2025 TVAST Artist Demo/ Interaction activities Schedule

More opportunities for demonstrations, art talks, and interaction with artists at TVAST are constantly being updated. Please keep following our website for the latest information!

Dublin

San Ramon

May Yin Giang

May 3-4 1-4pm

No1.Dougherty Station Community Arts Center

17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA

  • Drawing people and painting from photo.

Rashmi Rao

May 3-4 1-3 PM

No1.Dougherty Station Community Arts Center

17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA

  • Join me for a special live painting demo inspired by my ongoing 3x3 Nature Views series—a personal journey of capturing quiet, beautiful moments from the hills, skies, and light around my home.
    I’ll be painting one of these tiny landscapes live, sharing a peek into my process and how these small pieces hold big emotion.
    ✨ RAFFLE BONUS!
Everyone who attends the demo will be entered into a raffle to win the original piece I paint during the session.
    Not the winner? No worries—each guest will receive a special nature-inspired coloring sheet to take home and enjoy.
    Come connect, watch the magic unfold, and feel the joy of art and nature, one mini at a time.

Chelsea Tikotsky

May 4, 11-1pm

No2.The Frame Company & Art Gallery

7038 Village Pkwy

  • Live art demo by Chelsea Tikotsky

Pleasanton

About Emelie Rogers  

Emelie Rogers

May 3-4  

No7. Rogers Home Studio

975 Kolln Street, Pleasanton

  • “Metals in glass”, “Drop Ring Vases”, “Working with enamels “. 

Olga Symonenko

May 4, 11-1pm

No8. Artfolio By Olga Home Studio

4340 Fairlands Dr, Pleasanton

    • A fun raffle with artsy prizes

    • A live demo - Sunday - 11-1pm - see how I work! ( Pastel or watercolor depends on your choice)

    • A special "Make a Postcard for Mom" station (for kids and grownups, ages 3+)  

Livermore

Peggy Frank

May 2-4, 10AM-5PM

NO10.Peggy Frank's Studio

748 Wimbledon Lane Livermore, CA

  • I will be working on a new painting of Sycamore Grove in acrylic or oils, while chatting with our visitors. If weather is good, there will be an outdoor table for children to do some drawing and there will be paintings on display in the garden!

Bettie Goosman,

David Goosman

May2-4

No16. Goosman Home Studio

2792 Crater Road

  • Step into the studio for a rare opportunity to view David Goosman's largest-ever public display of fine woodturnings—25 exceptional pieces, most of them past award-winners. Though no longer creating new work due to recent surgeries, David is excited to share these stunning pieces and will be present to explain his process and techniques. Only a few works will be available for sale, making this a truly special viewing experience.

    Also on display are the vibrant and expressive artworks by Bettie Goosman, whose rich practice in painting and drawing continues to inspire.

    Don't miss this one-time chance to see such a significant collection of David’s masterful woodturnings—many of which have only been seen in juried exhibitions until now.

About Barbara Stanton

Barbara Stanton

May 3 -4 12:30 -4:00

No11. Bothwell Arts Center

2466 8th St, Livermore

  • I will have a miniature oil painting in progress and be working on it, in between talking to the public about my work, during the open Studio. I will be answering questions about the process as well.

Larry Lagin

May 3, 9 am-12pm

No11. Bothwell Arts Center

2466 8th St, Livermore

  • Watch impressionist painting of Monet’s garden come to life.

Tuan Karsevar

May 3-4, 11-3pm

No11. Bothwell Arts Center

2466 8th St, Livermore

  • Live portrait and figure painting in oil

J&ME Live Music

No11. Bothwell Arts Center

2466 8th St, Livermore

May 4 from 11am-1pm. 

  • Acoustic guitar and vocal of unique arrangements of familiar and not-so-familar songs.




Dennis Baker

May 2 -4 10AM-5PM

No14. Baker Home Studio

852 Old Oak Road

  • You can help with a public painting - help us copy a van Gogh! “Houses at Auvers” will be copied life-size in oil. You’ll have the opportunity to grab one of my paintbrushes and help copy this painting which is 24” x 30“. If you paint, your email will be placed in a drawing from which a lucky winner will get to take the painting home.
    Bring your kids and let them try their hand! Also, Each day at 5 PM one small Van Gogh Museum toy suitable for kids of all ages will be given out to the email drawn from a hat of someone who visited that day. Only one toy per day. Come add your name to the fun!

Dennis Baker

May 2, 3, 4 -2pm

No14. Baker Home Studio

852 Old Oak Rd

  • Join me in my studio for a 20 minute discussion about my materials, process and practice. Afterward, join me in helping to copy the van Gogh painting!

Jess Copeman

May 3, 12-2pm

No14. Baker Home Studio

852 Old Oak Road

  • Oil painting demos ongoing thru the weekend of TVAST!

Wei-Ting Chuang

May 2-4 11:30; 3:00

No14. Baker Home Studio

852 Old Oak Road

  • Stop by to watch a free demo, or take home a beautiful, personalized gift that speaks to your heart! 🌷

    Pick your favorite flower from the fresh blooms I’ve prepared — or bring one of your own! You can also choose a meaningful quote, and I’ll create a one-of-a-kind artwork just for you. Whether it's a floral painting or a calligraphy piece with a phrase (up to 10 characters), this custom artwork makes a special gift for any occasion — from Mother’s Day to personal milestones.

    Sizes Available:
    3x7", 4x6", 5x7", 10x10"

    Pricing:
    $10 – $250 (depends on size and complexity; frame not included)
    Limited on-site materials — available while supplies last! 🎨