Established in 1965 the guild is dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fosters artist growth of members and the community. As a non-profit we are managed by an all volunteer membership and host the Off Track Gallery, where you will find skilled visual artists and their works, at our current location, 937 S. Coast Hwy, Encinitas, CA. 92024.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Classes Now Available - Landscape and Figurative Painting taught by Toni Williams

Join Toni Williams on her journey as she continues to interpret the world around us with oil, brushes and canvas.  

Toni is one of those artists whose earliest memories revolved around the love, passion, and creation of art. Life swirled around as it does for all of us and time marched on. The one constant for her has been creating art. As with all artists a time comes in life when the pursuit of the creative process becomes all encompassing. So join Toni and share her passion.

Class Details: (2) two eight  (8) hour sessions, Wednesday and Thursday, June 18 and 19, 2014.  The workshop is 9am to 12 noon, one hour break for lunch, then 1pm to 4pm. 10 student maximum.  $100 for 2-day class.  

Contact: Kate O’Brien at: zelda1970@cox.net to reserve space and send payment.

Location:  San Diego Botanic Garden, Lawn House,  230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024.

For further information, please contact Kate at zelda1970@cox.net or Toni at stonig@netzero.net

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Spring Time Art Classes with Artist, Char Cee- Register Now

Learn to create impressionist watercolor paintings.

Plein Air Watercolor Classes - During four (3) hour sessions, you will learn how to create impressionist watercolor paintings that are loose and colorful.  This fun, comprehensive class nurtures success and new ideas and includes drawing instructions. You will be making several quick color and shape paintings then proceed to a larger format and explore color combinations that are beyond your imagination.

Classes held at Alta Vista Gardens, Vista, CA., Fridays, April 18, 25, May 2, 9 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.  Please bring your own basic watercolor supplies.  Questions?  Contact Kate O’Brien at zelda1970@cox.net  to reserve your space and pay for classes.   Fee is $100.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

FREE Demo with Robin Johnson at San Diego Botanic Gardens, February 6th


February 6th, 2-4 pm
Free Art Demonstration |Oil Painting
San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Drive,Encinitas, CA 92024
Free parking

Please RSVP to: SDAGprograms@gmail.com
 


Featured Artists Reception, " For the Love of Art" - February 8, 2014, 5 pm at Off Track Gallery

February 8, 5-7:30 pm, 
"For the Love of Art" features gallery artists, Bruce Stewart and Jorge Garza. At the Off Track Gallery located at 937 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, CA  92024.
 
Share this special evening as we celebrate two very gifted artists while getting a jump on Valentine’s Day.  Sample chocolate treats galore from our refreshment buffet! 

Meet fun, creative people, view and shop for fine art paintings, photography, ceramics, glass works, jewelry and more.

Bruce Stewart
"I have enjoyed drawing and painting since early childhood. After studying Zoology and Art at UC Davis, I worked as a graphic artist in San Francisco before studying marine science at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.  My interest in the ocean evolved into a career devoted to increasing public understanding of science and nature".


Jorge Garza
"As a young man, I studied architecture and received a degree from the UIA in Mexico City.  I have lived in San Diego since 1979 and in the last three years, have created over 100 new paintings on different subjects including portraits, abstracts, landscapes, seascapes, etc.  using mainly oils and acrylics with a lavish use of the pallet knife".

Info: www.offtrackgallery.com or call (760) 942-3636.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Beginning Drawing with Barbara Roth - Because We Like Hue Art Classes - SIGN UP NOW

Beginning drawing with Barbara Roth

Thurs, Jan. 23 & 30, Feb. 6 & 13 from 9:30-12:30
San Marcos area
Classes are 4 sessions of 3 hours per session

This 4 session class is for anyone who wants to learn or improve their ability to draw. Drawing is not "Rocket Science" it is just learning some basic drawing concepts and then practicing them. Over the course of 4 classes you'll be introduced to each concept, see demonstrations of it and given lots of time to practice your drawing in class. Each concept will build on the previous concept to make your drawings look better and better. By the end of the classes you'll be able to sit down and produce a sketch you can keep in a sketchbook, hang on a wall, sell or use for a watercolor painting. You'll also be introduced to a variety of drawing materials and drawing styles and receive lots of supportive advice on your drawing skills so you'll be on your way to developing your own unique drawings.
Classes are 4 sessions of 3 hours per session

Fee is $100.  Contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes.

Sponsored by the San Dieguito Art Guild.  937 S. Coast Highway, Encinitas, CA  92024.

Monday, December 16, 2013

January 2014 - Because We Like Hue offers a Shopping Cart of Art Classes

The San Dieguito Art Guild is offering an assortment of Art Workshops to choose from, so pick a fun one and join us. Register now!

Saturdays January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2014, 9am to noonSenior/Community Center, Encinitas, Because We Like Hue - "Fun with Glass" with Kate O'Brien. Stained glass and fused glass. Learn to transfer a pattern to glass, cut and foil glass, solder the glass pieces together, the fundamentals of fusing and glass kiln firing schedules. All tools provided. $25 materials fee includes two firings. 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Info: contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Fee is $100 (plus the materials fee).

Monday, Jan. 13, 9:30am -12:30pm ,San Diego Botanic Garden, Ecke Building, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024.  Fee $25 . "Try It, You'll Like It" hand-on workshops taught by the skilled artists from the San Dieguito Art Guild. Choice of Mosaics, Oil Painting, Jewelry or Postcard Watercolor Painting. Project funded by the City of Encinitas Community Grant Program and the Mizel Foundation. Info  (760) 942-3636, www.OffTrackGallery.com

Fridays, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014, 9:30am to 12:30pm. San Diego Botanic Garden, Because We Like Hue - Chinese Brush Painting with Lisa Curry. Learn the basics of painting chrysanthemum and plum blossoms and bamboo, importance of posture, how to wield the brush, and the state of mind necessary to complete a painting with 'chi' or energy! $20 materials fee. 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Info: contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Fee is $100 (plus the materials fee).

Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2014. 10am to 1pm (Intermediate) 2-5pm (Beginning) Solana Beach area, Because We Like Hue - Continuing Watercolor with Linda Melvin. Basics of watercolor. Supply fee $14.50 to be paid to teacher at first session. 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Info: contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Fee is $100 (plus the materials fee).

Thursdays, Jan. 23 & 30, Feb. 6 & 13 from 9:30-12:30, San Marcos area, Because We Like Hue - Beginning drawing with Barbara Roth. Learn or improve your ability to draw. Drawing is not "Rocket Science" it is just learning some basic drawing concepts and then practicing them. By the end of the classes you'll be able to sit down and produce a sketch you can keep in a sketchbook, hang on a wall, sell or use for a watercolor painting. 4 sessions of 3 hours per session. Info: contact Kate O'Brien at zelda1970@cox.net to reserve your space and pay for classes. Fee is $100 (plus the materials fee).