Thready, Steady, Sew!
This workshop is an open lab where you can bring any sewing project you're working on, get help, and find inspiration through books! Ten sewing machines are available. Registration required. Please...
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Mystery Book Club
Do you like whodunits, creepy psychological thrillers, or even cozy detective tales? Join your fellow mystery fans in our Mystery & Thriller book discussion group! This month's selection is The Art Thief , by Michael Finkel
VAPA Students Show 2026
The Cypress College Art Gallery showcases student work from all Visual and Performing Arts disciplines. This free event takes place in the Cypress College Art Gallery. Opening night is May 7.
Hanging Origami Cranes @ Harte
Origami cranes have a powerful significance in Japanese culture. The tradition of folding 1,000 origami cranes, or “senbazuru,” is thought to grant the origami folder a wish, such as a long life or recovery from illness. Learn how to start folding origami cranes at Harte and create your...
Brush Painting Workshop
Explore different brush painting techniques during these workshops. Due to its popularity, instructor Robyn Butcher-Whitla, an artist, illustrator, teacher, tutor and life coach, is conducting an additional brush painting workshop each month. Expand your crafting skills in this special workshop....
Fresh Faces at foaSOUTH
An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.
I Am... Vision Board Craft
Children will be able to create their own affirmation board or paper person, using their own creativity and fostering positive self- image through art, with "I am" affirmations.
Adult Fiber Arts Group
Do you knit or crochet? Join us for a drop-in fiber arts session. Bring your own projects. This group is open to all levels. Some supplies provided; cross stitch, needlepoint, hand sewing, embroidery,...
Spanish Storytimes
Sing, dance, and enjoy stories in Spanish! This lively program blends music, movement, and storytelling to introduce new languages and celebrate cultures. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years, with all ages welcome. No registration required. Brought to you by Global Lingual Academy.
Senior Nutrition Craft
Looking for a fun way to connect with others and get a little creative? Join us for a quick and easy craft session designed just for seniors! We'll make a simple, fun craft while we wait for lunch to...
Puppet Art Theater Company - Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and his cow are separated when Jack is tricked into trading her for a handful of "magic" beans. Jack climbs the enormous beanstalk that grows from the beans and the adventure begins! Will Jack defeat the Giant? Will he take home the golden egg laying chicken? Join us and find out! Generously...
Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied
Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.
Sewing Basics
In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,...
Object Drawing: An Interest Group for Adults
Step into a new creative space for artists of all levels to perfect their craft of drawing and hone in on their sketching skills. Please be informed that this is not an instructed art class; it’s s...
Japanese American Bird Pins
Create a bird pin inspired by a popular craft among incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. Registration required. For adults.
Teen Service Hour
Need an hour of community service for school credit? Drop by the El Toro Library and help with some light cleaning or craft prep! Upcoming dates and times: Tuesdays, May 5 and 19 5pm-6pm ...
"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer
Underwater Bottleneck reimagines the Gas Station as a deep-sea tableau. Schools of fish crafted from discarded plastics and repurposed wine bottles float gracefully overhead, as jellyfish drift above a glowing mound of empty jugs – a scene that reflects both ocean resilience and fragility....
Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music
Every third Tuesday of the month, come up to the Central Library 5th Floor for this old-time tune jam hosted by the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention! We'll play traditional instrumental tunes from the American old-time repertoire on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and all reasonably compatible...
Adult Nature Craft
Create a beautiful and sustainable craft inspired by the natural world. May highlight: wildflower seed bombs All supplies are provided by the library. This program is for adults only (16+). No...
Teen Tuesdays: Jellyfish Origami
Join us for a teen craft event! This month, we will learn how to create a jellyfish using origami in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Materials will be provided...
Sewing Hangout
Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary....
All Abilities Craft Hour
Come be part of an inclusive and inspiring space where adults of all abilities can dive into the joy of arts and crafts. Let’s create, connect, and grow as a community!
Adult Beginning Sewing
Learn to sew at the Anaheim Public Library! Join us for an introduction to sewing machines and basic sewing. You will learn by completing a simple sewing project. ------- Visit Anaheim.net/APLADA...
San Carlos Stitchers
Do you like to crochet or knit? Bring your own crochet, knitting or hand craft sewing project and meet other local stitchers in this informal drop-in group. Skills are not taught here, but anyone can practice and socialize. We meet weekly from 6:00-7:55 PM on Tuesdays.
