Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist,
we invite you to join us and explore your creativity 🎨
Have questions? We'd love to hear from you at elizabeth@artaluma.org
Outdoor Painting Classes
with Elizabeth
May 30, June 6, June 13, July 11
10am - 12pm
$45 per session / $125 for all four
All Art Supplies Included (bring a chair and a sun hat!)
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all Petaluma locations -
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Class In Progress - Come Join Us
Drop In For One or More of These
Each Class Is Different
Beginners Welcome
5 sessions - Wednesday nights
Peter Max, Keith Haring, Alexander Calder, Beatriz Milhazes
Learn from the greats in a fun, joyful, and exploratory studio setting while discovering your own unique color voice. 🎨
All levels welcome!
$100 for five sessions - all materials included
The Architects of Joy and Color
Great Artists’ Footsteps
April 15 - May 13 5:30 - 7:30
Saturday Practice Studio
10:30 am - 12 noon
$15 Saturday Studio Cost Includes:
water color , acrylic, pastels, drawing tools and paper
(canvas - additional cost)
Let us know you’re coming by emailing
Dance Jam “GROOVE” with a Twist
With Elizabeth
Wednesdays and Fridays!
9am - 10am
Come Dance With Us Twice A Week!
All Levels Welcome! Wednesdays and Fridays 9 AM - 10AM
Groove Dance is an all-levels, feel-good cardio experience where everyone can move their own way! You’ll learn simple choreography (choreo) and rediscover the freedom and joy of dancing—no mirrors, no pressure, just great music and supportive people who love movement. It’s dance fitness with a twist—fun, expressive, and totally your style.
$15 Drop In or Buy 6 Sessions for $60
Class In Progress
DRAW TO PAINT
for new and continuing students
NEW SERIES STARTS APRIL 14
CLASS IS FULL
With Elizabeth
April 14 - May 12 5:30 - 7:30
5 sessions - Tuesday nights
Deepen your drawing and painting skills in this hands-on workshop designed for returning students and welcoming to newcomers.
Learn techniques to accurately sketch what you see and build convincing depth, texture, and movement.
Then expand into color—explore expressive approaches with pastels, watercolor, or acrylics, and learn how to harmonize value, hue, and brushwork to make your paintings come alive. Projects, demonstrations, and individualized feedback
TOPICS WILL Include: sketching/painting composition, balance, color, and line elements.
$100 for five sessions - all materials included
Recently Completed Courses
Great Artists’ Footsteps
With Elizabeth
The Colorists
Feb 25 - April 1
Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30
6 sessions · Wednesday nights · 5:30–7:30 pm
Feb 25 – April 1
Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Wassily Kandinsky, Hilma af Klint, Faith Ringgold, and Paul Klee,
Explore how these artists used color as the main source of meaning and expression, then experiment hands-on with their approaches using pastels, watercolor, collage, and acrylics.
What color means to these artists:
Van Gogh — color as raw emotion and inner life
Matisse — color as joy, balance, and clarity
Kandinsky — color as vibration, sound, and feeling
Hilma af Klint — color as spiritual symbol and inner language
Faith Ringgold — color as story, identity, and cultural voice
Paul Klee — color as playful structure and poetic thinking
Why color?
Because for these artists, color isn’t decoration or realism—it’s everything!
Learn from the greats in a fun, joyful, and exploratory studio setting while discovering your own unique color voice. 🎨
All levels welcome!
Let us know you’re coming by emailing
Draw to Paint Skills to Make Your Paintings Soar!
With Elizabeth
Feb 24 - March 31
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30
6 sessions Tuesday nights
Feb 24 - March 31 - 5:30-7:30
Discover the drawing skills that make your paintings come alive! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to sketch what you see, add depth, texture, and movement, and bring your favorite subjects to life on the page. Then, bring your creations to life with color—explore the vibrant possibilities of pastels, watercolor, or acrylic paint!
Let us know you’re coming by emailing
Spring Flowers Paint & Sip
Join Elizabeth at McEVOY RANCH - March 21 at 3pm
A Few Spots Left !
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape of McEvoy Ranch for an afternoon dedicated to observation, creativity, and the natural world.
In this unique workshop, the sprawling gardens and wild spaces of the Ranch serve as both your studio and your muse. Under the expert guidance of Elizabeth McKoy, founder of Artaluma, you will learn to translate the organic shapes of flowers, foliage, and foraged elements into stunning works of art using paint and ink.
Whether you are a seasoned painter looking for fresh inspiration or a complete beginner who hasn't picked up a brush in years, this workshop is designed for you. Elizabeth’s warm, approachable teaching style focuses on the process of seeing and creating, ensuring everyone leaves with a piece of art that captures the spirit of the afternoon.
Join us to explore the intersection of nature and creativity. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity. This experience is approximately 1.5 hours.
Color, Value and Composition Painting Class
With Elizabeth
Ready to paint with more ease and joy? This class is all about building confidence while learning the essential skills that make your paintings stronger.
You’ll learn art skills like:
Color — how to mix and combine colors to create harmony, mood, and energy.
Value — understanding light and dark to add depth, contrast, and focus.
Composition — simple ways to arrange your painting so it feels balanced and engaging.
Each session includes playful exercises to loosen up, plus a painting project at the end of each night.
Beginners will gain a strong foundation, while intermediate painters will refine their techniques and push their work further.
By the end of 4 weeks, you’ll not only know how to use color, value, and composition — you’ll also feel freer and more confident every time you pick up the brush.