Workshops

Upcoming Events

Learn the Thriller Dance for the South Bay Thrill the World Zombie Crawl!

 
10/16/24
 
FREE
 
Adira Dance and Costume

Starting in September, every Wednesday leading up to the weekend before Halloween, there will be a free workshop at Adira Dance and Costume in San Jose to teach people the Michael Jackson Thriller dance routine. On the big weekend, you'll have the opportunity to join the group for various performances around the South Bay, including in Downtown Campbell.

Suncatcher Workshop at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/17/24
 
$60
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar presents a Suncatcher Workshop with Carrie Beth of Nautilus and Sway on Thursday, October 17, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Join us for an evening of crafts and wine as we make our own suncatchers!

Fee...

Voters' Forum: Water Management District 3 Candidates

 
10/17/24
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association and the League of Women Voters are sponsoring free forums at Hilltop Community Center exploring issues and candidates before the election on November 5.

On Thursday, October 17 at 7pm, hear from the candidates for Monterey Peninsula Water Management District 3.

The Art Beat - Try It Out- Potters Wheel

 
10/18/24
 
$65
 
The Art Beat

If you've ever wanted to try throwing clay pottery on a potter's wheel, the Art Beat has a Potter's Wheel workshop every Friday that's perfect for novices and first timers.

Artist Workshop: Spooky Owl Illustration

 
10/19/24
 
$60
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join Monterey Museum of Art for a special Halloween workshop with science illustrator Kristen Burroughs. Following her step-by-step watercolor tutorial, learn more about the nocturnal creature that lends its spooky tones to any graveyard scene.

Open to all experience...

Family Paint Night at the Art Beat

 
10/20/24
 
$50
 
The Art Beat

Family Paint Night Out at the Art Beat is a fun and creative affair for the whole family with pizza included. You'll get step-by-step instruction in creating a canvas painting and there may also be some fun creative games.

Introduction to DJing Seminar at Compact Disco

 
10/20/24
 
Free
 
Compact Disco

Compact Disco is hosting an Intro to DJing seminar on Sunday, October 20, 5pm-8pm. This is a free, hands-on, interactive seminar touching on the basics of DJing. It's perfect for beginners or seasoned DJs who want to brush up on...

Wicks and Wax Candle Workshop at Johnny Wicks

 
10/23/24
 
$60
 
Johnny Wicks Candle Studio

Get ready for a fun and spooky night of candle making and a movie at Johnny Wicks Candle Studio! Our Wicks and Wax Candle Workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 5pm-8pm. Fee is $60. Register here...

Slowfiber Sewing Lessons: How to Use a Pattern

 
10/23/24
 
$120
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons: Learn to Use a Simple Pattern for the Adult Who Knows Their Sewing Machine at 5:30pm-7:30pm on Wednesdays, October 23 - November 13.

Choose your own fabric and we'll copy a pattern together to make a simple pair of pants. Register on our website . Fee is $120.

Paint Your Pet Night

 
10/24/24
 
$75 + $1.88 service fee
 
Woofboard

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

Florra Mixer with Katelin Slifer of juice co.

 
10/24/24
 
$44
 
Florra

For our October mixer, we’re excited to welcome Katelin Slifer, owner of juice co. LG, the first handcrafted, cold-pressed organic juicery in Los Gatos.

Restorative Yoga Ceremony at Om Studios

 
10/24/24
 
 
Om Studios

Om Studios presents a Restorative Yoga Ceremony led by Gennica Cochran. Fee is $25. Register on the Om Studios website .

This gentle practice is designed to soothe the nervous system and release tension. Through a series of supported postures, calming breath work, and guided meditation, you’ll be invited to surrender and unwind.

Community Yoga Class at Monterey Hostel

 
11/1/24
 
free
 
Monterey Hostel

Join Doris at Monterey Hostel for a yoga class focusing on functional core stability on the first Friday of every month, 9:30am-10:30am. Beginners are welcome!

Improve your balance, mobility, and strength. Learn how to breathe,align, renew, reset, and strengthen into summer so we can live our best possible life.

Traditional English Paper-Piecing Class at Slowfiber

 
11/15/24
 
$55
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop on traditional English Paper-Piecing taught by Lyn Sandberg on Friday, November 15, 1pm-4pm. Fee is $55. Register on Slowfiber's website.

Sweet little hexagons can be used for quilting, applique, and surface design. Lyn will teach us the traditional way of cutting, basting, and whip-stitching them together by hand.

