Submissions will be open through March 13. Show dates are Tuesday, April 2 to Saturday, April 25. New this year: bags! Upcycled fanny packs, purses, totes, backpacks… in the spirit of Barbie’s love of fashion, create a bag for this show. (Human size, of course.)

Designers are invited to create wearable art that will strut down the runway for the 16th annual Trashion Fashion Shows on April 18th. From first-time makers to seasoned creatives, individuals or groups, including adults, teens, and kids (over age 9), are encouraged to apply. Outfits must be made from materials that have been previously used, found at thrift stores, or rescued from the trash.

From the curators, “It is with the deepest intentionality that we present Craft in the Valley, an exhibition honoring the enduring value of handmade craft and the artisans who keep these traditions alive. In a world increasingly shaped by mass production and digital speed, this exhibition invites us to slow down and consider the meaning, beauty, and depth that come from work made by hand.”

The Relief Residency Program was born in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on so many in the craft community in Western North Carolina. The Center saw an opportunity to re-imagine resources we already had to support artists across the country. We transformed our traditional six-month residency to a series of shorter, funded residencies designed to generate income and support artists who have lost their studio or livelihood due to natural or man-made disasters.

Join the Free Spirits Gospel Choir for their Winter Inspiration concert, a holiday musical celebration.

This weekend, shop our annual juried art sale and fundraiser for the Sonoma Community Center! The Winter Art Market is three festive days of shopping from over 70 Bay Area artisans, all creating handcrafted items. There is something for everyone. Food, music, and fun await you. Please remember to leave your furry friends at home to protect the artists and their artwork.

Discover the art of Pâte à Choux in this delicious hands-on baking class with Chef Anthony Fontaine. Learn the step-by-step technique to create this versatile French dough, the foundation for both sweet and savory pastries. Explore how to make delicate cream-filled profiteroles for dessert and airy, cheese-infused gougères for an elegant appetizer. The fillings will be prepared in advance, so you can enjoy your freshly baked creations right out of the oven. Perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers, this class will give you the skills to impress guests with homemade French pastries at your next gathering.

The Winter Art Market is happening on December 5-7 throughout the Sonoma Community Center campus. Shop from over 70 Bay Area artists in this unique annual fundraiser for the Center. Handmade one-of-a-kind art to deck your halls, give as gifts, wear to the office party, or spoil yourself!

What you can do about SNAP delays- Information on the local impact of the SNAP delays and what you can do to help in Sonoma Valley:

The Sonoma Community Center will present an intimate concert experience featuring touring singer/songwriter Natalie Gelman. Local Dan Martin of the Noma Rocksteady Band will open the show.