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De Young Museum - Free Saturday! DATE CHANGE

De Young Museum - Free Saturday! DATE CHANGE

Sat, Jul 25, 6:30 PM
From Gen X and Millennial Ladies: Broad Squad
4.7

Let’s get cultured and see some art! We will be at Underdogs Tres for lunch: [Underdogs Tres](https://underdogstres.com/?y_source=1_MjM3NDQ5NjEtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) and then walk over to the De Young Museum! [De Young Museum ](https://www.famsf.org/visit/de-young) **You must bring a Bay Area ID for free admission!** Tickets have been reserved and are limited so please only RSVP if you know you can come.

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Sketching at HI NRG (Cafe Art Circle - SF)

Sketching at HI NRG (Cafe Art Circle - SF)

Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

Cafe sketching at HI NRG in the Inner Richmond (SF) 📍 **12:00 pm**. Meet inside. Look for folks with sketchbooks. 🎨 Roam freely. Sketch what you see. ☕ Pull up a chair anytime to draw with us and talk art. 📓 **1:30 pm**. Meet upstairs. We wrap things up with show & tell throwdown. NEW DATE:Sunday, July 26 This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood. HI NRG is one of SF's newest specialty coffee spots and personal favorite of Dmitry. Founded by Bay Area baristas Luis and Nathan, it began as a daytime pop-up inside High Treason, a neighborhood wine bar on Clement Street. Inspired by a shared love of exceptional coffee and music they've created an incredibly welcoming relaxed space. They feature a rotating selection of coffees. All skill levels welcome. Bring your favorite no-mess art supplies. Message Jimmy if you need help finding us. Seating space is limited at this venue, so please update your RSVP if your plans change.

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Sketch Dog Surfing & Soul Grind Coffee (Pacifica)

Sketch Dog Surfing & Soul Grind Coffee (Pacifica)

Sat, Aug 1, 5:00 PM
From SF Sketchers
4.9

Sketching the World Dog Surfing Championships! 📍 **10:00-10:29 am**. Meet at the world famous Taco Bell Cantina 🌊 **10:30 am.** Short walk together over to Pacifica State Beach 🐕 Roam freely. Sketch the doggos. ☕ **12:00 noon.** Walk over to Soul Grind. 🎨 Sketch the cafe. Or pull up a chair and just relax. 📓 **01:00 pm**. We wrap things up with a show & tell, throwdown. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Dogs. Surfboards. Pure untamed delight in the best way. We’ll sketch out on the beach for a bit, then grab coffee to reset. * [KQED article](https://www.kqed.org/news/12050803/whos-the-top-dog-wave-riding-canines-compete-at-the-world-dog-surfing-championships) of the 2025 event * [Official website](https://www.surfdogchampionships.com/) of Surf Dog Championships This is organized by the **[Cafe Art Circle](https://www.zenbay.org/cafe_art_circle)** meetup under SF Sketchers. We explore coffee and tea shops around the Bay Area, using sketching as a way to experience the atmosphere of each place and its neighborhood. All levels welcome. Bring whatever art supplies you like to sketch with. Message Jimmy if you need help finding the group. *Photo from 2022 Dog Surfing World Championship, Pacifica CA, 6 August 2022. Photo by Jack Owicki.*

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Figure Drawing Foundations: 2 Day Workshop

Figure Drawing Foundations: 2 Day Workshop

Sun, Aug 16, 6:00 PM
From Sketchboard Co. | Arts Nonprofit
4.9

**🗓️ 08/16 & 08/23 @ Mass Arts** 🕡 11am to 3pm 📍 995 Market Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco 🪑 All ages & skills level welcomed! ✏️ Supplies are included with workshop. **[Buy tickets here!](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/1WGJJVJKDK8SC/checkout/ROIB3REJZEH22LXEA4NBRU3L)** Strengthen Your Core Skills Quickly! If your figures feel stiff or inconsistent, this workshop will help reset your approach. In this workshop, you will learn: * Gesture drawing that captures movement and intent * Simplified structure and proportion systems * How to build the body from basic forms into believable anatomy * The key fundamentals that improve drawing immediately

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Charcoal Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Charcoal Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Sun, Aug 2, 12:00 AM
From Painting and Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF
4.8

Thank you for visiting our group - Charcoal Drawing Class! We meet on Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm, in my art studio located in San Francisco. All are welcome, whether you are a total beginner who want to explore, learn, or just have fun... or a more experienced artist who might want to freshen your techniques, pick up where you left off a while ago, or just enjoy the experience of drawing in a group setting and share the joy of creating art. My art studio is a place for kids M-F after school and we have day camps during school holidays. We have been in business since 2019. I have decided to include adult art classes on Saturdays and Sundays, and now we have oil painting classes 2-4:30pm, and drawing classes 5-7pm. On Sundays are have soft pastels drawing classes. We will draw still life. If there's a request for a live model, please let me know! It's a wonderful place for everyone to get together safely to have fun, learn, and bring home a beautiful piece of artwork that you have created! All art supplies are provided unless you wish to bring your own. Please go to my website https://www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults, to pay/sign up. Please note that you are not signed up for the class if you only RSVP here on Meetup. Also, many participants sign up directly on our website for the event; therefore, if you see an event with no RSVP here on Meetup, it does not mean no one is attending the event. If you have any questions, please email me at sweetartssf@gmail.com for a quick response. Hope to see you soon!

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Drink and Draw at Jupiter

Drink and Draw at Jupiter

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30 AM
From East Bay Drink and Draw
4.9

Come draw, paint, or do whatever other art you're working on! Bring your own supplies. We're usually on the second floor -- look for all the people with sketchbooks and/or drawing tablets. In case you'd like to share your art or just stay in touch, we have a Discord server: [https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey](https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey)

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform for discovering and joining local groups and events based on shared interests. It connects people through both online and in-person gatherings.

Search the Meetup platform using keywords related to arts and San Francisco to locate local art groups. You can join ones that reflect your interests.

Yes, you can find a variety of art events in San Francisco on Meetup, spanning gallery tours, workshops, and more, organized by local art communities.

To join an art group on Meetup, simply find the group you're interested in and click the 'Join' button. You'll become a member and receive updates on upcoming events.

Absolutely! You can attend as many art events as you like, allowing you to explore different artistic communities and activities that pique your interest.

Many Meetup groups are free to join, though some may require a membership or event fee set by the organizers, so always check individual group details.

Art groups might offer activities like painting sessions, tours of galleries, workshops, and collaborative projects, each crafted to foster creativity and connection.

Events in San Francisco are often in-person, but the format depends on each group's organizers. Some groups may also host online gatherings.

Yes, you can create your own art group on Meetup. This allows you to host events, recruit members, and nurture a community around your artistic vision.

While many art interests are represented, availability depends on existing groups. You might find diverse options but some niche interests may have fewer groups.

On Meetup, you can RSVP to an event by selecting the event and clicking 'RSVP'. This lets organizers know you plan to attend and often reserves your spot.

Yes, some Meetup groups focus on digital art, often offering workshops or collaborative projects for those interested in exploring this medium.

While many groups are well-organized, quality varies based on the efforts of the group's organizers and members' active participation.

Participating in art Meetup groups often provides opportunities to learn new skills through workshops, tutorials, or collaboration with other talented members.

Meetup helps connect people but cannot guarantee immediate friendships. Building connections depends on your involvement and continued participation.