PAINTING FLOWERS: Watercolors for Beginners with JACQUELIN de LEON $120, all materials included—feel free to bring your favorites! Learn how to paint beautiful floral arrangements to brighten your journal or add a personal touch to your home decor! In this beginner-friendly workshop, we'll explore the art of drawing and painting flowers, creating vibrant designs that […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

 Explore the fine art of silk painting with René Shoemaker, a France-based American artist who will guide us as we examine historical and contemporary silk paintings and develop new skills.

Join our NATURAL DYE AND BOTANICAL PRINTING ON SILK adult class, taught by artist Mayumi Fujio. September 16 from 1-4p. The class is at Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery + Studio, 40 29th Street, San Francisco 94110. $130, all materials provided. Class Description: Mayumi will introduce botanical printing using fresh leaves, flowers, and minerals to […]

Chuck Whelon & Planet Urf Entertainment invite you to an extraordinary evening of art, music, and storytelling at the Michelle Thomas Fine Art Gallery. Presenting an art show of original watercolor artworks from "Urfspace Beyond: Into the Radlands," the latest offering from local artist and author Chuck Whelon. Prepare for a colorful cartoon tour of […]