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Learn Plain Weave, Clasped Weft & Hemstitching! Sunday, October 26, from 2-5 p.m. Have you wanted to dive into the mindful, rhythmic, magic of weaving? In this rigid heddle loom workshop, students will learn to weave their own unique handwoven fabric in both plain weave (a classic, simple pattern) and clasped weft (where two wefts interconnect, creating unique patterns). Each student will learn the basics of how the loom works, a variety of simple weaving techniques, plain weave, clasped weft weaving, and finally, hemstitching for a finished piece. Students will weave a length of handwoven fabric of their choosing using the techniques in-class. Looms will be pre-warped in this class and students will weave together on Ashford Looms with 100% cotton fiber for a fiber-friendly afternoon. Beginners, as well as those with weaving experience are welcome. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster! Saturday, October 25, 2-6 p.m. Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome! Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster! In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics. All materials included. No experience necessary! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Kids & Adults, learn to wet felt fun eco-friendly diffusers! Saturday, October 18, 1-3 p.m. In this 2-hour workshop you will learn the basics of the ancient art of felting, and you will make 2 wool diffusers…which make great gifts! The diffusers or ornaments, if you decide not to scent them, are made with three felted balls, colorful ribbons or embroidery thread and wooden beads. You will use merino wool and a wet felting technic to create the felted balls. The balls can later be scented by dropping essential oil or spraying perfume on them. The essential oils or perfume are not provided. This project require the use of sharp sewing needles. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome! Children 8-11 years are also welcome but need to be accompanied by a paying adult. All materials are provided, except for essential oils/perfume. A $5 material fee will be collected (cash only) by the instructor at the start of class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to wet felt a gorgeous bowl! Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. In this 3-hour workshop you will learn the ancient art of wet felting – the process of loose wool becoming a fabric – and create & design one felted bowl (about 4-5”). The instructor will lead you, with easy steps, through the whole making of your bowl. First you will layer soft merino wool and use pieces of yarn to add color and texture details. Various yarn will be provided but if you have some special one at home, please feel free to bring it! Then your hands will be getting wet and soapy during the “sculpting” or felting process. Towels will be provided. DIY kits will be available for purchase at the end of class. They are perfect as a gift or for you to make more bowls at home. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! All materials are provided. A $10 material fee will be collected (cash only) by the instructor at the start of class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5 & 19, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., with the last class of the series from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn the fascinating and ancient art form of ceramics with Meg, a full time potter, in this 5-week, weekday evening wheel series. Whether you’re a beginner or intending to deepen your relationship, all are welcome to experience the world of clay in this fun and friendly environment. By focusing on techniques to confidently create functional and aesthetic pottery, we will learn creative design, how to throw on the wheel, trimming and glazing! Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The College Area Community Plan was last updated in 1989. A new version would keep most of the neighborhood zoned for single-family homes, while allowing higher density on major roads.

Snider's supercharged relationship with her art form and open-book stance on depression and anxiety shine through in her new opera, which debuts this week in Los Angeles.

SDFC will host the second-seeded Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday with a chance to play for the MLS Cup on the line.

Premieres Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+. The film follows the charismatic West Virginian plaintiff attorney Paul Farrell, Jr., as he wages a legal war against some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies in a landmark battle fueled by personal stakes.

The 43rd Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, presented by San Diego Foundation, features 75 musical acts on seven stages and is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival is held on 10 city blocks in the community of Normal Heights. 2025 headlining performers are: Mexican electronic music legends Nortec: Bostich + Fussible, Rockabilly icons Dave & Deke Combo, garage rock favorites The Schizophonics, touring Blues master Chris Cane Band, LA indie punk rockers Strawberry Fuzz, Soul all-stars The Styletones, surf-garage rockers The Creepy Creeps, dynamic female salsa band Sabrosas Latin Orchestra. Other Street Fair attractions include carnival rides, Fern Street Circus performances, beer gardens, festival foods, 300 exhibitors with unique offerings, and comedy shows at the Adams Avenue Theater. Come chill in the Cool Zone sponsored by San Diego Community Power, located in Smitty’s parking lot at 3441 Adams Avenue. Adams Ave Business Association on Facebook / Instagram