Members Classes & Events 2025
Ceramics Enrichment Program
Ceramics Enrichment Schedule
Quarterly from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom
Art Classes with Cristina Arizmendi
September 26, 2025
and
October 24, 2025
Visit ArizmendiCeramics.com to learn more.
“The Sky’s the Limit” Members’ Show
August 29 to October 23, 2025
Community Gallery at The Gallery at 48 Natoma
Artists may submit artwork in either the 2D or 3D category.
** NEW Ceramics Program Membership
The Folsom Arts Association is thrilled to announce a new addition to its program lineup. Starting in 2025, the “Ceramics Enrichment Program” will provide educational opportunities for ceramic artists. Scheduled for Thursday evenings, this program will showcase a variety of ceramic artists who will demonstrate techniques in sculpture, hand building, and wheel work. Additionally, we hope to host one or two ceramics workshops.
Ceramics Enrichment Program
Quarterly from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom
Art Classes with Professor Vanda Lavar
Learn to Paint Roses in Acrylic Paint
Visit PaintWithV.net to learn more.
Art Classes with Professor Vanda Lavar
Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Drawing Classes
Visit PaintWithV.net to learn more.
FAA Membership 2025
Reminder: Annual Dues – Time to Renew
Individual Dues – $30/year; Family Dues – $45/year
2025 promises to be just as full of many of the same types of wonderful programs and activities we hosted in 2024. You do not want to miss out! Memberships are due annually each January. Memberships not renewed by the end of February will lapse.
You must be a member to participate in certain programs or receive discounts before you register for them. If you are unsure of your status, check the Members Directory. Your support is what makes it possible for the FAA to provide all of these programs!
Visit our Membership page for a list of benefits. Visit our 2025 Art Calendar for a list of upcoming events!
FAA Bus Trip to San Francisco
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FAA is sponsoring a Bus Trip to the Legion of Honor Museum on January 22, 2025, to see the “Mary Cassatt at Work” exhibit.
Registration for the Mary Cassatt bus trip is online! Click for details.
Art Challenge
All artwork images are due December 3. Please bring your artwork to share at the December 4 Holiday Gathering and Art Supply Swap. Learn more …
Art Classes with Cristina Arizmendi
Visit ArizmendiCeramics.com to learn more.
Wheel-Throwing Ceramics Workshop with Ray Gonzales
Friday and Saturday, October 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Folsom Art Center, 48 Natoma Street in Folsom
This workshop is offered in Partnership with the City of Folsom and is part of the Folsom Arts Association’s new Ceramics Enrichment Program.
FAA Bus Trip to San Francisco
Thursday, August 7, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FAA is sponsoring a Bus Trip to the Legion of Honor Museum on June 7, 2025, to see the “Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes From Art” exhibit.
67th Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis ART FIESTA
SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER
6151 H St, Sacramento, CA 95819
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Featuring art from multiple media: paintings, pottery, glass, photography, jewelry, and more.
Visit KiwanisArtFiesta.org to learn more.
View the application online.
Contact Chris Hedges for information.
Art Classes with Professor Vanda Lavar
Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor
Visit PaintWithV.net to learn more.
El Dorado Hills Arts Association
Art Studio Tour 2025
Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & 4
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
EDHAA 3rd Annual Art Festival – October 18, 2025
FAA Members are invited to participate in the 3rd Annual El Dorado Hills Fine Art Festival, taking place October 18, 2025, at the El Dorado Hills Library and its surrounding grounds. Application deadline is Friday, August 15, 2025. The cost to participate is $75 for EDHAA members and $90 for FAA & PAA members.
For more information about the Festival and to apply, see eldoradohillsarts.com/2025-fine-art-festival-info, or contact Melissa Keyzer at melissakeyzer@gmail.com.
Veteran Art Show
A Show of Art Made by Veterans and Service Members
October 2-18, 2025
The MACC
10191 Mills Station Road, Rancho Cordova
Veteran Art Institute Call for Art – rcmacc.org/exhibits/the-art-of-veterans
Learn more: Veterans Art Show Prospectus
The Veteran Art Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to harnessing the healing power of art to uplift and support our nation’s veterans. In partnership with the Veteran Art Institute, the MACC is proud to present The Art of Vets, a three-week exhibition featuring powerful works from veteran artists.
Kathleen Ellertson
Veteran Art Institute Founder
Submit your artwork online: form.jotform.com/250694824684974
Philippe Gandiol
Urban Landscapes Art Demo
And “Exploring Landscapes” Workshop
Artist demonstration is Thursday, July 14
The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom
The workshop is
Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2025
Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
Cypress Building, Room FL2-154
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FAA Members $225; Non-Members $245
Register and Pay Online
Paint Out with Professor Vanda Lavar
“The GREAT MONET PAINT OUT” – Thursday, May 22nd.
Visit PaintWithV.net to learn more.
Craig Stephens Workshop
Let’s Get Better at Gouache!
Artist demonstration is Thursday, May 8
The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom
The workshop is
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15, 2025
Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630
Cypress Building, Room FL2-154
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FAA Members $225; Non-Members $245
Register and Pay Online
Art Camp
At art camp, members “encamp” themselves and their supplies* in one of the secure art labs at the college and work on whatever they wish. While no instruction is involved, collegial conversation, constructive commentary, encouragement, and great background music make for an enjoyable and productive three days of art-making. Come and go as you please, and join us for a group lunch at a local restaurant on the last day of camp.
Scheduled/tentative dates: January, March, May, July, October, November
Visit folsomarts.org/art-camp-2025 for the most current camp information.