Workshops and Classes

ARCH offers in-store classes, workshops, and product demos. 

Have an arts related class you would like to teach at ARCH? Email workshops@archsupplies.com and tell us what you have in mind!

Second Saturday Sketching with Cathy Raingarden

December 14th, 11:00am-1:00pm, $44.52

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Petrykivka Style Ornament Decorating with Marina Malyarenko

December 14th, 12:00pm-3:00pm $103.22 (includes materials & fees)

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Past Events at ARCH

Cityscapes in Gouache with Nathaniel Bice, 8/10/24
Adventures in Collage with Jennifer Clifford, 7/28/24
Urban Landscapes in Watercolor Series with Maria P. Tuttle, 6/29/24, 7/13/24, & 7/27/24
Monoprint Postcards and Souvenir Sketchbook Techniques with Shasta Garcia, 7/14/24
R&F Pigment Stick Demo with Andrea Wedell, 7/13/24
Continuous Line Drawing with Pen and Ink with Meagan Burns, 6/22/24
Oil Painting for Beginners with Shilpa Kancharla, 6/15/24
Calligraphy Brush Lettering with Michelle Chu, 6/1/24
Family Art Series: Introduction to Food Illustrations with Rona Jin, 5/19/24
Drawing for Beginners with Theresa Currie, 4/28/24
Explore Composition Through Thumbnailing w/ Nathaniel Bice, 4/6/24
Sketch Your Lunch w/ Cathy Raingarden 3/23/24
Fountain Pens for Expressive Urban Sketching w/ Eileen P. Goldenberg, 3/17/24
Snapology w/ Cheryl Swanson, 3/7/24
Cityscapes in Gouache w/ Nathaniel Bice, 2/24/24
The Architecture of Disability w/ David Gissen (CCA Design Event), 2/22/24
Curiosity is Your Super Power w/ Scott Shigeoka (CCA Design Event), 2/21/24
Visual Storytelling with Comics w/ Eli Bishop, 2/17/24
Paper/Underpinning/Markmaking for Pastel Drawing with Diane Olivier, 2/4/24
Drawing the Figure from Imagination with Christopher Davison, 1/20/24
Exploring Still Life with Watercolor and Mixed Media with Rona Jin, 1/13/24
Petrykivka Style Ornament Decorating with Marina Malyarenko, 12/17/23
SF Sketchers Holiday Party 2023, 12/9/23
Watercolor Demo and Handmade Palette Pop-Up with Shasta Garcia, 12/2/23
Speedball Screenprinting Demo with Alden Knight, 11/12/23
Introduction to Pastels with Janice Chuang,  11/05/2023
Winsor & Newton Watercolor and Mediums Demo,  11/04/2023
Introduction to Zentangle® Art with Deb Tjoa,  10/28/2023
Cityscapes in Gouache with Nathaniel Bice,  10/21/2023
'Not Just Paris' Book Showcase with Liz Scotta,  9/30/2023
Focal Color: Punch Up Your Sketches with Suma CM, 9/24/2023
Urban Landscapes in Watercolor I & II with Maria Tuttle, 6/3/2023, 8/26/2023 & 9/23/2023
Sketching the Green in a Scene with Cathy Raingarden, 9/16/2023
Drawing Turtles with Micron Pens with Turtle Wayne, 9/13/2023
Illustration Tools and Techniques with Chris Koehler and Pentel, 9/6/2023
Sketching Expressive Heads in Ballpoint Pen with David Tenorio, 8/5/2023
Starting a Sketchbook Practice with Christina Kent, 7/16/2023
Traditional Ukrainian Painting with Marina Malyarenko, 7/1/2023
'The World of Urban Sketching' Lecture and Book Signing with Stephanie Bower, 6/10/2023
Schmincke AQUA DROP and Watercolor Demonstration, 5/9/2023
Modify Your Pilot Parallel Fountain Pen! With Eileen Goldenberg, 5/7/2023
Mothers Day Card Making Featuring Faber-Castell Gelatos with Billy Ola, 5/6/2023
Understanding Color & Color mixing with Tom Colcord, 4/16/2023
Stop, Look, & Listen to Your Sketch! with Suma CM, 3/11/2023
Expressive Sketching with Foundtain Pens with Eileen Goldenberg, 3/4/2023
Sketchbook Figure Drawing Techniques with Ballpoint Pens with David Tenorio, 11/5/2022
Tiny Succulent Postcards with Schmincke Super Granulating Watercolors, 10/22/22

 

Testimonials

On Eileen P. Goldenberg's Fountain Pens for Expressive Urban Sketching:

"Eileen is the consummate fountain pen expert. She knows everything there is to know about the use of fountain pens in sketching, and the care and maintenance of fountain pens. The class was pragmatic, fun, and inspiring. Eileen’s enthusiasm for fountain pens is contagious, and I have a feeling there are going to be more fountain pens in my life as a result. This is a delightful interactive class with a lot of information that is very well organized. We got to try many different style pens from Eileen’s personal collection." Eve

 

ARCH CLASS DISCLAIMER/CANCELLATION POLICY

Credit for missed classes can be obtained through Eventbrite, as long as the request for a refund falls outside of our request window (more than 7 days from a class date). Eventbrite fees are not refundable. Class tickets can only be purchased through our Eventbrite pages.

Unless you have approval from ARCH or the teacher to cancel, NO refunds will be issued within 7 days of a class's scheduled start. We understand that things come up, but we have to adhere to this policy in order to support our staff and guest educators. Some special exceptions can be made with partial refunds and credits for future classes.

Please sign up for classes as early as possible, at least a week in advance allows us to continue with scheduled classes, and avoid any cancellations. We typically cancel classes with low ticket sales within 1 week of the classes scheduled start time. Classes are first come, first serve. We cannot hold seats.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT NOTICE
 
Photography, video, and arts and crafts occur at our store. All present at our classes are subject to photography, video, or artistic depiction. All are subject to ARCH photography being shared in marketing material, on our Instagram, website, etc.

PARKING

Hourly parking is available surrounding the store and Jackson park. We recommend arriving in the neighborhood early to secure parking. Please look closely at surrounding parking signs to ensure your needed length of parking.


FOOD AND AMENITIES

Unless your class or instructor notes otherwise, please do not bring food and drinks into the store (water bottles are OK), please reach out if you need an exception or accommodation for dietary or medical needs. There are a number of local cafes and restaurants surrounding the store if you want to visit them during class break - here are some of our recommendations within walking distance:

  • JBs Place - Fast, casual diner, conveniently located across the street from ARCH.
  • Magic Donuts - Sourdough donuts and coffee.
  • Thee Parkside - Drinks and casual eats.
  • Louie’s Original - Burgers, fries, desserts, and more.
  • Wolfe’s Lunch - Diner fare and Japanese/Korean dishes.
  • Connecticut Yankee - Casual food and drinks.

MORE INFO

ARCH is wheelchair accessible, and has a public restroom. Our store is kid and pet friendly, but must be left at home during classes.