Members Classes & Events 2023

Variation of a Theme – October Challenge

We are excited to announce October’s challenge. Pick "any" Van Gogh artwork and interpret it in any medium and style you prefer.

We will share the artwork at the October artist demonstration.

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Variation of a Theme – August Challenge

After our last Variation of a Theme challenge, we ask our members for ideas for the next challenge. We are excited to announce that the image for the August challenge is from Tim Midboe. We can wait for your interpretation of this seal in any medium and style you prefer.

Variations on a Theme: An image is presented to the group and each artist paints it based on their interpretation and style. We will share the artwork at the August artist demonstration.

Copies of the seal were distributed at the July "Show and Tell" social. Download the image from here or via the Staying Connect Facebook page.

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Painting Landscapes from Photos
Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Placerville

Instruction is to focus on developing the skills of painting and personal style and to inspire artistic enthusiasm. We will use a step-by-step process of using inspiration from photo references, not to copy. There will be lessons with activities, demonstrations, practice during individual painting time, and review critiques.

Click for workshop details. Contact Joyce Martin to register.

Congratulations to Leo Songco for his winning rendition of the dreams of spring challenge!

View the images from April's challenge!

You spoke - we listened! (details)

Congratulations to Lori Anderson for her winning rendition of the little kitty challenge!

View the images from the first challenge!

At the December 2023 Holiday Gathering, members were asked to share their ideas on how the FAA could help broaden their experiences. You spoke - we listened, and as a result, the FAA will implement its first suggestion - "Variation on a Theme."

You spoke - we listened! (details)

Hello FAA Members and Friends,

Membership modification starting January 1, 2023

For the convenience of our members, the FAA Board of Directors has amended the FAA bylaws to modify our membership year. To simplify the renewal process going forward, we have decided that all membership fees will be due in January of each year, regardless of when you joined during the year. Please read the full post for details.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your continuing participation. For membership details, please visit Join the FAA, For questions, please contact Annie O’Connell, Membership Chair.

El Dorado Hills Arts Association in partnership with the El Dorado Hills Library and ​Friends of The Library Foundation presents the first annual Fine Art Festival.

Saturday, October 14
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
El Dorado Hills Public Library

Twelve FAA Members will be showing their work at the event. Be sure to stop by and say "Hello!"

ART CAMP Registration
October 6-8, 2023
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Folsom Lake College – Art Lab

Open to current FAA Members only*

You must be 18 years or older to attend.  First come, first served, maximum of 15 artists.

*If you are not a current FAA member, we’d love for you to join the association and sign up for camp.
Check your status by visiting the Members Directory.

April 4, 2023
Sargent and Spain
Legion of Honor, San Francisco

Churches, coastlines, gardens, royal palaces, dancing — vibrant works by painter John Singer Sargent (1856 – 1925) immerse you in the rich culture of Spain. This exhibition, in its exclusive West coast stop, is the first to explore the influence of Spanish culture on Sargent’s dynamic visual practice.

Click for details - registration closed.

Join Sheri for her art show at The Green Room Social Club on Saturday, March 18, is Placerville. The reception is from 4-6 p.m.

The Green Room art and music venue - 251 Main Street in Downtown Placerville: clubgreenroom.com.

For more information contact Sheri Hoeger.

We are excited to announce our first bus trip after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic!

January 24, 2023
Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs
de Young Museum, San Francisco

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In January, we introduced the idea of presenting an image our members could use to inspire art. In our first challenge, twenty members accepted the challenge of their interpretation of a portrait of a kitten. In April, our image hoped to inspire Dreams of Spring! Twenty-one members accepted the challenge. What a perfect way to start the season! Our third challenge was even better. Enjoy the seals on the home page featured scroll!

Images from the August seal challenge - see the home page featured scroll!
Images from April's Dreams of Spring
Images from January's Portrait of a Kitten