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ART
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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 13 June
West Tucson - 10am - 2 Hours
Valentin Kash
A beginner-friendly drawing class covering basic techniques. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants should bring their own materials.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 06 June
Linda Vista Citrus - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Tucson Watercolor Group
Marisol
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
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$49.0       5 places left
Astro Photography Meetup

Astro Photography Meetup

Sunday 14 June
West Rancho Feliz Dr., Tucson - 8pm - 2 Hours
Tucson Photography Group
Richard Folsom
Discover the secrets of capturing the night's enchanting beauty with a hands-on astrophotography meetup. Learn how to photograph the night sky, the moon and maybe a planet or even a galaxy bring a long lens with manual focus ability on your lens or camera.
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$49.00      
Experimental Watercolor for Beginners

Experimental Watercolor for Beginners

Saturday 20 June
Southwest Tucson - 10am - 2 Hours
Tucson Watercolor Group
Richard K Bacon
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional artist. We'll cover the basics of watercolor techniques, color mixing, and composition in a supportive group setting. Perfect for beginners.
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$59      

Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Sunday 12 July
Vista del Oro - 9am - 2 Hours
Tucson Photography Group
Richard Folsom
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography. Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message. This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
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$49      
Experimental Watercolor for Beginners

Experimental Watercolor for Beginners

Saturday 18 July
Southwest Tucson - 10am - 2 Hours
Tucson Watercolor Group
Richard K Bacon
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional artist. We'll cover the basics of watercolor techniques, color mixing, and composition in a supportive group setting. Perfect for beginners.
book now
$59      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 26 July
South Stone Ave., - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Tucson Photography Group
Richard Folsom
Architecture meetup will cover photographing buildings with proper perspective and photographing details close up. Also going over how different lenses impact the final image. Buildings, sculpture art and how to obtain the best results.

Come and join me!
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$49      

Wildlife and Bird Photography

Wildlife and Bird Photography

Saturday 15 August
E Roger Rd, Tucson - 9am - 2 Hours
Tucson Photography Group
Richard Folsom
Discover the art of Wildlife and Bird Photography. In this 2-hour meetup, we'll explore techniques for capturing stunning images of birds and wildlife in their natural habitat. Topics include camera settings, composition, and ethical wildlife photography. All skill levels welcome.
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$49.0      
Experimental Watercolor for Beginners

Experimental Watercolor for Beginners

Saturday 15 August
Southwest Tucson - 10am - 2 Hours
Tucson Watercolor Group
Richard K Bacon
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional artist. We'll cover the basics of watercolor techniques, color mixing, and composition in a supportive group setting. Perfect for beginners.
book now
$59      
Zoo Safari Photography Class

Zoo Safari Photography Class

Saturday 29 August
Zoo Court, Tucson - 9am - 2 Hours
Tucson Photography Group
Richard Folsom
Zoo Photography is a great chance for photographers of all levels to get the opportunity to photograph wild animals of all sizes and shapes. Lions tigers bears giraffes and elephants are all on your photographic menu. There is an additional fee to enter the zoo for an all day pass. 11.50 adults and 9.50 seniors. You can stay all day if you want.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 September
Vista del Oro - 9am - 3 Hours
Tucson Photography Group
Richard Folsom
Learn all the basics of photography while out in the field. Aperture and shutter speeds and how they affect your image. Learn how to compose a photo and how different lenses impact your image.
book now
$98      
Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Saturday 26 September
Vista del Oro - 9am - 2 Hours
Tucson Photography Group
Richard Folsom
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography. Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message. This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
book now
$49.00      
ABOUT TUCSON
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.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Parking was very bad. I had to wait 15 minutes to get a parking place.
5/5
Margaret
2026-04-19
Instructor brought a variety of pencils, erasers, including a book on drawing. Had us introduce ourselves before beginning. Started us drawing geometrical shapes. Shared a photo of a cat for us to draw. Throughout, he encouraged us by saying we didn't have to be perfect. Demonstrated how to "graph" our paper. All through the process, as he drew a cat, he spoke of what we could do to create shapes and shading.
4/5
Valerina
2026-04-19
We enjoyed being outside in the natural Arizona settings with other artists. We participated as a family, even though our daughter is the artists and we are not. It was a bit remedial for her but advanced for her parents!
5/5
Christine
2026-04-14

Valentin such a nice person and knowledgeable teacher. I had to leave a little early but I enjoyed and learned a lot.
5/5
Paula
2026-03-28
Very informative and good instructor.
5/5
Judy
2026-03-23
I enjoyed the informal setting and the personal attention from the instructor. The advice was very helpful.
5/5
Edward
2026-03-22

Valentin is an exceptional instructor-experience, talent, patience and above all kind and interested in helping us learn. As I write this, I am sitting under a Ramada at Udall Park-sketch pad and pencils ?waiting for me!?
5/5
Cherie
2026-03-22
Valentin was wonderful. He encouraged the group and explained the horizon, light and shading perspectives. One of the students had trouble following along due to Valentin's language (if I had to guess, I think she expected a very structured 1-2-3 approach, meaning draw a circle, now divide it into fourths, now shade this area). I watched what he was doing and followed along, not needing as much explanation. I liked the location and the class.
4/5
Dawn
2026-02-22
Great event, Valentin was a wonderful instructor, reviewed basics and made point of starting with 'know tye rules to break the rules.'
5/5
Paula
2026-01-11

