Category: Saturdays

Drawing: Make, Create, and Repeat

Post author By Rachel Holmstrom
Post date February 7, 2025

with Luka Vergoz

ONE DAY SESSION • 8/17 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ages 12-17 • $10 – $25 sliding scale

Drawing: Make, Create, and Repeat is a drawing class focused around the idea of repetition. The class uses repetition as a tool to learn drawing as well as a method of expression art-making. Drawing techniques will include both drawing from observation and from memory/imagination. In this class we will talk about the meaning behind repetition and why we would utilize it in art making. We’ll learn how repeating can help show important ideas and compare different elements. We’ll also see how repetition can tell a story about time, movement, and change.

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Drag Story Time + Crafting

Post author By Rachel Holmstrom
Post date February 4, 2025

with Kico Le Strange & Cy Berspace

6/29 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

ALL AGES • FREE W/ RSVP

Happy Pride! Come celebrate with the Junior Center of Art and Science!

Junior Center Teaching Artist Marco Garcia AKA Kico Le Strange, and friend Cy Berspace, will be reading 3 LGBTQIIA+ children books, one of which will be Julian The Mermaid. After story time, Kico will guide the young creatives through an oceanic craftmaking excursion; making sea crowns!

Cabinet of Botanical Curiosities

Post author By Rachel Holmstrom
Post date February 4, 2025

with Sigrid Hubbell & Julia Marchand

ONE DAY SESSION • 11/11 • 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Ages 18 & up • $40 – $60

Join us for an enchanting day in the Cabinet of Botanical Curiosities. Explore a curated collection of unusual plants, flowers, and seeds, all home grown in Oakland by local horticulturist, Sigrid Hubbell. In This interactive workshop you will explore building your own botanical arrangements and dive into the world of botanical illustration as our Teaching Artist, Julia Marchand guides you through drawing plants and flowers in your vase. Step into a realm where nature’s secrets come to life. Leave with a hand selected bouquet of dried flowers and an illustration.

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Costume Designer’s Boot Camp

Post author By Rachel Holmstrom
Post date February 4, 2025

with Stephanie Verrieres & Marco Garcia

TWO DAY SESSION • 10/14 – 10/15 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ages 8-16 • $50 – $70

Join us for the Costume Designer’s Boot Camp and discover the magic of turning your imagination into reality. Learn the art of transforming everyday fabrics and found materials into extraordinary costume pieces. Discover how to breathe new life into old textiles and unleash your creativity. Bring your own costume design ideas, fabrics, and patterns, or dive into our selection of fabrics and found materials for inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or a novice, this workshop welcomes all levels of sewing experience. Consult with our experienced teachers and fashion mentors, who will be by your side every step of the way. They’ll help you refine your ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and bring your costume design to life.