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This class meets weekly, 3-4 times each month Ages 13-18 years welcome! Ready to take your sewing to the next level?! This class is designed for teens who want to learn machine sewing skills to explore making their own clothes. Instructor & Sewist Joan Mathison will guide students as they gain confidence using a sewing machine; practice essential techniques like seam finishes, hems, and zippers; and explore how to read and follow a garment pattern. Along the way, teens will work on beginner-friendly garment projects that build real sewing skills and result in wearable pieces. Whether you’re dreaming of making your own wardrobe, customizing thrift finds, or simply learning a valuable skill, this class will give your teen the tools and knowledge to get started. No prior sewing experience is required. All materials included and sewing machines are provided. Projects are changed regularly, so students can return month after month to continue to develop their skills! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified.

This class provides students with an understanding of the Breath-Mind-Body dynamic and its relationship to health and wellness during the aging process.  Students learn breathing techniques for self-care, mental resilience, and physical relaxation as they age.  Please wear flat supportive shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. Audience: Adults Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library

Join us for three hands-on Build & Learn Workshops guided by California’s Own Native Landscape Design. Attend one workshop or the full series to: - Learn professional native garden techniques - Gain practical skills for your own garden - Help complete a lasting outdoor classroom and wildlife habitat Homeowners, students, landscape professionals, and native plant enthusiasts are all welcome. Children are free and welcome to Workshop III. The other workshops are not appropriate for chidlren. Food and beverages are included. Workshop I — Hardscape Installation Saturday, August 29 | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. With Leo Hernandez Build a dry creek bed, shape soil elevations, and learn how to position boulders to create natural-looking, functional landscape features. Workshop II — Native Garden Irrigation Saturday, September 19 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. With Leo Hernandez and Mike Madewell of Hunter Industries Learn about efficient irrigation options and technical considerations for native landscapes, followed by a hands-on irrigation installation. Workshop III — Planting & Garden Finishing Saturday, November 7 | 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Learn proper native plant installation, then help plant and finish the remaining garden sections with mulching and final touches. All of the landscape designers involved in planning these sections will be onsite, giving participants a unique opportunity to work alongside them and learn about their different design approaches. Questions? Contact Christine Hoey at: nativegardening@cnpssd.org California Native Plant Society - San Diego Chapter on Facebook / Instagram

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This four-day workshop focuses on learning diverse acrylic techniques as experiments for exploring creative processes. Through evolving processes of exploration and experimentation, participants will discover how technical skills can evolve into personal expression. Woodward Contemporary on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach / 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Elevate your floral skills with this flower arranging workshop designed for students ready to build on the fundamentals. If you have some beginner floral experience (or you’ve taken our Flower Arranging 101 class), this engaging intermediate workshop is the next step to grow your skills. We’ll review the essentials of flower arranging before moving into more refined approaches to design. This class emphasizes curated color palettes and intentional flower placement, while introducing techniques florists use to manipulate shape, scale, and visual impact. Working at a smaller scale with premium seasonal blooms allows for greater focus on detail, refinement, and composition. Every workshop is unique! Take one as a stand-alone experience, or enroll in multiple classes as part of a year-long design journey. This class is structured to support continued growth while remaining accessible, with guidance tailored to your experience level. No prerequisites required to enroll, but we highly recommend taking Flower Arranging 101 before enrolling in this workshop. Your ticket includes: - Comprehensive and entertaining instruction of our Flower Arranging 201 curriculum, and assistance from Native Poppy's professional florists - All the materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to build our signature classic arrangement - Flower Arranging Outline + Note Sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Complimentary refreshments - Plus: the arrangement you make to take home! Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

This class meets weekly on Tuesdays for this 2-month series. Series 1: Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 14, 20, 27 Series 2: Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15 Ages 13-18 years welcome! Lead instructor, Steffi Dotson, teaches this class that covers the properties of wood, machine safety and woodworking basics. Students will learn a mix of woodworking techniques, including hand tools and safe practice of machine operations. Depending on the specific project, joinery techniques, proper sanding and finishing are part of the curriculum. Each attendee will make their own project. Because safety is top priority, and each student works at their own speed, students are encouraged to focus on skill building, with future 2-month series incorporating more skills and different projects. All materials are included. The projects in this class rotate, and we encourage students to repeat to continue learning and dive deeper into woodworking. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified.

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach / 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Becoming a Florist is a rotating workshop series built around the wide range of floral designs professional florists create for weddings, events, and retail. Each month focuses on a different core floral form—giving participants the opportunity to build real-world design experience across styles, scales, and applications. You’ll learn professional florist approaches to mechanics, structure, flower care, and design decision-making, along with practical considerations like handling, transport, and longevity. This series is designed to support both arranging hobbyists and working florists looking to expand their technical skills and confidence. Workshops can be taken as stand-alone classes, or as part of a year-long progression through foundational and advanced floral forms. This Month’s Focus: Wedding Bouquets In this workshop, we’ll focus on designing a hand-held wedding bouquet, one of the most iconic and technically nuanced floral forms. Instruction will cover the specific mechanics, proportions, and techniques used for this style, along with guidance on flower selection and construction suited to its purpose and use. Participants will create one hand-tied wedding bouquet during the workshop to take home. Who This Class Is For No prior professional experience is required to participate. This workshop is appropriate for all skill levels, and no portfolio or proof of previous classes is needed. Whether you’re exploring floristry as a creative practice or actively working with flowers, this series offers hands-on experience across essential floral forms. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach / 142 S Cedros Ave San Diego CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers become both subject and inspiration in this creative, collaborative workshop that pairs flower arranging with watercolor painting. Together, a Native Poppy florist and a guest artist will guide you from floral design to finished artwork in one immersive experience. This workshop begins with a guided Flower Arranging 101 experience, where you’ll design a petite floral arrangement using seasonal blooms with hands-on support from Native Poppy’s professional florists. Once your arrangement is complete, you’ll transition into a guided watercolor painting session led by Michaela Jean Art, a flower gardener and painter, learning how to translate your arrangement into a finished floral artwork using expressive watercolor techniques. No prior painting or floral design experience required! The focus of this workshop is on exploration and creative expression, offering a relaxed, supportive environment to play with flowers, color, and paint while making something uniquely your own. Ticket Includes: - Comprehensive, engaging instruction of our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum, and hands-on assistance from Native Poppy’s professional florists - Guided painting instruction from artist Michaela Jean - All materials, tools, and seasonal flowers to create a petite floral arrangement and a 9x12" watercolor painting inspired by your arrangement - Plus: the floral arrangement and painting you create to take home Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Our monthly club meetup mission is to bring harmonica players together for skill development, friendship, and FUN! We spend time on harmonica techniques, chords, scales, riffs, and songs, as well as learning blues harmonica. There are no dues to join the Harmonica Club. Membership is free! Just register to be informed of our next meetup. Bring a harmonica in the key of C to the Meetup. See you there! Location: Rancho Bernardo Library, Seminar Room