Saturday\, September 12\, 2026
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strong>5:00 PM–7:00 PM
\n Main Galle
ry\, Root Division\, 1131 Mission St.\, SF
Launched in 2007\, Introduct ions is one of Root Division’s signature exhi bitions\, celebrating the work of twelve outstandi ng Bay Area artists who are not yet represented by commercial galleries. Selected through a highly c ompetitive review process\, these artists exemplif y exceptional creativity and conceptual vision.
\nFREE + ALL AGES WELCOME
\n Music by DJ Amal
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\n \nThis \; 4-session class \;will meet on-site a t Root Division on \;Sunday mornings o n 9/13\, 9/20\, 9/27\, and 10/4 \;fro m 10 AM-12 PM.
\n \nSlow down and discover the beauty in ordinary things. In this beginner-f riendly oil painting class\, you'\;ll learn fou ndational techniques while painting meaningful eve ryday objects from observation. We'\;ll cover c omposition\, color mixing\, value\, and brushwork to help you create a finished still life with conf idence.
\n \nRegistration closes o n 9/11.
\n \nAbout the in structor: \;Ariel Rivera is an artist \, writer\, and painting instructor based in San F rancisco. Her work explores the ways the natural w orld and the inner human journey reflect one anoth er. Through her paintings\, she examines the relat ionship between our emotional landscapes and the p hysical spaces we share\, tracing where land\, mem ory\, myth\, and intuition overlap. \;https://ari elriverapaints.com
\n \nRegist ration &\; Cancellation Policy
\n \ nAll Sales are Final: \;Root Division does not offer refun ds or class credits for student absences or cancel lations made within \;72 hours \;of the class start time.
\nTransfer Your Seat:&nb sp\;If you are unable to attend\, you may send a f riend in your place! Please contact the host or em ail \;classes@rootdivision.org \;with their name at least 2 hours before cl ass begins.
\n \nRe funds: \;Full refunds are only issued if a cancellation request is received via email a t least \;72 hours prior \;to the first session.
\nCourse Cancellations: \;Roo t Division reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment. If your class is cancelled\ , you will be notified via email and issued a full refund within \;5-7 business days.
\nQuest ions? \;Read our Classes FAQ
DESCRIPTION:Register for Event (https://luma.com/event/evt-xxL Ajh4UB3o5rpU)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This 4-sessi on class will meet on-site at Root Division on Sun day mornings on 9/13\, 9/20\, 9/27\, and 10/4 from 10 AM-12 PM.\n \n \n \n Slow down and discover t he beauty in ordinary things. In this beginner-fri endly oil painting class\, you'll learn foundation al techniques while painting meaningful everyday o bjects from observation. We'll cover composition\, color mixing\, value\, and brushwork to help you create a finished still life with confidence.\n \n \n \n Registration closes on 9/11.\n \n \n \n A bout the instructor: Ariel Rivera is an artist\, w riter\, and painting instructor based in San Franc isco. Her work explores the ways the natural world and the inner human journey reflect one another. Through her paintings\, she examines the relations hip between our emotional landscapes and the physi cal spaces we share\, tracing where land\, memory\ , myth\, and intuition overlap. https://arielriver apaints.com (https://arielriverapaints.com/?utm_so urce=luma)\n \n \n \n Registration & Cancellation Policy\n \n \n \n \n \n All Sales are Final: R oot Division does not offer refunds or class credi ts for student absences or cancellations made with in 72 hours of the class start time.\n \n \n \n \n Transfer Your Seat: If you are unable to atte nd\, you may send a friend in your place! Please c ontact the host or email classes@rootdivision.org with their name at least 2 hours before class begi ns.\n \n \n \n \n Refunds: Full refunds are on ly issued if a cancellation request is received vi a email at least 72 hours prior to the first sessi on.\n \n \n \n \n Course Cancellations: Root D ivision reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment. If your class is cancelled\, y ou will be notified via email and issued a full re fund within 5-7 business days.\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Read our Classes FAQ (https://rootdivis ion.org/classes-education/adult-art-classes/?utm_s ource=luma#/faqs)\n \n CATEGORIES:Class (adult) CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T120000 URL:https://rootdivision.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2077 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2082_77e9141aa4f30fbd8996c107d4f91b74@rootdivision.org SUMMARY:Start Drawing Now X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \nTh is 4-session class will meet on-site at R oot Division on Monday evenings on 9/14\, 9/21\, 9/28\, and 10/5 f rom 6:30-8:30 PM.
\nWant to get i nto the fundamentals of sketching and drawing to a dd to your skill set? This beginner-focused\, 4-se ssion series covers how to use basic materials and methods so you can establish a drawing practice. Materials are included in course pricing.
\nRegistration ends on 9/12\, 202 6
\nAbout the instructor:<
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\n Born in Hayward\, California\, El
lena has been painting and creating for over ten y
ears. She works in oil and watercolor\, mixing tec
hniques to treat one like the other. Their paintin
gs are a result of filtering their lived experienc
e through music and emotion. Endlessly inspired by
the natural world\, she paints what is deeply fam
iliar to her. Some galleries that have shown their
work include Mission Cultural Center in San Franc
isco\, Wailoa Center in Hilo\, and HPU Kaneohe Gal
lery on O'ahu.
