Newcastle Packing Shed Artists

06/01/2026

Auburn Art Walk: June 7th, 12 - 4. Stop by to meet some of our artists! Find us next to the Old Town Post Office.

Art Walks are brought to you by the Auburn Arts Commission - Auburn, California

05/30/2026

Meet four of our talented artists at the June 7th Auburn Art Walk in Old Town Auburn!

Art Walk ‘26
June 7, noon-4
Visit the Historic Post Office and meet Newcastle Packing Shed Artists:
Debra Hosler
Debra is a mixed media and fiber artist who uses a variety of materials and techniques to create art for the wall as well as three-dimensional textile art. Debra offers classes in felting, hand dying, varied mixed media and more. Debra specializes in small scale work, which invites the viewer in for a closer, more intimate look. Debra‘s studio is located in the Newcastle Packing Shed Artists Gallery. Her work can also be seen and purchased at High Hand Gallery in Loomis, California.

Pat Stoddard Aragon
Pat‘s award winning equine and western paintings hang in homes and business businesses across the US and beyond. She works primarily in oils and pastels to represent horses, cowboys, cattle and wildlife of the American West. Her studio is at the Packing Shed Gallery Newcastle, where she also teaches classes in painting and drawing. Her work can be seen and purchased, as well, at the High Hand Gallery in Loomis California.

Olivia Alvarado
Olivia is an oil painter who keeps a studio at the Packing Shed Gallery in Newcastle California. Her work captures the beautiful light and rich colors of the west and southwest.

Susan Quilici
Susan is a painter who enjoys working in both pastels and watercolor in her studio at the Newcastle Packing Shed Gallery in Newcastle CA. In addition to painting, her passion for creating beautiful and useful textile arts has become a primary focus for her creativity. Susan‘s scarves, wraps and ponchos can be seen at the Gallery at High Hand in Loomis.

05/17/2026

We're open until 2. It's Newcastle Community Association's "Celebrate Newcastle" in central square, with vendors, food, Hawaiian dancers and more!

05/08/2026

Newcastle Packing Shed Artists' Studios and Gallery will be having an OPEN HOUSE Mothers Day weekend May 8,9,10. We are one of Newcastles' 'Best Kept Secrets!' Come visit us.. and see for yourself! Original art by 10 local resident artists .. cards and prints for sale.. and art classes!

04/29/2026

The Gallery is having an OPEN HOUSE during Mother's Day weekend. May 8,9,10, from 10 - 4 each day. Stop by if you want to browse the artworks of the Packing Shed Artists! Maybe find a piece of art that Mom would love? Cards, prints, classes.. ? 457 Main Street - Newcastle, CA

04/28/2026

Placer County artists, have you submitted your application? Time is growing short!
We'll be on the Tour both weekends in November ✅

🎨⏰ 3 Days. That’s It.
Placer County artists, galleries, and art schools—applications for the 2026 Placer Artists Tour are about to close, and the window is almost gone.
If you want your work seen, your space visited, and your voice included in the region’s largest studio tour, this is your moment to act. Thousands of art lovers will be exploring Placer County this November—make sure they find you.
Open your doors. Tell your story. Be part of something bigger than a single weekend.
🌟 Final opportunity for extra visibility—apply now for a chance to be featured on the cover of the official Placer Artists Tour Guidebook.
No extensions. No do-overs.
Get your application in today.
👉 www.PlacerArtistsTour.org

04/26/2026

One of the art students brought in some gorgeous flowers for us! It was a great addition to the gallery!

04/16/2026

We teach classes here at the Packing Shed! Here's our current schedule. Our regular hours are limited, so these are also good times to stop by if you're in the area, just to take a look around at all the wonderful art on display. You can call or email our instructors for more details and to confirm they'll be there.

03/24/2026

01/25/2026

Recently, there was a fun class at the Shed doing a small felted wool landscape under the instruction of Debra Hosler. Next class Apr 11th All materials are included. A list of the different classes at the Packing Shed are available at the Shed.. Stop by and check us out!