series.  

Years ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only, no camera. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as on cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce silk superflow, an exciting surface used over millennia. 

Yes, watercolor painting can be simple, fun, and elegant.  Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton Pro, Schminke. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes, plus Arches or Baohong "Artist" cold-pressed papers. Beginners receive a supplies guide.

Welcome aboard--see you as summer gives way to autumn's richly hued magnificence!

Drop-In Multi-media

Saturday 12:00 PM 3:00 PM

• @ Studio 55 Martinez

$25

Studio 55 Martinez invites participants to its ongoing Drop-In Multi-media Experience every Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM. This inclusive event welcomes individuals of all skill levels, offering a supportive environment to explore various artistic techniques and styles in multi-media composition. Attendees are encouraged to bring their materials for use during the session or for a small fee if they use ours. Registration for a full course is not required; participants may attend at their convenience. Guests are welcome to enjoy refreshments while engaging in creative activities at the studio.

Dean Evans-Oil/Acrylic Landscape from Photo

Sundays august 31 - september 28

1-4pm

$275

East Bay Area

Landscape Painting

Join local artist Dean Evans to explore turning your landscape photos and sketches into beautiful paintings using a vibrant limited palette and traditional techniques. Supply lists, demonstrations, and individualized instruction provided.

**Sign up now and keep the spirit of the Bay alive!**

Drop-In Still Life Painting

every Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM

@ Studio 55 Martinez

$25

Join us every Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM for an ongoing Drop-In Still Life Painting! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this welcoming space is perfect for everyone. Unleash your creativity as you explore different techniques and styles while painting beautiful still life compositions. Bring your own materials and just come ready to create! No need to sign up for a full course—simply drop in whenever you can! Grab your friends, enjoy some coffee, and let your imagination flow at Studio 55 Martinez. ✨ **Paint. Create. Relax.** ✨

Watercolor - when less is plenty!
with anNa george

Friday afternoons,   12-3pm

Sept 5 - October 24  (8 classes)

First class (Sept 5) is FREE! Come try it out and see if it’s for you!

$195

If you've ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off, and wish for personal attention as you paint, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments, we'll be feeling the difference of "less is more" and "less is enough". Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series.  

Years ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only, no camera. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as on cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce silk superflow, an exciting surface used over millennia. 

Yes, watercolor painting can be simple, fun, and elegant.  Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton Pro, Schminke. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes, plus Arches or Baohong "Artist" cold-pressed papers. Beginners receive a supplies guide.

Welcome aboard--see you as summer gives way to autumn's richly hued magnificence!

Drop-In Multi-media

Saturday 12:00 PM 3:00 PM

• @ Studio 55 Martinez

$25

Studio 55 Martinez invites participants to its ongoing Drop-In Multi-media Experience every Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM. This inclusive event welcomes individuals of all skill levels, offering a supportive environment to explore various artistic techniques and styles in multi-media composition. Attendees are encouraged to bring their materials for use during the session or for a small fee if they use ours. Registration for a full course is not required; participants may attend at their convenience. Guests are welcome to enjoy refreshments while engaging in creative activities at the studio.

Dean Evans-Oil/Acrylic Landscape from Photo

Sundays august 31 - september 28

1-4pm

$275

East Bay Area

Landscape Painting

Join local artist Dean Evans to explore turning your landscape photos and sketches into beautiful paintings using a vibrant limited palette and traditional techniques. Supply lists, demonstrations, and individualized instruction provided.

**Sign up now and keep the spirit of the Bay alive!**

Painting With Intention:   A Four-Week In-Person Workshop with Charlynn Throckmorton  

Deepen your connection to your art and create with purpose. Join artist Charlynn Throckmorton for "Painting with Intention," a four-week workshop designed for artists who want to explore their creative voice while learning new techniques and approaches to painting.

Participants will begin each session by setting a personal intention for their work with the goal of creating from the heart.  Each session will conclude with a group critique and reflection.

The workshop takes place at Studio 55 in Martinez on four consecutive Wednesdays from September 24 through October 16, 10:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The cost for all four sessions is $350.

Workshop Structure and Themes  

Week One: Figures -From reference photos.
Week Two: Portraits – Develop your skills in capturing human expression and form.  
Week Three: Landscapes – Learn techniques to convey atmosphere and light in natural settings
Week Four: Abstracts – Experiment with form, color, and texture to express emotion and idea.

