Everyday Gouache

This 4-session class will meet onsite at Root Division on Thursday evenings on 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, and 11/19 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Build a sustainable sketchbook habit while learning the fundamentals of gouache. Through approachable weekly exercises, you'll explore color, shape, texture, and composition by painting everyday subjects like plants, food, objects, and simple landscapes. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxed, creative practice. Registration closes on 10/25/26. About the instructor: Ariel Rivera is an artist, writer, and painting instructor based in San Francisco. Her work explores the ways the natural world and the inner human journey reflect one another. Through her paintings, she examines the relationship between our emotional landscapes and the physical spaces we share, tracing where land, memory, myth, and intuition overlap. https://arielriverapaints.com Registration & Cancellation Policy All Sales are Final: Root Division does not offer refunds or class credits for student absences or cancellations made within 72 hours of the class start time. Transfer Your Seat: If you are unable to attend, you may send a friend in your place! Please contact the host with their name at least 2 hours before class begins. Refunds: Full refunds are only issued if a cancellation request is received via email at least 72 hours prior to the first session. Course Cancellations: Root 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. Questions? Read our Classes FAQ