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Stained glass is unusual among the arts because of its direct relationship with light. When light passes through colored glass, different values, textures, and densities combine to form an extraordinary palette. Explore this magic by creating your own unique leaded stained-glass panel. In this 7-week course, you will learn from stained glass professional Lisa Maywood as you complete one or more 2-dimensional panels that will transform any room or space. The enrollment fee covers the cost of basic drawing materials, lead, solder, cement, and the use of the tools and machinery. Glass will be procured by each student on their own outside of class. Blue Dolpin Glass is a great local source in San Diego. If you prefer your own supplies, please bring your own colored pencils and paper that is larger than 12″x12″ to the first class as you plan your project(s). It is also recommended that you bring your own safety gear (eye protection, dust mask, gloves). We have eye protection available if you do not have your own. There is no prerequisite for this class. Ages 18+years welcome. If this class is full, join our Interest List. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Test your memory and look back on 2023’s biggest pop culture moments! Show off your big brain and win free simulator play time, gift cards + more! For more information visit: swingsocialsd.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for an engaging 1-day symposium, Literature and Religion in Modern Iran, co-hosted by the UC San Diego Library and Middle East Studies program. Commencing at 2:30 p.m., the symposium kicks off with a compelling keynote address by Professor Nasrin Rahimieh from UC Irvine. Professor Rahimieh’s speech, Fictions of Self in Contemporary Iranian Women’s Writing, promises to offer intriguing insights into the literary landscape of Iran. Following the keynote, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session. The symposium continues with a series of illuminating presentations by esteemed scholars. Domenico Ingenito (UCLA) will explore the intriguing relationship between mysticism and sexuality in the literary and critical works of Forugh Farrokhzad. Aria Fani (University of Washington) will present his recent publication, “Reading Across Borders: Afghans, Iranians, and Literary Nationalism,” which offers fresh perspectives on literary nationalism within the region. Additionally, World History and Cultures Librarian Farshad Sonboldel (UC San Diego Library) will examine the profound impact of religious poetic forms on the process of literary modernization in Iran. Throughout the event, discussions will be expertly moderated by Babak Rahimi (UC San Diego), ensuring a dynamic and thought-provoking exchange of ideas. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into modern Iran’s intricate relationship between literature and religion. Located on the East wing, Level One in Geisel Meeting Room Registration is not required. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information visit: library.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Step into a world where art, fashion, and innovation collide. Join us on Free Second Sunday, March 10 at 11AM at our exclusive in-store pop-up event featuring the avant-garde creations of makers Rei Tionko and ByFielle. These visionary brands will showcase their unique blend of contemporary design and artistic expression featuring exclusive works directly from the designers. Explore Rei Tionko's sculptural jewelry works using .925 silver and ByFielle’s constructed garments featuring recycled textiles. There will be a live DJ set by local producer Illigio and two exclusive giveaways will be hosted in-store for the chance to win a custom piece from Rei Tionko valued at $1,020 or a custom jacket collaboration from ByFielle x Rei Tionko valued at $300. Members, join us for an exclusive preview from 9:30 – 10 a.m. before the Museum opens. Find the Member RSVP link through your Members' newsletter. For more information visit: mcasd.ticketapp.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

An ancient and eco-centered craft, Natural Dyes are a place to connect with the beauty and bounty of our planet’s rich offerings while creating with color and using our hands and minds to refresh our homes, wardrobes and to create one-of-a-kind palettes. In this hands-on workshop students will learn the entire process of natural dyeing while incorporating creative design elements through resist dye methods of Shibori. Each student will Shibori and hand-dye three natural fiber silk &/or bamboo scarves or squares to take home or gift to loved ones. If you’ve ever looked into using Natural Dyes, you may have been intimidated by the many facets of the process. We’ll cover them all–scour, mordant, preparation of natural dye, basic Shibori dye resist methods, natural dyeing & finishing–in great detail so you can get to creating with natural color today. All materials included. Students will receive an ‘Intro to Natural Dyes’ booklet that covers the entire process in detail, three natural fiber scarves to dye and Shibori, and samples from the dye pots. No experience necessary. Age 15+ welcome! If this class is full, join the Interest List. For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Join us for a reading social filled with good reads, tasty cocktails, and curated tunes all happening at Botanica Art & Cocktail Bar. Bring your favorite book or pick one from our collection, and enjoy the soothing sounds of vinyl records! Lastly, don't forget to bring along a book to participate in our book swap - Everyone will leave with a new book to fall in love with. In a world where the daily hustle can really wear you down, it's all about taking a breather and nourishing your soul. Why not do it in a room with likeminded individuals? This event is perfect for the bookworms, the music lovers, the introverts, the extroverts, and those just looking to have a good time. For more information visit: be-saha.com

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"Contained Visions: John Thomson (1837-1921), Photography, and the Chinese Export Image." Can China and the Chinese be contained in an image? Acting as expert, traveler, and witness, the photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) appears to answer this question in the affirmative with the first photographic book on China, his monumental "Illustrations of China and Its People" (1873-74). However, within the documentary intentions of his photographs run complex interactions with earlier representations of China as seen in Chinese export art and its producers. This talk will address Thomson’s reproductions and imitations of the fanciful and fictive export image, and his engagement with the imagined Chinese artist. Roberta Wue is associate professor of Art History and director of the PhD Program in Visual Studies at the University of California, Irvine. For more information visit: visarts.ucsd.edu

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming program, Celebrating Women in the Arts with soloists of Musica Vitale, Michael Sokol, Lisa Parente, and Julia Rahm, and our guest instrumentalists, violinist Nonna Alakhverdova and pianist Olena Galytska. You will hear vocal and instrumental works by women composers: Lili Boulanger, Amy Beach, Lori Laitman, Hildegard Von Bingen, and others. Dr. Bill Propp and Penny Hawkins will provide insightful commentaries and fun stories to complement our program. Musica Vitale on Facebook / Instagram

Refresh your wardrobe with personalized creativity! In this workshop, you will design and sew your own quilt blocks and attach them to a pre-loved item of your choosing (we recommend you bring a tote bag or jacket*). You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind item you’ll be proud to use or wear. Intuitive quilting is the process of creating a quilt (or quilt block) using your intuition and sense of creativity. You’ll select fabric scraps in shapes and colors that you’re drawn to without too much planning. We’ll move through the process without limits, allowing for creativity to flow freely. This course is for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, you’ll be guided on how to sew simple straight lines, gentle curves and how to appliqué. If you’ve sewn apparel or quilts using patterns before, you’ll be encouraged to put away the “rules” and sometimes rigid guidelines of traditional quilting to tap into a more freeform and intuitive way of quilting. No experience necessary. Ages 16+ welcome! *Please bring items made from woven material only (non-stretch). Sweatshirts and anything made from knit fabric are not suitable for use in this class. Tote bags are also available for purchase from San Diego Craft Collective.* For more information visit: sandiegocraft.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram