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Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, July 6 at 5 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Travel coast to coast to meet extraordinary artisans — including a cowboy bootmaker and a jewelry artist inspired by Indigenous ancestry — whose passion, vision and creativity embody the essence of American ingenuity.

This Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn foldforming and the art of patinas with award-winning metal artist and blacksmith, Pat Downing. In this all-day class, students will learn about safety, tools, and the basic methods of both foldforming and patinas. The class will consist of 3 hours of forming techniques and 3 hours focusing on patinas, with a one-hour lunch break. This is a hands-on techniques class designed to show how one can achieve folds and then apply patinas to finished pieces. In this class, students will work in copper, but the methods taught can be used in almost any metal and size, from jewelry to public art. What to bring: BYF (bring your favorite) hammer & safety glasses, if you have them. If not, you can borrow from ours. Students are welcome to bring a lunch to eat at the studio or nearby, or may purchase lunch nearby (there are many options in Liberty Station). Materials fee of $10 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class and includes copper and patinas. This class is appropriate for ages 18 years and older. No prior experience necessary. All materials included. • Military & first responders discounts • Scholarships available • 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.

March 22, from 10 a.m. - Noon Join us for a hands-on macrame workshop where creativity meets functionality! In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a custom macrame strap–perfect for a guitar, purse, or even a camera. Be sure to come prepared with measurements, especially for those going the guitar strap route! By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautiful, handmade strap and the confidence to create more macrame masterpieces at home. This workshop includes: 2-inch black leather strap ends (for guitars), heavy-duty clasps for purse/camera straps, various cord colors to choose from, and hands-on instruction. Please arrive 10 minutes early so you can choose your colors in advance of class. No experience necessary. Ages 11+ welcome! All materials included. • 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.

As city leaders prepare for final budget discussions, the Independent Budget Analyst has shared how some library branches could stay open on Mondays.

Join us at The Ozone for the Paula Rosen Trunk Show on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This exclusive event offers a chance to meet Paula Rosen and explore her unique collection of necklaces, bracelets, and charms, crafted from the finest materials sourced from around the world. Don't miss the opportunity to enter a raffle for a chance to win your very own Paula Rosen necklace! Visit: https://www.paularosen.com/ Paula Rosen Jewelry on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Mount Etna produced a spectacularly explosive eruption Monday, sending a ripple of reddish clouds down from the southeast summit of Europe's highest active volcano.

San Diego's Bonus ADU Program allows what some critics call backyard apartment buildings. Many of the largest projects are proposed in the formerly redlined Encanto neighborhood.

A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago. The White House sharply rejected his request, which he described as symbolic.

Trapped in virtual slavery, many are lured to work in scam centers where they exploit people around the world through false romances, bogus investment pitches and illegal gambling schemes.

UC San Diego researchers discovered that when people learn details about investment returns by members of Congress, their trust is reduced and so is their inclination to abide by the law.