… We create assignments and environments that not only test a photographer’s creative and technical skills, but also comfort level. Renegade shoots are eclectic, unexpected, varied and will always have a dash of ‘Wow, you did what?’ Where else can you: - hike the trails with Napa Land Trust folks while learning from a pro photographer - meet the owner of Andretti Winery and snap a few memory shots? - create that 'perfect photo of the oak on the hill' Events will happen in Napa and Sonoma Win …

For photographers of all levels who wish to learn more and/or add to their portfolios by shooting in this beautiful 'wine country'. We'll have short classes and photo-safari days covering various topics. Plus one to five day workshops for those who wish intense training on specific topics. I, Tom Deininger, will teach primarily portraiture. This will include lighting, posing, Photoshop enhancement, and fine art printing. Other professional instructors will be brought in to teach other photograph …

… This group will meet at least a couple times a month in Napa County at the American Canyon Arts Foundation Gallery (3441 Broadway/Hwy 29, American Canyon CA 94503). Every meeting will have at least a practice shoot, so bring your equipment. The meets will include a brief demo or block of instruction and then we will jump right into hands-on shooting. At the beginning of each Meetup we will critique each other’s work and give suggestions for improvement. We will be doing REAL critiques, not the “ …

… As an an experienced art therapist approaching menopause and my own life changes, I want to invite other women 45+ who are health-minded, abundance oriented, and interested in sharing stories of growth, healing, and manifesting dreams to join our circle of creative and juicy women. Every other month, we will meet in a comfortable living room to support one another, make art together, share stories, epiphanies, recipes, tears and laughter. For the alternating months, we will meet at my Art Studio …

Jung and many others talked about a life path that involves working through shadow, reclaiming projections, and thus feeling more free, joyous, and peaceful every day. Through intermodal expressive arts work, shamanic practice, and conscious relating with others, we meet ourselves and shift our energies profoundly. I have experienced the power of this kind of work first hand and want to share it with others. Are you interested in walking the path of the wounded healer? Are you interested in feel …

If you are ENTHUSIASTIC about all things improv you are in the RIGHT place.  The rules of improv are good for everyday living.  In this group you will find opportunities to try out improv informally with other members, learn about improv classes offered in the area, and attend improv local shows.   Improv happens in the "here and now." If you're thinking about the past, or planning for the future, you're missing the present -- and that's where spontaneity, creativity and connection occur. Improv …

I am a nationally recognized portrait artist and want to work from the live model so I am forming a class to teach drawing and painting for artists age 12-adult. We do exercises for the first hour and work independently for the second hour.