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LiveART 2025 at Youth Arts Collective

 
4/26/25
 
$10-$25
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to our annual LiveART event on Saturday, April 26, 5pm-10pm at our studio.

Join artists, musicians, and community members for a fun evening of live art-making, music, and camaraderie as we celebrate YAC's 25th anniversary. Tickets are $10-$25 - purchase here .

Paint Your Pet Night

 
4/17/25
 
$75
 
Woofboard

Join us at Woofboard in Campbell for a fun-filled paint and sip event led by professional pet portrait artist Heather Kinney!

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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Beginning Free Motion Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
4/26/25
 
$80
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginning Free Motion Machine Stitching Workshop taught by Lyn Sandberg. Fee is $80 - register here .

Tired of straight lines and "in the ditch" quilting? Free motion quilting will set you free! In this class we will practice the most common motifs such as pebbles, flowers, and cursive writing.

Japanese Komebukuro Bag Workshop at Slowfiber

 
5/10/25
 
$150
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a two-part Komebukuro Bag Workshop on 5/10 & 5/24. Fee is $150 - register here .

In class, you'll create a bag made from ten 8.5" squares: a lined, structured, medium-sized bag good for holding a portable project like your knitting or your lunch.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
3/22/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on March 22, 11am-4pm. 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.

Intermediate Free Motion Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
5/31/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an Intermediate Free Motion Stitching Workshop taught by Lyn Sandberg on Saturday, May 31, 12:30pm-5pm. Fee is $85 - register on Slowfiber's website .

Free Motion Collage using a sewing machine combines raw edge applique, design, and free motion quilting. By layering backing, batting and applique-able shapes and sewing it together all at the same time, you achieve "quilt status."

Meet Artist Gordon Mayfield at Venture Gallery

 
4/5/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Gordon Mayfield on Saturday, April 5, 3pm-5:30pm. Drop by the gallery, view Gordon's exhibit of his beautiful watercolor landscape paintings, and speak with him about his work. Gordon's art will be featured at the gallery through April.

Introduction to Handbuilding Pottery at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/27/25
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

Join an Introduction to Handbuilding Pottery Workshop at Casey Starks Studio on Sunday, April 27, 2pm-4:30pm. Fee is $150. Register here.

In this class you'll learn general techniques including slab, pinch, and coil. Come with your ideas, play with clay, and make up to two pieces with Casey's help! Classes limited to 4 students.

Paint a Ceramic Egg at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/1/25
 
$45
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Paint a Ceramic Egg Workshop on Tuesday, April 1, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $55. Register on our website.

Looking for an easy and fun project to do with your pals? Come to the studio and paint a ceramic egg! No experience required.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
4/27/25
 
$120
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Jewelry Workshop on Sunday, April 27, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $120. Register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make ceramic earrings and a pendant. Casey will teach you all the tips and tricks to create wearable pieces that you’ll want to show off every day. No experience required.

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
3/30/25
 
$120
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Ceramic Jewelry Workshop on Sunday, March 30, 2pm-4:30pm. Fee is $120. Register on our website.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make ceramic earrings and a pendant. Casey will teach you all the tips and tricks to create wearable pieces that you’ll want to show off every day. No experience is required.

Make a Mug Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
3/30/25
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, March 30, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $150. Register online.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels nice in your hand and feels good to drink from. This class is perfect for beginners - no experience necessary.

Meet Artist Noriko Constant at Venture Gallery

 
3/1/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Noriko Yoshikawa-Constant on March 1, 3pm-5pm. Drop by the gallery, view Noriko's exhibit of her monotype prints of dogs and cats, and speak with her about her work. Noriko's art will be featured at the gallery through March.

New Heart-Themed Ceramics at Casey Starks Studio

Monterey, CA

Casey Starks Studio has new heart-themed ceramics. You'll find Casey's handmade heart earrings, necklaces, cups, trinket dishes, and vases perfect for Valentine's Day (or any day!) in addition to her classic designs.

Visit 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite A, or shop online . The studio is open Thu-Fri, 2pm-6pm, and Sat, 12pm-5pm.

Make a Mug Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
3/9/25
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, March 9, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $150. Register online.

In this workshop you'll learn how to make a mug using the slab-building technique. Emphasis will be placed on making a functional mug that feels nice in your hand and feels good to drink from. This class is perfect for beginners - no experience necessary.

Marc Stephen Johnson Featured at Webster Street Art Gallery

Monterey, CA

Through February, Webster Street Art Gallery is featuring the work of its proprietor, Marc Stephen Johnson, at 188 Webster Street.

Enjoy an exhibit of Marc's paintings and fiber art (knitting) plus portraits of him done over the years by his many talented friends in a variety of media. Open Tue-Fri, 11am-3pm.

Afternoon with the Artists: Jeffrey Becom and Lucas Blok

 
2/8/25
 
$20 General Admission
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join Monterey Museum of Art in the galleries for an inspiring afternoon with artists Jeffrey Becom and Lucas Blok as they share their insights into The Persistence of Color II . Through their vibrant and distinctive works, the artists will...

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
4/12/25
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt, Scarf Making led by instructor Sahar Jabr on Saturday, April 12, 12pm-5pm. Fee is $145. Register on the Slowfiber website.

Join Slowfiber for a 5-hour nuno felting workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.