Arts & Culture in Thornton, CA

Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Thornton, CA. Feed your creative side.

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Readers' Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Almaden Branch Library · 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA · Ages 18+

Join our Readers' Book Club to share the joy of reading and to expand your reading horizons. We will read thought-provoking adult fiction of various genres for readers of different ages and background. We will be reading five different titles in 2026: The Snows of Kilimanjaro and other stories by...

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Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC

Orlando Fiber Arts Meetup Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome. To register, please visit...

An Even Craftier Evening - Let's Get Crafty Again!

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC

New Orleans Crafters and Makers Welcome to our open craft night. This is a great opportunity to make some progress on your craft project, start something new, or simply meet people and learn about different crafts. The location is Morning Call (5101 Canal Blvd) and it has good lighting, comfortable.

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The Craft Lab

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library · Costa Mesa, CA · Ages 18+

A time and space for you to create, decompress, renew, and connect. Free of charge. Rules: reasonable use and clean up. Items available: sewing machines with accessories, canvases and paint...

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Haines Gallery – Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle & Once The Ocean Floor With Four Artists

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 5:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

@ 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...

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Face Painting

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Van Nuys Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a day of creative fun. Kids can enjoy face painting and explore our watercolor station, where they can make their own take-home masterpieces. Come to paint, play, and create.

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Senior Nutrition Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Stanton Branch Library · Orange County, CA · Ages 55+

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...

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Banning Branch Craft Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Huntington Beach Oak View Library · Huntington Beach, CA · Ages 5–12

Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to do a craft each week at the Banning Branch Library in the back room of the children's area! No registration required; While supplies last.

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Craft Workshop: Zine Making

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Corte Madera Library — Community Room · San Rafael, CA

Zines are small-batch, self-published booklets, usually made by hand. They can be fun, ridiculous, informative, and even revolutionary! Join us for a zine making workshop to learn how to make your own! Supplies will be provided. ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

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Kids Art Club: Woven Images

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Morgan Hill Library · 660 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA · Ages 5+

Join us for a fun afternoon of creativity with the Kids Art Club. Jan 21 - Quilt Art inspired by Harriet Powers and the Gee's Bend Quilters Feb 18 - Magazine People Collage inspired by Jon C. Tomlinson Mar 18 - Brushstroke Painting inspired by Alma Thomas Apr 15 - Land Art inspired by Andy...

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Kid Craft Hour

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Albany Library · 1247 Marin Ave, Albany, CA

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...

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Japanese Origami Book Box

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Atherton Library · 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton, CA

Discover how to use Japanese origami and other colorful papers, and a small box to make a unique caterpillar-style book that you can use as a mini scrapbook or journal, and as a place to keep little treasures. Registration is required to attend.

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The Art of Suminagashi

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · El Monte Library · 3224 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA · Ages 14–17

Join us for a live demonstration of Suminagashi, or the Japanese Art of Marbling, and make your own marbled stationery. While supplies last. For ages 14 - 17.

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Craft for Kids

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Lakeview Branch Branch Library · 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA · Ages 6–11

Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present. The program is every Wednesday from 2pm- 3pm. All supplies are provided. Get accessibility information .

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After School Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch Library · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, CA

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.

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Wellness Wednesday

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Online Event · Unknown, CA

A journal is a personal place where you can express your thoughts, feelings of joy, anger, hope, whatever you are experiencing. Register for the class and an email will be sent with login instructions and a list of supplies needed for this workshop. In today's class, you will create an Art Journal..

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Adult Flower Lantern Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Fairfield Civic Center Library · 1150 Kentucky St, Fairfield, CA 94533, Fairfield, CA · Ages 18+

All supplies provided but you can bring your own pressed flowers. No signups required though supplies are limited.

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Pop Up Creative Lab @West

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · West Branch · 1125 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, Berkeley, CA

PLAY, LEARN, CREATE! Bring your ideas to life in the pop-up Creative Lab makerspace. You’ll find tools to explore graphic design, music, photography, sewing, electronics, art & crafts, and 3D printing, and more. Try your hand at designing and making a sticker on our Cricut machines, sewing a...

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Happy Art Group

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Canyon Hills Library · Anaheim, CA · Ages 17+

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and conversation. Ages 17+ If you have any questions, please call (714)765-6444. ------- Visit Anaheim.net/APLADA or call 714-765-1700 at...

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Craft Wednesdays

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA

Join us for a different craft every month! Program participants will be able to vote on each month's craft. This is a program for middle school and high school age only. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...

