Art Groups San Francisco

NDU visits the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art!

De Young Museum - Free Saturday!

Let’s get cultured and see some art! We will be at Underdogs Tres for lunch: [Underdogs Tres](https://underdogstres.com/?y_source=1_MjM3NDQ5NjEtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) and then walk over to the De Young Museum! [De Young Museum ](https://www.famsf.org/visit/de-young) **You must bring a Bay Area ID for free admission!** Tickets have been reserved and are limited so please only RSVP if you know you can come.

Postcard Party! Drink & Draw 21+In San Francisco Every 3rd Thursday FREE to join

We’re drawing our own postcards tonight and into our summer camp vibes so grab your art supplies and come join us for a community Drink & Draw at 540 Bar in San Francisco to join.21+ FREE TO JOIN (but please 2 drink boozy/not min to support our local only small businesses) I have everything you need (markers, postcards, even stamps) All levels of skills are welcome! Every 3rd Thursdays 6-8pm 21+ RSVP to let me know you’re coming! These activities are free because we pay for them, please support by: Grabbing a beverage or few (boozy or not) to support the bar, who lets us use the space on the monthly! They’re a small business owned by a trio of Richmond neighbors 💕 This is a labor of love by me (Risa) Supplies and cost of running this event are out of pocket. If you liked the event and would like to donate please venmo @Risa-Culbertson much appreciated! Donations are suggested $5 and are appreciated but not necessary to participatepate I’ll keep this running for as long as i can! Follow us on IG @Risa_Iwasaki_Culbertson @540bar We’re small businesses/ local artists. Come hang!

Sketch Club at El Polín Spring

Originally used by the Ohlone People, El Polín Spring is a beautiful nature spot with many trails leading to the waters. Plenty of benches, a picnic area, restrooms and parking area at the end of MacArthur Avenue. A 15 minute walk from the Presidio Transit Center via 43 Masonic bus or 1 California at Spruce. Additional parking by the Soccer Field at the end of Portola St. We'll meet up afterward at 2pm to share each other's work. SFWA is a designated SF Legacy Business in recognition of serving the community as a valued cultural asset of the city for over 100 years. Started in the late 1800s as the Sketch Club, it is one of California's oldest arts organizations.

Meet & Greet

Meet other creatives in the Temescal area at Burlap Coffee to connect and learn more about TACo. We invite all creatives to socialize! We will be inviting feedback regarding an upcoming ‘Temescal Art Week’ as well.

Father's Day Market

Father's Day Market June 13, 10am-4pm A great place to shop for dad, grads, and yourself. Join us for a day featuring local-made art and live Music! the band Pain of Ornithology will play 2 sets starting at 1pm **Call for Vendors** If you’re a SF Bay Area maker interested in vending, please message us thru our contact form on this site. We are looking for vendors of handmade craft and art who live SF Bay Area. Please tell us about your products (and process) and include images.

Sketch Dog Surfing & Soul Grind Coffee (Pacifica)

Sketching the World Dog Surfing Championships! 📍 **10:30-10:59 am**. Meet at the world famous Taco Bell Cantina 🌊 **11:00 am.** Short walk together over to Pacifica State Beach 🐕 Roam freely. Sketch the doggos. ☕ **12:00 noon.** Walk over to Soul Grind. 🎨 Sketch the cafe. Or pull up a chair and just relax. 📓 **01:00 pm**. We wrap things up with a show & tell, throwdown. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Dogs. Surfboards. Pure untamed delight in the best way. We’ll sketch out on the beach for a bit, then grab coffee to reset. * [KQED article](https://www.kqed.org/news/12050803/whos-the-top-dog-wave-riding-canines-compete-at-the-world-dog-surfing-championships) of the 2025 event * [Official website](https://www.surfdogchampionships.com/) of Surf Dog Championships This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood. All levels welcome. Bring whatever you like to sketch with. Message Jimmy if you need help finding the group. *Photo from 2022 Dog Surfing World Championship, Pacifica CA, 6 August 2022. Photo by Jack Owicki.*

Plant Swap - Luludi Living Art - FREE Community Event

**Join us for Luludi Living Art’s Spring Plant Swap, a free community event for plant lovers of all kinds.** Bring 1–3 healthy plants, rooted cuttings, plant babies, or small pots to exchange and take home the same number. It’s a fun and easy way to refresh your collection, share with others, and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in the community. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your collection, all are welcome. Please bring only healthy plants and label them if possible so everyone can swap with confidence. Come spend a cozy spring afternoon surrounded by plants, creativity, and community at the Luludi Living Art Studio. **Event Details** Sunday, June 7th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Luludi Living Art Studio 346 N Ellsworth Ave San Mateo, CA **What to Bring** * Houseplants * Rooted cuttings * Plant babies * Small pots **Admission** Free event – all are welcome

Charcoal Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Thank you for visiting our group - Charcoal Drawing Class! We meet on Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm, in my art studio located in San Francisco. All are welcome, whether you are a total beginner who want to explore, learn, or just have fun... or a more experienced artist who might want to freshen your techniques, pick up where you left off a while ago, or just enjoy the experience of drawing in a group setting and share the joy of creating art. My art studio is a place for kids M-F after school and we have day camps during school holidays. We have been in business since 2019. I have decided to include adult art classes on Saturdays and Sundays, and now we have oil painting classes 2-4:30pm, and drawing classes 5-7pm. On Sundays are have soft pastels drawing classes. We will draw still life. If there's a request for a live model, please let me know! It's a wonderful place for everyone to get together safely to have fun, learn, and bring home a beautiful piece of artwork that you have created! All art supplies are provided unless you wish to bring your own. Please go to my website https://www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults, to pay/sign up. Please note that you are not signed up for the class if you only RSVP here on Meetup. Also, many participants sign up directly on our website for the event; therefore, if you see an event with no RSVP here on Meetup, it does not mean no one is attending the event. If you have any questions, please email me at sweetartssf@gmail.com for a quick response. Hope to see you soon!

In-Person Oil Pastels Drawing Class in Art Studio

Our art teacher will offer a demonstration, guiding students step-by-step, from the beginning to the end. You will sketch and create an oil pastel drawing/painting to take home at the end of the class. No drawing or painting experience is needed. The class is for beginners, and all the materials will be provided. ***Please remember to register for this class directly on our website here: www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults at 10pm the night before the event the latest. We do not accept walk-ins.

Drink and Draw at Jupiter

Come draw, paint, or do whatever other art you're working on! Bring your own supplies. We're usually on the second floor -- look for all the people with sketchbooks and/or drawing tablets. In case you'd like to share your art or just stay in touch, we have a Discord server: [https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey](https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey)

Tuesdays @ Madrone Art Bar (SF)

🗓️ Every Tuesday 🕡 630 to 830pm 📍500 Divisadero Ave., SF 🎟️ ADMISSION $15 CASH ONLY 🪑 LIMITED SEATING: 45 max ✏️ Bring your own art supplies, though some are available. 🎨 MUST BE 21+ with valid ID and all skill levels welcomed.