Studio Sunday

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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

Free

Sketching in the Galleries

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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)

Free with Reservation

Writing in the Galleries

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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

Free with Reservation

Winter After-School Multimedia Class

Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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

$180 – $230

Adult Art Studio Class

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

$125 – $150

Gather and Graft: An Arts Workshop

UCSB Library, Room 1539, the "Fish Bowl". Space is limited. Sign up for the Workshop in advance. Light refreshments will be served. Join us for a free art making workshop at the Library in conjunction with UCSB Reads 2024 and the Art, Design, and Architecture (AD&A) Museum's new exhibition "A Box of One's Own: Women

Free

Lucidity Festival 2024 – Aurora’s Light

The West Coast’s premier independent transformational art and music festival, Lucidity Festival, announces a vibrant return to the picturesque hills of Santa Barbara, June 28-30, 2024. Celebrating its 11th year with an eclectic lineup, Lucidity offers an immersive experience of community, creativity, and connection unlike any other. This year’s theme, ‘Aurora’s Light,’ unfolds the next chapter

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