Join Wendy Van Wyck Good for a free talk entitled Modernist Women: The Bruton Sisters and the 1920s Monterey Art Scene on Saturday, March 7, 2pm-3pm at California's First Theatre.

Come and learn about the Bruton sisters, dazzling artists who pushed boundaries and built community in Monterey 100 years ago during its golden era.

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project on Friday, May 22, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class,...

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project. Bring your machine and what you're working on and get coaching while learning a new technique. Claire is a long-time garment guru with lots of sewing tips and tricks up her sleeve. $25 per hour. Learn more.

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Vivacious Vessels, Project Baskets taught by Vicki Assegued . Register here.

In this class you'll learn to wrap a core with fabrics, yarn, string and every other long skinny thing you can think of, coiling it all into a gorgeous vessel, with colors, materials and embellishments that will take it far beyond an ordinary basket.

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting February 21. We'll meet for three consecutive Saturdays, 10am-11:30am. Fee is $75, register here .

In this class, you'll learn four basic hand-stitches that will get you through almost any project: running, back, hem, and whip stitch. You'll also learn where to use them and which fabrics, threads, and needles to use for which projects.

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine taught by Dawn on Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm, May 1-22. Space is limited - register online . Fee is $150.

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.

Slowfiber invites you to learn how to make unique felt blossoms from scratch in this workshop taught by Sahar Jabr on Saturday, April 11, 12:30pm-3:30pm. Fee is $75. Register here.

This hands-on felting workshop is designed for beginning or intermediate students, whether you're learning to work with felt for the first time or expanding your existing skills.

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 .

On Valentine's Day. bring your bestie, your date, or just your fun-loving self to the hottest community art spot for all ages, The Hot Spot Monterey! We'll be open 11am-8pm for pottery, painting, mosaics, and more. Walk-in anytime!

Every purchase of an in-house art project on Feb. 14 will enter you into a raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

The International Poetry Gathering of Monterey welcomes Monterey County's new Poet Laureate, Marie Boucher, to East Village Cafe on Sunday, Jan. 25, 3pm-5pm. Join us for a celebration of words from the wilds rooted in community, care, and resilience.