Dye plants have been used for thousands of years in arts and crafts and are just as relevant today as in the past. Whether your creative process includes weaving, embroidery, knitting, hooking, stitching, mending, sewing or any of the other creative ways to explore fiber, this class is for you. Natural colors can be vivid […]
This class encourages spontaneity, creativity and fun as a way to authentically create a character. The class begins with ensemble building exercises, improvisation games, as well as voice and movement techniques. As the course progresses, students will use short monologues to apply the techniques learned in previous sessions, as well as incorporate script analysis to […]
A Multi-Sensory Art Experience featuring music, art, film, poetry and performances 5:00 pm Silent Auction, Appetizers, Wine and Cocktails 6:30 pm Dinner from Chef Jen Johnson 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony and Live Auction
Step into the vibrant and community-oriented world of songwriting with this engaging course, led by singer-songwriter, Michaela Thomas. This enriching journey is designed to help you explore the art of crafting compelling lyrics and intriguing chordal arrangements, all while fostering a sense of togetherness and collaboration. At its heart, this course is a warm and […]
What inspires you to take a picture? Is it natural beauty; a bizarre moment; a quirky expression; an adorable child; your dog at the beach? No matter what sparks your motivation to “click”, your photographs represent what is significant in your life. And while we don’t all have the $5000 camera we feel we deserve, […]
Come celebrate and enjoy a discussion with a panel arts educators about Corita and why creativity matters. As well enjoy a short documentary about Corita called Become Microscope by Aaron Rose. We are grateful to have three guest speakers who are all inspired by and knowledgeable about Corita Kent and her life and legacy. The […]
The current show, WATER, at Sebastopol Gallery, encompasses a selection of current and past works by Sonoma County ceramicist, Chris Boyd, and Sonoma County expressionist painter, Paula Matzinger. From small mountain streams to the Pacific Ocean, Paula Matzinger is drawn to water. Water finds its way into many of Paula’s paintings, from the reflection of […]
We have been having some version of this Holiday Open house event for over a decade. It’s a great time of the year to open up and share our space with the community and our friends, hopefully make some new ones in the process. Our members also share a selection of their own works and […]
Closing Reception for Charles Beck Art Exhibit Saturday, Dec. 16, 1 to 3 pm, at the Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa. Free. Last chance to see this beautiful exhibit featuring large-scale paintings of Sonoma County’s coastal and inland areas by artist Charles Beck. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments provided.
Abstract Artists Laboratory is a space to meet and create together. Finding the time to paint is always a challenge and if it has been months or years since you have painted there can be a palpable hurtle standing in one’s way of getting out those brushes and sitting down in front of a canvas. […]
