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  • SPROUT & BLOOM

    SPROUT & BLOOM

    Seeds, soil, plants, and flowers are creative materials utilized to foster healing and connectivity through the process of tending, sowing, drying, and creating. We welcome you to Sprout & Bloom, a group exhibition by Lana Williams, Sigrid Hubbell, and Alex Arzt. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 21st from 6:30 – 8:30pm. The…

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  • LOVELAB: Celebrating our Creative Educators

    LOVELAB: Celebrating our Creative Educators

    The Junior Center of Art and Science is celebrating our teaching artists both past and present… The Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS) is pleased to invite you to LOVELAB, a celebration of our teaching artists both past and present for their immense contribution to our organization, student body, families, and the broader community.…

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  • Create & Protest: Community Poster-Making Event!

    Create & Protest: Community Poster-Making Event!

    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 solidarity with immigrant communities—and we’re doing it…

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  • Artful Cards: A Digital Workshop

    Artful Cards: A Digital Workshop

    Unleash your creativity in our engaging Digital Art Card Creation class! This hands-on workshop is designed for adults who want to explore the exciting world of digital art while crafting beautiful, personalized cards for any occasion. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this class welcomes everyone. Throughout the course, you will learn…

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  • Print & Sip- Linoleum Edition

    Print & Sip- Linoleum Edition

    Second Saturdays at the Lab • June 14 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale

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  • Zen & Tonic: A Sip & Make Terrarium Workshop

    Zen & Tonic: A Sip & Make Terrarium Workshop

    Second Saturdays at the Lab • May 10 • 6-9PM • 21+ • $50 – $75 sliding scale. Join us for a fun and hands-on terrarium workshop where you’ll design and build your very own glass terrarium to take home! Using a mix of air plants, succulents, soil, rocks, sand, and decorative elements, you’ll learn…

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  • Container Gardening 101: A Sprout & Bloom Workshop

    Container Gardening 101: A Sprout & Bloom Workshop

    Gallery Workshop • May 17 • 10AM-12PM • All Ages • $45 – $60 sliding scale

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  • OPEN CALL – Local Bay Area Artists invited to submit

    OPEN CALL – Local Bay Area Artists invited to submit

    Selections are based on an evaluation of the works submitted and/or proposed artwork. We will look for consistency in style, execution, and aesthetic vision. Artists will have an opportunity to lead a community workshop at the Junior Center. Artist will be compensated. There is a $15 application fee. Note: Fees must be paid online when…

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  • Afrofuturism Fashion & Art Show Fundraiser

    Afrofuturism Fashion & Art Show Fundraiser

    Support local artists and designers while enjoying a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates diversity and imagination. Begin the night with drinks & breathtaking views of Lake Merritt on the Junior Center’s twinkling decks. Shuffle into your seats fo a fashion procession inspired by the vibrant creativity of the Afrofuturism movement. Later shop the gallery for your…

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  • After-school Enrichment with Junior Center this Spring

    After-school Enrichment with Junior Center this Spring

    Spring Session 2025 Week of April 8 – Week of May 27 Create and explore with us after school! Our classes are engaging hands-on fun for young artists, makers, and inventors aged 6-16. Classes are small, student-centered experiences where youth can build skills, experiment with a variety of media, and connect with their creative selves. …

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  • PROJECT UTER at the LAB

    PROJECT UTER at the LAB

    Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 · FREE · ALL AGES

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  • Micro Bouquets: A Sprout & Bloom Workshop

    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

    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

    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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