AAPI/Jewish American Heritage Month Crafts
Celebrate AAPI and Jewish American Heritage Month with a joint crafts program. We will be folding paper origami cranes and making Star of David tissue...
Get Stitched
Join us for our weekly fiber arts meetup! Bring a project or come learn a new craft. No crafting experience necessary. Limited supplies available for new learners. Program for tweens, teens, and...
After School Craft
Make it, take it, love it! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting where imagination takes center stage. A different craft every week! Recommended for ages 5+
Adult Crochet Club
Join the Melrose Adult Crochet Club for all levels, beginners to advanced. Learn how to crochet basic and advanced stitches, and get assistance when you need it. Share your work with others and get new project ideas. Teach others to crochet!
Suisun Sewing Circle
Bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours. We have some supplies to get you started, or feel free to bring a work-in-progress. This is a family-friendly program geared toward adults.
Creativity Hour: Water Marbling Art
Join us for an afternoon of art. This month we'll be celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and use water and paint to create beautiful swirly art prints inspired by Japanese water marbling technique called suminagashi. For ages 5 - 12 with an adult.
Drop-In Knitting & Sewing
Join an enthusiastic group of crafters on Tuesday evenings in the makerspace. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. Volunteers will be on hand for assistance with our sewing machines. Bring your own projects and supplies. No registration required.
Jewish American Heritage Celebration with Saul Goodman Klezmer Band
Musicians will present a variety of klezmer instrumental music and Yiddish song, along with explanations about the music, its origins and functions. Sasha Waniewski will lead circle dances corresponding to some of the rhythms performed. A craft activity will be provided by Chabad of El Cerrito....
Family Craft Party: Watercolor Salt Painting
Are you curious to see what happens when you add salt to a watercolor painting? Bring the whole family and let's find out together! We will explore properties of water while we create beautiful works of art to take home.
Wee Love Art: Tapa Cloth Making
Join us for artsy fun as we learn about different artists and art styles that have made a major impact on creative thinking in our world. This month, we’ll be exploring the art of tapa cloth making. This program is in celebration of Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Free. No...
How to Win a Slime War with Author Mae Respicio
Author presentation with Mae Respicio Make your own slime to take home Drawing for copies of How to Win a Slime War Author signing 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 audio-recorded. We...
Afterschool Art: Georgia O'keeffe
Learn about the artist Georgia O'Keeffe and make your own version of her famous flower paintings! For ages 5 - 12.
Japanese American Watercolor Landscapes
Join us to create a watercolor postcard inspired by professional artist Chiura Obata, who taught various classes in drawing and painting at a Japanese incarceration camp. Limited to 20 participants. For adults 18+.
Craft, Crochet, and Knitting Meet Up
Join us every Tuesday evening for crafting, crochet, and knitting. Socialize and have fun!
Art History Discussion Group
Want to learn more about art but feel like you don't have time? Join us on the third Wednesday of the month as we explore artists and works of art from a variety of times and traditions. All knowledge levels welcome. This program will be provided by South County Regional library staff. How to Join..
Gaman Art Bird Pins
Join us to make a bird pin inspired by a popular craft among incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. For adults
Yarn Heads: Fiber Arts Club
Have you been looking for a fun group to work on your fiber arts projects with? Join Yarn Heads, our monthly Fiber Arts Club, to work on your crochet, knitting or embroidery projects. Participants will need to bring their own materials. For adults.
Ikebana with Keiko Kubo
Join us for a hands-on class introducing ikebana , the Japanese art of flower arranging, with Bay Area artist Keiko Kubo . You learn simple techniques and create your own arrangement using seasonal flowers. Ikebana focuses on balance, simplicity, and noticing natural shapes. All materials provided..
Japanese American Postcard Watercolor Landscapes
Join us to create a postcard watercolor landscape inspired by professional artists and Japanese American incarceration camp inmates Chiura Obata and George Matsusaburo Hibi. For adults.
Taller de Arte Para Niños / Art Workshop for Kids
Únase con nosotros cada martes para un taller de arte para niños de edades 3-11! Los niños aprenderán nuevos proyectos y técnicas artísticas cada semana, con un énfasis en el proceso creativo. La instrucción estará en Español y en Ingles. La Acesibilidad La biblioteca puede hacer disponible un...
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