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Leatherworking Workshop: Craft Your Own Leather Masterpiece! Discover the craft of leatherworking in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for ages 8 to 108! Over the course of two hours, you’ll learn the basics of leather crafting and create your very own handmade item to take home. What to Expect: Hour 1: Watch and learn as we demonstrate how to shape, form, and work with leather. Then, roll up your sleeves and try it for yourself! Hour 2: Enjoy a fun and creative leather stamping activity where everyone will design and craft their own personalized keychain. This workshop is all about having fun, getting creative, and discovering a timeless craft. Whether you're 8 or 108, no experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll provide the rest! By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a finished leather keychain and a deeper appreciation for this traditional craft. About the Artist: Kerianne Quick is a nationally recognized craftsperson, Associate Professor of Jewelry and Metalwork at SDSU, and co-founder of Secret Identity Projects and Craft Desert. Highlights from their exhibition record include Craft in America Gallery, the Museum of Art and Design (NYC), Museo Franz Mayer (CDMX), the National Museum for Women in the Arts (D.C.), and Salon del Mobile (Milan). Their work is included in the collections of the LACMA, MFA Houston, and the Netherlands Design Museum (Stedelijk). They have received numerous grants, including a Kinley Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts Visual Arts Grant. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1306184?day=2025-03-29&view=cal&source=activity-schedule

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Learn the basics of quadruped animal anatomy and how it can be translated into three-dimensional sculpture. We will talk about how the animal skeleton works, the basic muscle groups of locomotion, and the animal skull and features. Students will make their own sculpture by working from a cast sculpture of a dog. There will also be sessions with a live dog present. Materials: Clay and armature included with materials fee paid to instructor. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/50 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

This eight-week workshop-style course builds on the introductory course and is recommended for students with prior screenprinting experience. Students will create vibrant, multicolor prints using water-based silk-screen materials while exploring their own style and applying this popular method to their own imagery. This class will focus on digital image applications, transparency preparation, halftone methods, separations, and advanced registration techniques. A variety of mixed-media approaches will be covered. Students will continue to explore how to set up their own DIY studio and will learn all aspects of preparation, setup, and production of fine art prints. Materials: Ink and studio materials will be provided. Students are responsible for paper and screen frames. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/70 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

An art installation in Perth, Australia, seeks to extend the musical output of the late experimental composer Alvin Lucier, and asks interesting questions about the nature of creativity.

Reignite your creative spark at a fun interactive course for adults this summer. From playwriting, to acting to musical theatre, Spotlight On courses are designed for people 18 years and over, of all levels of experience from beginner to professional. Everyone is welcome. Led by our accomplished and welcoming teaching artists, Spotlight On offers a casual, supportive environment that inspires life-long learning and community. Courses are offered as a Summer series and a Fall/ Winter series in 6-7 week sessions, with weekly 2-hour classes. La Jolla Playhouse is known for developing innovative new works for the stage, and Spotlight On courses are a perfect way to get a taste of the magic that goes into creating a play or musical at one of the country’s most renowned theatre companies. La Jolla Playhouse on Facebook / Instagram

Our summer camps are a full francophone immersion with a diverse program, crafted by expert teachers, to inspire creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere from June 2 to August 27. Bonjour! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer filled with adventures, discoveries, and French? The Alliance Française San Diego is thrilled to present our exciting summer camps! Designed and instructed in French by expert teachers, our camps offer a rewarding and fun experience for children from K to elementary, with one week for teenagers, whether they're beginners in French or seasoned francophones. Join us as we practice and learn about French culture through games, cooking, artistic activities, and much more. Get ready to create lasting memories and enhance your language skills while having fun. Summer is calling, so enroll today and embark on a French adventure! Classes available for all levels, from those new to French to native French speakers. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/summer-camps Alliance Française San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Our summer camps are a full francophone immersion with a diverse program, crafted by expert teachers, to inspire creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere from June 2 to August 27. Bonjour! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer filled with adventures, discoveries, and French? The Alliance Française San Diego is thrilled to present our exciting summer camps! Designed and instructed in French by expert teachers, our camps offer a rewarding and fun experience for children from K to elementary, with one week for teenagers, whether they're beginners in French or seasoned francophones. Join us as we practice and learn about French culture through games, cooking, artistic activities, and much more. Get ready to create lasting memories and enhance your language skills while having fun. Summer is calling, so enroll today and embark on a French adventure! Classes available for all levels, from those new to French to native French speakers. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/summer-camps Alliance Française San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Our summer camps are a full francophone immersion with a diverse program, crafted by expert teachers, to inspire creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere from June 2 to August 27. Bonjour! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer filled with adventures, discoveries, and French? The Alliance Française San Diego is thrilled to present our exciting summer camps! Designed and instructed in French by expert teachers, our camps offer a rewarding and fun experience for children from K to elementary, with one week for teenagers, whether they're beginners in French or seasoned francophones. Join us as we practice and learn about French culture through games, cooking, artistic activities, and much more. Get ready to create lasting memories and enhance your language skills while having fun. Summer is calling, so enroll today and embark on a French adventure! Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/summer-camps Alliance Française San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Wounded Warrior Homes will provide a single-family home to a veteran woman with children while she's enrolled in one of their programs.