Petaluma Arts Center

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

If you’ve ever wanted to take an art class but didn’t think you had the time or talent, then the Petaluma Arts Center has a solution for you.

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05/19/2026

Foundations of Oil Painting
A Workshop: June 17, 6-9pm
Curious about oil painting but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop demystifies the essentials, introducing you to the materials, tools, and core techniques that make oil painting so rich and versatile. You’ll learn how to set up your palette, understand mediums and surfaces, and explore foundational methods like layering, blending, and brushwork. With guided instruction and hands-on exploration, you’ll gain the confidence to begin your own oil painting practice and discover the unique beauty of working with this timeless medium.

To register for this class, find the PAC Academy link in our bio, or here: https://mynorthbaytickets.ticketsauce.com/e/pac-academy-oil-painting-foundations

05/19/2026

The Origin Stories Symposium is for artists and storytellers of all kinds to celebrate the power of human connection. It’s a celebration of empathy and the ways creativity can open us up to the people we pass on the street every day. The event includes panel discussions, live music, and time to explore the art boxes on display, illustrating their creators’ personal origins.

Participants:

Jason Chu, rapper, activist, musician, speaks of hope and healing in a hurting world. As a kid in suburban Delaware, he found a vocabulary for identity and liberation in hip-hop culture. He is also a prominent voice in the national Asian American conversation.

Sean Callery, tv/film composer, has received 17 Emmy nominations and 4 wins, placing him among the most nominated composers of all time. Known for his dynamic and evocative scores, he has crafted music for celebrated series such as Homeland, R.J. Decker, The Beast in Me, the Sherlock Holmes series Elementary, Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Bones, and Designated Survivor, among others.

Tomo Moriwaki, teacher and game designer, got his start at Treyarch. A game designer for most of his career, leading the design for Spider-Man: The Movie Game (2001), Spider-Man 2: The Movie Game (2004), Boom Blox (2008), and Medal of Honor (2010). He is the Cofounder and Design Director at Hyperkinetic Studios since 2014.

There will also be a panel with educator Jennifer Jervis and our artist/storyteller guests.
Get your tickets now, space is limited. Find the link in our bio or here: https://mynorthbaytickets.com/e/origin-stories-symposium

05/19/2026

The Art of the Game
A workshop: June 17, 1-4pm
Games are one of today’s most dynamic creative mediums, blending storytelling, systems thinking, and player experience. In this hands-on workshop, participants will step into the role of a game designer—learning how rules, mechanics, and narrative work together to shape meaningful play. Through guided exercises, you’ll explore player-centered design, discover how rules themselves can become a form of artistic expression, and experiment with rapid prototyping techniques. By the end of the session, you’ll have designed and play-tested your own original tabletop game using simple materials, gaining practical tools for turning ideas into engaging interactive experiences.

To register for this class, find the PAC Academy link in our bio or here: https://mynorthbaytickets.ticketsauce.com/e/pac-academy-art-gamedesign

05/19/2026

Join Emma Logan and her mother Laura Pierce for a warm, welcoming introduction to the timeless craft of traditional rug hooking. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own “mug rug”—a small, decorative coaster—using scrap fabric and embroidery hoops, while learning foundational techniques passed down through generations. Designed to demystify a craft that can feel intimidating or expensive, this experience reveals how accessible, creative, and deeply satisfying rug hooking can be. Along the way, you’ll connect with heritage skills, explore texture and color, and leave with a beautiful handmade piece. No prior experience needed.

To register for this class, find the PAC Academy link in our bio, or here: https://mynorthbaytickets.ticketsauce.com/e/pac-academy-get-hooked

05/18/2026

Stitch Your Story: Soft Sculpture Self-Portraits
A Workshop: June 15, 1-4pm
In this workshop, students will explore and celebrate their identity, interests, and personal expression through art. They will create their own unique soft sculpture portrait, and experience creative skill-building as they draw and paint on fabric and hand-sew their finished piece.

To register for this class, find the PAC Academy link on our website, in our bio, or here: https://mynorthbaytickets.ticketsauce.com/e/pac-academy-stitch-your-story

05/18/2026

Binding and Building Your Sketchbook Practice
A Workshop: Tuesday, June 16, 6-9pm

Binding and Building Your Sketchbook Practice is an invitation to reimagine your sketchbook as a space of freedom, experimentation, and creative discovery. In this dynamic, hands-on workshop, you’ll craft your own one-of-a-kind sketchbook using both traditional and unexpected materials—then fill it with life through playful rituals, inventive exercises, and techniques designed to spark spontaneity. Explore tools that travel easily and dry quickly, making it effortless to create wherever inspiration strikes. Leave not only with a beautifully bound, deeply personal sketchbook, but with a revitalized creative practice that feels alive, flexible, and truly your own.

To register for this class, go to the PAC Academy link in our bio/website or here: https://mynorthbaytickets.ticketsauce.com/e/pac-academy-sketchbook-practice

05/17/2026

What is a Print?
Mon, Jun 15, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Petaluma Arts Center
What is a print? A lively, illustrated presentation introducing Printmaking with Linda Goodman. Discover how original prints are made—and how to tell them apart from reproductions. You will learn about key techniques (etching, woodcut, lithography, silkscreen), plus monoprints, giclée, art prints, editions, and what “unique” vs. “multiple” prints mean. See real tools, plates, and sample prints up close. Bring a print you own for identification if time allows. Questions welcome.
Register at the link on our website/bio or here: https://mynorthbaytickets.ticketsauce.com/e/pacacademy-what-is-a-print

05/13/2026

Color Lab with Lena Wolff
Sunday, May 24, 2026
12:00 PM -4:00 PM
Color Lab was designed for everyone interested in learning how to experiment with color in new ways. Structured to convey the basics of color theory through hands-on practice, the workshop walks through a sequence of fun, approachable exercises in paint-mixing and collage. In-between art activities, a slideshow is presented that shares information on the biology of color vision, a breakdown of the essential properties of color, and the wondrous phenomenon of color relativity, with visual examples from the early color theorists, textiles, folk-art, and work by contemporary artists.

By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a small set of color charts and collages, and fodder for a lifetime of future experimentation.

Open to absolute beginners, practicing artists, designers, and craftspeople alike. Older teens with a serious interest in art are also welcome to register.

Register here: https://mynorthbaytickets.com/e/color-lab