Materials
1. A small sketchbook for drawing and notes.  
2. Drawing materials such as pencils and/or pens.  
3. Four canvases, each no smaller than 11x14 inches (larger canvases are welcome).   
4. Mark-making tools brayers, scrapers, palette knives, old credit cards, limited only by imagination!

About the Instructor  
Charlynn Throckmorton is a mixed-media artist with a lifelong passion for making art. She has exhibited in numerous venues and has several years of experience teaching workshops and classes in Benicia. Her approach centers on encouraging artists to create from the heart and explore their unique artistic identities.

What You Will Gain  
By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of your artistic voice and new techniques and tools to enhance your paintings. You will also have a sense of direction and style for your future artwork, supported by feedback and reflection during each session’s group critique.

Come paint with intention, discover your style, and bring your art to life in this engaging and supportive workshop experience.

studio 55 figure group

Live Drawing at Studio 55:

Set up starts at 12:30pm and we have the model from 1-4p. We start with 20 minutes of nude gesture poses to warm up. Then we have one long pose at least partially clothed for the remainder of the time, with breaks for the model. We hire professional models from the Bay Area. The cost per artist is $40 which includes model tip. Sign up below.

Materials & accommodations: Easels and tables are provided. There are also some drawing "horses". You can draw or paint, oils and Gamsol are OK.

Location: Studio 55, it's above the Build Tek store. Beautiful space. Enter through the glass door facing Howe Rd, come up the stairs 55 Howe Rd. Martinez (upstairs)

Street parking (can be challenging)

Watercolor - when less is plenty!
with anNa george

Friday afternoons,   12-3pm

Sept 5 - October 24  (8 classes)

First class (Sept 5) is FREE! Come try it out and see if it’s for you!

$195

If you've ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off, and wish for personal attention as you paint, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments, we'll be feeling the difference of "less is more" and "less is enough". Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series.  

Years ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only, no camera. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as on cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce silk superflow, an exciting surface used over millennia. 

Yes, watercolor painting can be simple, fun, and elegant.  Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton Pro, Schminke. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes, plus Arches or Baohong "Artist" cold-pressed papers. Beginners receive a supplies guide.

Welcome aboard--see you as summer gives way to autumn's richly hued magnificence!

An Art & Meditation Workshop

Hosted by Casey Rasmussen White

This monthly workshop is about YOU! Your creativity, your relaxation, and your confidence. Whether you are creating or meditating for the first time or just need a gentle reset, this is your invitation to join us and discover how fun and freeing this practice can be! $89. Includes all materials & chocolate.

Join us and let go~

Drop-In Multi-media

Saturday 12:00 PM 3:00 PM

• @ Studio 55 Martinez

$25

Studio 55 Martinez invites participants to its ongoing Drop-In Multi-media Experience every Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM. This inclusive event welcomes individuals of all skill levels, offering a supportive environment to explore various artistic techniques and styles in multi-media composition. Attendees are encouraged to bring their materials for use during the session or for a small fee if they use ours. Registration for a full course is not required; participants may attend at their convenience. Guests are welcome to enjoy refreshments while engaging in creative activities at the studio.

Dean Evans-Oil/Acrylic Landscape from Photo

Sundays august 31 - september 28

1-4pm

$275

East Bay Area

Landscape Painting

Join local artist Dean Evans to explore turning your landscape photos and sketches into beautiful paintings using a vibrant limited palette and traditional techniques. Supply lists, demonstrations, and individualized instruction provided.

**Sign up now and keep the spirit of the Bay alive!**

Painting With Intention:   A Four-Week In-Person Workshop with Charlynn Throckmorton  

Deepen your connection to your art and create with purpose. Join artist Charlynn Throckmorton for "Painting with Intention," a four-week workshop designed for artists who want to explore their creative voice while learning new techniques and approaches to painting.

Participants will begin each session by setting a personal intention for their work with the goal of creating from the heart.  Each session will conclude with a group critique and reflection.

The workshop takes place at Studio 55 in Martinez on four consecutive Wednesdays from September 24 through October 16, 10:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The cost for all four sessions is $350.

Workshop Structure and Themes  

Week One: Figures -From reference photos.
Week Two: Portraits – Develop your skills in capturing human expression and form.  
Week Three: Landscapes – Learn techniques to convey atmosphere and light in natural settings
Week Four: Abstracts – Experiment with form, color, and texture to express emotion and idea.

