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Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
4/24/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents an open lab with tutor Claire DeLucchi to help you with your sewing machine project on Friday, April 24, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Fee is $25 per hour - book for as much time as you need in this drop-in class,...

Sewing Machine Project Help Session at Slowfiber

 
3/28/26
 
$25 per hour
 
Slowfiber

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.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Landscape at Slowfiber

 
3/14/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Felting Favorite Environments: A Landscape, led by instructor Sahar Jabr. Register here.

You’re invited to bring a landscape photo that speaks to you - a place you love, remember, or dream of. We’ll use it as inspiration for a wet felting project. The process is gentle, tactile, and meditative.

Learn to Make Vivacious Baskets at Slowfiber

 
4/25/26
 
$140
 
Slowfiber

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.

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
2/21/26
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

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.

Learn Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
3/21/26
 
$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.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
5/9/26
 
$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.

Learn to Make Felt Blossoms at Slowfiber

 
4/11/26
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

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.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
4/25/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, April 25, 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

 
2/28/26
 
$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 .

Radiant Fabric Collage Workshop at Slowfiber

 
3/28/26
 
$140
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop on Radiant Fabric Collage taught by Vicki Assegued . Register here.

Radiant Fabric Collage is an innovative design concept developed by Vicki using concentric layering and repetition. You get to experiment with balance, color and shape. There's no sewing involved - we'll use an iron-on adhesive with a cardboard background. Perfect for all levels.

Artsy Valentine's Fun at The Hot Spot Monterey

 
2/14/26
 
 
The Hot Spot Studios

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.

Poetry Reading by Marie Boucher at East Village Cafe

 
1/25/26
 
Free
 
East Village Cafe

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.

Play Full Ground: Spring Studio Program Info Session

 
1/17/26
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

You’re invited to Play Full Ground's Spring Studio Program Information Sessions and Conversations on January 17 & 24, 2pm-3:30pm.

Come meet artist and educator Mai Ryuno , learn about Play Full Ground's new studio programs for high-school aged students (independent study time, art/creativity classes, and afterschool art studio), and share what you're looking for in a creative learning space. Learn more.

Adobes of Monterey: A Plein Air Exhibition at Casa Gutierrez

Monterey, CA

Adobes of Monterey: A Plein Air Exhibition is now on display at historic Casa Gutierrez at 590 Calle Principal. The exhibition is free and open to the public Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-3pm.

The exhibition features 12 paintings of adobes houses and gardens in Monterey State Historic Park by members of the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association.

Exciting New Programs at Play Full Ground in 2026

Monterey, CA

Play Full Ground is launching new part-time programs on January 26.

There will be part-time options for students in grades 9-12 to participate in art and creativity classes, enjoy independent study time in our comfortable space, or get involved in afterschool art programs.

These options are great for homeschoolers as well as students enrolled in public or private schools. Learn more.

Slowfiber Holiday Craft Bazaar 2025

Monterey, CA

Slowfiber presents our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar opening Nov. 28 and running through Dec. 20. Featuring handmade fiber arts, accessories, and jewelry by local artisans, it's perfect for holiday shopping!

Slowfiber is located at 517A Hartnell Street. Our Holiday Craft Bazaar is open Wed - Fri, 11:30am-5pm, and Sat, 12:30pm-5pm.

Winter Musings: Venture Gallery's Group Show, December 2025 & January 2026

Monterey, CA

Venture Gallery presents a group show entitled Winter Musings . Come enjoy a diverse array of interpretations of the season by the gallery's talented local artists. All paintings are smaller works, priced reasonably for holiday gift giving. We also have an array of beautiful handmade jewelry.

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

2nd Annual Christmas Fair at Reflections Elegante

 
11/29/25
 
 
Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery

Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery presents our Second Annual Christmas Fair 11am-6pm. You'll find beautiful artwork, giftware, giclee, much more by local artists. All wall artwork will be discounted by 20% on Nov. 29 only.

Winter Solstice Party at Monterey Museum of Art 2025

 
12/20/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Celebrate the season of light at Monterey Museum of Art's Winter Solstice Party on Saturday, Dec.20, 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Enjoy this year's Iluminado art exhibition, beats by DJ Atmos, delicious food from Ad Astra, wine from Scheid Vineyards, and craft beer from Other Brother Beer Co.

Winter Art Market at Monterey Museum of Art 2025

 
12/20/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Enjoy free admission to Monterey Museum of Art and join us for a creative and cozy shopping experience at our annual Winter Art Market on Saturday, December 20, 11am-2pm.

About the Market

Held inside the wondrous Iluminado exhibition, visitors...