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Stanton Center Photo Exhibit: "Jo Mora and Family"

Monterey, CA

In celebration of what would have been the 150th birthday of illustrator Jo Mora, the Monterey History and Art Museum at Stanton Center will host an exhibit of photographs of Jo Mora and his family taken 1920-1947 by noted local photographer and Mora's friend, Lewis Josselyn. The exhibit will run October through December, 2026.

Make a Sewing Tool Kit at Slowfiber

 
9/19/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

In this workshop at Slowfiber, each student will create a small, portable, fabric sewing kit to organize your needles, thread, scissors, pins and other sewing essentials. We'll spend time designing the custom kit to suit your sewing / stitching needs and your personal style. Fee is $85. Register on Slowfiber's website.

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.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Collar at Slowfiber

 
9/26/26
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Felted Necklace: Make a Wearable Art Collar, 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 collar that will make the existing garments in your closet pop.

Enjoy Six Different Art Activities at The Hot Spot!

Monterey, CA

The Hot Spot, Downtown Monterey's community art space, offers 6 different arts and crafts to enjoy with friends and family at 458 Alvarado Street.

Each person in your group can choose to paint pottery, paint a blank canvas, create a mosaic, make a candle, design a fairy garden, or mix slime (perfect for small children).

Walk-ins and reservations are welcome. Open Sun-Tue & Thu, 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-8pm.

Monterey Museum of Art's Block Party 2026

 
4/11/26
 
Free
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Get ready for the Monterey Museum of Art's 4th Annual Block Party! This vibrant arts festival, free and open to all, transforms Downtown Monterey into a bustling hub of art and creativity.

Discover local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts alongside dazzling performances and a variety of delicious food and drink options. Participate in interactive arts activities designed for all ages, and enjoy free admission to our latest exhibitions.

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.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
10/9/26
 
$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.

Meet Artist Gordon Mayfield at Venture Gallery

 
5/9/26
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to meet local artist Gordon Mayfield on Saturday, May 9, 3pm-5pm, at a reception celebrating the new exhibit of his watercolor paintings, Alive . This is a great chance to speak with Gordon about his work.

Sonya Paz Holiday Art Gallery Exhibit at Tessoras

 
11/14/24
 
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

Bay Area Fine Artist Sonya Paz used to have her signature pop art gallery in the heart of Downtown Campbell.... and Sonya will be back in the Campbell for this special holiday art exhibit!

Pottery and Pilates at The Hot Spot

 
10/4/26
 
$65
 
The Hot Spot Studios

Pacific Flow Yoga invites you to start your morning with movement, then settle into creativity at The Hot Spot on Sunday, October 4. Doors open at 9:30am. At 9:45am we'll begin our a 50-minute mat Pilates class full of good...

Seasons in the Garden with a Nature Journal at Cooper-Molera

 
10/17/26
 
$15 plus sales tax
 
Cooper-Molera Adobe - A Historic Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Enjoy some creative, restorative morning in nature. Come stroll through the Cooper-Molera Garden to find what sparks wonder with this season’s flowers and plants. On Saturday, October 17, 10am-11:30am, you’ll creatively capture your experience in a journal with guidance from...

Artist Julia Madden-Fulk at Six Over Coffee

 
9/6/26
 
Free
 
Six Over Coffee and Company

Local artist Julia Madden-Fulk will sell her handmade block prints at Six Over Coffee and Company on Sunday, Sept. 6, 9am-1pm. Meet Julia and speak with her about her work! Her prints will be displayed on the walls of the coffee shop through September.

Coastal Conversations: Between Tide and Paper at Play Full Ground

 
8/30/26
 
Free
 
Play Full Ground

Dream Lab at Play Full Ground presents a free event entitled Coastal Conversations: Between Tide and Paper on Sunday, August 30, 2pm-4pm. Join Mai Ryuno and Emily Gottlieb for an afternoon of conversation, seaweed pressing, and creative exploration inspired by the Monterey Bay coast. RSVP here.

Whether you're an artist, educator, scientist, student, nature lover, or simply curious, you're warmly invited to join us. No previous art or science experience is necessary. Learn more.

Learn Hitomezashi Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
10/24/26
 
$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.

Moyozashi Stitching Workshop at Slowfiber

 
11/14/26
 
$85
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Moyozashi Sashiko Stitching Workshop taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, November 14, 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

 
9/12/26
 
$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 .