SATURDAYS at the LAB
Join us on Saturdays from 10am-4pm for free, drop-in programming at our beautiful center. Start your visit by exploring our latest gallery exhibit or enjoying sensory play and coloring in the Bellevue Room. Don’t miss our weekly highlight: a live reptile feeding every Saturday at noon!
In addition to these mainstay attractions, we also offer a variety of scheduled workshops for all ages.
Explore Our Workshop Offerings:
- Gallery Workshops – Dive deeper into the art exhibited in our gallery through workshops led by the featured artists themselves. Gain exclusive insights and hands-on experience with their techniques and creative process.
- Second Saturdays: Sip & Make (21+) – Unwind every Second Saturday of the month with a relaxed, social art session. Enjoy a drink while you explore your creativity in a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere.
- Youth Workshops (Ages 6-17) – True to our roots, we offer engaging workshops in a variety of themes and mediums, designed specifically for young creatives.
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CREATE & PROTEST
Saturday, April 25th 12:00 – 3:00 PM Join us for Create & Protest, a FREE hands-on workshop where art meets activism. This all-ages gathering is a chance to raise your voice, stand up for immigrant rights and free speech, and connect with others through the power of art. We’re protesting mass deportations and standing in
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STEAM FAIR – A Free Family Day
Saturday, April 18th 11 AM – 2 PM A Hands-On Family Celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math 🔬⚙️🎨 Join us for a day of curiosity, creativity, and discovery at the Junior Center of Art and Science / East Bay Creative Lab! This hands-on community event invites children ages 5–13 and their families to
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Feathered Field Sketch
Saturday, April 11th from 10:30 AM – 12 PM Get to know your wild neighbors — the winged ones! In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the fascinating birds of Lake Merritt and Oakland, from elegant egrets to bold black cormorants and busy little songbirds. A local naturalist will introduce us to who’s who in our
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Clothing Swap & Block Printing
Saturday, March 14th from 1-4pm Teens & Adult clothing only please Join us for a creative, community-centered clothing swap and upcycling workshop. Bring gently used clothing to trade, then transform your “new” finds into one-of-a-kind pieces at our block printing station. Why We Swap The fashion industry is responsible for roughly 8–10% of global carbon
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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 and build their own one-of-a-kind birds using recycled materials. We’ll
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Couture Crafting
Dec 6, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Name our Bearded Dragon Contest!
Sept 6-Oct 4, 2025 · 10am-4pm · FREE · ALL AGES
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Celebrate Creek to Bay Day 2025 with us!
Sept 20, 2025 · 10am-12pm · FREE · ALL AGES
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Costume Designer’s Boot Camp
Do you love the spooky, fun, and magical spirit of Halloween? Have you ever wanted to bring a character to life, just like the amazing costume designers for your favorite movies and shows? Get ready to create your own incredible costume and be the star of the show! Join us for a spooky and spectacular
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Made in the East Bay: Fueling the next generation of artists, makers, and scientists
Rediscover the Junior Center at Made in the East Bay, an evening celebrating creativity and curiosity. This one-night fundraiser supports the Junior Center for Art and Science mission to provide a place of belonging—where creativity flourishes and every young person has the opportunity to explore, create, and experiment. Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6-9 pm at
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Animated Frights & Delights: Halloween GIFs
Oct 11, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Sip & Draw: Pastel Pals
Sept 13, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Time and Place: Poetry and Bookmaking Workshop for Families
Gallery Workshop • Sept 6 • 10AM-12PM • Families • $45-$70 family of 4 $60 -$90 family size more than 4
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Wild Botanicals
Every Saturday Sept 13 – Nov 15 • 10-11:30 AM • Ages 6-8 • $20-$30
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Circles & Mandalas: A Full Moon Art Workshop
Aug 9, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Time and Place: Poetry and Bookmaking Workshop for Teens
Gallery Workshop • Aug 16 • 10AM-12PM • Teens • $30-$55 sliding scale
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Express Yourself: Poster Art Workshop for Teens
Gallery Workshop • July 12 • 10AM-12PM • Teens • FREE
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Artful Cards: A Digital Art Workshop
July 12, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Print & Sip- Linoleum Edition
June 14, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Zen & Tonic: A Sip & Make Terrarium Workshop
May 10, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale.
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Tend : Share : Grow
May 3, 2025 · 6-8PM · FREE · ALL AGES
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Create & Protest: Community Poster-Making Event!
April 26, 2025 · 12-3pm · FREE · ALL AGES
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Micro Bouquets: A Sprout & Bloom Workshop
Gallery Workshop • April 19 • 10AM-12PM • 3 & up • $30 – $45 sliding scale
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Print & Sip: Explore Gelli Printing & Mixed Media Art
Second Saturdays at the Lab • April 12 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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Mini Worlds: A Sip & Make Diorama Workshop
Second Saturdays at the Lab • March 8 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
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PROJECT UTER at the LAB
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 · FREE · ALL AGES
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Set It Up: A Workshop in Repurposed Materiality
Gallery Workshop • Nov 19 & Dec 7 • 10AM-2PM • All Ages • FREE Drop-in
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Edible Pigment Painting
Teen & Adult Workshop • Sept 14 • 10AM-12:30PM • 14 & up • $30 – $75 sliding scale
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Intro to ProCreate
Youth Workshop • Sept 7, 21, 28 • 10AM-12PM • 9-13 • $75 – $125 sliding scale
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Drawing: Make, Create, and Repeat
Teen Workshop • Aug 17 • 10AM-12PM • 12-17 • $10 – $25 sliding scale