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Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us in the woodshop for this 4-hour brush making workshop! We will cover shop safety and how to use various machines such as the bandsaw, spindle sander, edge sander, and drill press. You will hone your carving skills by adding curves and texture to your piece. We will build upon machine knowledge and cover wood shaping using various hand tools such as rasps, files, spoke shaves, hand planes, chisels, and gouges. We will also discuss design principles, functional applications, the properties of wood, and brush materials such as Tampico fibers. At the end of the workshop, each student will leave with a unique brush to be used in the home, the shop, or as a beautiful sculpture or gift. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring their own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a break mid-class. • 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. Visit: Woodworking | Wooden Brush Making San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Our great state, home to Disneyland, Hollywood, beloved cities like San Francisco, and some of the most beautiful scenery to be found anywhere, has inspired composers throughout its 174-year history. The Coastal Communities Concert Band is delighted to take you on a musical journey throughout our beautiful state at this concert based on a “California” theme. Come hear the Coastal Communities Concert Band pay tribute to the Golden State! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cccb-california-here-we-come-tickets-994243829057?aff=Other Coastal Communities Concert Band on Facebook

Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Stephane Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing and world music, enchanting audiences across the globe with his unique sound. Wrembel has shared the stage with legends including Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, The Roots, Medeski Martin & Wood, Me’shell Ndegeocello, John Scofield, Larry Keel, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Sam Bush. His performances on NPR’s prestigious Mountain Stage and the syndicated radio show Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour further showcase his diverse talent. His performances transcend genre boundaries, offering something different to every music enthusiast. As he himself puts it, “I just play my own music. It’s not only for the rock music lover, the Django Reinhardt lover or jazz lover. It’s for the music lover.” The New York Times states: "Perhaps the most creative improviser in Gypsy jazz today, Mr. Wrembel plays the guitar with a rich and colorful lyricism." Visit: https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events/stephane-wrembel Stephane Wrembel on Instagram and Facebook

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