Regional Activities for 2026
We are grateful to have regional volunteers to organize a variety of in-person activities for PSWC members and guests. While it isn’t possible for our very large membership to meet in person on a regular basis, these activities supplement our in-person workshops and exhibitions, providing face-to-face interactions among members of our treasured art community.
Traveling nearby? Discover events that can turn your getaway into an art-filled adventure.
Curious about becoming a regional rep? We’d love to hear from you—contact us!
Southern California/Orange County Region
Regional Representative: Lisa Skelly
Mentorship Painting • 9:00am to Noon
Dates: May 5th and June 2nd, 2026
Location: Huse Skelly Gallery, 229 Marine Ave., Suite E, Newport Beach, CA 92662
A special opportunity for up to 12 artists to bring your pastels and work on your paintings alongside Lisa Skelly in a relaxed space with other pastel artists. It’s all about pastels and Lisa will be there to help with tips and techniques.
View pictures from the April event here.
Email Lisa at HuseSkellyGallery@gmail.com to reserve your spot for any of these dates
San Francisco Bay Area to Big Sur Region
Regional Representative: Kim Lordier
June 9th: MONET and VENICE – Private Docent Led Tour
Location: de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Time: 9:30am
Read detailed information about this private tour here.
Central Coast Region
Regional Representative: Bobbye West-Thompson
August 24th Pastel Demonstration 9:30 – Noon (by Mike Ishikawa)
Location: Cuesta Inlet, Corner of Barnscoff and Doris, Los Osos
November 6th Paint-Out (Location scouted by Tom Frey)
Location: Morro Bay Marina, Main Street, Morro Bay
Sebastopol, Napa, Sonoma
Regional Representative: Clark Mitchell
Clark can be reached at 707.477.0276 for these events.
April 23rd Critique at Clark’s Studio 10:00 – 1pm
Location: 8967 Cypress Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931
- Bring two paintings to share. Either a problem child or something you’re proud of… or both!
- Also something to share for snack or lunch.
- And always plenty to see on the walls and stacks: pastels, oils and metal leaf paintings.
June 30th Matanzas Creek Winery Plein Air 9:30 – 12:30
Location: 6097 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa
The lavender gardens should be at their most aromatic and busy with bees. Absolutely gorgeous.
- Bring water and a snack for yourself.
- Restrooms up at tasting room.
October 22nd Plein Air at Tolay Lake Regional Park 9:30 – 12:30
Location: 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma, CA
Variety of subjects from rolling hills, distant vineyards, close-up old barns, mature trees. Something for everyone to paint.
- Bring water and a snack for yourself
- Porta potties
- No water available
- Cell service in park is spotty
Clark can be reached at 707.477.0276 for these events.
Santa Barbara County Region
Regional Representative: Carol Talley
June 27th Casual Critiques 3:00pm
Location: Carol’s home located between Santa Barbara and Goleta
October 24th Casual Critiques 3:00pm
Location: Carol’s home located between Santa Barbara and Goleta
There is easy access to the freeway and lots of street parking. We can share what we need help with, and be supportive of one another. The activity will take place outdoors, on the patio, weather permitting.
Email carol at carol@caroltalley.com for address and details.
Southern California/Ventura County
Regional Representative: Jean Myers
July 11th Paint-Out 1-3pm
Location: Marina Park, 2950 Pierpont Blvd, Ventura, CA
A 15-acre oceanfront park with winding cement pathways leading to spectacular harbor and ocean views. There are cement picnic tables. Free parking. Restrooms available.
September 26th Paint-Out 11:30 to 3pm
Location: Channel Islands Harbor – 3500 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 1-100, Oxnard, CA
Let’s grab lunch together at the Waterside Restaurant and then paint the harbor. Meet in front of the restaurant at 11:30. Afterward, enjoy scenic views of docks, boats, water and seagulls. Free parking. Restrooms available.
It would be great if people would RSVP that they are coming by texting my cell phone. 805 402 2609.
Idaho/Montana/Wyoming/Eastern Oregon Region
Regional Representative: Bonnie Kenaley
September 30th – October 1st 3-Day Workshop by Kim Lordier 9-4pm
Location: Catalyst Arts Collaborative, 6427 W Ustick Road, Boise ID 83704
Info at: https://pswc.ws/new-workshops/
October 3rd – October 10th Eagle Plein Air Festival
Including demonstration by PSWC Pastel Laureate Kim Lordier and PSWC board member Bonnie Griffith.
Info at www.eaglepleinair.com
November 2nd – November 30th PSWC Regional Art Show 10am – 5pm
Location: Finer Frames, 132 E State Street, Eagle, ID 83616