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Creative Connections: SEL Through Contemporary Art with the ArtReach Learning Portal In this hands-on professional development workshop, educators will learn two creative projects, based on contemporary art practices, that integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Participants will explore how these art forms can encourage self-expression, emotional processing, and social connection in the classroom. The session will also introduce the ArtReach Learning Portal, offering resources and tools to support SEL-focused art education. Educators will leave with ready-to-implement projects and access to a rich digital platform for continued learning and inspiration. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Use this time to finish any previous project started at an ArtReach workshop. Participants must have completed a workshop prior to signing up for an open studio session. Please email studiohq@artreachsandiego.org with any questions or concerns. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram 9 am - 11 a.m. Open Studio 11 am - 1 p.m. Open Studio

Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? In this workshop, teens can get acquainted with the mechanics of a sewing machine, learn mending techniques, and customize an old jacket, hat, or tote bag. This class is for teens between the ages of 11-17. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

A key process in textile creation, learn the basics of weaving on small looms. Weave geometric designs, patterns or even imagery with mixed media fibers! We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Rugs have a deep history as a textile art, but also as objects that create space for comfort, thought, and worldbuilding. Using handheld tufting machines, participants can create and design their own rugs using colorful yarn. Learn how to create and translate a design for the medium as well as learn the basics of a tufting machine and begin filling in your designs. This class is perfect for ages 11+ and we kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Art Within Social Movements: Integrating Art & Ethnic Studies This professional development session explores the powerful role visual art has played in advancing social movements throughout history, equipping educators with resources, examples, and art projects that align with the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum theme of Social Movements and Equity. Participants will examine how art has amplified the voices of advocates and driven social change, analyzing both historical and contemporary examples. Designed for all educators, not just art teachers, this session provides adaptable lesson plans and classroom-ready projects that support Ethnic Studies Learning Outcomes across various subjects. Educators will leave with practical tools, meaningful connections, and strategies to inspire student engagement with themes of equity and justice. All content is aligned with the National Core Arts Standards, ensuring a seamless integration of art into diverse educational contexts. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Use this time to finish any previous project started at an ArtReach workshop, from rug tufting to sewing, block printing, collage, risograph, and more! Participants must have completed a workshop prior to signing up for an open studio session. Please email studiohq@artreachsandiego.org with any questions or concerns. We kindly ask that adults actively participate in this art activity alongside any child under the age of 11. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, says Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is "not following the science," like he said he would during his confirmation hearings earlier this year.

We're heading back to the San Marcos Tasting Room for a dancing, singing, pizza-filled blast. This spot’s full of history and now has a brand-new Pizza Port pizza truck outside—so you won’t miss a tasty bite. At the end of the brewer’s day, we will use their fresh, spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread. Each ticketholder will make one recipe. You may choose from: - Rosemary and Sea Salt Artisan Bread - Dark Chocolate & Cherry Artisan Bread - Italian Tomato & Herb Class includes: - A bread-and-butter sampling - Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked goods - Recipe and instruction guide - One finished oven-ready item to bake when you get home - Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread VIP / FAQ: Class is 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (approximately) You will bake your bread at home. Itinerary: 5:45 p.m. Check-in, sign-up for timeslots, bread & butter sampling. 6 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Class (All students participate.) 6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Mixing Group One 7:20 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. Mixing Group Two You are welcome to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while you’re in class. Some of the class will be on your feet, but you will also have plenty of rest time in the taproom. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You will need non-slip footwear in the brewery. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed. This class is: - This class is good for groups - This class is good for a solo outing - This class is good for couples - This class is good for a first date - This class is good for a girls’ night out - This class is great for a Birthday activity - This class is great to give as an eGift Visit: https://www.grainbakers.com/ Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

The hottest parts of the sun are its solar flares, and a new study suggests these flares could be more than six times hotter than scientists used to believe.