Programs: Classes

There are many views to paint including the Mission, the rose garden and the cemetery. While there are trees and shady spots available, it may be helpful to have your umbrella handy. Parking is ample and free and there are restrooms available.

Open to All Levels!

Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape.

How to Participate:

Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/

Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun!

This is a non-instructional event.

Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.

Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member:

Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work.

OCTOBER TOPIC: WHAT IS YOUR ARCHETYPE, AND HOW CAN YOU USE YOUR ARCHETYPE TO WRITE FROM THAT POINT OF VIEW?

In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll:

- Explore your core values and creative motivations

-Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why”

-Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences

You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt.

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side.

Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it.

Hard-Edge Painting

At this art workshop, you’ll use crisp and clean edges in simplified shapes to create an original masterpiece. Still life, landscape, people-you choose the image to create a painting in the hard-edge style.

All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun!

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $65

Member: $50

Space is limited. Register today!

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.

Persian Place is excited to bring the magical world of the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) to OMA. Inspired by Ferdowsi’s legendary Persian epic, this family-friendly experience explores the fascinating world of real animals and legendary creatures found in the Shahnameh and Persian mythology. You're invited to make your own creatures inspired by Persian epic stories, including horses, lions, birds, zebras, cheetahs, and the legendary Simurgh. 

Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next!

PLEASE NOTE: An RSVP does not guarantee a table, seat, or supplies. Tables and materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to everyone, including guests who discover the event and walk in from the street. These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome!

Ticket Prices:

Free

Thank you for taking a moment to RSVP—it helps us gauge interest and plan for each month’s event!

Bring your website link and/or images of your artwork for a live review and feedback session with Cathy Carey! This workshop revisits the first of three Art Business Labs professional development workshops, taking a hands-on look at how online tools can support artists’ practices from crafting effective prompts and streamlining writing tasks like artist statements and bios to sparking new ideas and offering fresh perspectives on work in progress. Cathy will lead live demonstrations using participants’ websites and artwork, showing how these tools can be applied in practical, creative ways.

The Art Business Labs series provides practical strategies to help artists strengthen their careers and expand their reach in today’s evolving art world.

Note Regarding the Use of AI:

As a regional contemporary art museum committed to supporting living artists, Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) affirms its dedication to artistic integrity, authorship, and human creativity. We value work grounded in intentionality and personal vision, while recognizing the growing role of AI in digital tools. We encourage thoughtful, moderate engagement with these technologies and independent consideration of their ethical, legal, and cultural implications.

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $65

Member: $60

Artist Alliance Member: $50

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. Explore media, techniques, & creativity in a supportive, skill-building environment.

Animal Paintings

This is an especially fun one! Bring in photographs of your favorite furry beasts and draw and paint them in a unique background inspired by famous paintings of animals at this art workshop.

All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and relaxed discussion will occur midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $100

Member: $70

Space is limited. Register today!

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work.

NOVEMBER TOPIC: HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR STORY

In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll:

- Explore your core values and creative motivations

-Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why”

-Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences

You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt.

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side.

Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it.

Collage-Layers of Meaning and Textures

Using rich papers and photo images, text, and color media, you will create an original thought-provoking masterpiece at this workshop. Different presentation techniques will be explored. A fantastic skill-building opportunity!

All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun!

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $65

Member: $50

Space is limited. Register today!

Come paint the Oceanside Pier at the end of Pier View Way or the surrounding Oceanside beach shops and coastline! We'll meet at the start of the Pier at 2:00pm and fan out from there. Free parking is available at the lot at the corner of Seagaze and S Cleveland Drives or metered parking can be found immediately adjacent to the Pier. Public restrooms are available.

Open to All Levels!

Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape.

How to Participate:

Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/

Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun!

This is a non-instructional event.

Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.

Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member:

Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 3:00–5:00pm

Join us for an evening of art and drinks as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibitions:

Rupinder Kaloti: The Gathering

Kaloust Guedel: Where Time Bends Softly

Yvette Gellis: Toward Light and the Living Landscape

Discover and connect with fellow artists, dedicated curators, and a vibrant community as you explore the art and stories of Southern California artists in three new exhibitions at OMA.

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community.

Everyone's favorite holiday workshop is back! Come make your own personalized wrapping paper. We provide the paper (brown or white), stamps, ink, and ribbon. You provide the gifts! Feel free to make your paper and take it home, or bring your gifts to wrap up. Better yet, grab a gift in The Museum Store for your loved one.

Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next!

PLEASE NOTE: An RSVP does not guarantee a table, seat, or supplies. Tables and materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are open to everyone, including guests who discover the event and walk in from the street. These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome!

Ticket Prices:

Free

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. Explore media, techniques, & creativity in a supportive, skill-building environment.

The Annual Figure Drawing and Painting Studio

Hone your skills and try new techniques to define the human form in this art workshop! You’ll use different media, wet and dry, on both large and small-scale canvas and paper. Your creation could even be a great holiday gift for a loved one!

All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and relaxed discussion will occur midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list.

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $100

Member: $70

Space is limited. Register today!

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Gather with friends in an artistic space designed to amplify your creative side.

Join arts educator Robin Douglas, as we dip our toes into the work of celebrated artists over drinks and nibbles, followed by a rapid demonstration of their styles. You’ll then be guided to interpret these artists and create your own singular, spectacular work of art. We’ll help you express your unique style and ensure you have a blast doing it.

Gold Paintings

Go for the gold at this art workshop, where you will practice different ways to use this glowing pigment on canvas. Your work of art can be totally abstract with gold as the subject matter, or you can use metallic paint to elevate more traditional subjects. A great way to round out the year and channel your creative gifts!

All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun!

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $65

Member: $50

Space is limited. Register today!

Paint the street view of the iconic Star Theater! As the day ends, stay to capture the iconic lights illuminating the building. Parking and restrooms are available at the nearby Civic Center.

Open to All Levels!

Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape.

How to Participate:

Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: https://www.meetup.com/painter-86/

Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun!

This is a non-instructional event.

Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings.

Become an OMA Artist Alliance Member:

Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free

In this virtual workshop series, artists are invited to turn their journal into a studio companion and idea incubator. Through interactive Zoom sessions we'll explore simple, repeatable practices artists can use to generate content, clarify ideas, and deepen connection to their work.

DECEMBER TOPIC: DRAFTING A VISION STATEMENT

In this interactive journaling workshop, you’ll:

- Explore your core values and creative motivations

-Use guided journaling prompts to uncover your personal “Why”

-Shape words that inspire your art, fuel your career, and connect you with audiences

You will receive a Zoom link in the emailed RSVP confirmation receipt.

Ticket Prices:

Artist Alliance Member: Free