Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal 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 September, sculpt your favorite animal in air-dry clay, then add color with a watercolor wash inspired by Viola Frey’s "Homage to Dubuffet" (1977–1980).
Family Resource Center
Free
All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in "The Private Universe of James Castle: Drawings from the William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and James Castle Collection and Archive." Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials.
Free with Reservation
Join "WARES!" exhibition artist Anthony Sonnenberg for a casual conversation, hands-on demo, and unique opportunity to create with clay and cardboard. Pinch, roll, repurpose, twist, glue, and build cross-cultural crowns with the help of Museum Teaching Artists, and explore the power of ornamentation. Dress for mess.
Combine materials and techniques to create mixed media pieces that include painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Depictions of animals crossing cultures and time in the Museum’s collections will ignite imaginations and inspire both individual and collaborative creations.
This six-week, after-school class teaches the basic techniques of throwing pottery at the wheel in a fun and relaxed environment. Students learn to make simple clay forms and experiment with surface decoration and glazing techniques, inspired by depictions of animals crossing cultures and time in the Museum’s collection. All materials and firings are included.
Instructors: Jason Summers and Elena Hancock
Email ehancock@sbma.net or call 805.962.1661 for more information.
The 19th Annual Mesa Artists Studio Tour will take place in Santa Barbara on Sat. and Sun., Nov. 4-5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For a Tour map and more information about Mesa Artists, please visit
www.sbmesaartists.com
Join Scot Pipkin, Director of Education & Engagement at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and Museum Teaching Artists for this family-friendly adventure in birdwatching and sketching in Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. Afterwards, walk to the Museum’s neighboring Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House and create more art inspired by the exhibition Flowers on A River:
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
Come celebrate the holiday season at the final Paint at Paseo Event of the year! Join in for a cozy night of art inside the Peppermint Parlor, community, and relaxation featuring Gio Herrera, a Santa Maria-based Oaxaqueno artist who draws inspiration from his cultural traditions, lifestyle, and nature. Gio will lead a 90-minute acrylic painting
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
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