Free | Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists and explore the captivating exhibitions at OMA for free. OMA’s Artist Alliance extends a warm invitation to sculptors, painters, photographers, and artists of all backgrounds to join in the experience.
Join us for a free community workshop where participants of all ages can learn to create “Tsikuri” or God’s Eyes, sacred spiritual objects woven from brightly colored yarn. Led by artist Natalie Gonzalez, these vibrant, hands-on sessions will explore the intricate art of crafting Tsikuri on wooden sticks, a beautiful tradition of the Huichol community in Mexico. The workshops will tie into Ventana Huichola, an exhibition opening in April 2025 honoring Huichol culture through a stunning, site-specific installation. This is a unique opportunity to connect with cultural heritage and create your own piece of spiritual art.
Hosted by: Lorraine Cote
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 Artist Alliance Member:
Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: https://oma-online.org/membership/
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Expressive Floral Paintings
Plant, play, and paint flowers, succulents, leaves, gardens, ponds and forests. Actual plant life may be incorporated into the paint. Create your own colorful tactile landscape.
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!
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Image and Text
Bring in a line from a poem or lyrics from a song and respond to it or create an emotion with colors, shapes, lines, and textures.
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!
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Live Model Drawing and Painting
A quick study of the proportions and gestures of the human form using several techniques will lead to a very creative art adventure.
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!
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Art and Music
Inspired by music, start hearing colors and shapes. Painting to music will bring out your lyrical composition. Many techniques and tools will be available for added expression.
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!
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Abstract Painting
Immerse yourself in loose and lively, gestural, and large expressive paintings to create a mood, dream, or emotion.
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!
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Watercolor Techniques
Combining many styles and techniques of watercolor painting on quality paper will lead to your own fluid imagery. Many images and demonstrations will be used to inspire these paintings.
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!
Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops.
Printmaking Mono Printing
Create several one-of-a-kind landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, or mindscapes with this quick, colorful, and energetic process.
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!