Inspiring creativity and community through art & science
My son connects with the classes and teaching artists at Junior Center in a way that he doesn’t connect with any other activity or teacher in his life.
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- Clothing Swap & Print
Saturday, March 14th from 1-4pm Teens & Adult clothing only please Join us for a creative, community-centered clothing swap and block printing workshop. Bring gently used clothing to trade, then transform your recycled finds with your own custom block-printed design. The fashion industry accounts for… - Scrappy Birds Collage
Saturday, March 14th from 10am-12pm OPEN Studio: Scrappy Birds and Recycled Collage Creatures! Ideal for ages 6+ Come visit us for our monthly open studio! Turn cardboard, paper scraps, and recycled treasures into bold, beautiful birds. In this imaginative mixed-media class, young artists will design…
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What We Sow—A Trash Falcon Exhibition
One person’s trash isn’t just treasure—it’s a masterpiece. What We Sow invites viewers into a reimagined landscape composed of the forgotten remnants of Adams Point, Lakeside Park, and Lake Merritt. Through a lens of radical optimism, the Trash Falcons transform the discarded debris of urban life into works that are at once whimsical, provocative, and…
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Birthday Parties
$400-$600
Art Parties and science celebrations designed for creatives & explorers aged 5-12
Field Trips & Workshops
$250/session
Calling all Teachers & PTAs! Schedule a creative experience for your Students either at our Center our in your classroom!
Rent our Space
Starting at just $85/hour
From board retreats to casual wedding receptions, book our creative oasis on the lake for your next event
COMING SOON…
For over two years we have been working on a new look, a new name, and a renewed vision. We have carefully archived our past and are looking towards the future. We are so excited to show you what we’ve been creating. Stay tuned for more!