Upcoming Events
Valentines Day: Paint Your Partner
Valentine’s Date Night: Paint Your Partner
Celebrate love and creativity with a hands-on, relaxed art class designed for couples but singles are welcome! Just bring a photo of the person (or pet?!) that you’d like to paint! Whether you’re a first-time painter or have some studio experience, this class guides you through painting a portrait of your partner in a supportive, fun atmosphere.
What to expect!
Guided instruction: Step-by-step demonstration covering composition, proportion, color mixing, and simple brush techniques to capture likeness and expression.
Partner-focused approach: You’ll work from life—your partner will pose while you paint—so you’ll learn observational skills and how to translate what you see into paint.
Materials provided: Canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, palettes, and aprons. You’re welcome to bring a favorite photo for reference if you prefer.
Friendly pace: Instruction emphasizes enjoyment over perfection. Small class size ensures individual attention.
Refreshments: Light snacks and beverages provided; bring your own favorite treat if you’d like.
Who it’s for?
Friends, partners, or spouses looking for a memorable date night
Anyone interested in trying portrait painting in a low-pressure setting!
Details:
Duration: 3 hours
Age: 21+
What to wear: Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting paint on
Accessibility: Please let us know in advance about any accessibility needs so we can accommodate you
Need more reasons to sign up?
Create a lasting keepsake painted by your partner
Share a creative, collaborative experience that encourages conversation and connection
Gain basic portrait painting skills you can use again after the class
Reserve your spot, Space is limited. To register, click the button below.
Wednesday Workshop: Picasso’s Bulls
Welcome back, Santa Rosa! To kick off the New Year, we will be celebrating a few artists from the last century. Each of our January classes is themed to reflect one artist and the style that secured their place in Art History. As always, these classes are approximately 90 minutes and all supplies will be provided. There are only 8 spots in each class (until we can go back outside, we are limited by our indoor space).
Wednesday Workshop: Rothko on Cardboard
Welcome back, Santa Rosa! To kick off the New Year, we will be celebrating a few artists from the last century. Each of our January classes is themed to reflect one artist and the style that secured their place in Art History. As always, these classes are approximately 90 minutes and all supplies will be provided. There are only 8 spots in each class (until we can go back outside, we are limited by our indoor space).
Wednesday Workshop: Mondrian’s Colors
Welcome back, Santa Rosa! To kick off the New Year, we will be celebrating a few artists from the last century. Each of our January classes is themed to reflect one artist and the style that secured their place in Art History. As always, these classes are approximately 90 minutes and all supplies will be provided. There are only 8 spots in each class (until we can go back outside, we are limited by our indoor space).
Wednesday Workshop: Kandisky Circles
Welcome back, Santa Rosa! To kick off the New Year, we will be celebrating a few artists from the last century. Each of our January classes is themed to reflect one artist and the style that secured their place in Art History. As always, these classes are approximately 90 minutes and all supplies will be provided. There are only 8 spots in each class (until we can go back outside, we are limited by our indoor space).
December 10: Neurographic art with Leota Brigida Harriman
Join us for an hour and a half of Neurographic art with Leota Brigida Harriman! This is a limited space class.
December 3: Christmas Mosaics
Join us for an hour and a half of mosaic fun! This is a limited space class.
Pictures With Santa: Shop Small Saturday
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s stopping at Circa Gallery! On Saturday, November 29th children 12 and under can take their photo with Santa Claus right here at Circa Gallery. Doors will open at 9am and Santa arrives at 10. He’ll stay till noon, so don’t be late!
Concert: Mid Century Modern
About MCM
Mid Century Modern (MCM) is a Seattle-based alternative jazz duo featuring emcee/producer King Khazm and singer/songwriter, Jesse Kogita. Merging their backgrounds in jazz and hip hop, MCM blend genres and ideas, mixing digital and live elements to create original music that sounds simultaneously vintage and futuristic.
First Fridays: November
First Fridays from 5-7pm in downtown Santa Rosa. Join us for a free, fun filled evening celebrating our community!
Wednesday Clay Class!
Join us for a two part clay class! The first week will be building our pumpkins. They will be fired in the kiln and the following week you come back to glaze them. You must be able to attend both weeks in order to complete the project. If you have any questions reach out to Lydia directly at: lydiaophillips@gmail.com
Tuesday Clay Class!
Join us for a two part clay class! The first week will be building our pumpkins. They will be fired in the kiln and the following week you come back to glaze them. You must be able to attend both weeks in order to complete the project. If you have any questions reach out to Lydia directly at: lydiaophillips@gmail.com
First Fridays: October
First Fridays from 5-7pm in downtown Santa Rosa. Join us for a free, fun filled evening celebrating our community!
Wednesday Workshop: Very special guest live model!
Very special guest live model! Come, any experience level for a great opportunity to create art using a live model. Join us on the lawn across from Circa Gallery for a very special live model! Medium of your choice: sketch, paint, photography
Circa Gallery from 6-8pm, $15/class or purchase a punchcard for $35.
Stained Glass Workshop: El Rito
In this Sun catcher workshop, you will select pieces of glass, cut, grind, and assemble them with solder into your own stained glass Sun catcher to take home. Awww. You can choose from various patterns, colors, and transparencies.
This is a great way to dip your toes in the process and have fun.
Patterns Available:
Hearts: Level 1
Apple: Level 1
Tulip: Level 2
Peach: Level 2
Time frame: Please plan for 4-5 hours
Instructor: Evangelina Sanford
Location: Circa Gallery, Santa Rosa, NM
These are small group sessions with a maximum of 5 participants.
Wednesday Workshop: Charcoals
We will be learning techniques of charcoal drawing and still life compositions in preparation for next week’s class.
Circa Gallery from 6-8pm, $15/class or purchase a punchcard for $35.
Wednesday Workshop: Marble Abstracts
We will be making compositions using marbles, then coloring them in with acrylics or watercolors—your choice! Circa Gallery from 6-8pm, $15/class or purchase a punchcard for $35.
Wednesday Workshop: Giant Sunflowers
Giant Paper Sunflowers are coming this Wednesday! Sign up now to save your spot. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Circa Gallery
Abstract Water Colors
Join us for a fun filled evening of relaxing water colors and wine. We will meet at Circa Gallery at 6:30pm and be together until 8pm.
Kids Art Class
Sign up here! https://www.santarosacommunityarts.com/kids
Registration required, $15/child. Ages 5+