Richmond Art Center

Figure drawing is a great way to build confidence and strengthen your drawing skills. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn to draw from a live model using charcoal while exploring gesture, proportion, value, and the basics of drawing hands and faces. No previous figure-drawing experience is required.

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing with Charcoal
Class for Adults
Wednesdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Sep 9 - Nov 4
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond CA 94804

https://www.hisawyer.com/the-richmond-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1935754?source=semesters

Last call! Life Model Studio Session happening on Friday, August 14.

Settle in for an afternoon of figure drawing and painting - your choice of media. Work at your own pace with a live n**e model in a welcoming, creative space. Open to all experience levels.

Open Studio for Adults
Friday, August 14, 1pm-4pm | $25
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond CA, 94804

Register: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-richmond-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1915883?source=semesters

New class! "Intermediate and Advanced Weaving"

Expand your weaving practice through personalized projects, advanced techniques, and creative exploration.

Designed for intermediate and advanced weavers, this class offers dedicated studio time and individualized guidance to help you develop your own projects on 4-, 6-, and 8-shaft floor looms. Explore weave structures, experiment with materials, and deepen your understanding of design and technique while building confidence in your creative process.

To support our students: Student get a complimentary hour of studio time following the end time of this class. Open Studio Access is also available at a cost during the quarter to support additional work time outside of class. If your project requires more time to complete, you may rent a loom for the following quarter or register for the next session.

"Intermediate and Advanced Weaving"
Instructor: Karen Ondracek
Tuesdays, 10am-1pm, Sep 15 - Nov 17
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, CA

Happening this Friday! Join Pragati Sharma Mohanty for a gallery walkthrough of her solo exhibition, "Daughter of the Earth."

We hope to see you there!

Daughter of the Earth: Artist Talk with Pragati Sharma Mohanty
Friday, August 7, 2026, 11am start | Free
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA

Ready to try something new this fall? Whether you’re exploring a new medium, returning to a favorite practice, or joining us for the first time, there are ways to save on your next class at Richmond Art Center!

Click the link to learn more: https://richmondartcenter.org/announcements/save-on-a-fall-art-class-at-richmond-art-center/

Delighted to share this joyful illustration by Teaching Artist Betsy Streeter. It perfectly captures the fun and creativity we’ll be celebrating together at our 90th Birthday Party! This free, family-friendly community celebration will feature live music, food, art activities, and, of course, birthday cake.

You are invited - mark your calendar!

90th Birthday Party
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12pm-3pm
FREE
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA

New class- Make Your Own Crazy Quilt!

Turn fabric scraps into something beautiful, warm, and uniquely your own! Join Cordy Joan to explore crazy quilting, an improvisational style that encourages intuitive making with upcycled fabrics. Learn hand-sewing techniques including embroidery, piecing, and quilting as you create your own 4' square crazy quilt to take home.

Class for Adults
Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Sep 16 - Nov 18
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA

https://www.hisawyer.com/the-richmond-art-center/schedules/activity-set/1969357?source=semesters

We’re excited to announce the artists participating in Richmond Open Studios at Richmond Art Center on Saturday, August 15!

Alice Carroll
Kali Cohen
Brian Conery
Larry Craighill
Paula Kristovich
Patricia Pintner
Lisa Rappoport
Tatyana Ryevzina
Patty Szerlip

Come by, meet the artists, and discover their work in our courtyard!

Richmond Open Studios
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11am–5pm
Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
Free Admission

Organized by the Visual Artists of Richmond, Richmond Open Studios takes place August 8–9 at individual artist studios and August 15–16 at group venues. Richmond Art Center is thrilled to be a partner venue and host these artists in our courtyard on Saturday, August 15.