Still Life Drawing with Los Gatos Library
- NUMU New Museum Los Gatos 106 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 United States (map)
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2026, 12-1:30 PM
Location: New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Tickets: Free! Spots are limited.
Advance registration is required to participate.
Questions? Email programs@numulosgatos.org
DESCRIPTION:
Join our self-guided still life drawing sessions in NUMU’s Flick Studio. Adults of all skill levels work at their own pace with provided easels, paper, and pencils. Enjoy a quiet, creative space to practice observation and technique with a tableau of artifacts from the museum’s collection.
Made in partnership with the Los Gatos Library. Thank you!
The Los Gatos History Project is made possible by grants from the County of Santa Clara’s Historic Grant Program, the Town of Los Gatos, the Los Gatos Community Foundation, and the bequest of Leonard Pacheco and Diane Roberts. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. [MA-251560-OMS-22]
Do not attend class if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or have been in close contact or tested positive within the past 10 days.
ACCESSIBILITY
NUMU strives to be an accessible organization by accommodating the needs of all our constituents. The museum's building is ADA compliant. Should you have any accessibility concerns please email us prior to your visit.
Email: accessibility@numulosgatos.org
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