Materials
1. A small sketchbook for drawing and notes.  
2. Drawing materials such as pencils and/or pens.  
3. Four canvases, each no smaller than 11x14 inches (larger canvases are welcome).   
4. Mark-making tools brayers, scrapers, palette knives, old credit cards, limited only by imagination!

About the Instructor  
Charlynn Throckmorton is a mixed-media artist with a lifelong passion for making art. She has exhibited in numerous venues and has several years of experience teaching workshops and classes in Benicia. Her approach centers on encouraging artists to create from the heart and explore their unique artistic identities.

What You Will Gain  
By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of your artistic voice and new techniques and tools to enhance your paintings. You will also have a sense of direction and style for your future artwork, supported by feedback and reflection during each session’s group critique.

Come paint with intention, discover your style, and bring your art to life in this engaging and supportive workshop experience.

Watercolor - when less is plenty!
with anNa george

Friday afternoons,   12-3pm

Sept 5 - October 24  (8 classes)

First class (Sept 5) is FREE! Come try it out and see if it’s for you!

$195

If you've ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off, and wish for personal attention as you paint, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments, we'll be feeling the difference of "less is more" and "less is enough". Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series.  

Years ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only, no camera. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as on cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce silk superflow, an exciting surface used over millennia. 

Yes, watercolor painting can be simple, fun, and elegant.  Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton Pro, Schminke. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes, plus Arches or Baohong "Artist" cold-pressed papers. Beginners receive a supplies guide.

Welcome aboard--see you as summer gives way to autumn's richly hued magnificence!

Painting With Intention:   A Four-Week In-Person Workshop with Charlynn Throckmorton  

Deepen your connection to your art and create with purpose. Join artist Charlynn Throckmorton for "Painting with Intention," a four-week workshop designed for artists who want to explore their creative voice while learning new techniques and approaches to painting.

Participants will begin each session by setting a personal intention for their work with the goal of creating from the heart.  Each session will conclude with a group critique and reflection.

The workshop takes place at Studio 55 in Martinez on four consecutive Wednesdays from September 24 through October 16, 10:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The cost for all four sessions is $350.

Workshop Structure and Themes  

Week One: Figures -From reference photos.
Week Two: Portraits – Develop your skills in capturing human expression and form.  
Week Three: Landscapes – Learn techniques to convey atmosphere and light in natural settings
Week Four: Abstracts – Experiment with form, color, and texture to express emotion and idea.

Materials
1. A small sketchbook for drawing and notes.  
2. Drawing materials such as pencils and/or pens.  
3. Four canvases, each no smaller than 11x14 inches (larger canvases are welcome).   
4. Mark-making tools brayers, scrapers, palette knives, old credit cards, limited only by imagination!

About the Instructor  
Charlynn Throckmorton is a mixed-media artist with a lifelong passion for making art. She has exhibited in numerous venues and has several years of experience teaching workshops and classes in Benicia. Her approach centers on encouraging artists to create from the heart and explore their unique artistic identities.

What You Will Gain  
By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of your artistic voice and new techniques and tools to enhance your paintings. You will also have a sense of direction and style for your future artwork, supported by feedback and reflection during each session’s group critique.

Come paint with intention, discover your style, and bring your art to life in this engaging and supportive workshop experience.

Watercolor - when less is plenty!
with anNa george

Friday afternoons,   12-3pm

Sept 5 - October 24  (8 classes)

First class (Sept 5) is FREE! Come try it out and see if it’s for you!

$195

If you've ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off, and wish for personal attention as you paint, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments, we'll be feeling the difference of "less is more" and "less is enough". Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series.  

Years ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only, no camera. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as on cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce silk superflow, an exciting surface used over millennia. 

Yes, watercolor painting can be simple, fun, and elegant.  Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton Pro, Schminke. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes, plus Arches or Baohong "Artist" cold-pressed papers. Beginners receive a supplies guide.

Welcome aboard--see you as summer gives way to autumn's richly hued magnificence!

