Olive Hyde Art Guild

Upcoming Programs

The OHAG Board Program Co-Chairpersons, Lisanne Gollub and Mihika Kulkarni, schedule 5-6 programs during the year, combining demonstrations, field trips, and hands-on experiences. 2024-25 workshops included field trips to the Triton Museum of Art and Bay Area Glass Institute, as well as hands-on introductions to rag wreath construction, alcoholic ink painting, macramé, cardmaking, and needle felted appliqué. Programs are open to Guild members and the public, and are a great chance to observe and try various art forms throughout the year.

We hope to see you at a program this year, and welcome your thoughts for future art programs. Art brings us together!

You can check out our previous programs, for an idea of the range of activities offered.

Photography Stroll at the Shinn House
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10:30 am

Do you eagerly anticipate the arrival of Spring? Do you love flowers and all the renewed beauty that Spring ushers in? Maybe you enjoy photographing the new flowers that suddenly appear, but your pictures never seem to look as good as you originally visualized them? Well, the Olive Hyde Art Guild has just the program you’re looking for.

Join Olive Hyde Art Guild president and photographer, Scott Capen, on April 23, from 10:30 am to 12 noon, as we tour the beautiful gardens of Fremont’s Historic Shinn House. During this leisurely stroll, Scott will offer tips, tricks, and advice on how to capture beautiful photos of spring flowers and foliage. You might even learn a few things about your camera. You don’t need a professional DSLR to enjoy this program. Bring your iPhone or whatever camera you have available. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join us.

Until recently, Scott Capen was a longtime resident of Fremont. You may have seen him wandering the streets, camera in hand, during the Fourth of July Parades, or perhaps at some of the many events held at Fremont’s Downtown Event Center, such as Fremont Creates. You may have also seen his work at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery or the Fremont Library. Plan to join us for a relaxing session at one of Fremont’s hidden gems, the Shinn House, and go home with some beautiful photographs to show off to your family and friends.

This program is free, but please RSVP to reserve your spot. Maximum capacity is 16, any sign-ups after that will be added to a waiting list.