Classes & Workshops in Thornton, CA

Senior Nutrition Craft

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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...

Tuesday Night Art Club with Lellobird: Painting the Sky

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Montclair Branch Branch Library · 1687 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland, CA

The Tuesday Night Art Club is the easiest club to join: Just show up and make art. All materials provided, no experience necessary, and we have an emphasis on process over product, so whether or not you think of yourself as An Artist, you’ll enjoy playing around with materials and methods. Classes..

Fresh Faces at foaSOUTH

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

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

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–2:00 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...

ARTful Conversations

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

ARTful Conversations is an innovative program at Brand that uses art as a portal for writing poetry. Everyone can write poetry, and everyone is welcome! Facilitated by art historian Valerie Taylor and poet Tina Demirdjian, this collaborative workshop invites participants to learn about the current..

Pokémon Art Camp

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15285

Family Art Day

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Education Commons · 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, Laguna Beach, CA

Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and explore local species and ecosystems. Participants might paint their vision of a healthy tidepool, experiment...

Romance Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Ponderosa Joint-Use Library · Anaheim, CA

Join us for cafecito and snacks as we discuss this month’s romance book pick, "The Night We Met" by Abby Jimenez. All are welcome, whether you’re a regular romance reader or new to the genre. This...

Through the Decades at Casa Romantica

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters · 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit showcasing historic and contemporary works from the Festival’s Permanent Art Collection.

San Carlos Stitchers

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Carlos Library — Meeting Room A · San Mateo, CA

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.

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.

"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

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....

Haines Gallery’s Chris McCaw: Double Day & John Chiara: Bay Panel At SF Camerawork

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 6:00 PM–1:00 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 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...

Lakeview Branch Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Lakeview Branch Branch Library · 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA

Join us the third Tuesday of the month for a book discussion. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction, classics and new publications, and we choose the titles we'll read together as a group yearly. Books for the upcoming 2025/2026 year will be chosen this summer. Titles are available for check..

Experimental Animation

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Sewing Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Belmont Library — Makerspace · San Mateo, CA

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....

Banned Books Book Club (Kristine-Ailsa)

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Buena Vista Branch Library · 300 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA

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Fairfield Cordelia Evening Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Fairfield Cordelia Library · 5050 Business Center Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534, Fairfield, CA

Join us every month at our Tuesday Evening Book Club where we discuss a preselected title and share book recommendations! January The Measure by Nikki Erlick February How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair March Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman April Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice by Rebecca..

Asking Better Questions: The Art of Prompting with Copilot

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Virtual location · Orange, CA

Copilot’s usefulness depends on how you ask. In this session, staff and faculty will explore prompt design techniques that lead to clearer, more accurate, and more usable outputs. The workshop emphasizes clarity, iteration, and thoughtful guidance rather than trial-and-error prompting.

Down the Rabbit Hole Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · South Novato Library · San Rafael, CA

Down the Rabbit Hole Book Club with Sarah Broderick In this book club, we take the English-language idiom “to go down the rabbit hole” as a challenge and exercise, a call to explore, investigate, and regard perspectives, worlds, and situations potentially new, strange or different, challenging, and.

Brand 54: National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

Brand Library & Art Center and the Brand Associates are pleased to present Brand 54: 54th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper . This year’s annual exhibition features 100 artworks from around the country. Juror Tracy Bartley, whose years of experience in contemporary fine art...

Art History Discussion Group

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC

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..

Stinson Beach Book Club: 'Audition' by Kate Kitamura

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Stinson Beach Library · San Rafael, CA

Please join the Stinson Beach Book Club as we discuss: 'Audition' by Kate Kitamura ADA Accommodation Request | Solicitud de Adaptación ADA

Pride Month Book Club: Opting Out

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Buena Vista Branch Library · 300 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA

Register here and pick up a copy of the book at Buena Vista Branch Library's Information Desk, and read it before the meeting. For grades 6-12 only. Books will be available to pickup starting May 26. We will be reading Opting Out by Maia Kobabe (e/eir) and Swati "Lucky" Skikumar (they/them), a new..

Rainbow Craft

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Pleasant Hill Library · 2 Monticello Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA

Join local artist Rachel-Anne Palacios to create rainbow flags and banners to decorate your home or wave at a Pride parade. For children of all ages and abilities, and their caregivers. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library.

Paper Marbling for Kids

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Newark Library — Curiosity Shop · Fremont, CA · Ages 9+

Ebru is the traditional Turkish art of water marbling . Using specialized tools, pigments are floated on water to create patterns that are then captured on paper. Come try this unique art form with an instructor from Studio Mavi Art . You will learn about the history of ebru and get to create your..

Tai Chi

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Lafayette Library · 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA

Always curious about T'ai Chi, but not sure where to start? Looking for a low-impact way to improve balance and reduce stress in your daily life? Join us for this weekly class practicing the gentle Chinese martial art, T'ai chi ch'uan, with local instructor Robert Noha. Sensei Noha has more than 40.

Rush Hour Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Bonita-Sunnyside Library · 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA

Books are available for pickup at Bonita-Sunnyside Library or for request at sdcl.org. You may also obtain a copy through the Libby app. Please ask at service desk if you need assistance doing so.

Village Square Art Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Village Square Branch Library · 4001 Evergreen Village Square, 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

Bubble Bonanza

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, San Carlos, CA

Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.

Black Authors Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:15 AM UTC · West Oakland Branch Branch Library · 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

Join us every third Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. for mocktails, a custom bookmark, and to discuss selections from the African American Special Collection. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with our latest book selections and updates. Each month, we vote on the next book at the end of our meeting. Feb...

From Pebbles to Art

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Oceanside Public Library · 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, Oceanside, CA

Turn ordinary stones into extraordinary art! Join us at the library for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where you’ll use rocks, pebbles, and natural materials to design your own work of art. We’ll...

Imagine That! Drawing Program

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Fremont Library — Fukaya Room B · Fremont, CA

Learn how to view and creatively draw common objects using artistic observation and imagination. Students will focus on an object, pay attention to shape and form, and imagine anything else that the shape and form might be. A cup of pencils may evolve into a vase filled with flowers, or a teapot...

Alta / A Human Atlas of a City of Angels

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM UTC · Glendale Central Library · 222 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA · Ages 18+

ReflectSpace, in partnership with the Getty Conservation Institute, presents Alta / A Human Atlas of the City of Angels , an internationally acclaimed social impact project by UK-based artist Marcus Lyon. The exhibition weaves together portraiture, personal narratives, and ancestral DNA data to map.

Friendship and Fun

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 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...

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open (all ages welcome!). https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2785

Adaptive Arts

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020, 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...

Hooks & Needles

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Lorenzo Library · 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA

Teens come join the young adult Fiber Art Club ! The group will meet for 2-hours once a month on a Tuesday. Come hang out and do some handcraft work together. This could include crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, embroidery, & more. If you have a project that you're working on, you can bring that or..