Every week on Tuesday at 12.30pm-2.30pm (unless otherwise noted) join us at Christine’s studio on Humboldt Rd in Chico for a relaxing and informative afternoon of art. Bring your own reference images and projects as well as supplies, or let Christine know you will be purchasing at the studio. Christine will assist you where you need and can provide a project for your level if you prefer. All mediums welcome.

Let’s escape the heat and head for the coast! Join me this summer in Fort Bragg and Mendocino for our annual sketch and watercolor workshop. You can register for one or two days with a half day finale on Sunday to wrap it up. Just choose your option and we will see you there! Materials suggestions are in the registration blurb. Workshop begins on Friday August 14th. We will meet at the Mendocino Library for class and head out to the chosen locations for a day of painting. Don’t forget to book your accommodations early.

Full workshop cost $200

2026 Fort Bragg/Mendocino Watercolor/Urban Sketch Workshop

When - August 14th, 15th and 16th.

Where - Fort Bragg and Mendocino

 Friday - 10 am Mendocino Library - (499 East Laurel Street, Fort Bragg).

              Meet at Library to enjoy 2 hours learning sketching and watercolor

              techniques 

•    12pm lunch break

•    1pm - 3pm Noyo Harbor (if not crazy busy) 

•     Alternative location - Mendocino Township

•    4.30pm Happy hour and painting at Harbor View Bistro and Bar

•    (500 Casa Del Noyo, Fort Bragg)

Saturday - 10am - 11.30am Mendocino Library - review previous work/ How to take reference photos / how to create reference sketches/ building dimension and depth.

•     12pm - Botanical Gardens (18220 CA-1 Fort Bragg). - fee at the door.

•     5pm Happy hour and potluck Paella dinner

Sunday - 9.30am- 11.30am -  Mendocino waterfront finale - review work so far

              Additional help with on location sketching and how to create reference

              sketches including street and coastal scenes.

Cost - Friday $100

          Saturday $100

          Sunday - included

Save the date - to the beach we shall go! Join me in Mendocino and Fort Bragg this summer for a 1 or 2 (and a half) day watercolor and sketch workshop. 

During this workshop you will learn how to choose what to paint and how to present it. How to take reference photos and to create reference sketches. You will develop plein air painting skills and refine and build detail in your work. 

This area offers an opportunity to paint ocean, rocks, bustling wharf life and vast botanical subjects. 

How it works - Choose how many days you will attend. You will need to book your accommodation. Check your materials and please bring whatever you have by way of paint and brushes if you already have some. A watercolor journal is the easiest to use when painting outside. Please contact Christine with any questions or concerns with this.

We will convene both Friday and Saturday at the Mendocino Library in Fort Bragg. This way we can do class work without concern for the weather or seating. Then, we will head off to the chosen location. Both Noyo Harbor and Botanical Gardens have areas to sit, eat and bathrooms. You are welcome to stay as long as you like on location.

On Sunday we will have a wrap up lesson and critique on Mendocino waterfront. Please bring sun hats and sunscreen and a folding chair in case of crowds. It is early enough that we may avoid that problem, but good to be prepared. You are free to stay as long as you like. I will touch in with each of you and demonstrate techniques relevant to our chosen scene to finish off our workshop.

Saturday night potluck/paella party is graciously hosted by Melanie Fonseca.

Please RSVP and plan on adding to the fun with a beverage and nibble/ salad/ dessert or side.

Materials and suggested items - 

Please be sure and prepare for sun and wind protection as well as cooler temperatures. Things to consider - hat, sunscreen, light jacket, sweatshirt, walking shoes.

                                 Refillable water bottle, electrolyte packets, snacks,     backpack. Or rolling cart/tote https://www.michaels.com/product/fineline-resist-fine-tip-pen-10452976?michaelsStore=9184&inv=1 

Easy carry folding chair or stool.

binoculars , camera, phone

There is no need to go to great expense for a fun and creative adventure. If you have a pad of watercolor paper and paints etc already then that will be perfect! 

