Bernal Heights Jazz Quintet will perform for the Bernal Heights Library open house festivities. The Bernal Jazz Quintet explores familiar standards and fresh new compositions, from bop to blues to ballads. An unusual front-line grouping of vibraphone (Jim Zimmerman), sax (Michael Gold), and trombone (Derek James) combine with a driving, creative rhythm section of drums (Curt […]

Ceramic Socials are back by popular demand! Come play with clay and meet other creative folks without the full commitment of studio membership. All materials, tools, and firing services are included in the fee. No formal instruction exists, but Jenna and other attendees share tips and tricks! Think of it as "open studio time" to […]

Join our beginners’ painting class! We will learn to use line + shape + color to create a composition, likeness, and mood. Equipped with a variety of techniques, you’ll capture your model successfully! You are welcome to bring a photo reference of someone you would like to paint—we will also have images from magazines available. […]

In the vibrant heart of the Bay Area, the Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio is gearing up for an unparalleled event that celebrates the innovative spirit and enduring legacy of Hardy Hanson, a figure synonymous with artistic rebellion and intellectual depth. Scheduled for the evening of April 6, 2024, from 6 to 10 […]

Secession Art & Design is returning to San Francisco on April 25-28 for a Spring Art Pop-Up at 307 Cortland Ave featuring 15 artists. This four-day event is a magical time where I take over an empty storefront in Bernal Heights and transform it into a gorgeous gallery full of local art. For those who want […]

Save the Date: Precita Eyes' 28th annual Urban Youth Arts Festival will be held on July 20 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Stroll through Precita Park and admire the work of Urban Youth Arts Festival, a youth-directed event that provides a neutral space where youth can safely experience spray-can art and practice respect for one another. […]

Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio warmly invites you to the opening of René Shoemaker’s debut SF show, San Francisco / Paris / New York City on July 21 from 5-7pm. Enjoy an aperitif spread by our neighborhood friends at Komaaj and wine from Noeteca at this special viewing of Shoemaker’s work for the […]

Dive into the world of silk painting in an exclusive three-day workshop led by the renowned France-based artist René Shoemaker. Scheduled for July 23-25, from 10 am to 2 pm, this immersive experience promises to introduce you to the delicate art of silk painting and deepen your understanding and skills in this unique medium. Whether […]

$90, supplies included Scope of Class: Learn to take accurate measurements and create a custom skirt pattern. Students will leave with a materials kit and reusable paper skirt pattern designed to their custom measurements. Beginners welcome; previous experience sewing with a pattern will be helpful. PATTERN MAKING WORKSHOP with AUGUSTINA RENSCH Calendar - Bernal Heights […]

About the workshop: Join artist Kristen Brown for this informative and fun step-by-step demonstration using Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics. Kristen will share the attributes of acrylic paint while taking participants through the steps of creating a painting of water that sparkles and glows while emphasizing the play of light and reflection. Whether you are a […]