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Artist Workshop: (Not Your Average) Paint and Sip With Big Sur Artworks Collective

 
11/15/25
 
$75
 
Monterey Museum of Art

In this 'Big Sur Artworks' Acrylic Paint Experience at Monterey Museum of Art, explore basic paint techniques and demystify the painting process. Working from photo reference, breathtaking views, and imagination, participants will create and develop their own acrylic landscape on...

Artist Workshop: Dia de los Muertos With Maria Evelin Anda Murillo

 
10/25/25
 
$70
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join local artist Maria Evelin Anda Murillo at Monterey Museum of Art for a personalized, hands-on workshop designing your own 3D printed ofrenda to honor loved ones for Dia de los Muertos.

Learn about the rich traditions behind this sacred celebration and create meaningful pieces using art, color, and memory. Open to all experience levels. Register here.

Educator Open House: An evening of art, connection, and celebration

 
8/22/25
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art invites Monterey County educators to a special evening celebrating your creativity, dedication, and the impact of arts education.

Wander the galleries, experiment with hands-on art activities, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow teachers in a relaxed, artful setting. Free to all educators - RSVPs are appreciated .

Make Charm Bracelets with The Green Craft Club

 
8/10/25
 
$10-$20
 
Play Full Ground

The Green Craft Club invites you to join us at Play Full Ground to make custom friendship bracelets with beads, charms, and ribbon on Sunday, August 10 at 2pm.

Open to all ages (younger children may need adult assistance). Register here. Fee is $15 for 1 bracelet, $20 for 2 bracelets, and $10 for an additional sibling to attend.

Reception for Youth Arts Collective's Summer Show 2025

 
7/25/25
 
Free
 
Youth Arts Collective

Youth Arts Collective invites you to the opening reception for our 2025 Summer Art Show on Friday, July 25, 6pm-9pm. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we showcase over 100 original works created by YAC’s talented young artists and mentors.

Meet Artist France Ruhnke at Venture Gallery

 
8/2/25
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist France Ruhnke on Saturday, August 2, 3pm-5pm. View her new exhibit, Creative Flow, and speak with her about her work. France's art will be featured at the gallery through September.

Summer Garden Art Walk at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
7/26/25
 
$10
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Cooper-Molera Adobe hosts a Summer Garden Art Walk for all ages on Saturday, July 26, 10am-2pm. Come and paint in the garden! $10 fee includes a personal watercolor paint kit and canvas.

Limited supplies available - first come, first served. Proceeds will benefit Cooper-Molera Adobe and Monterey Peninsula Pride.

Collaborative Art Workshop for Teens at Play Full Ground

 
7/23/25
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Artist and educator Mai Ryuno is hosting free Collaborative Art Workshops for students ages 14-17 on Saturday, July 19, 2pm-4pm, and Wednesday, July 23, 3pm-5pm.

Join our community of young creatives! You'll have a chance to reflect your experiences,...

Collaborative Art Workshop for Teens at Play Full Ground

 
7/19/25
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Artist and educator Mai Ryuno is hosting a free Collaborative Art Workshop for students ages 14-17 on Sat., July 19, 2pm-4pm, and Wed., July 23, 3pm-5pm.

This workshop will focus on the creative process of Think, Do, Share: facilitating self-reflection, ideation, and the realization of creative ideas as a team. Learn more and register.

Reflections Elegante Art Gallery Open July 4

 
7/4/25
 
 
Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery

Reflections Elegante Fine Art Gallery will be open on Friday, July 4th, 11am-7pm. Enjoy refreshments at 1pm, see some of the newest artwork, and speak with local artists Lori Howell Thompson, Judy Willis, Valentina Milaychev, Clay Myers-Bowman, Sissy Cutchen, and...

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
9/13/25
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting September 13. We'll meet for three consecutive Saturdays, 9:30am-11am. Fee is $75, register here .

About Hand Stitching

Did you know that sewing is not just for sewing...

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
8/8/25
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting August 8. We'll meet for three consecutive Fridays, 6pm-7:30pm. Fee is $75, register here .

About Hand Stitching

Did you know that sewing is not just for sewing...

Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine at Slowfiber

 
9/10/25
 
$150
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine taught by Jaki Canterbury on Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, September 10 - October 8. 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.

Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine at Slowfiber

 
8/8/25
 
$150
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine on Fridays, 11am-1pm, August 8-29. 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.

Learn Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
8/23/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching Class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, August 23, 12:30pm-4:30pm. Fee is $85 - register here .

About the Workshop

Japanese in origin, Hitomezashi stitching is a beautiful...

Learn to Sew a Simple, Well-Fitting Shirt at Slowfiber

 
8/20/25
 
$325
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop with Loes Hinse on how to design and sew a simple, well-fitting shirt on August 20 & 21, 11:30am-3:30pm. Register here.

Renowned for her timeless and versatile fashion designs, Loes Hinse emphasizes comfort, elegance, and practicality. Her sewing patterns have empowered countless home sewists to recreate her signature styles with ease.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
11/15/25
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, November 15, 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.

Radiant Fabric Collage Workshop at Slowfiber

 
10/11/25
 
$135
 
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.

Porcelain Button and Bead Making at Slowfiber

 
11/8/25
 
$80
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Pulls, Beads, and Buttons: The Necessary Fun Bits , a workshop led by instructor Isabelle Olson. Fee is $80 - register here . We'll use porcelain clay to create a set of buttons and glaze them - perfect for beginners or those with a bit of practice.