Events Calendar

The Sonoma Community Center building & office will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 5-26, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor:  Deborah Donahower Soft pastels are an interesting medium because, unlike paint, all color mixing is done directly on the paper.  Layers may be built up[...]

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021  10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor:  Naomi Clement In this virtual workshop, Naomi will demonstrate how you can create your own bisque rollers and stamps to add texture and personality to[...]

MONDAYS, JANUARY 11-MARCH 1, 2021 1:00-3:00PM PT / 4:00-6:00PM ET Instructor:  Colleen Gianatiempo “Don’t be a sheep, be unique.” Colleen will teach you what this unpredictable medium can do!  You will paint with watercolor, freely[...]

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 12-MARCH 2, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor:  Colleen Gianatiempo Color theory is an essential part of any creative’s toolkit. By understanding the principles of color and the science behind how we[...]

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 13-FEBRUARY 17, 2021 6:00-7:15PM PT / 9:00-10:15PM ET Instructor:  Sean Carscadden The class will focus on learning a few simple and recognizable songs from the Beatles song catalog as a way to learn[...]

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021 3:30-5:30PM PT / 6:30-8:30PM ET Instructor:  Lynn Wood In this virtual workshop, using Zoom video conferencing, Lynn will demonstrate making a darted pitcher from start to finish. Included will be an[...]

FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 5-26, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor:  Deborah Donahower Soft pastels are an interesting medium because, unlike paint, all color mixing is done directly on the paper.  Layers may be built up[...]

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2021 2:00-4:00PM PT / 5:00-7:00PM ET Instructor:  Alina Neubel Drawing from observation is a trainable skill, not an innate talent.  In this concise workshop, student will learn a grab-bag of exercises to[...]

The Sonoma Community Center building & office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

MONDAYS, JANUARY 11-MARCH 1, 2021 1:00-3:00PM PT / 4:00-6:00PM ET Instructor:  Colleen Gianatiempo “Don’t be a sheep, be unique.” Colleen will teach you what this unpredictable medium can do!  You will paint with watercolor, freely[...]

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 13-FEBRUARY 17, 2021 6:00-7:15PM PT / 9:00-10:15PM ET Instructor:  Sean Carscadden The class will focus on learning a few simple and recognizable songs from the Beatles song catalog as a way to learn[...]

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 3:30PM-5:30PM PT / 5:30PM-7:30PM ET Instructor: Melissa Weiss Wheel Thrown Mugs & Drip Cones with Melissa Weiss Melissa will demonstrate how to throw mugs and coffee drip cones on the wheel. She[...]

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 6:30-8:30 PM PT / 9:30-11:30PM ET Instructor: Jose Martinez In this bilingual virtual workshop, Jose will demonstrate how to paint a beautiful tree in front of dramatic water. Join us for[...]

FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 5-26, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor:  Deborah Donahower Soft pastels are an interesting medium because, unlike paint, all color mixing is done directly on the paper.  Layers may be built up[...]

Friday 4:00-5:30 PM PT/ 7:00-8:30PM ET January 22, 2021 Instructors: Lisa Lavagetto and Julie Steinfeld Come have fun and play with your food! Learn how to make beautiful tender homemade pasta dough and all the[...]

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor: Gabo Martini This virtual workshop will focus on carving text-based imagery (POETRY!) onto clay utilizing slip or underglaze and the sgraffito technique. The surface design[...]

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor:  Jane Lybecker and Yoyo Koch Learn to express your own experiences with wild creatures through art. Beginner needle-felting excitement with these cuddle hedgies! Build them[...]

Saturday 1:00-2:30PM PST/ 4:00- 5:30 PM EST January 23, 2021 Instructor:  Nicole Parish Treat yourself to a fun, relaxing, self-care experience. Gift as a holiday or birthday present, or host your friends for a safe,[...]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021 3:30-5:30pm PT / 6:30-8:30pm ET Instructor:  Naomi Clement A virtual workshop all about handles! One of the trickier aspects to refine and make your own, a good, well-balanced handle is essential[...]

MONDAYS, JANUARY 11-MARCH 1, 2021 1:00-3:00PM PT / 4:00-6:00PM ET Instructor:  Colleen Gianatiempo “Don’t be a sheep, be unique.” Colleen will teach you what this unpredictable medium can do!  You will paint with watercolor, freely[...]

So we meet again!  The Fiber Arts Happy Hour is back and is free and open to all.  We have missed you and thought it was time to reconvene, share what we’ve been working on[...]

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 13-FEBRUARY 17, 2021 6:00-7:15PM PT / 9:00-10:15PM ET Instructor:  Sean Carscadden The class will focus on learning a few simple and recognizable songs from the Beatles song catalog as a way to learn[...]

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 & 29, 2021 3:30-5:30PM PT / 6:30-8:30PM ET Instructor:  Lynn Wood In this virtual workshop, using Zoom video conferencing, Lynn will demonstrate making a unique rectangular slab teapot from start[...]

FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 5-26, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor:  Deborah Donahower Soft pastels are an interesting medium because, unlike paint, all color mixing is done directly on the paper.  Layers may be built up[...]

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 10:00AM-12:00PM PT / 1:00-3:00PM ET Instructor:  Colleen Gianatiempo Learn exercises that will stimulate new neural pathways and use them as building blocks to help you to learn to “draw what you[...]