Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Essex, CA. Feed your creative side.
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Twisted Stitchers Pick a fiber craft, any fiber craft, and come join us. Anyone is welcome, so come check out our knit/crochet/spin/felt/whatever hangout! Please do not plan to attend if you are not vaccinated. Start time is flexible - people can come and go as they please - there may be nights...
Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to...
Learn about a different artist each month and explore their artistic style through a hands-on activity led by our Art Studio Lead, Nicole. Times 11am & 2:30pm
Patrick Watson composes, performs, and records his albums with his long-time bandmate and collaborator and multi-instrumentalists Mishka Stein and Olivier Fairfield. The Canadian artist reached gold and platinum status in over multiple countries (including five certified gold albums in Canada), and.
Carole Caroompas: Mystical UnionsCollege of the Arts Galleries | Visual Arts Complex, Building G Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2025 – May 2, 2026Location: Begovich Gallery Gallery Hours + Visitor's InformationCOTA Galleries Artist Lecture Series + InConversation The landmark exhibition...
Art (in) Real Time. Discover in depth, the long lost "A" in S.T.E.A.M.! This month, we’re exploring the unique art style of Pointillism. We will learn about the artists that pioneered this art style, some famous works made in the pointillist style and then make our very own masterpieces! Each...
Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...
An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.
Participants will create mixed-media sea creatures such as fish, turtles, and other ocean life using collage materials and paint. In addition, we’ll make abstract Earth paintings by dipping balloons into cool green and blue tones and stamping them onto paper to form our textured planets....
Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow.
The Rancho Santa Fe Library’s Media Room (17040 Avenida de Acacias, RSF) is currently featuring the exhibition “Animals” by the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Enjoy a beautiful collection of paintings celebrating the diversity and charm of animals. The show is open to the public Monday through...
This class is for adults, age 18+ who want to develop their sewing skills. Each participant must sign a waiver form before attending the class. We will start signing forms at 3:30 p.m. and begin the class at 4 p.m. This class is taught by our wonderful volunteer, Ashley. Our project will be a...
Soo Kim: (Charlie sings in the quietest voice)College of the Arts Galleries | Visual Arts Complex, Building G Exhibition Dates: October 4, 2025 – May 16, 2026Location: Begovich Gallery Gallery Hours + Visitor's InformationCOTA Galleries Artist Lecture Series + InConversation Known for her...
Celebrate Día by creating your own bookmark! The craft takes just 15–30 minutes to complete. Feel free to drop in anytime during the program and create it at your own pace. Children under 8 will need a caretaker to assist them with the craft. Día, short for Día de los niños/Día de los libros...
This is a self-directed opportunity to use our sewing machines on site for your own project. Some basic supplies and staff help with setting up a machine will be available. If you need a specific color of thread for your project, please bring it with you.
In celebration of Rose Week at Del Mar Library with the Del Mar Rose Society, make resin floral bookmarks with Toshwerks! Ages 14 and older. Registration required; class size limited to 20 people. This class is made possible with the generous support of the Friends of the Del Mar Library.
Artist Lisa Miccio will guide participants through a hands-on, mixed-media/upcycling art workshop. Participants will combine a printed image and acrylic medium to make a unique piece of...
EARTH DAY - COLLECTIVE CLIMATE JUSTICE ART Imagine a collaborative work of art built with recycled materials! Send a message to your community about caring for the environment. This collective climate justice art will be showcasing at the Primaveras celebration on April 25th! DIA DE LA TIERRA -...
Join Taty Hernandez of Lumbre Ceramics to learn about the development of the technology that is ceramics from the Mesoamerican time...
We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Casa Verdugo is in Downtown Glendale on North Brand Blvd. Library parking is located on W Stocker St, between Brand Blvd. and Central (2-hour...
Get crafty with us at the Albany Library! We'll be making a new project every week during the school year. Children under 8 must be with an adult. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or...
Construct, craft, and create at our twice-monthly S.T.E.A.M. activity for teens! This in-person program takes place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:30 pm. Today's Activity: Upcycled art. Celebrate Earth Day by making buttons and zines using withdrawn Library books and magazines.
Join us in celebrating Earth Day with an exciting, hands-on bird feeder craft. Teens will have the opportunity to paint and decorate their own wooden bird feeders to take home and hang...
A tiny art show is a community art project bringing miniature art to unique spaces. We invite everyone to visit the Dublin Library to see the fourth annual tiny art show. Artwork which is submitted by local teens and adults will be displayed during the month of April in a display case at the Dublin.
Adults (18+) with intellectual or developmental disabilities, along with their caregivers, are invited to enjoy craft projects designed for all abilities. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email...
Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
Create art that will be laminated to make placemats! Make one to keep in the library and one to take home.
Drop-In. Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive activities! This 45 minute, parent-child engagement program incorporates the five early literacy practices: Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills. It also includes a craft activity. Remember, you are..
Make your crafty dreams come true at our weekly Teen Crafternoons! Drop by the Main Library TeenZone every Wednesday between 3:00-5:00pm to bead, sew, paint, glue, crochet, collage, and more with our collection of craft materials. For youth in 6th-12th grades. Get accessibility information .
Join us for Valley Center's 6th Annual Bee & Butterfly Sustainability Festival FREE & OPEN TO ALL Celebrate bees, butterflies, and pollinators! Pick up a Pollinator Passport and collect stamps and freebies at our community booths and tables loaded with activities and crafts including mammoth...
Let your imagination go wild and create your masterpiece at the Main Library Children's Room when you join in the craft project of the month. Children and caregivers welcome!
Enjoy a STEAM activity geared for elementary school children
The Felton Library Friends meet every 4th Wednesday of the month. *The April meeting will take place in the Felton Library Art Nook.
To love Southern California is to love its vibrancy, diversity, and the dynamic communities tucked in its storied neighborhoods. Neighborhood Ecology will bring together a group of local artists whose work highlights different aspects of various Southern California environs: how the area is seen by.
Craft activities and building challenges with LEGO bricks, geared for kids ages 4 and up. Offered by local high school students. No registration required.
Celebrate Earth Day with a calming craft! Teens will create their own mini zen gardens using sand, stones, and natural elements. A relaxing, hands-on activity that encourages mindfulness and appreciation for the planet.
Each child will get their own bendable wooden animal toy to paint.