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…
Category: Saturdays
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dec 6, 2025 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale
Sept 6-Oct 4, 2025 · 10am-4pm · FREE · ALL AGES
Sept 20, 2025 · 10am-12pm · FREE · ALL AGES
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…
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…