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Upcoming Events

Paint Your Pet

Paint Your Pet

Saturday 19 July
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
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Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 02 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      
Paint Your Pet

Paint Your Pet

Saturday 16 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
book now
$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 30 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      
Paint Your Pet

Paint Your Pet

Saturday 13 September
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
book now
$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 27 September
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Intro to Studio Lighting

Intro to Studio Lighting

Saturday 16 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Step into the world of studio photography with this introductory class on lighting fundamentals. Perfect for beginners, this session breaks down the basics of working with light indoors from setting up your first key light to understanding shadows, modifiers, and placement. Held inside a fully equipped studio, you'll get hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for future lighting setups. No prior studio experience needed!
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$49      
Studio Lighting Part 2

Studio Lighting Part 2

Saturday 30 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 11am - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Take your studio lighting skills to the next level in this intermediate session focused on light modifiers. In this follow-up class, you'll explore how tools like softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, and grids can dramatically change the look and feel of your images. Held in a professional indoor studio, this workshop is ideal for photographers who already understand basic lighting setups and want to gain more control and creativity with their lighting.
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$49      
Maternity Portraits

Maternity Portraits

Sunday 07 September
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Capture the beauty and emotion of pregnancy in this specialised class on maternity posing. Held in a comfortable indoor studio, this session will guide you through flattering, elegant, and expressive poses that highlight your subject's natural glow. You'll learn how to work with body angles, hands, fabric, and lighting to create timeless, heartfelt portraits. Perfect for photographers looking to build confidence in directing maternity sessions with care and creativity.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 September
Downtown Modesto - 10am - 3 Hours
Modesto Photography Group
Sarina Schieferstein
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98      
ABOUT MODESTO
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

You can also subscribe here to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Really enjoyable class! Emerson made it a lot of fun for this complete beginner.
5/5
Brian
2025-06-29
ARTISTS
Emerson Ferrandini
Emerson Ferrandini is a Brazilian-born artist whose career spans automotive design, and art education. He taught drawing and illustration at three universities in Brazil, earned a postgraduate degree in Arts, and ran his own studio for 13 years, producing drawings, paintings, and illustrations while participating in live art events.

Since relocating to the U.S. in 2015, Ferrandini completed a Business Management certificate at UC San Diego and an MFA in painting from Laguna College of Art + Design. He founded Fine Art Academy in San Diego, offering online and in-person courses and workshops, hosted the Arte Academia podcast, and now lives in Stockton, where he focuses on portrait and oil painting commissions as well as teaching drawing and painting.

Emerson Ferrandini is available for private bookings

Available most weekdays and Saturdays from 1pm to 5pm for private tutoring in drawing and painting

PHOTOS
Modesto Art Group
2025-07-15
Modesto Art Group
2025-07-09
Title or Location: Glacier Point Path
Glacier Point has always been a favorite place to hike around. My husband's grandfather was a grader working for Bechtel when the road to Glacier Point was built. My mother-in-law has stories about when she was a young girl and they camped at Bridal Veil creek during the construction. I want to remember it untouched and incredibly beautiful.
Credit: Vivian Patton
Facebook: Vivian's Gallery
Instagram: @vivian.patton
Modesto Art Group
2025-07-15

Modesto Art Group
2025-04-10
Title or Location: The Pour
?The Pour?by Ben Cipponeri Jr.This piece began with texture. I used a palette knife to build the background, layering color tones that simply felt right?tones that, to me, carried good energy and harmony. There was no formula, just instinct and emotion. I wanted the foundation of the painting to feel like a conversation you lean into?honest, textured, and warm.At the center is a wine bottle. It looks homemade, unpretentious, and quietly personal. That was intentional. I?ve always belie
Credit: Ben Cipponeri Jr.
Instagram: Ben Cipponeri Jr Artwork
Modesto Art Group
2024-11-03
Title or Location: Flawers

Credit: Lizzeth Davalos

Modesto Art Group
2024-10-28
Title or Location: WINTER FARM
This 16x20 oil on panel winter scene portrays a red tractor that stands out against a snowy backdrop, parked in front of a rustic barn. The barn, with weathered wood and a sloping roof, is nestled among tall evergreen trees dusted with snow. In the foreground, a figure in an orange jacket and blue pants. The background is softly illuminated with warm yellow and orange tones, suggesting early morning light, which contrasts with the cool whites and blues of the snow. The brushwork captures the tex
Credit: Jim Morris
Facebook: Jim Morris (JaSp)
Coventry Art Group
2025-07-15

Modesto Art Group
2024-07-22
Title or Location: Photo used to paint Duddley
Photo used to paint Duddley
Credit: Duddley
Coventry Art Group
2025-07-15
Modesto Art Group
2024-07-22
Title or Location: Duddley
Journey through life with purpose and passion, just like Katy and her husband, Richard 'Duddley' Duddleston, as they ride their Harley with style and grace. Their inspiring story and heartwarming photo, taken at Casa de Fruita, en route to Monterey, CA, showcases their adventurous spirit and enduring love. Katy sought the artistic talents of Ben to create a lasting portrait of her husband, and the result was a stunning tribute to their bond. Completed overnight, the portrait captured Richard's d
Credit: Ben V Cipponeri Jr.
Instagram: Ben Cipponeri Jr. Artwork

Lancaster Art Group
2025-07-15
Basingstoke Art Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Home
I saw a hare in a nature calendar, I made it up as I went along(with all the colours). My friend liked it when she saw it, so she will get it for part of her birthday gifts.
Credit: Sabby
Lancaster Art Group
2025-07-15

Aberdeen Art Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Studio
Just love these unique looking birds and they are such fun to paint. Oil on 30x40cm mdf panel.
Credit: Moira Mennie
Instagram: Moira_Mennie
Adelaide Art Group
2025-07-15
Colorado Springs Art Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Tuttle, Ok. Fullnessofjoystudio
This started out as a beach scene but evolved into a forest after seeing an inspiring photo. I think I subconsciously painted it for myself because it?s hanging in my entryway and brings me such peace when I study it.
Credit: Melissa Gill Johnson
Facebook: Fullnessofjoystudio
Instagram: Fullnessofjoystudio

Colorado Springs Art Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Waterfalls
I will never forget the day we went hiking and stumbled across this beautiful landscape. This painting was done all from memory.. The scenery was memorized from the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
Credit: Jennifer LaLonde

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