The City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department offers a variety of visual arts programs from elementary school age to adults. For full details on class offerings and to register please visit the Activity Guide.
For all information and current schedule please visit The Activity Guide.
Spring/Summer 2021 Visual Arts Classes
Creative Virtual Art (Online)
Instructor: EverPro Kids
Learn essential drawing and painting techniques in watercolor in combination with other media. Instructor provides step-by-step demonstrations for brushwork, texture techniques, light and shadow, and color scheme. Students will progress through elements of art to make stronger compositions, creating bright and vibrant watercolor paintings of still-life arrangements, wildlife, scenery, sea creatures, and much more. More subjects will be added based on the student's skills. All new lessons for the returning students.
Ages: 6-9
$150(R)/$187.50(N)
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Mon 3/1-5/10 4:30pm-5:30pm Act#9269
Ages: 10-13
$150(R)/$187.50(N)
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Tue 3/2-5/11 4:30pm-5:30pm Act#9270
Storytelling Art, Crafts & Movement (Online)
Instructor: Disha Bheda
Origami, drawing animals, making masks, puppets, storytelling, yoga and physical education all in one online program. Kids will have fun while using their time constructively to unleash their creativity, enhance their communication skills and get much needed exercise. Class is held online, through Zoom and runs 4 days a week.
Ages: 6-10
$450(R)/$555(N)
Mon-Thu 6/7-7/2 9:30am-11:30am Act#9295
Acrylic Painting- Intermediate & Advanced (in person)
Instructor: Lynne Shephard
This class moves beyond beginning painting to provide in depth instruction on uses of the many mediums available, and to search for different ways to express yourself with acrylics. Projects will be diverse and reflect contemporary art. Bring all supplies listed on the receipt.
Ages 18+
$134(R)/$167.50(N)
Dougherty Station Community Center
Mon 3/22 - 5/10 7:00pm -9:30pm Act#8497
Watercolor Painting Magic- Beginning & Intermediate (in person)
Instructor: Lynne Shephard
This class moves beyond beginning painting to provide in depth instruction on uses of the many mediums available, and to search for different ways to express yourself with acrylics. Projects will be diverse and reflect contemporary art. Bring all supplies listed on the receipt.
Ages 18+
$134(R)/$167.50(N)
Dougherty Station Community Center
Tues 3/23 - 5/11 7:00pm -9:30am Act#8498
For information about Visual Arts Programs please contact Erika Valentine at EValentine@sanramon.ca.gov or (925) 973 - 3205.
Supporting The Arts
The City of San Ramon Arts Advisory Committee is committed to supporting the arts community in San Ramon. They have recently published this Arts Marketing Toolkit to assist those involved in the local arts community.
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Art Galleries
San Ramon has five art galleries with rotating shows. Exhibits range from local to regional artists and art groups, youth art, and traveling exhibits. You do not have to travel far to see wonderful works of art on a regular basis! Stop by and enjoy the galleries to enjoy a variety of art exhibits. Galleries hours vary by location. Please call for specific evening and weekend hours.