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Wacky Wednesdays

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Seven Trees Branch Library · 3590 Cas Dr., San Jose, CA

Visit the library every Wednesday for a new activity! Every week children will engage in a different craft, board game, or other activity. All supplies will be provided! ADA Accommodation Requests

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I Heart After School Art

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Pleasant Hill Library · 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA

Have fun creating art during our studio time each Wednesday after school in our Maker Space! This program is geared towards elementary & middle school students and presented by I Heart Art with support by The Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library! No registration necessary.

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Floating Origami Boats

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Malibu Library · 23519 W Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA · Ages 5–12

Fold some origami boats and test out how well they float. We will learn about various nautical inventions from Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

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Let's Paint!

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Acton Agua Dulce Library · 33792 Crown Valley Road, Acton, CA · Ages 1–4

Build your toddler's pre-literacy, sensory, and motor skills while enjoying finger painting and art stamps. For ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

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Baybayin Art Workshop

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Portola Valley Library · San Mateo, CA

Join us for an exciting Baybayin Workshop with Francis Garcia, a local Filipino-American artist. Baybayin is one of the ancient Philippine scripts used in precolonial times to write Tagalog. We’ll learn more about the history of Baybayin and how to read and write Baybayin. We’ll create Baybayin art.

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Storytelling Through Fiber Art

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · South El Monte Library · 1430 Central Avenue, South El Monte, CA · Ages 12–18

Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, and how fiber art expresses meaning and practicality. Explore Mr. Takei's WWII experiences and how fiber works were made during his family's incarceration. For teens ages 12 - 18.

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Easy Optical Illusion Art

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · West Covina Library · 1601 W. West Covina Pkwy, West Covina, CA · Ages 5–12

Learn about optical illusions and then create your own optical illusion art to amaze your family and friends. For ages 5 –12 with parent or caregiver

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Adaptive Arts

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA

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...

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Teen Art Studio: Embossed Metal Frame & Decorations

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Escondido Public Library · 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido, CA 92025, Escondido, CA · Ages 13–18

Join us every month and express yourself through art! We will be crafting our very own embossed metal frames and decorations that you can design and personalize. This program is intended for teens,...

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Art Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Alum Rock Branch Library · 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA

Visit the library to participate in arts and crafts for kids. All tools and supplies are provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

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Friendship and Fun

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 5:45 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Lakeside Library · 12428 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA

This program offers a chance for guests to practice small and large motor skills and express their creativity. We provide instructor-led support along with all craft supplies. First Wednesday is Music and Movement, second Wednesday is Arts and Crafts, third Wednesday is Chair Yoga, and fourth...

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AAPI Month: Crafternoon @ El Dorado

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=2900+N+Studebaker+Rd%2c+Long+Beach%2c+CA+90815" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Dorado Neighborhood Library, 2900 Studebaker Rd. 90815</a> · Long Beach, CA

AAPI Month: Crafternoon - Join us for a story and craft celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Suitable for ages 6 & up. Advance registration is not required.

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Voices of Pasifika: Story Talk and Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cupertino Library · 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA · Ages 6+

Discover Pasifika culture through storytelling and art! This program will feature Bay Area Pasifika author, Sophia Tupuola. She will talk about her children’s book, Oshun is a Liberated Kid. Attendees will get to make a craft and get a free book! While supplies last. For ages 6+. Generously...

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Kids Crafternoon: Beaded Dragonflies

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Valley Plaza Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Use pipe cleaners and beads to create a sparkly dragonfly, then hang it in your house or garden to fly in the breeze!

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Afternoon Playdate

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Suisun City Library · 601 Pintail Dr, Suisun City, CA 94585, Suisun City, CA

Play, learn, and explore with an art station, sensory activities, toys, and more. For children 5 and younger and their caregivers.

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Vintage Media Lab

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · Palo Alto, CA

Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Mitchell Park button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another...

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Create & Celebrate!

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Claremont Helen Renwick Library · 208 Harvard Place, Claremont, CA

Join us in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We will learn and explore different cultures by creating art activities native to specific regions.

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Painter Tots: Crafty Creatures

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 7:15 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Culver City Julian Dixon Library · 4975 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA · Ages 2–5

Get ready for a monstrously fun time at the library! Join us for a hands-on, sensory-rich art experience. We'll use our fine motor skills as we create paper plate monsters with paint, crayons, and glue. For ages 2 - 5.

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Create and Explore!

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Lomita Library · 24200 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA · Ages 2–5

Explore early learning and pre-writing skills, imagination, and problem-solving with your child through free-form art activities. Get ready to create! For ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.