Look for the 2007-2008 SureWest Auburn/Grass Valley/Nevada City telephone book with one of my paintings as the cover art.  Inside, you will find several community pages with my bio and paintings and another painting in the Yellow Pages, under Artists...page A21.  What an honor to have been selected

2008

"Head of The Class" - Teachers' Exhibit:  February 21 - March 29.  This group exhibit at the Arts Building, 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA will feature the diverse artwork that 21 regional teachers create.  I will have two watercolors there.  Reception date: Friday, February 22, 5 - 7 PM.

"Disappearing Landscapes" Exhibit and Sale plus Auburn Art Walk - Thursday, April 10 .   to benefit Placer Land Trust.  Reception: Latitudes Restaurant, 130 Maple Street, Auburn, 4 - 6 PM.  The Art Walk is from 6 - 9 PM, April 10.  Exhibit continues to June 9.  I will have a couple paintings there, so come on down!  I will be at the earlier reception at Latitudes and at Auburn Old Town Gallery at the next reception to meet and greet you.  (see below)

"Art Wear" Auburn Art Walk, Thursday, April 10, 6 - 9 PM, Auburn Old Town Gallery, 218 Washington Street, Auburn (in Old Town).  I will have my silk scarves near my watercolor display in Suite B at the gallery.  Snacks galore also.

Asilomar Watercolor Workshop: October 5 - 9, 2008   This is my 26th annual workshop in Pacific Grove, between Monterey and Carmel, California.  We paint on location (weather permitting) and/or inside in our own conference room.  The package includes all meals, housing, instruction and critiques with a demonstration and lecture every day.  A $100. deposit will hold your space in the workshop.  Flyers and deposit forms will be out by February, 2008.

Fall color in Yosemite,  October 20 - 25:  FREE, drop-in classes in beautiful Yosemite National Park.  In 2007, the teaching season has been extended to October.  I will be the last instructor on the list, taking people out every day, leaving from the Art Activity Center near the Village Store.  Just show up at the Center around 9:30 AM, sign the daily sheet, and follow me outside at 10 AM. We will use the free Valley Shuttle to the locations.  Bring your paints and equipment or buy what you need at the Art Center.  When I am there, my cards, prints, daily demonstrations and a few framed originals will be at the Center; part of the sales will benefit the Yosemite Association and enable the art program to continue.  The campgrounds will still be open at that time for those who love the outdoor experience.  Best of all, the river will be low, the reflections fabulous, and fall color everywhere!  I painted this scenery in October 2007 and believe me, it is spectacular!  You don't need to reserve with me, just show up in Yosemite!  The complete listing of all instructors for 2008 will be posted on their www.Yosemite.org website in early 2008.

Autumn Art Studio Tour: Veteran's Day weekend, Friday - Sunday, November 8, 9, 10:  Pick up your ticket and free copy of Perspectives Magazine listing all participating artists and their location with maps at Auburn Old Town Gallery, 218 Washington Street, Auburn (Old Town).  Studios open from 10 - 5 PM each day.  Come to visit my studio and see where I "play"!  Plenty of parking.  For more information of some of the artists in my area, go to www.NorthAuburnArtists.com or to www.PlacerArts.org for a complete listing. 

2009

Belgium Paint-Away:  August 14 – 21, 2009

            Pre-registrations for this wonderful trip are being taken now.  Deposits of $600. per person will be taken on a first come first served basis by August 1,  2008 for the August 2009 trip.  Open to 7 painters who want a fabulous and beautiful trip based in our private farmhouse in Namur, in the center of Belgium.  We will visit, paint, and sketch the fields and flowers of Flanders, the beaches and sea, the windmills and canals of Bruges and of course, taste Belgian chocolate, beer, waffles, and sea food.  We will also enjoy seeing hand made lace, the quaint buildings, view famous Flemish painters like Rubens and Brueghel, plus do a little shopping here and there.  The current price of $2790.* per person excludes air fare to Belgium, but does include all transfers from Brussels, land transportation, housing, most meals prepared by our own chef (including a champagne reception), entrance fees, and more.  For additional information, please check out a similar Belgium itinerary from www.frenchescapade.com. 

Asilomar Watercolor Workshop: October 11 - 15, 2009  Registration forms for this workshop will be printed in late January, 2009.

Galleries: 

Auburn Old Town Gallery, 218 Washington St,  Auburn.   (530) 887-9150.  Hours: 10 - 6 daily; open until 9 PM Thurs, Fri, Sat.  Great place to buy yourself or a special person a unique gift!    

Yosemite Art Activity and Education Center, currently open weekends and holidays, this is located in the "bank building" near the Yosemite Village Store (where you can buy groceries and sundries). Hours: 9AM - 3 PM.  The hours change to being open daily from Spring to November.

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Sonja is on the Auburn Art Walk committee, a PlacerArts activity.  If you would like the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful free community event - either on the committee or as an exhibitor, please contact Sonja. There are 4 Art Walks each year, always the second Thursday of April, June, August and October with a reception at each venue, where you can meet the artists, from 6 - 9 PM.  Enjoy the free maps, free music, and free shuttle bus during the Art Walks in Old Town, Downtown and all around town!  Great event!  Everyone loves this one.   The committee will be hosting a free Orientation for Artists on Wednesday evening, February 6, 6:30 PM at The Arts Building, 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn.  Come, pick up a packet for yourself or an artist friend and get answers to all your Art Walk questions.  For dates and more information, please call  PlacerArts at: (530) 885-5670.   If you are interested in being an exhibitor or a volunteer committee member, let me know. ___________________________________________________________

For inquiries, general or specific information on my paintings, please email me using the contact page.  Thanks for visiting!  Sonja