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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.

Porcelain Button and Bead Making at Slowfiber

 
8/30/25
 
$80
 
Slowfiber

Learn the basics of ceramic sculpting and glazing at Pulls, Beads, and Buttons: The Necessary Fun Bits , a workshop at Slowfiber. We'll use porcelain clay to make our buttons and then glaze them. Perfect for beginners or those with a bit of practice. Fee is $80 - register here .

Artside - A Plein Air Event

 
7/13/25
 
Free
 
Ainsley House Garden

Bring your own supplies and receive instruction from Pat Jimenez, Adult Center Instructor. This event is free and open to all age groups.

Plein Art Painting Exhibit Opens at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
6/21/25
 
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

In partnership with Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association, Cooper-Molera Adobe presents Open Air, Timeless Views: Plein Air Paintings of Cooper-Molera Adobe , an exhibit of juried paintings running June 21 - August 31, 2025 in the Skylight Room of...

Garden Art Walk at Cooper-Molera Adobe

 
6/7/25
 
Free
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Join us in the Cooper-Molera Adobe gardens for a day of creativity, community, and nature at our Garden Art Walk on Saturday, June 7, 12pm-2pm.

Stroll through our beautiful gardens and engage with free, hands-on art lessons for all...