art

Stanton Center Photo Exhibit: "Jo Mora and Family"

Monterey, CA

In celebration of what would have been the 150th birthday of illustrator Jo Mora, the Monterey History and Art Museum at Stanton Center will host an exhibit of photographs of Jo Mora and his family taken 1920-1947 by noted local photographer and Mora's friend, Lewis Josselyn. The exhibit will run October through December, 2026.

Make a Sewing Tool Kit at Slowfiber

 
9/19/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

In this workshop at Slowfiber, each student will create a small, portable, fabric sewing kit to organize your needles, thread, scissors, pins and other sewing essentials. We'll spend time designing the custom kit to suit your sewing / stitching needs and your personal style. Fee is $85. Register on Slowfiber's website.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Collar at Slowfiber

 
9/26/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Felted Necklace: Make a Wearable Art Collar, a workshop led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

Join Slowfiber for this workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind collar that will make the existing garments in your closet pop.

Pottery and Pilates at The Hot Spot

 
10/4/26
 
$65
 
The Hot Spot Studios

Pacific Flow Yoga invites you to start your morning with movement, then settle into creativity at The Hot Spot on Sunday, October 4. Doors open at 9:30am. At 9:45am we'll begin our a 50-minute mat Pilates class full of good...

Ribbon Cutting: Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery

 
7/31/24
 
Free
 
Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery

Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery is celebrating our opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony by Mayor Tyler Williamson on Wednesday, July 31 at 3pm. All are welcome!

Reflections Elegante will feature original painting, photography, and sculpture by 32 talented artists. We aim to be a sanctuary where creativity meets community and every visit enriches one's understanding of the world through the lens of art.

Learn Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
10/24/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello. Hitomezashi stitching is a beautiful way to mend and build strength in cloth. We can use the technique on jeans, skirts, tops, and jackets for the design factor, but when it's used over a patch on a pair of worn-down jeans it's magic. Learn more.

Brews for a Cause 2018

 
11/30/18
 
$5 Suggested Donation through MC Gives
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join Monterey Museum of Art for a night of local craft beers and live music by Sensory TRiBE to support programming at the Museum! This is a 21+ event. Admission is a $5 suggested donation through Monterey County Gives. Tasting punch cards are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Art Exhibit: The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi

 
8/28/26
 
Free
 
Japanese American Citizens League Hall

The Japanese American Citizens League Hall hosts a 3-day pop-up art exhibition entitled The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi, August 28-30. Admission is free. Hours are: Fri, 5pm-7pm; Sat & Sun, 1pm-4pm.

Join local artists Adam Gota and Peter Hiller for a free talk about the exhibit and their work on 8/29 at 3pm.

Seasons in the Garden with a Nature Journal at Cooper-Molera

 
10/17/26
 
$15 plus sales tax
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Enjoy some creative, restorative morning in nature. Come stroll through the Cooper-Molera Garden to find what sparks wonder with this season’s flowers and plants. On Saturday, October 17, 10am-11:30am, you’ll creatively capture your experience in a journal with guidance from...

The Hot Spot: Now Open 7 Days a Week!

Monterey, CA

The Hot Spot Studios is now open seven days a week. Our new hours are Sun-Thu, 11am-8pm, and Fri & Sat, 11am-9pm.

Come paint pottery, paint a blank canvas, create a mosaic, make a candle, design a fairy garden, or mix some slime at 458 Alvarado Street.

Artist Julia Madden-Fulk at Six Over Coffee

 
9/6/26
 
Free
 
Six Over Coffee and Company

Local artist Julia Madden-Fulk will sell her handmade block prints at Six Over Coffee and Company on Sunday, Sept. 6, 9am-1pm. Meet Julia and speak with her about her work! Her prints will be displayed on the walls of the coffee shop through September.

Coastal Conversations: Between Tide and Paper at Play Full Ground

 
8/30/26
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Dream Lab at Play Full Ground presents a free event entitled Coastal Conversations: Between Tide and Paper on Sunday, August 30, 2pm-4pm. Join Mai Ryuno and Emily Gottlieb for an afternoon of conversation, seaweed pressing, and creative exploration inspired by the Monterey Bay coast. RSVP here.

Whether you're an artist, educator, scientist, student, nature lover, or simply curious, you're warmly invited to join us. No previous art or science experience is necessary. Learn more.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
10/9/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt Scarf Making, a workshop led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

Join Slowfiber for this workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
11/14/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, November 14, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register here.

In this workshop, you'll create a template to mark the cloth, discover the best way to stitch lines in traditional Moyozashi style, and get help creating an effective color palette of threads.

Boro Stitching and Mending Workshop at Slowfiber

 
9/12/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Do you have holes in the knees of your favorite jeans? Stains on the sleeves of that comfy shirt? If you want to learn fast, instinctual, and decorative hand stitching and patching, join this 4-hour Boro Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber. Fee is $85 - register here .