Teaching & Classes Offered

COLLEGE OF MARIN COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Fall 2026

Everyone Can Paint: Painting Studio

Join an experienced Community Education art instructor and a supportive painting community! This class is open to all skill levels and students may work in any media. Students will work with instructor on independent projects. This lab-style course will include weekly exercises, as well as individual support — and plenty of time to paint! Instructor will contact students to advise on recommended supplies prior to the start of class. New students should bring materials they have available on the first day, and the instructor will then discuss any particulars as needed.

ID #26836 • Tami Tsark
IVC • Building 3 205
6 Wednesdays 9:20am-3:10pm • Aug 26-Oct 7
(No class Sep 9)
$375

ID #26031 • Tami Tsark
IVC • Building 3 205
6 Wednesdays 9:20am-3:10pm • Oct 21-Dec 2
(No class Nov 11)
$375

Painting With the Masters: Loose Florals and Botanicals

This class will focus on the study of master paintings with florals and botanicals as a subject. It will help you appreciate some of your favorite “master” painters; study and copy paintings from different time periods; and match some original elements but learn to make them your own. Our studies will include classic and contemporary artists from different eras. We will follow in the well-established tradition of learning to appreciate and reproduce some of the things that make paintings great.

ID #26837 • Tami Tsark
IVC • Building 3 205
6 Thursdays 9:25am-2:45pm • Aug 27-Oct 8
(No class Sep 10)
$344

Loose and Lively Portraits Workshop

This two-day workshop teaches how to create loose, expressive painted portraits. On day one, we’ll study facial features, explore key concepts through lecture and demonstration, and begin developing a portrait. Day two emphasizes hands-on practice, refining more fully realized portraits. Exercises may focus on individual facial elements to build confidence and skill. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of structure, technique and expressive portrait painting. This class welcomes new students and provides an in-depth exploration of a loose and lively style for students who have participated in previous classes with the instructor. Artists may draw or paint either day.

ID #26838 • Tami Tsark
IVC • Building 3 209
2 Saturdays 9:25am-3:15pm • Aug 29-Sep 12
(No class Sep 5)
$156

Loose and Lively Portraits

Learn the rules of features and proportion, so you can break them! This course will help you understand the basic construction of the face. Learn how portraiture can be so much more than rendering a face. Practice key elements and features in order to render expressive portraits. We will also examine portraits and features from famous and classic art masters and discuss key differentiators. Returning students will work with the instructor to receive modified instruction and projects for continued exploration. Returning Artists may draw or paint.

ID #26032 • Tami Tsark
IVC • Building 3 205
5 Thursdays 9:25am-2:45pm • Oct 22-Dec 3
(No class Nov 12, 26)
$292

Loose and Lively Cityscape Landscapes Workshop

This two-day workshop focuses on creating loose, energetic cityscapes and landscapes. Learn to observe and compose elements in relation to one another while approaching perspective in a more intuitive, less rigid way. The first day emphasizes drawing fundamentals through guided exercises to build confidence and visual understanding. On the second day, students apply these skills in more developed works using drawing or painting techniques, capturing scenes with movement, balance and personal expression. This class welcomes new students and provides an engaging, in-depth exploration of a loose painting style for students who have participated in previous classes with the instructor.

ID #26033 • Tami Tsark
IVC • Building 3 209
2 Saturdays 9:25am-3:15pm • Nov 7-21
(No class Nov 14)
$161

 

Zoom Remote Classes
Make a commitment to your painting practice!

Zoom from anywhere. Be stimulated with ideas, discussions and gentle critiques (if requested). Stop working in a “void.”Work with a variety of media: Mostly painting, there will be “drawing days” to keep those skills sharp.Work with a Smart Bright Community to keep your practice, regular and engaged.

 EVERYONE CAN PAINT Zoom Group Practice Private
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am – Guided painting with a prompt of the day) – I will offer the subject of the day and a discussion topic of the day (no promise the two will be related. Two hour EVERYONE Can PAINT Zoom class. Topics will vary according to the group.  This class includes Full instruction with guided demonstrations. We also have an ongoing Tuesday night Atelier 6:40pm – 8:30 pm

Ruth’s Table – Zoom Classes
Select Thursdays – inquire directly

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Private ZOOM Small Group Atelier: Drawing & Painting

ZOOM Small Private Group
Tuesdays- 6:40 pm -8:30 PST (on-going)
$197 for the series of 3 classes*
$262 for the series of 4 classes*
(prepaid 7 days in advance of the start of the series; non-refundable unless arrangement with instructor )
$77 drop-in (with courtesy of notice when possible)

This is an ongoing atelier that focuses on skill building, painting and drawing. Each week we tackle a new subject  – varies according to the group. Instruction (using a Montessori-theory/approach) provided.

Zoom link provided upon registration.

Please let me know if you. have any questions.
Would love to paint with you!

Ice Skating, yes, you heard right -I also teach Ice Skating!

Snoopy’s Home Ice:
Private Drop-in Skating Lessons: $20/20 min. send me a DM to schedule and then register at Snoopy’s Home Ice

 

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Fine Arts Museum (FAMSF) Legion of Honor

Workshops in 2024 TBA

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Adult Zoo & Garden Workshop 2024 –  Sketching PENGUINS

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Penguins – 2/1/24
Let’s sketch and draw the Penguins at the SF Zoo!
Whether you are a new artist or a seasoned one, here’s an opportunity to gather in the new year and sketch with friends or make new friends.
San Francisco Zoo &  Gardens maintains the largest and most successful breeding colony of Magellanic penguins under human care since 1985. The Zoo also participates in a nationally-coordinated Population Management Plan sponsored by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
When:  Thursday, February 1, 2024
Hours: 10:00 am – 1pm
Contact me directly to register. 415.870.3124 text

 

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PRIVATE LESSONS
You choose the time. Contact me for details. 

PrivateLessons TsarkArt
Special rates & discounts apply for new time students or early registration.
Please inquire about Parties, small groups, gifts, or semi-private classes in-person.

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