Cat Portrait Watercolor Workshop

Experience a creative weekend and learn how to paint cats using watercolor! In this class, your instructor will guide you in creating your own unique cat portrait and help you bring them to life with approachable watercolor techniques that you'll master in this session. This workshop is perfect for both beginner and intermediate learners who want to build confidence with painting, or for those who want to experiment with creating playful illustrations in a relaxed and welcoming environment. By the end of the class, you'll walk away with your cat masterpiece, and the skills to continue your watercolor journey. What you'll learn: • Creating a cat portrait • Achieving different color values and saturation • Blending and mixing colors for gradients • Adding details with watercolor and colored pencil What’s included: • All art materials: watercolor set, colored pencils, paper • Take-home guide to help you hone your watercolor skills • A drink from the café: Choice of jujube infusions, mocktails, lattes, tea, and soft drinks Space is limited—advance RSVP required About the Instructor: Vica Lew is a Filipina illustrator and designer based in San Francisco who loves creating joyful art for kids and kids at heart. She has over five years experience working as a freelance artist, with a list of clients that include Hasbro and Nickelodeon. She has a diverse portfolio spanning activity books, toy design, surface pattern design, and 2D illustrations for children's animation and games. About Sunset Commons: Carmen and Steven started Sunset Commons to provide a space to connect and build community through arts and craft activities led by talented local artists. Inspired by a love for creativity and a desire to foster connection in the Sunset District, we envisioned a “third space” where neighbors can gather, unwind, and form meaningful relationships. Our mission is to empower self-expression, boost confidence, and offer an inclusive haven for everyone, from introverts seeking a calm environment to those enjoying health-focused traditional teas. Sunset Commons is not just a business - it’s our way of enriching the community we love and to the city we both grew up in.