ART STUDIO

Please join us for a holiday ornament painting workshop for the family! Deanna Pini will enchant you with a live demonstration of her refined Asian painting technique on intricately crafted handmade ceramic ornaments. Immerse yourself in the artistry as we provide both ornaments and a palette of paints, giving you the opportunity to unleash your

Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Create botanical ghost prints in turquoise ink on black and white sheets of paper inspired by Bertha Jaques’ False Spikenard (ca. 1915). Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. Family Resource Center Free

Children ages 5-12 gain inspiration from works of art in the Museum’s collection to draw, paint, print, collage, and sculpt artful gifts to share with friends and family. Ridley Tree Education Center, 1600 Santa Barbara Street $120 SBMA Member $150 Non-Member

Clay Studio SB, a non-profit community ceramics studio in Goleta, will be hosting its Winter Holiday Market on December 9th from 11AM-4PM. Over 30 ceramic artists will be selling their handcrafted creations. This is a great opportunity to connect with the local artist community and visit a one-of-a-kind 3D arts facility. The Holiday Market will

Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on drop-in workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. Each month explore a different medium—clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, paper—inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection or special exhibitions. In December, explore line, shape, and color by creating playful collage postcards inspired by the work

All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials. Museum Galleries Free (Reservation Required)

Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus to writing. Monthly sessions are led by a visiting writer who begins with a conversation and prompt, partially inspired by works on view. Participants write on their own, then reconvene to share and comment on each

Ages 5-12 Combine materials and techniques to create mixed media pieces that include painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Create traditional and unexpected portraits and self-portraits inspired by the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions. Instructors: Nicola Ghersen + Jason Summers Tuesdays, January 9 – February 13 3:30 – 5:30 pm Ridley-Tree Education Center 1600 Santa Barbara

Artists of all levels are invited to paint in the garden under the heady double influence of Lotusland and Master Painter of the lotus garden, Bada Shanren. Participants gather for a brief introduction to the Chinese tradition of Bird and Flower painting, and then go off to explore the scene and site that most inspires