Upcoming Events

Two Day Workshop: Wednesdays April 3 & 10, 2019 from 1:00 - 4:00pm This class is an introduction into the unique world of SCRATCHBOARD. You will learn the basic techniques using various abrasive tools in a subtractive process to remove the black ink from the clay based board to create a stunning piece of your […]

Two Day Workshop: Wednesdays April 3 & 10, 2019 from 1:00 - 4:00pm This class is an introduction into the unique world of SCRATCHBOARD. You will learn the basic techniques using various abrasive tools in a subtractive process to remove the black ink from the clay based board to create a stunning piece of your […]

The workshop includes a docent led tour of the Center and a close up view of seals and sea lions. Following the tour, artist Mary Gulino will teach a liquid acrylic painting workshop where she will guide you through a simple painting of a curling wave beginning to crash. You will take home your work. […]

April 14, 2019 from 10:00am - 11:30am Explore and learn about local tide pools and conservation efforts. Participants will learn how to create their own color renderings of local sea life with a step by step demonstration of various watercolor techniques taught by a LOCA artist. All students receive an art package that includes a […]

Artists are invited to bring in works for helpful discussion and supportive feedback from Betty Shelton, Chair of the Post-Baccalaureate Program and instructor at Laguna College of Art and Design, and other professional panelists. As always we will have refreshments and hors d'oeuvres at this lively and informed discussion! Metered parking on the street. Free […]

Two Day Workshop: Wednesdays May 1 & 8, 2019 from 1:00 - 4:00pm We will be creating intuitively with alcohol inks.We will learn how this medium acts and reacts by experimenting with various application techniques. This class is held on two consecutive Wednesdays in the Art Room of the Susi Q. Teacher: Joy Vansell Fee:(May […]

Join LOCA at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center for a workshop that includes a docent led tour of the facility. After the tour learn to paint a seal lion on synthetic (non-tree based) paper as taught by September McGee. "This paper is non-absorbent and the paint sits on top of the surface," said McGee. "This […]

May 12, 2019 from 10:00am - 11:30am Explore and learn about local tide pools and conservation efforts. Participants will learn how to create their own color renderings of local sea life with a step by step demonstration of various watercolor techniques taught by a LOCA artist. All students receive an art package that includes a […]

Chef Strong, formerly of The Studio at the Montage, is going to talk to us about all the creative thought that goes into running a top notch restaurant. We will meet at Ocean and Main, on the patio, to hear about the world of culinary art. This event is for members only. We are grateful […]