Art Supplies

Watercolor Journal - either 8.5”x11” or 8.5”x5.5” of 140lb paper - https://www.michaels.com/product/strathmore-400-series-watercolor-hardbound-art-journal-10276444

Watercolor set - can be tubes in a palette or a pan set like this one - https://www.michaels.com/product/winsor-newton-cotman-watercolor-compact-set-10259235

Brushes - consider sizes 6, 8 and 12 or 6 and 12 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-aqua-elite-synthetic-long-round-watercolor-brush-10553706 

I also like these for painting on the go - https://www.michaels.com/product/yasutomo-niji-waterbrush-v2-set-10598808?michaelsStore=9184&inv=2 

You will also need micron pens in black (maybe a couple) https://www.michaels.com/product/pigma-micron-05-fine-line-pen-10255544?michaelsStore=9184&inv=7 

Masking fluid - https://www.michaels.com/product/fineline-resist-fine-tip-pen-10452976?michaelsStore=9184&inv=1 

Bring a rag or towel, tissues, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, water holder with lid (old pill bottle or tupperware) in an easy carry/rolling tote or backpack.

A small water spray bottle is also a great idea.

Book accommodations early to beat the crowd.

Join us in Paradise for these beginner friendly water color classes! Supplemented by North Valley Community Foundation and hosted by Paradise Art Center, Christine will lead you through each painting with attention to new skills and developing techniques. Materials are provided. Please register and your seat will be waiting! Paradise Art Center - 5564 Almond St. Paradise.

Join us in Paradise for these beginner friendly water color classes! Supplemented by North Valley Community Foundation and hosted by Paradise Art Center, Christine will lead you through each painting with attention to new skills and developing techniques. Materials are provided. Please register and your seat will be waiting! Paradise Art Center - 5564 Almond St. Paradise.

Rain washed and ready for the blossoms of Spring. Let’s paint this barn ready to hang inside or out! All materials and instruction for the $45 fee. See you on Sunday April 12 at 1pm, 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico.

2026 Fort Bragg/Mendocino Watercolor/Urban Sketch Workshop

When - August 14th, 15th and 16th.

Where - Fort Bragg and Mendocino

PLEASE contact Christine at christinemacshane@gmail.com to let her know which day you will attend. Thank you!

 Friday - 10 am Mendocino Library - (499 East Laurel Street, Fort Bragg).

              Meet at Library to enjoy 2 hours learning sketching and watercolor

              techniques 

•    12pm lunch break

•    1pm - 3pm Noyo Harbor (if not crazy busy) 

•     Alternative location - Mendocino Township

•    4.30pm Happy hour and painting at Harbor View Bistro and Bar

•    (500 Casa Del Noyo, Fort Bragg)

Saturday - 10am - 11.30am Mendocino Library - review previous work/ How to take reference photos / how to create reference sketches/ building dimension and depth.

•     12pm - Botanical Gardens (18220 CA-1 Fort Bragg). - fee at the door.

•     5pm Happy hour and potluck Paella dinner

Sunday - 9.30am- 11.30am -  Mendocino waterfront finale - review work so far

              Additional help with on location sketching and how to create reference

              sketches including street and coastal scenes.

Cost - Friday $100

          Saturday $100

          Sunday - included

Save the date - to the beach we shall go! Join me in Mendocino and Fort Bragg this summer for a 1 or 2 (and a half) day watercolor and sketch workshop. 

During this workshop you will learn how to choose what to paint and how to present it. How to take reference photos and to create reference sketches. You will develop plein air painting skills and refine and build detail in your work. 

This area offers an opportunity to paint ocean, rocks, bustling wharf life and vast botanical subjects. 

How it works - Choose how many days you will attend. You will need to book your accommodation. Check your materials and please bring whatever you have by way of paint and brushes if you already have some. A watercolor journal is the easiest to use when painting outside. Please contact Christine with any questions or concerns with this.

We will convene both Friday and Saturday at the Mendocino Library in Fort Bragg. This way we can do class work without concern for the weather or seating. Then, we will head off to the chosen location. Both Noyo Harbor and Botanical Gardens have areas to sit, eat and bathrooms. You are welcome to stay as long as you like on location.