Signature Perfume Making Workshop

 
11/15/24
 
$95
 
Florra

Space is limited to 8 people for this intimate workshop. Make sure to grab your spot!

Join us for a fun, hands-on perfume workshop where you'll create your own signature scent. Explore our extensive library of essential...

Afternoon with the Curator: Lydia Nakashima Degarrod

 
11/16/24
 
$25 General Admission
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join curator Lydia Nakashima Degarrod, Ph.D., for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Under the Guard Tower: The Watercolors of Chikaji Kawakami now showing at Monterey Museum of Art. Delve into Kawakami's story as Degarrod highlights select paintings, provides...

Artist Workshop: Vision Board Collage

 
11/16/24
 
$50
 
Monterey Museum of Art

The end of the year calls for reflection as we consider what 2025 may hold for us. Join local artist Edi Matsumoto at Monterey Museum of Art to create a visual representation of your dreams, goals, and motivations. Build your...

Cookbook Author Caroline Chambers at Monterey Public Library

 
11/16/24
 
$50
 
Monterey Public Library

Join us Monterey Public Library Friends and Foundation for light bites and a conversation with local cookbook author, recipe developer, and food writer Caroline Chambers on Saturday, November 16, 5pm-7pm in Monterey Public Library's Community Room. Tickets are $50 - register here before they sell out!

Past Events

Pop-Up Jazz Dance Class at Monterey Core Fitness

 
5/29/24
 
$30
 
Monterey Core Fitness

Ladies, get ready to groove! Monterey Core Fitness presents a pop-up jazz dance class with Harmony on May 29 at 7pm. Fee is $30 per class. Register here.

Join us for a night of rhythm, sass, and fun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just love to move, this class is for you

Make a Mug Workshop at Casey Starks Studio

 
5/19/24
 
$150
 
Casey Starks Studio

Casey Starks Studio presents a Make a Mug Workshop on Sunday, May 19, 10am-12:30pm. Fee is $150. Register on our website.

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.

Voters' Forums: Airport District 3 Candidates & School District Measure A

 
10/3/24
 
Free
 
Hilltop Park Center

Tonight, we'll hear from candidates for Monterey Peninsula Airport District 3, as well as have a discussion of Monterey Peninsula School District's Measure A (a proposed bond).

The New Monterey Neighborhood Association and the League of Women Voters are sponsoring numerous free forums at Hilltop Community Center exploring issues and candidates before the election on November 5.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2024

 
8/6/24
 
$35
 
Campbell Community Center

CERT Academy to trains residents on disaster preparedness skills in the event of a disaster or public safety emergency. Participants will learn disaster preparedness, disaster medical operations, disaster psychology, fire suppression, light search and rescue, and terrorism awareness.

Adult Canvas Night

 
2/10/17
 
 
The Art Beat

Come in and join us for this months canvas night!

Adult canvas night will be the first one coming up. Friday, February 10th from 7-9:30pm

Come in with your sweetheart and paint these adorable love birds with our...

Sacred Intimacy / Tantra for Loving Couples: Workshop at ISGC

 
2/15/20
 
$210
 
Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of Monterey

The Intimacy, Sexuality and Gender Center of Monterey is offering a specialized one-day tantra workshop including all aspects of sacred tantra, focusing on uniting the sensual, sexual, and sacred energy with partners in a bonding, healing experience. Space is still available, call 831-375-7553 to register.

MIIS Hosts Author & Photographer Matika Wilbur

 
5/4/23
 
free
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

MIIS presents an evening with acclaimed social documentarian and photographer Matika Wilbur on Thursday, May 4, 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Irvine Auditorium on the MIIS campus. This event is free and open to the public.

Matika Wilbur, a member of the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes, will discuss her extraordinary new book, Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America .

Overdose Awareness Day Resource Fair

 
8/31/22
 
free
 
Monterey Conference Center

CHOMP invites you to join us on Wednesday, August 31, 3pm-5pm, for our Overdose Awareness Day Resource Fair at Monterey Conference Center. This event is free and open to all.

Learn from CHOMP and our community partners how to rescue someone from an overdose and how we can prevent, treat, and recover from addiction. Attendees will receive a free box of Narcan.

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/15/24
 
$40
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant presents a Paint and Sip Class ! This evening, local artist and retired art teacher Bunny Paivine will be teaching an easy-to-follow painting class. You’ll take home your own 11 x 14 canvas painting. Fee is $40, advance registration required . All materials and instruction are included. Wine is extra.