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After-School Painting Class // Ages 6-8 This painting class is designed especially for young artists who are ready to explore the colorful world of painting! Each week introduces a new artistic skill—like mixing colors, using different brushstrokes, and creating simple shapes and textures—while encouraging kids to express their own unique ideas. Students will work with acrylic paints on paper and canvas as they create landscapes, animals, abstract art, and more. Throughout the course, artists will: - Discover primary and secondary colors - Practice brush control and basic painting techniques - Learn how to plan and build a picture step-by-step - Explore creative themes that spark storytelling and self-expression - Build confidence as young artists through positive guidance and fun learning environment By the end of six weeks, each artist will have a portfolio of artwork and a stronger understanding of how to use paint as a tool for creativity. This class is perfect for kids who love to make, imagine, and explore, and who are ready to learn something new, or refine existing painting skills. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! Sample Class Format - Week 1: Welcome to Painting! Color Mixing -️ Week 2: Abstract Botanicals - Week 3: Surreal Animals with Salvador Dali -️ Week 4: Still Life Painting - Week 5: Landscapes & Nature Painting - Week 6: Final Masterpiece: Self Portrait & Mini-Gallery ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

After-School Sewing Class // Ages 8-12 Students in this course will develop essential sewing skills, utilizing both hand-sewing techniques and the sewing machine. Over the course of six weeks, they’ll learn safety practices, stitching basics, machine navigation, and troubleshooting, while growing more confident in their technical abilities. As they explore idea development and practice foundational skills, students will create both functional and decorative pieces. The class wraps up with fun and functional final projects that showcase their creativity and growth. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

The annual Starlight Parade is back for the 61st year on Saturday, December 6. Guests can enjoy the festivities as a variety of floats, marching bands, dance troupes and other community groups hit Third Avenue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Before the parade starts, attendees can grab something to eat from local vendors at the Holiday Market on Park Way next to Memorial Park or even do some light gift shopping! Make sure to arrive early to see the official tree lighting in the heart of Third Avenue at 5:45 p.m. and enjoy live music ahead of the main event. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low-profile chairs to get a comfortable view of the parade that draws thousands every year! Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival on Facebook / Instagram The live performance schedule for December 6 is as follows: 3:00 p.m.: DJ Aone Morris (DJ Aone), “educator by day, DJ by night.” 3:15 p.m.: Local traditional Mexican and Latin American artists La Rondalla de San Diego. 3:30 p.m.: Mariachi Internacional de San Diego, a dynamic and vibrant ensemble of young, dedicated musicians, steeped in the rich cultural heritage of both San Diego and Tijuana. 4:15 p.m.: The Chula Vista High School Choir 4:25 p.m.: DJ Aone (reprise) 4:30 p.m.: Santana tribute artists Savor the Band.

Owned, produced and presented by the New Car Dealers Association, the San Diego International Auto Show has grown to become the second largest auto show in California and the highest-attended consumer event at the San Diego Convention Center. Chosen as a global destination for manufacturers to showcase their products, the San Diego International Auto Show – Where the Cars are the Stars® – is one of the primary means of stimulating automobile sales throughout the county. San Diego International Auto Show on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24 & February 7, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., with the last class of the series from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. In this 4-week course, 3-hour per class series (each class is longer than our 5-week series), you’ll build a strong foundation in working with clay on the pottery wheel. Instructor Shachi Shah will teach you how to prepare clay, center it on the wheel, and create forms like cylinders, bowls, and mugs. You’ll also be introduced to trimming techniques and adding surface details like handles and texture. After a break to allow your work to be bisque fired, you’ll return for the final session to glaze and complete the cycle from raw clay to finished ceramic. This is a slow-paced, supportive class where exploration and experimentation are encouraged. Whether you’re brand new to clay or returning after a break, you’ll be guided at your own rhythm — with plenty of space to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow your confidence on the wheel. 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: Email us for more information. • Scholarships available: Click here for an application. • Homeschool funds accepted: Click here for enrollment details. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Wednesday evenings, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 11, with the last class of the series ending a half hour later 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

Explore ceramic handbuilding & funky glazes! Mondays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 9, from 6-8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6-9 p.m. Ages 15+ welcome! In this 5-week series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with underglazes, slips, glaze, and various experimental materials. Students will complete multiple projects throughout the course with an artistic and creative approach to decorative designs. Inspired by printmaking, painting and drawing, we will explore image transfers, mark making, layering, stencils, and more! Through the use of technique and materials, students will explore the fusion of 2D art and 3D form. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors through the course. The instructor will have a wide array of custom decorative materials for use and sale. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. All materials provided. Additional materials available via the instructor for a fee. 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. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Explore surface design marbling & diffusion! Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 28 & February 10, from 6-8:30 p.m., with last class in the series from 6-9 p.m. Ages 16+ welcome! In this 5-week series, students create functional pieces with an emphasis on decorative techniques for surface design. We will explore colorful marbling techniques and mocha diffusion, in addition to marbling with slips and glazes. Working with mid fire clay, students will complete multiple projects and will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors throughout the course. Beginning and more advanced students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create pieces that we’ll utilize the skills on that we explore in class. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after the last class. Materials fee $30 paid to instructor. 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

Learn to Weave! Saturday, January 10, 1-5 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fiber friendship and camaraderie. Weaving is an ancient craft; it shelters and clothes as well as adorns our spaces, adding texture, color, design and inspiration to our lives. And it is the actual process of weaving, along with selecting fibers, natural objects; guiding weft through the vertical foundation of warp strings; creating pattern/texture as the process unfolds…these steps continue to connect us with the past, and more importantly, with ourselves. Join in this weaving workshop as we weave intuitively and work together in a space of creativity and openness. Our Instructor will provide guidance in a variety of weaving techniques and will surround you with warped looms to work on, tools to learn with, natural fibers, and foraged and gathered natural objects to incorporate into your weavings. Feel free to bring your own items to weave into your piece, especially if there are any fibers/yarns, stones/crystals, shells, leaves/grasses, etc. that you’d like to experiment with. Each weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind woven textile. We’ll have rods on hand for those who would like to adapt their pieces into wall hangings. This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to unlock their creativity for an afternoon of hands-on fiber fun, creating in a grounding space while making a one-of-a-kind, take-home woven piece. • Military, first responder discount San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Carve a Spoon! Sunday, December 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Beginning spoon carving. In this introduction course of carving Woodworker Paul Maschka will be sharing the ancient style of green wood hand carving with simple but very precise hand tools–a small carving axe, straight blade carving knife and a curved hook knife. With proper techniques, green wood can be intricately sculpted into extremely beautiful, functional and unique pieces of art. Paul specializes in Viking-era cutlery. This Scandinavian style is still being crafted around the world. In this workshop, students will be creating a straight tea spoon or straight cooking spoon. This class is designed for the beginner as well as more experienced carvers. There is no prerequisite for this class. All of the necessary tools and materials will be available to students for this class. Tools and chopping blocks will be available for purchase after the class. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome, or 14+ years with an accompanying adult! • 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