On Sunday we will have a wrap up lesson and critique on Mendocino waterfront. Please bring sun hats and sunscreen and a folding chair in case of crowds. It is early enough that we may avoid that problem, but good to be prepared. You are free to stay as long as you like. I will touch in with each of you and demonstrate techniques relevant to our chosen scene to finish off our workshop.

Saturday night potluck/paella party is graciously hosted by Melanie Fonseca.

Please RSVP and plan on adding to the fun with a beverage and nibble/ salad/ dessert or side.

Materials and suggested items - 

Please be sure and prepare for sun and wind protection as well as cooler temperatures. Things to consider - hat, sunscreen, light jacket, sweatshirt, walking shoes.

                                 Refillable water bottle, electrolyte packets, snacks,     backpack. Or rolling cart/tote https://www.michaels.com/product/fineline-resist-fine-tip-pen-10452976?michaelsStore=9184&inv=1

Easy carry folding chair or stool.

binoculars , camera, phone

There is no need to go to great expense for a fun and creative adventure. If you have a pad of watercolor paper and paints etc already then that will be perfect! 

Art Supplies

Watercolor Journal - either 8.5”x11” or 8.5”x5.5” of 140lb paper - https://www.michaels.com/product/strathmore-400-series-watercolor-hardbound-art-journal-10276444

Watercolor set - can be tubes in a palette or a pan set like this one - https://www.michaels.com/product/winsor-newton-cotman-watercolor-compact-set-10259235

Brushes - consider sizes 6, 8 and 12 or 6 and 12 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-aqua-elite-synthetic-long-round-watercolor-brush-10553706

I also like these for painting on the go - https://www.michaels.com/product/yasutomo-niji-waterbrush-v2-set-10598808?michaelsStore=9184&inv=2

You will also need micron pens in black (maybe a couple) https://www.michaels.com/product/pigma-micron-05-fine-line-pen-10255544?michaelsStore=9184&inv=7

Masking fluid - https://www.michaels.com/product/fineline-resist-fine-tip-pen-10452976?michaelsStore=9184&inv=1

Bring a rag or towel, tissues, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, water holder with lid (old pill bottle or tupperware) in an easy carry/rolling tote or backpack.

A small water spray bottle is also a great idea.

Book accommodations early to beat the crowd.

Friday night Acrylic class in Paradise April 10th at 6pm - let’s paint Paradise Lake! Come in and join in on the fun Friday nights at Paradise Art Center . Class is $35 all materials, Art Center fees and instruction provided! Let’s have fun and unwind as we create this heartfelt scene.

Perfect for your art enthusiast or beginner painter! Just Pay and Print and they will enjoy hours of creativity. Classes range from acrylics to watercolor to sketching. Materials are provided and art development workshops are offered throughout the year.

We are loving the look of these layered cards, just ready for any event! Three cards and envelopes, collage materials and novelty pieces provided for the $45 fee. Come on in and get immersed in the creative process for the afternoon. Class is at 2pm on Saturday April 11 at 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico.

We will paint two 6”x6” mini landscapes. So cute together or the perfect size for a gift! Learn the basics of composition while creating a sweet landscape pair. All materials and instructions provided for the $45 fee. See you at 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico on Sunday April 26 at 1pm.

Have you ever wanted to spend a little extra time taking your painting to the next level? Join us at the studio 1459 Humboldt Rd. Ste B at 12.30pm on Tuesdays in April to paint this traditional still life piece. All materials and instruction provided for the four week class session -$100 fee. April 7, 14,21,28.

A little splish a little splash and a beautiful painting of this sunny street scene! Join us at the studio 1459 Humboldt Rd, Chico on Saturday April 25 at 2pm. Class is $35, all materials and instruction provided. Beginners welcome!

Join us in Paradise for these beginner friendly water color classes granted by North Valley Community Foundation and hosted by Paradise Art Center, Christine will lead you through each painting with attention to new skills and developing techniques. Materials are provided. Please register and your seat will be waiting! Paradise Art Center - 5564 Almond St. Paradise.

We will be painting this sweet springtime lighthouse in acrylic on Friday April 17 at 6pm. Join us at the Paradise Art Center to finish off your week with friends. Class is $35 and all materials, instruction and studio fees are included.