Summer 2026 Adult Workshop Series

A detailed graphite drawing of a human hand holding a camera. Various geometric shapes and house outline are depicted around the hand and camera.

Drawing Foundations for Adults: Seeing & Shading

Proportion • Light & Shadow • Charcoal Techniques (Ages 18+)

June 9th — June 25th

6 sessions:

• 3‑Week Workshop • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:00–8:00 PM

A calming, skill‑building workshop that teaches adults how to observe, measure, and shade using classical drawing methods. Perfect for beginners and returning artists. Learn how to observe, measure, and shade using classical techniques adapted for all levels.

Painting Essentials for Adults: Color, & Composition

Color Mixing • Brushwork • Acrylic Painting (Ages 18+)

July 14th — July 30th

6 sessions

• 3‑Week Workshop • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:00–8:00 PM

A structured yet relaxing introduction to painting from observation. Adults learn how to mix color, block-in shapes, and complete a finished painting.

A woodcarving artwork depicting leafless trees with a natural landscape background.

Intro to Printmaking for Adults: Linocut & Monotype

Carving • Inking • Printing on a Pro-Grade Griffin Press

August 4th — August 20th

6 sessions:

• 3‑Week Workshop • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:00–8:00 PM

A hands‑on, expressive workshop using our professional-grade Griffin etching press. Adults create bold linocuts and colorful monotypes in a supportive, exploratory environment.

Meet our Griffin Co. Etching Press

A homemade mechanical device on a blue wheeled stand with a wooden steering wheel, blue metal framework, two vertical silver cylinders with brass handles on top, and a black motor or camera at the center. A logo on the front features two dolphins with the text 'OAKLAND' and 'FISH.'
A textile or fabric cutting machine with a blue metal frame, a large wheel, a metal roller, and a flat cutting surface. There is a logo on the machine that reads 'The Griffin Co., Oakland, CA,' featuring a lion's face.
Close-up of a vintage industrial machine with a wooden steering wheel in front, featuring a circular logo of 'The Griffin Co., Oakland CA' with a griffin illustration. The machine is painted blue and has a visible metal bearing or gear component in the center.