California: San Francisco North and East Bay Regional events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
Cozy Coffee & Saturday Sketchbook Social
Dec 13, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Have you taken a second to appreciate how far you’ve come this year? Ready for a moment to slow down and honor your creativity before 2026 begins? Join Zuzu and our new co-IC Carl for the monthly social on 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 13! As we approach the end of 2025, we’d like to invite you to write a postcard or fill up a sketchbook spread of yours with mindfulness, celebration, and appreciation for your own creative journey this past year altogether with us. We’ll pause to reflect, look through our phone albums, and gather memories to pour onto the page. It’s a perfect place to be before planning your creative 2026, and we’re here to celebrate you: your creativity, your wins and your persistence. Free for members and only $10 for non members. Know a friend who’d love to join as well? Share this event with them.
SF North & East Bay: The Art of Social Media with Forrest Burdett
Feb 15, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Have you ever felt puzzled, or even a little defeated by how to show up on social media? Do you wonder what truly makes your artistic voice stand out? Have you questioned how to share your work without feeling imposter syndrome? Join our award-winning illustrator Forrest Burdett on February 15-Let’s discuss the importance of being YOU online! Find what makes you unique, what feels authentic to you, and learn how to connect that with your art to share with the world. Only $15 for premium members and $25 for non members.
SF North/East: Creative Retreat at Ratna Ling
May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
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Available seats 0
Ratna Ling Retreat Center, 35755 Hauser Bridge Road, Cazadero, CA.
NEW LOCATION! SINGLE ROOMS are back!! Join us at the beautiful RATNA LING RETREAT CENTER in Sonoma County. No programs, just time and space to write and illustrate. Let the bucolic surroundings inspire you!