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Upcycle your well-loved items with Thread Painting! Wednesday, September 30, 6-8 p.m. Beginners welcome! Learn the embroidery technique of thread painting to create realistic flowers. Whether for fun, or to cover a stain on a garment, this embroidery class will broaden how you think of stitch placement, thread weight, and color play. It’s a perfect class to expand your embroidery knowledge. Students should know how to thread their needles for this class. Feel free to bring an item you would like to do a cover up on, whether to practice on or brainstorm about. No experience necessary. Ages 12+yrs, and 8+yrs with an adult. All materials are included. We’re grateful for the generous support of the G.A. Foster Legacy Foundation, whose contribution allows us to offer this specialty mending class at a discounted rate. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • If this class is full of you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.

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The legend continues... Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra return to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 281st installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences! CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMt2YE5EP8o Seating Begins at 6 p.m. Music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations! PERSONNEL Sue Palmer - Piano, Vocals Liz Ajuzie - Lead Vocalist Steve Wilcox - Guitar Pete Harrison - Bass April West - Trombone, Vocals Jonny Viau - Saxophone Sharon Shufelt - Drums, Vocals About Sue Palmer Known world wide as The Queen of Boogie Woogie, The Sultana of Swing, and The Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, has had a day named after her by the city of San Diego in 2008, and has won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. She has recorded over 12 albums under her own name, securing an international award from The International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis for Best Self Produced Album (Sophisticated Ladies). She was the beehive wearing music director and longtime pianist for blues diva Candye Kane, through the 90s, appearing on many of her albums, touring world wide (France, Germany, England, The Czech Republic, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, and more) as well as all over the US and parts of Canada. Sue has also toured Switzerland, Russia, The Netherlands, and Argentina under her own name. She had a radio show for 3 years on San Diego's local Jazz station KSDS 88.3FM, and now hosts a podcast called "The Motel Swing Happy Hour KSUE San Diego." ( suepalmer.com, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes ) According to Claudia Russell, DJ Extraordinaire on KSDS 88.3FM, "When her heavily jeweled hands hit the 88s, you're in for a ride!" WATCH OUT: YOU may become a slave to the dance floor!! Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/4778e446b683/golden-island-newsletter Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island See More Events www.goldenislanddimsum.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

Create your own no-sew fabric mosaic! Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Beginners welcome! Ages 14+years! Discover the Japanese art of Kinusaiga, a beautiful fabric technique that transforms colorful scraps of cloth into a stunning work of art—all without a needle or thread. In this 3‑hour, beginner‑friendly workshop, you’ll explore color and texture as you design your own decorative fabric mosaic. You’ll be guided step‑by‑step through sketching your picture and then using a simple method of tucking fabric into grooves to bring your design to life, one vibrant piece at a time. Kinusaiga is wonderfully relaxing and surprisingly addictive—a chance to slow down, get creative, and enjoy the deeply satisfying process of making something by hand. All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own fabric scraps (even tiny ones)—including cherished pieces of clothing or meaningful textiles you’d like to repurpose into your artwork. Each student will create an 8×8” project to take home. No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. A $5 materials fee (cash only) will be collected by the instructor at the start of class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Saturday/Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2- 4 p.m. Beginners welcome! Appropriate for ages 12yrs+, or ages 8+yrs with an adult! Join us in a calm and creative setting and learn to sew and indigo natural dye your own unique squares! Instructor LeVar Johnson guides students through the basics of learning to sew on a sewing machine to create two to four upcycled and hemmed cloth squares that can be used as cloth napkins, handkerchiefs, neckerchiefs or other decor. How many you make will depend on your pace as you develop your skills. On the second day, learn to apply a variety of patterns using shibori dye resist techniques to your sewn cloths, following up with a dip in the deep blue indigo dye vat. Be sure to bring an apron and wear clothes that can get messy for the second day of class. You can also buy a Craft Collective apron here to pick up the day of class. This class is designed for beginners. No prior experience necessary. However, taking Family & Beginner Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics beforehand is encouraged. Ages 12yrs+, or ages 8+yrs with a participating adult. Friendly Notice: A trained service dog will be with the instructor during class. The dog is calm, well‑trained, and accustomed to group environments. • 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.

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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

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

Choose from upcoming dates: Thursdays, Sept 17 or Oct 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct 18, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m Bonjour! Welcome to our fragrant adventure! No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. Join us in crafting your very own signature scent under the guidance of our in-house French Perfume Designer, Jil Croquet. This workshop is an enjoyable three-hour session where you’ll dive into the art of perfume-making. From uncovering composition secrets to the sheer joy of smelling and blending scents, you’ll gain hands-on experience while learning the basics of fragrance design techniques. All the materials and tools you need are provided and included in the workshop fee. With a carefully curated selection of essential oils, we’ll explore this hidden world together. You’ll leave with your own personalized travel spray as a delightful keepsake of our aromatic journey. Come, let’s discover the captivating world of perfumery! This workshop is perfect for ages 14 and up, so grab a friend or come solo and let’s create some magic together! All materials and tools will be provided, and the cost of materials is included in the workshop fee. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • If this class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List.