2025 / 2026 Art Workshop & Class Calendar
October 2025
October 3 • 5 to 8 PM: Come visit Karen for First Friday, at Backstreet Gallery and Studios, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District!
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — October 10, 17 & 24
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — October 10, 17 & 24
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
November 2025
Painting Abstract Barns: Character, Color, Shapes & Texture
Dates: Sunday afternoons — beginning November 2
November 2, 9, 16, 23 • off for Thanksgiving holiday weekend (& Dec. 7 + Jan. 4)
Times: 1 PM-4 PM Pacific Time • 4-7 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Dates: Sunday afternoons — beginning November 2
November 2, 9, 16, 23 • off for Thanksgiving holiday weekend (& Dec. 7 + Jan. 4)
Times: 1 PM-4 PM Pacific Time • 4-7 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Painting Abstract Barns: Q&A Sessions
Dates: Wednesdays — beginning November 5
November 5, 12, 19 • off for Thanksgiving holiday week (& Dec. 3 & maybe Dec. 10)
Times: 6:30 PM-7:30-ish PM Pacific Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Dates: Wednesdays — beginning November 5
November 5, 12, 19 • off for Thanksgiving holiday week (& Dec. 3 & maybe Dec. 10)
Times: 6:30 PM-7:30-ish PM Pacific Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
First Friday
November 7 • 5 to 8 PM: Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
November 7 • 5 to 8 PM: Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Winterblast
Date & Time: Saturday, November 15 • 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District, and more neighborhood artists' open studios, followed by a Sofa Parade, music, and more!
Date & Time: Saturday, November 15 • 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District, and more neighborhood artists' open studios, followed by a Sofa Parade, music, and more!
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — November 14 & 21
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — November 14 & 21
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
December 2025
Ring the Bells
Date & Time: Friday, December 5 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District, during the neighborhood's Ring the Bells holiday celebration!
Date & Time: Friday, December 5 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District, during the neighborhood's Ring the Bells holiday celebration!
Painting Abstract Barns: Character, Color, Shapes & Texture
Dates: Sunday afternoon — December 7 (possibly also December 14?)
Times: 1 PM-4 PM Pacific Time • 4-7 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Dates: Sunday afternoon — December 7 (possibly also December 14?)
Times: 1 PM-4 PM Pacific Time • 4-7 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Painting Abstract Barns: Q&A Sessions
Dates: Wednesday • December 3 (and maybe Dec. 10 too)
Times: 6:30 PM-7:30-ish PM Pacific Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Dates: Wednesday • December 3 (and maybe Dec. 10 too)
Times: 6:30 PM-7:30-ish PM Pacific Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — December 12 & 19
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — December 12 & 19
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
January 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, January 2 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Date & Time: Friday, January 2 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Painting Abstract Barns: Bonus Follow-up Gathering
Dates: Sunday afternoon — January 4, 2026
Times: 1 PM-4 PM Pacific Time • 4-7 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Dates: Sunday afternoon — January 4, 2026
Times: 1 PM-4 PM Pacific Time • 4-7 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online, live on Zoom, from wherever you are
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — January 9, 16, 23, & 30
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — January 9, 16, 23, & 30
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
February 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, February 6 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Date & Time: Friday, February 6 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — February 13, 20, & 27
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — February 13, 20, & 27
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
March 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, March 6 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her studio, at Backstreet Gallery & Studios, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District, for the opening of her annual Backstreet show!
Date & Time: Friday, March 6 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her studio, at Backstreet Gallery & Studios, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District, for the opening of her annual Backstreet show!
Art Show
Dates & Times: Saturdays & Sundays, in March • 11 AM to 5 PM: Come visit Karen's annual solo show at Backstreet Gallery and Studios, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District! Open on the weekends and by appointment.
Dates & Times: Saturdays & Sundays, in March • 11 AM to 5 PM: Come visit Karen's annual solo show at Backstreet Gallery and Studios, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District! Open on the weekends and by appointment.
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — March 13, 20, & 27
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — March 13, 20, & 27
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
April 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, April 3 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Date & Time: Friday, April 3 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — April 10, 17, & 24
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — April 10, 17, & 24
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
May 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, May 1 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Date & Time: Friday, May 1 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — May 8, 15, 22, & 29
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — May 8, 15, 22, & 29
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
June 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, June 5 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Date & Time: Friday, June 5 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — June 12, 19, & 26
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — June 12, 19, & 26
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
July 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, July 3 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Date & Time: Friday, July 3 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — July 10, 17, 24, & 31
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — July 10, 17, 24, & 31
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
August 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, August 7 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Date & Time: Friday, August 7 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — August 14, 21, & 28
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — August 14, 21, & 28
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
September 2026
First Friday
Date & Time: Friday, September 4 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Date & Time: Friday, September 4 • 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT
Come visit Karen at her Backstreet studio, on Art Alley, in Santa Rosa's SOFA Arts District
Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media class
Dates: Fridays — September 11, 18, & 25
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Dates: Fridays — September 11, 18, & 25
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Online for current and former students, live on Zoom
Possibly also coming around again in 2026? We'll go with the flow....
How to Draw a Realistic-Looking Face, for Beginners (from your Imagination!)
Dates: To be determined
Place: Online
Dates: To be determined
Place: Online
Acrylic Painting Online — for intermediate and more experienced painters
Dates: To be announced
Location: Online
Dates: To be announced
Location: Online
Abstract Flower Painting for Beginners (and everyone else, too) with Karen Lynn Ingalls
Date: To be determined
Location: Online
Date: To be determined
Location: Online
Beginning Drawing
Dates: Possibly in 2025...
Location: Online
Dates: Possibly in 2025...
Location: Online
Perspective Drawing
Dates: Possibly in 2025...
Location: Online
Dates: Possibly in 2025...
Location: Online
Loosen Up and Play with Mixed Media: Paint, Paper, Stencils, Collage, & Relief Printing
Date: To be determined
Location: online
Date: To be determined
Location: online
