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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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
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Drag Story Time + Crafting
All Ages Workshop • June 29 • 10AM-12PM • Free
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Cabinet of Botanical Curiosities
Adult Workshop • Nov 11 • 10AM-12:30PM • 18 & up • $40 – $60 sliding scale
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Costume Designer’s Boot Camp
Youth & Teen Workshop • Oct 14 & 15 • 9AM-12PM • 8-16 • $50 – $70 sliding scale