Carl Heyward and Akiko Suzuki’s PUSH/PRACTICE WORKSHOP

Sunday, OCT 12, 2025

(12 pm - 3 pm)

$215

Carl Heyward is NEA Fellow and grant recipient, former MFA instructor at SF Academy of Art University, arts writer and founder of Global Art Project, a mixed-media collaborative cooperative with a membership in 12 countries. He has exhibited at Room Art Gallery, Mill Valley, The Fourth Wall Gallery in Oakland, CA, artist-in-residence at The Schools of The Sacred Heart at The Flood Mansion, San Francisco, and continues to exhibit internationally: Kranz, Slovenia; Mazatlan, Mexico; Venice, Italy; and Ghent, Belgium, in 2017-2019. His work is in collections held by SF-MOMA, NY-MOMA, Yale University Art Library, the National Gallery of Australia, Wellsely Art Library and the Brooklyn Museum. He is associated with Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, CA; 10dence Gallery, Holland, Galerie Sobo Bade, Senegal and Gallerie Renee Marie, CA, East Village Art View Gallery, NYC

Carl was The Antonym Webzine’s Artist of the Month (August 2021). Read this enlightening article as Carl articulates "what Art is" here:

https://www.theantonymmag.com/the-artist-of-the-month-august-2021-carl-heyward/

Here is Carl in dialogue, with artist-educator Nicholas Wilton, for the Art2Life interview series.

Painting With Intention:   A Four-Week In-Person Workshop with Charlynn Throckmorton  

Deepen your connection to your art and create with purpose. Join artist Charlynn Throckmorton for "Painting with Intention," a four-week workshop designed for artists who want to explore their creative voice while learning new techniques and approaches to painting.

Participants will begin each session by setting a personal intention for their work with the goal of creating from the heart.  Each session will conclude with a group critique and reflection.

The workshop takes place at Studio 55 in Martinez on four consecutive Wednesdays from September 24 through October 16, 10:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The cost for all four sessions is $350.

Workshop Structure and Themes  

Week One: Figures -From reference photos.
Week Two: Portraits – Develop your skills in capturing human expression and form.  
Week Three: Landscapes – Learn techniques to convey atmosphere and light in natural settings
Week Four: Abstracts – Experiment with form, color, and texture to express emotion and idea.

Materials
1. A small sketchbook for drawing and notes.  
2. Drawing materials such as pencils and/or pens.  
3. Four canvases, each no smaller than 11x14 inches (larger canvases are welcome).   
4. Mark-making tools brayers, scrapers, palette knives, old credit cards, limited only by imagination!

About the Instructor  
Charlynn Throckmorton is a mixed-media artist with a lifelong passion for making art. She has exhibited in numerous venues and has several years of experience teaching workshops and classes in Benicia. Her approach centers on encouraging artists to create from the heart and explore their unique artistic identities.

What You Will Gain  
By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of your artistic voice and new techniques and tools to enhance your paintings. You will also have a sense of direction and style for your future artwork, supported by feedback and reflection during each session’s group critique.

Come paint with intention, discover your style, and bring your art to life in this engaging and supportive workshop experience.

Watercolor - when less is plenty!
with anNa george

Friday afternoons,   12-3pm

Sept 5 - October 24  (8 classes)

First class (Sept 5) is FREE! Come try it out and see if it’s for you!

$195

If you've ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off, and wish for personal attention as you paint, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments, we'll be feeling the difference of "less is more" and "less is enough". Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series.  

Years ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only, no camera. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as on cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce silk superflow, an exciting surface used over millennia. 

Yes, watercolor painting can be simple, fun, and elegant.  Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton Pro, Schminke. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes, plus Arches or Baohong "Artist" cold-pressed papers. Beginners receive a supplies guide.

Welcome aboard--see you as summer gives way to autumn's richly hued magnificence!

Watercolor - when less is plenty!
with anNa george

Friday afternoons,   12-3pm

Sept 5 - October 24  (8 classes)

First class (Sept 5) is FREE! Come try it out and see if it’s for you!

$195

If you've ever thought to try watercolors or pick up where you left off, and wish for personal attention as you paint, this class for you. At the outset we will pursue an understanding of materials and tools in order to develop strokes and washes. Using simple shapes and techniques to learn how the brush loads and carries water and pigments, we'll be feeling the difference of "less is more" and "less is enough". Students will be able to complete a number of studies and paintings in this eight-week series.  

Years ago I did a thesis on watercolor. I then traveled for a year outside the US. The images I brought home were watercolor only, no camera. This was my medium for decades. Recently my watercolor work has been on silk as well as on cold-pressed Arches paper. I may include a silk demo to introduce silk superflow, an exciting surface used over millennia. 

Yes, watercolor painting can be simple, fun, and elegant.  Quality ingredients make all the difference. Please opt for Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton Pro, Schminke. One can start with a handful of select pigments and brushes, plus Arches or Baohong "Artist" cold-pressed papers. Beginners receive a supplies guide.

Welcome aboard--see you as summer gives way to autumn's richly hued magnificence!