Learn something new in Independence, CA. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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For ages 5-12 You may think that creating your own cartoon character is super difficult and complicated, but it really isn’t! Come up with a character design by writing up a list of defining characteristics and traits, and choosing features, and accessories that reflect your character’s...
Every Monday and Saturday the Library of the Canyons will have a new craft for you -- whether you're a reluctant artist or a true enthusiast. This self-guided program will be located in the children's...
Spark curiosity and inspire a love for science! Children will find this high-energy, interactive science program fun and engaging! Mad Science STEM Program Saturday, June 27, 2026 2-3 pm...
Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of...
@ About Event Details About the Artists Gallery Plan Your Visit Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle & Once The Ocean Floor With Four Artists Presented By Haines Gallery Haines Gallery presents two dynamic exhibitions – Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle and Once The Ocean Floor: Photography By John Chiara, Linda...
Adult Craft: Clay Sunflower SATURDAY, JUNE 27 AT 3PM Adults are invited to join art instructor, Claudia as she walks participants through creating a clay sunflower. For ages 18+. Space is limited...
Join us for a fun craft program where you can paint and decorate a mini wooden surfboard! Suggested ages: 4-12. No registration is required.
https://www.cityofinglewood.org/calendar.aspx?EID=11243
Join us for a laid-back day of art! Let's explore the amazing art pieces we can create using materials we find around us. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring...
You’re invited to join One Book Club! Let’s read and discuss, The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. "Capturing the paranoia of the McCarthy era and evoking the changing roles for women in postwar America, The Briar Club is an intimate and thrilling novel of secrets and loyalty put to the...
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only...
Want to work on your fiber art projects or try something new with a fun and supportive group of people? Join the fiber fellowship at Fullerton Public Library for Dude Where’s My Yarn every fourth...
Visit the Link Labs Makerspace between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a quick, hands-on demo project. While supplies last. A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 & under at all times. If you have...
@ About Event Details About the Artists Gallery Plan Your Visit Chris McCaw: Double Day & John Chiara: Bay Panel Presented By Haines Gallery & SF Camerawork SF Camerawork and Haines Gallery collaborate on major solo exhibitions by Chris McCaw and John Chiara. The presentations at SF Camerawork...
The Dana Neighborhood Library Book Club for Adult meets on the fourth Saturday of each month at 2:00 PM. Please check with Dana staff for the current book title for discussion.
Birding and Beers The western edge of the Black Hills often goes overlooked, and that’s exactly why we love it. Far from the crowds, this quiet corner of northeastern Wyoming offers some of the best prairie and sagebrush birding in the region, with rolling grasslands, big skies, and abundant...
BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT and watch a movie (check in with the branch to see what movie is playing this month). Socialize and relax with other art people and maybe even finish that scarf you’ve been knitting for a year.For accessibility information and requests, contact the library site hosting...
Join Bent Boat Art for a hands-on Traditional Animation Class using the traditional technique of hand-drawn animation . Participants will learn how animation was created before computers—drawing images frame by frame to create movement. This beginner-friendly class introduces the basic animation...
Come join Lego artist Jess for a relaxed, open build time. Enjoy the special show in the Malaga Cove Library Art Gallery: Build Well Together Lego Art Exhibition. Hope to see you there!
Explore texture, color, and shape at our drop-in craft program.
Tai chi is an art of relaxation, focus, and balance. It emphasizes the coordination of breath and body movement to enhance energy flow, promote blood circulation, and improve body awareness. The practice helps increase flexibility and supports overall physical and mental well-being. This class will.
Come join our weekly crochet circle! Each week, learn a new stitch and make a square to take home. New to crochet? We'll teach you. Already crocheting? Expand your stitch knowledge. All levels welcome. Materials will be provided, or bring your own. This is a beginner-friendly drop-In class. Free....
The book for June is The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. For adults.
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture and GRAVITY present PLEASE. STAY. TOUCH. Jess Curtis Experiments with Gravity, a memorial exhibition for a beloved choreographer and a living laboratory showcasing his movement practices. In this summer exhibition, a series of multi-sensory and participatory...
Come join the East Oakland Capoeira Angola Study Group and practice Capoeira Angola, a Brazilian martial art that includes elements of dance, music, fitness and ritual. This class is open to all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Beginners are welcome. Please wear soft sole...
Looking for a welcoming space to work on your current fiber art project? Look no further! Join us to meet up with others and bring your crochet, embroidery, etc. to work on. For Adults.
A seasonal watercolor program rooted in observation, presence, and what is in bloom now.
Join our group and read in silence with others in our cozy fireplace/magazine area. Bring your own book (and quiet snacks), or select one from our collection here at the Vineland Library! After an hour of quiet reading, everyone can share what they are reading with the group and why they would (or..
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Family Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families. Family Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m....
We will read and discuss Palaver by Bryan Washington. For adults.
Dig into the joy of reading with Unearth a Story, a dinosaur puppet & magic show! Families will enjoy storytelling, puppetry, and kid-involved magic that shows how discovery, reading, and exploratory learning can be fun for everyone. Children will be invited to help uncover “buried fossils,” meet...
https://www.cityofinglewood.org/calendar.aspx?EID=11239
Enjoy paper sloyd, a Swedish paper craft using simple geometric shapes to make handicrafts! Kids, enhance your manual dexterity while having fun. Best for ages 5-12.
Meetings are (generally) held on the 4th Saturday of each month from 1 pm - 2 pm. This book club is for adults and teens (but anyone can join!). Additional activities for children will be provided at every meeting. Book Schedule
Join us in exploring André Derain’s Waterloo Bridge in this guided painting session for teens and adults! Learn to recreate the scene using vibrant Fauvist color and expressive brushwork. Through de...
<p>All spoilers, all the time! This month, Spoilers Book Club is reading Maggie O’Farrell’s <em>Hamnet</em>, the moving and imaginative novel about love, loss, family, and the story behind one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.</p><p>We’ll read the book, watch the film adaptation, and then dive...
Join a Japanese artist to create a beautiful mixed media art of gold fish. The guest will make the 9×12” size that would be perfect to display at their home for the Spring season. Date: 6/27/2026 Time: 1:30PM-4:00PM JFGM Member $45 | Non Member $60 *Admission to the garden is included....
Adults, join us for a book club celebrating Octavia E. Butler and other Science Fiction authors of color.Saturday, June 27 • Octavia's Bookshelf, 1353 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104 • Discussing Octavia's Brood edited by Adrienne Maree Brown and Walidah Imarisha.Presented by La...
Join us to discuss Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, & Triumph by Sheila Johnson. Trace Johnson’s journey from a musically gifted young woman to a trailblazing entrepreneur & cofounder of BET. Explore her bittersweet rise to success. 18+
See the Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of Fluidity exhibition through a new lens as curator Meher McArthur conducts tours on June 27 at 11am and 1pm. The curator will share how the exhibition explores water’s many moods and manifestations in contemporary Japanese art. From feminine, soft and..
Join us for open time to use the library’s sewing machines. Bring your project or use some of our supplies to make your own. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance will be provided for the machines if necessary.
Looking mindfully helps us be fully in the moment. Take a moment and be inspired! Expand your observation process through mindfulness practices to help increase awareness and mindful presence.
Explore how Indigenous artists fuse heritage and contemporary glassmaking to illuminate their stories, connection to nature, and cultural traditions. Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking exhibition giving broader and overdue recognition to a..
Patrons can join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees to pick up at the library. June's book: "The Gun Man Jackson Swagger: A Western" by Stephen Hunter. For adults.