Registration &\; Cancellatio n Policy
\nAll Sales are Final: Root Divisi on does not offer refunds or class credits for stu dent absences or cancellations made within 72 hours of the class start time.
\nTransfer Your Seat: If you are unable to attend\, you m ay send a friend in your place! Please email conta ct the host or classes@rootdivision.org with their name at least 2 hours before cla ss begins.
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Questions? Read our Classe s FAQ
\n DESCRIPTION:Register for Event (https://luma.com/event/evt-5Eo 7pVKPCTbOsmJ)\n \n \n \n \n \n This 4-session cla ss will meet on-site at Root Division on Monday ev enings on 9/14\, 9/21\, 9/28\, and 10/5 from 6:30- 8:30 PM.\n \n \n Want to get into the fundamental s of sketching and drawing to add to your skill se t? This beginner-focused\, 4-session series covers how to use basic materials and methods so you can establish a drawing practice. Materials are inclu ded in course pricing.\n \n \n Registration ends on 9/12\, 2026\n \n \n About the instructor:\n \n Born in Hayward\, California\, Ellena has been pai nting and creating for over ten years. She works i n oil and watercolor\, mixing techniques to treat one like the other. Their paintings are a result o f filtering their lived experience through music a nd emotion. Endlessly inspired by the natural worl d\, she paints what is deeply familiar to her. Som e galleries that have shown their work include Mis sion Cultural Center in San Francisco\, Wailoa Cen ter in Hilo\, and HPU Kaneohe Gallery on O'ahu.\n \n \n https://ellenaruiz.com/ (https://ellenaruiz .com/?utm_source=luma)\n \n \n Registration & Canc ellation Policy\n \n \n \n \n All Sales are Final : Root Division does not offer refunds or class cr edits for student absences or cancellations made w ithin 72 hours of the class start time.\n \n \n \n \n Transfer Your Seat: If you are unable to atte nd\, you may send a friend in your place! Please e mail contact the host or classes@rootdivision.org with their name at least 2 hours before class begi ns.\n \n \n \n \n Refunds: Full refunds are only issued if a cancellation request is received via e mail at least 72 hours prior to the first session. \n \n \n \n \n Course Cancellations: Root Divisio n reserves the right to cancel any class due to lo w enrollment. If your class is cancelled\, you wil l be notified via email and issued a full refund w ithin 5-7 business days.\n \n \n \n \n Questions? Read our Classes FAQ (https://rootdivision.org/cl asses-education/adult-art-classes/?utm_source=luma #/faqs)\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Class (adult) CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261005T203000 LOCATION:Root Division Classroom\n 1131 Mission Street\n Sa n Francisco\, CA 94103\n United States\n URL:https://rootdivision.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2082 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2083_77e9141aa4f30fbd8996c107d4f91b74@rootdivision.org SUMMARY:Level Up Drawing: Refining Your Practice X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n\n
Join Root Division Studio Artist Taylor Stoneman on the first of three local guide d weekend hike and sketch sessions. Rediscover one of San Francisco's best vistas through a guided w alk and various uses of basic art materials.
\nParticipants will meet at the USS Sa n Francisco Memorial on Saturday\, September 19th for a 3-hour excursion within Land's End in San Fr ancisco\, during which participants will spend equ al time walking the trails and sketching their sur roundings.
\nAll levels welcome. Instruction will be provided regarding choosing su pplies\, capturing outdoor experiences\, and weavi ng artmaking into your regular weekend routine. Ma terials will be provided as part of the course fee .
\nAbout the instructor: As a se asoned hiker\, Taylor has much experience making a rt outdoors\, often tucking her notebook into her backpack to capture the wide beauty and expansive emotions of everywhere from local trails to backco untry wilderness.
\nLearn more abo ut Taylor's practice at https://www.taylorstoneman.c om/
\n DESCRIPTION:Register for Event (https://luma.com/event/evt-Zpr Gp3D4QW8s8Ik)\n \n \n Join Root Division Studio A rtist Taylor Stoneman on the first of three local guided weekend hike and sketch sessions. Rediscove r one of San Francisco's best vistas through a gui ded walk and various uses of basic art materials.\ n \n \n Participants will meet at the USS San Fra ncisco Memorial on Saturday\, September 19th for a 3-hour excursion within Land's End in San Francis co\, during which participants will spend equal ti me walking the trails and sketching their surround ings.\n \n \n All levels welcome. Instruction wil l be provided regarding choosing supplies\, captur ing outdoor experiences\, and weaving artmaking in to your regular weekend routine. Materials will be provided as part of the course fee.\n \n \n Abou t the instructor: As a seasoned hiker\, Taylor has much experience making art outdoors\, often tucki ng her notebook into her backpack to capture the w ide beauty and expansive emotions of everywhere fr om local trails to backcountry wilderness.\n \n \n Learn more about Taylor's practice at https://www .taylorstoneman.com/ (https://www.taylorstoneman.c om/?utm_source=luma)\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Class (adult) CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T130000 URL:https://rootdivision.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2076 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR