Workshops

Upcoming Events

Slowfiber: Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine

 
9/18/24
 
$120
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine on Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, September 18 - October 9. Space is limited - please register online . Fee is $120.

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 instructor Jaki Canterbury.

Paint and Sip at Sovino Wine Bar

 
9/19/24
 
$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.

JRE Cigar Tasting Event at Hellam's

 
9/19/24
 
$30
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring JRE Aladino cigars on Thursday, September 19, 7pm-10pm. We'll have fine cigars, raffle prizes, and lots of fun! Fee is $30. Ages 21 and over only.

Nuno Felting Workshop: Make a Scarf at Slowfiber

 
9/20/24
 
$145
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a workshop entitled Unlock Your Creativity with Nuno Felt, Scarf Making led by instructor Sahar Jabr on Friday, September 20, 10am-4pm. Fee is $145. Register on the Slowfiber website.

Join Slowfiber for an all-day nuno felting workshop perfect for beginners and intermediate participants. The goal? To unleash your inner artist and take home a one-of-a-kind scarf.

Artist Workshop: Algae Cyanotypes and Mixed Media

 
9/21/24
 
$60
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art invites you to discover the creative possibilities of cyanotypes with professional marine biologists and artists Jenny Grossman and Madi McKay! Participants will make their own cyanotype paper and learn about different seaweeds and algae in Monterey...

Restorative Yoga Ceremony at Om Studios

 
9/26/24
 
$25
 
Om Studios

Om Studios presents a Restorative Yoga Ceremony led by Gennica Cochran on Thursday, September 26, 7pm-8:15pm. Fee is $25. Register on the Om Studios website .

This gentle practice is designed to soothe the nervous system,...

Philosophy Reading Group: Sartre on Marxism

 
9/27/24
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss the writings of Jean-Paul Sartre on Marxism. No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.

InHer Beauty Expo Monterey

 
9/28/24
 
$55/$267
 
Monterey Conference Center

Remedy Spa presents InHer Beauty: a beauty, health, and wellness expo at Monterey Conference Center on Saturday, September 28, 11am-6pm. General admission is $55 - register here .

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Beginner Sashiko Stitching at Slowfiber

 
9/28/24
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Sashiko Stitching Class taught by textile artist Kris Nardello on Saturday, MSeptember 28, 12pm-4pm. Fee is $75 - register here .

What Is Sashiko Stitching?

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Afternoon with the Artist: Belle Yang

 
9/28/24
 
$25 General Admission
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join artist Belle Yang at Monterey Museum of Art for an exclusive afternoon in the gallery of Imagining China: The Art of Belle Yang and Joseph Yang . Immerse yourself in the exhibition as Belle highlights select paintings, provides insight...

Joe Mora Symposium and Exhibit Reception at Stanton Center

 
10/5/24
 
$60/$80
 
Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center

The Monterey History and Art Association is host an entire weekend of activities centered around the work of artist Jo Mora on October 5 and 6. On Saturday, October 5, there will be a symposium at Stanton Center, 9am-3:30pm, followed...

Make a Hand Stitched Jersey Cotton T-Shirt at Slowfiber

 
10/10/24
 
$155/$180
 
Slowfiber

Did you know you don't need a sewing machine to make clothes? With a simple pattern and a few tricks, you could make a cute jersey cotton t-shirt (sizes XS-4X) in your lap while sitting in front of the television....

Poetry Workshop and Poetry Open Mic at Old Capitol Books

 
10/11/24
 
 
Old Capitol Books

On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, we dedicate a night to the creation and sharing of poetry. Join us for a poetry writing workshop at 7pm ($10) followed by an open mic poetry reading at 9pm (free).

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
10/12/24
 
$65
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting October 12. We'll meet 3 Saturdays in a row, 10am-11:30am. Fee is $65, register here . Space is limited.

About Hand Stitching

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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...

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...

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.

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

Philosophy Reading Group: Antonio Gramsci

 
1/26/24
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss the work of neo-Marxist Italian theorist Antonio Gramsci. No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.

Free Lecture: "Steinbeck, Ricketts, and the Western Flyer"

 
6/27/24
 
free
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

The Old Monterey Foundation presents a free lecture, "Steinbeck, Ricketts and the Western Flyer: The Intersection of Science and the Arts" on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30pm at Irvine Auditorium on the campus of MIIS. Admission is free, but space is limited - register here .

ArtWorlds: Illuminating Global Creativity - Talk and Panel Discussion

 
9/14/24
 
$35/$20
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

Monterey Museum of Art presents "ArtWorlds: Illuminating Global Creativity," a keynote talk and panel discussion about visual arts on Saturday, September 14, 3:30pm-5pm, in Irvine Auditorium at MIIS.

The event will begin with a keynote speech by artist Lydia Nakashima Degarrod , followed by a lively panel discussion of artists and curators involved in MMA's fall exhibits. Tickets are $35/$20 - purchase here .

Tour "Bay of Life" Exhibit with Photographer Frans Lanting

 
7/18/24
 
$20/$5
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join nature photographer Frans Lanting for an exclusive after-hours tour of Monterey's Museum of Art's exhibit of Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales on Thursday, July 18, 5:30pm-7pm.

Gain insight into Lanting's creative philosophy and the role artists can have in safeguarding Monterey Bay and the rest of the planet.

Nuno Felting for Beginners at Slowfiber

 
2/9/24
 
$75
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Nuno Felting for Beginners on Friday, Feb. 9, 1pm-4pm. Fee is $75. Register on Slowfiber's website.

In this workshop, you'll learn about the technique that bonds soft, pre-dyed, loose, merino wool fibers into silk gauze, creating a lightweight, strong bond full of visual possibilities.

Art Demonstration by Dee Steiner at Venture Gallery

 
4/6/24
 
free
 
Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery invites you to join us for an art demonstration by local painter Dee Steiner on Saturday, April 6, 12pm-2pm. Drop by the gallery, view her latest exhibit, Color Solutions , and speak with her about her work and artistic process. Dee's work will be featured at the gallery throughout the month of April.

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Judith Butler

 
11/18/22
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Theory and Philosophy Reading Group. This month, we're going to discuss Judith Butler's important work on queer theory and performativity, Gender Trouble . Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Free Lecture: Jane Gallatin Powers, A California Modernist

 
4/17/24
 
free
 
MIIS, Irvine Auditorium

The Old Monterey Foundation presents a lecture by Erin Lee Gafill entitled Jane Gallatin Powers: A California Modernist, at 6:30pm at Irvine Auditorium at MIIS. Admission is free, but register here .

While the Bohemians were writing poetry and making Carmel famous, a group of painters, mostly women, were building a sustainable arts community there. Jane Gallatin Powers (1868-1944) was the spiritual rock of this nascent art colony.

Knitting Lessons: Make a Hat at Slowfiber

 
8/31/24
 
$80
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a class teaching you the next steps of knitting as you make a hat! You'll learn how to use a circular needle, DPNs, and work decreases from instructor Karin Forno. Class runs for four Saturdays, 4pm-5:30pm, 8/31 - 9/21. Fee is $80 - register here .

Beginner Hand Stitching Class at Slowfiber

 
8/24/24
 
$65
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents a Beginner Hand Stitching Class starting August 24. We'll meet 3 Saturdays in a row, 10am-11:30am. Fee is $65, register here . Space is limited.

About Hand Stitching

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Slowfiber: Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Machine

 
8/21/24
 
$120
 
Slowfiber

Slowfiber presents Sewing Lessons for the Adult Beginner and Their Sewing Machine on Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, August 21 - September 11. Space is limited - please register online . Fee is $120.

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 instructor Jaki Canterbury.

Gurkha Cigar Tasting Event at Hellam's

 
8/8/24
 
$40
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring Gurkha cigars on Thursday, August 8, 7pm-10pm. We'll have fine cigars, raffle prizes, and lots of fun! Fee is $40. Ages 21 and over only.

Meditative Sound Journey at Om Studios

 
7/25/24
 
$25
 
Om Studios

Om Studios presents a meditative Sound Journey led by Jordan and Austin on Thursday, July 25 at 7:15pm. Leave this workshop feeling renewed and rested from just a short time of work. Fee is $25. Register on the Om Studios website .

Franklin Method Pilates Workshop at Om Studios

 
7/21/24
 
$35
 
Om Studios

Om Studios presents a Franklin Method Mat Pilates Workshop on Sunday, June 23, 1pm-3pm. Fee is $35. Register on the Om Studios website .

This workshop focuses on creating better body awareness through specific exercises using props and mat Pilates techniques.

Mats and Mimosas Workshop at Board and Brush

 
7/20/24
 
$45
 
Board and Brush Monterey

Board and Brush presents a Mats and Mimosas Workshop on Saturday, July 20, 11am-1:30pm.

We all walk over doormats daily at home, and making personalized or seasonal ones is such fun! Fee is $45. Register here. For ages 21+.

Foundation Cigar Tasting Event at Hellam's

 
7/18/24
 
$40
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a cigar tasting event featuring Foundation cigars on Thursday, July 18, 7pm-10pm. We'll have fine cigars, raffle prizes, and lots of fun! Fee is $40. Ages 21 and over only.

Elementary Sewing Skills Sew-Along at Slowfiber

 
7/11/24
 
$40
 
Slowfiber

Begin at the beginning with the Slowfiber Book Club Sew Along, starting Thursday, July 11 at 6pm. If you can follow instructions, have some sewing experience, and are comfortable with your machine, join us on Zoom twice a month.

We'll study the "Elementary Sewing Skills" book by Carolyn Denham while working on a Merchant & Mills pattern of your choice. Fee is $40. Register on the Slowfiber website .

Photographer Frans Lanting in Conversation with Kenneth Parker

 
7/11/24
 
$20/$5
 
Monterey Museum of Art

Join photographer Frans Lanting in conversation with Weston Gallery artist Kenneth Parker on Thursday, July 11, 3:30pm-5:30pm at Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street.

Lanting and Parker will discuss Frans's Bay of Life project which combines art with conservation through education and engagement for the purpose of contributing to a sustainable future for Monterey Bay as a whole.