Create with us

Our art team is here to help guests of all ages and experience levels slow down and connect with nature in a new way. We welcome all Yosemite visitors to turn their unique observations into works of art.

  • Art Classes: Join one of our guest instructors — all professional artists — for a hands-on, four-hour outdoor art workshop in Yosemite Valley. Browse all 2024 daily art classes on the event calendar at the bottom of this page.
  • Art Retreats: These overnight workshops, formerly called art adventures, give you the chance to spend several days immersed in Yosemite’s natural beauty as you explore a specific art medium and learn from an expert. Browse all 2024 art retreats on the event calendar at the bottom of this page.
  • Custom Art Classes: Design a personalized guided art experience for your family or small group.
  • Kids’ Art Classes: Join us at Happy Isles for drop-in, nature-themed kids’ art classes from Monday through Thursday in June – August 2024!
  • Paint and Sip: Join us in person at the Yosemite Valley Lodge for our popular wine and paint class, every Friday from May-September 2024!
  • Gift Certificates: Want to share the Yosemite love? Our Art Gift Cards make great presents for park fans.
  • Yosemite-inspired art at home: Our latest artistic resources offer inspiration, tools and techniques for recording nature’s beauty, capturing your outdoor experiences and relieving stress — wherever you are. Check out our Park Art, From Anywhere blog post for watercolor painting tutorials, kid-friendly crafts, and Yosemite-themed coloring pages.

As with all Conservancy programs, your participation in an art class helps support important work in Yosemite. You can view, filter, and book 2024 programs by scrolling through our event calendar below. You can also view our full 2024 Art PDF schedule.

Browse Art Programs

 

Check out our art programs to find an activity that intrigues your creative side.
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Paint and Sip

Yosemite Valley
In this paint and sip class, you will learn the basics of watercolor and employ them to create an iconic
05/31/2024 - 09/20/2024
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Art Class: Watercolor with Mariko Lofink

Yosemite Valley
In this four-hour watercolor workshop, you’ll use brushes with paint and Sumi ink on watercolor paper to bring a Yosemite
08/26/2024 - 08/30/2024
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Art Class: Watercolor & Ink with Casey Cheuvront

Yosemite Valley
In our fast-paced lives, we often forget to stop and really look at the beauty that surrounds us. Take some
09/02/2024 - 09/06/2024
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Art Class: Watercolor & Ink with John Gates

Yosemite Valley
This watercolor class will strike an ideal balance, offering a mix of structured learning and the freedom to create something
09/09/2024 - 09/13/2024
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Art Retreat: Oil Painting with Casey Cheuvront

Yosemite Valley
This three-day workshop offers progressive, personalized instruction in plein air oil painting. During this comprehensive workshop with professional artist, Casey
09/12/2024 - 09/15/2024
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Art Class: Watercolor with Judy Person

Yosemite Valley
Looking to learn watercolor basics? Wondering how to weave pen and ink into your watercolor creations? Curious about unique ways
09/16/2024 - 09/20/2024
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Art Instructors

Meet the skilled painters, writers and artisans who can help you craft a permanent memento of your Yosemite trip.

Capture Yosemite's spectacular scenery during an outdoor painting workshop. Photo: Yosemite Conservancy/Aline Allen.
Happy Isles Art and Nature Center, in eastern Yosemite Valley, hosts art classes, drop-in art activities, interactive educational exhibits, and more. Photo: Yosemite Conservancy/Cassie May.
Young artists get creative at Happy Isles during drop-in studio sessions and classes for kids. Photo: Yosemite Conservancy/Josh Helling.
Paintings by volunteer art instructor Steve Curl displayed at Happy Isles. Photo: Yosemite Conservancy/Kristin Anderson.