I thought it was very educational and I enjoyed the entire class
5/5
liz
2026-01-11
I enjoyed it. Just beginning so looking forward to learning more techniques.
4/5
Penny
2026-01-11
Valentin was so much fun!
5/5
Julia
2025-11-16

ARTISTS
Valentin Kash
NoneHi ! My name is Valentin. I have started painting 15 years ago. Before that, I was drawing sporadically, because I was working in the field of medicine, mostly as MD, psychoneurologist. Now, I am 74 years old, but I love drawing and painting, I love analyzing visual impressions, love interplay of colors. Last year I have devoted to watercolor, and I think that I will stay with this medium all my life. And all these last two years I was with Artefacto school, because I love these teachers, their style , and style of this school as well. I was painting with other mediums too, like oil, acrylic, they have own nuances, and I was painting with them a lot. Before, I have studied at Pima Community College, AZ; and Desert Museum Art Institute as well (drawing, oils, acrylics, watercolor), Artefacto Online School. I think, Artefacto has a real mastering programs! I have participated also in many exhibitions in Tucson, Arizona, and internationally as well! I was invited to participate in final exhibition online in Artefacto, it was a great achievement, because this school has students worldwide!

Valentin Kash is available for private bookings

Private tutoring, weddings, and events.

PHOTOS
Tucson Art Group
2025-08-12
Tucson Art Group
2026-05-19
Title or Location: Tomatoes
I love doing black and white! I'm also a person of very few words. I hope my art can speak for me.
Credit: Lynne Legge
Instagram: LynneLegge
Tucson Art Group
2025-05-21

Tucson Art Group
2026-04-21
Title or Location: Believe
The way that light attaches to an Angel. Drying my eyes during much of the process. This one really gives me the feels.
Credit: Shawn Welch
Tucson Art Group
2026-04-01
Title or Location: Lady Milan
12?x10? on canvasThis was a thumbnail picture on a YouTube video. I was captured by the lady?s Audrey Hepburn look and the bright red of the roses and bouquet paper against her black clothing. The yellow tram added some visual interest too.
Credit: Oscar Diaz

Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28
Tucson Art Group
2026-03-31
Title or Location: Sonora Desert Museum
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson showcases a stunning collection of desert flora & fauna in well designed habitats. But as with all zoos, I fantasize unlocking cages to set the critters free. (Frowned upon and sometimes lethal). I did release a few birdies into this painting of the botanical garden. The white winged dove mooned me.
Credit: Mernie
Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30

Tucson Art Group
2026-03-30
Title or Location: Vampire
When I came across this gentleman?s vampire pictures, I was struck with the beautiful angularity of his face. I knew I had to capture it in a pencil portrait. Up to seven different colors usually make up the skin alone on these, and by the end the paper feels like a silk print.
Credit: Fran rizzi
Facebook: Fran rizzi
Instagram: Frizziwitch
Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23
Tucson Art Group
2026-03-09
Title or Location: Lanterns of Dusk
Lanterns of Dusk?was inspired by an evening in my son?s backyard in Murrieta, California. As the sun slipped behind the hills, the sky softened into brilliant oranges, purples and dark greens while the warm glow of lanterns waited their turn to light the gathering space.There is something special about that quiet moment at the end of the day when time slows down and daytime steps aside for the nighttime.This painting blends realism with tonal atmosphere to create a sense of peace, reflection
Credit: Kathleen Splittstoesser

Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16
Aberdeen Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Balnagask golf course
I loved this photograph from John Strachan photography and finally got around to painting it in acrylic. I tried to be quite loose with the painting as there was so much detail. in the end I thought the sky looked a bit bare so with the help of Chat GPT I added seagulls to the photo and was then able to paint them into my art work. This painting will be heading for the Aberdeen art show the end of August for sale.
Credit: [email protected]
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02

Plymouth Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Colin
I am Tracey, a self-taught artist from Plymouth, UK, I have been developing my coloured pencil techniques for the past year . My aim is always to capture not only the likeness of an animal but also the personality and spirit that make them so special to the people who love them.In this piece, Colin is shown resting amongst a vibrant meadow of wildflowers, his striking green eyes drawing the viewer in. The detailed fur work, delicate whiskers, and colourful floral surroundings were all carefull
Credit: Tracey Weaving
Facebook: Traceyweaving
Instagram: Traceyweavingart
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Columbus Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Untitled
This is a part of a commission. I wanted to convey the idea of twin flame souls and the power of touch between partners.
Credit: Sonny Neno
Facebook: Sonny Neno
Instagram: Sonny neno

Belfast Art Group
2026-02-15
Baltimore Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: n/a
This is a pencil drawing of Buffalo Bill Cody. I used mostly 3b, HB, F, 6h, and 9h Faber-Castell pencils and it took approximately 26 hrs..... 13.5"x 10.5"
Credit: Dave Zellers
Instagram: penciltography8
Adelaide Art Group
2026-02-15

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