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Edi Matsumoto: Venture Gallery's Featured Artist, November 2025

Monterey, CA

Venture Gallery presents award-winning painter Edi Matsumoto , our featured local artist for November. In her joyful new exhibit and book titled Otter Therapy, sea otters take center stage in reimagined masterpieces by da Vinci and Van Gogh as well as in playful scenes inspired by film and celebrity culture.

Venture Gallery is open daily, 10am-6pm, at 260 Alvarado Street.

Locally Made Mushroom Sculptures at Cypress Boutique

Monterey, CA

Cypress Boutique now carries charming mushroom sculptures that double as nightlights. These rechargeable, waterproof sculptures are locally made by Leana Yeager and feature ocean blues, forest greens, and glowing LED lights on driftwood with preserved moss. Visit us at 800 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite C .

Suncatcher Workshop at Sovino Wine Bar

 
3/30/25
 
$60
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar presents a Suncatcher Workshop with Carrie of Nautilus and Sway on Sunday, March 30, 1pm-5pm. Join us for an afternoon of crafts and wine as we make our own suncatchers!

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Holiday Gifts at Play Full Ground 2025

Monterey, CA

Give the gift of locally made art! For a limited time during the holidays, Play Full Ground is once again selling artist Mai Ryuno's colorful Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows and a selection of vibrant Monterey Bay themed art prints by Emily Underwood and Tim Nixon. Learn more.

Sewing Demo and Open House at Play Full Ground

 
11/29/25
 
 
Play Full Ground

Play Full Ground is hosting a Sewing Demo and Open House to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 29, 1pm-3pm. All are welcome!

Join artist and Play Full Ground owner Mai Ryuno for a live demonstration of how to sew her signature Happy Monterey Sardine Pillows ( sewing patterns available online ) and learn more about Play Full Ground's creative education programs.

Winter Musings: Art Reception at Venture Gallery

 
12/6/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet our many talented local artists on Saturday, Dec. 6, 3pm-5pm, at a reception for our December group exhibit, Winter Musings . Enjoy a diverse array of interpretations of the season in this new group holiday show.

Slowfiber Holiday Craft Bazaar 2025

 
11/28/25
 
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Friday, November 28 and running through December 20 (open Wed-Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm). Featuring locally handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by 13 makers, it's perfect for holiday shopping.

View Youth Arts Collective's Winter Show 2025

 
11/29/25
 
 
Youth Arts Collective

While shopping and dining in Downtown Old Monterey, stop by Youth Arts Collective to view their Winter Show, 12pm-4pm, featuring over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. Many of the works are available for sale.

Reception for Youth Arts Collective's Winter Show 2025

 
11/21/25
 
Free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Celebrate the season at a reception for Youth Arts Collective's 2025 Winter Show on November 21, 6pm-9pm.

Warm up in our cozy studio, where you can enjoy hors d'oeuvres while browsing over 100 exceptional works from YAC artists and mentors. It's a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts.

Resin Session x Art Beat Studio (Adults only)

 
12/12/25
 
$60
 
The Art Beat

Get creative with resin! Learn how to mix, tint, and pour resin safely while experimenting with colors, metallics, botanicals, and glitter to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style.

Resin Session x Art Beat Studio (Adults only)

 
11/22/25
 
$60
 
The Art Beat

Get creative with resin! Learn how to mix, tint, and pour resin safely while experimenting with colors, metallics, botanicals, and glitter to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style.

Resin Session x Art Beat Studio (Adults only)

 
11/14/25
 
$60
 
The Art Beat

Get creative with resin! Learn how to mix, tint, and pour resin safely while experimenting with colors, metallics, botanicals, and glitter to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style.

Annual November Skulls Art Show at Headdress 2025

 
11/16/25
 
free
 
Headdress

Headdress Salon presents our annual collaborative art show and celebration, November Skulls , featuring shadow boxes by Heather Jorgensen (a.k.a. Lili Jorge), photography by Michelle Robertson, and art by Rory Glass.

Browse the artwork while enjoying delicious food from The Side Kitchen and mingling with the artists and fellow community members. All art work is for sale.

Meet Artist Edi Matsumoto at Venture Gallery

 
11/1/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Edi Matsumoto on Saturday, Nov. 1, 3pm-5pm for a reception and book signing. In Otter Therapy , sea otters whimsically appear in reimagined classic masterpieces and transform into cultural icons, blending fine art with humor.

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/26/25
 
$40
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This afternoon, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. Fee is $40, advance registration required . All materials and instruction are included. Wine is extra.

Get the Button 411 - Workshop at Slowfiber

 
10/25/25
 
$25
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop all about buttons taught by Jaki Canterbury and Janet White on Saturday, October 25, 10am-12pm. Fee is $25 - register here.

Is a button made from glass, shell, milk, bones, seeds? Who knows? Janet White knows that along with a lot of history and culture. Come learn from her and bring your mysterious buttons.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
11/14/25
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt Scarf Making, a 5-hour 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.

Japanese Fabrics at Slowfiber

Monterey, CA

Are you a sewing enthusiast who wants to touch fabric before you buy it, seeing the colors and the drape? Head to Slowfiber at 517A Hartnell Street, a little shop full of high-quality fabrics and sewing notions!

Now in stock: a generous selection of new and vintage Japanese fabrics including scraps for patchwork, 44-inch cloth bolts, and 14-inch (Kimono-width) rolls in brilliant designs and textures.

Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine at Slowfiber

 
10/10/25
 
$150
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine taught by Dawn on Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm, October 10-31. Space is limited - register online . Fee is $150.

This class is designed for beginners or those who haven't sewn in a long time and want to relearn. You'll choose your project with the help of the instructor.