workshops & classes 
A variety of workshops and classes for all ages are offered at the Pence Gallery throughout the year, including adult workshops, programs for children and teens, and family programs.
Healing Arts Program
This program offers a six-week workshop that uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one, as well as one-time workshops that focus more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space.
This is a free program with all materials included, sponsored by Bob & Joanne Andresen. Participants must be 18 or older, and no art experience is necessary. Limited to the first 8 participants who register. Registration online is required.
6-Session Workshop:
Guided by facilitators Amy Vidra & Lyndsey Rocca
Fridays, 10 – 11:45 AM, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7
One-Time Workshops:
Guided by facilitator Amy Vidra
April 23 and May 21, 2-3:30 PM
Assemblage vs Sculpture: Found Object Sculpture with Amy Vidra
Saturday, May 11, 1 – 4 PM
$125 Members, $140 Non-Members (Some materials included)
Both assemblage and sculpture combine various objects to create a three-dimensional work of art. A sculpture may use a limited palette of materials or colors to unify the piece to make it cohesive. In this three-hour workshop, students will learn the basics of sculpture with artist Amy Vidra. Participants will be guided through the fundamentals of sculpture and will have time to stroll through Davis to find their own inspirational found objects to include in their pieces.
Watercolor Integration with Chinese Ink & Oil Pastels with Qinqin Liu
Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19, 11 AM – 3 PM
$200 Members, $220 Non-Members (Materials not included)
Under the guidance of artist Qinqin Liu, explore how to combine watercolor with Chinese ink and oil pastels. Participants will learn design, composition, shape, line, point, value, and color, as well as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry watercolor techniques. Students will produce an interactive artwork by combining watercolor expression and abstraction, sketches of natural objects, and Chinese calligraphy. The instructor will offer a class demo, followed by individual instruction and group discussion. Early workshop registration is encouraged due to limited space!
Art in Action: Family Art Workshops
Sundays, 1 – 3 PM | May 4 (Saturday), Jun. 2
$4 Members, $8 Non-Members (per person, materials included)
Art in Action engages kids 5-12 in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. Projects are designed to introduce kids to making their own artwork, by experimenting with creative ideas and materials. Our resident art teacher will introduce you to the wealth of possibilities in our upstairs classroom. This is a drop-in program, with no registration required. Class size is limited to 25 people on a first come first served basis.
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Watercolor Painting with a Limited Palette with Misuk Goltz
Tuesdays, Apr. 23 & 30, May 7 & 14, 10:30 AM – 1 PM
$140 Members, $150 Non-Members (Some materials included)
Join artist Misuk Goltz for a 4-session class that challenges watercolor painters who enjoy experimenting with colors. By using a limited number of colors, students will explore how mixing and choosing certain colors will produce more
harmonious paintings with different moods.
Watercolor Classes with Joanne Andresen
These classes are currently full. Please check with the instructor, Joanne Andresen directly at [email protected] if you have questions, or to see if there is any availability in the future. Thank you!
Beginning Watercolor with Joanne Andresen
This class is intended for students who have never taken a watercolor class or who would like to become reacquainted with watercolor painting. Students will be using a limited palette while practicing techniques of painting on dry and wet paper, building exciting colors through glazing, exploring light and dark progression of values, while applying paint with a light touch.
Intermediate Watercolor with Joanne Andresen
This class is for continuing watercolor students. Students should be familiar with watercolor materials and basic techniques. Color mixing, value transitions, composition and brushwork will be emphasized. Painting outside of class will be encouraged and critiques of work will be part of the class structure. Students will supply their own materials.
