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Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel! Wednesdays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. April 2, 9, 16, 23, May 7 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 1-2 weeks after the last class. Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ years • 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.

Saturdays, March 15, 22, 29, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This series is a 3-week knitting class designed for those who want to work on their own knitting projects in a supportive environment with on-demand instructor help. Each week, you’ll have two hours to knit alongside fellow enthusiasts, receiving guidance, advice, and troubleshooting tips from Bianca Rennick, an experienced knitting instructor. In this series, you are invited to bring your own pattern, yarn, and needles, and enjoy community as you progress through a project of your choosing. This class is perfect for knitters of all levels looking to enhance their skills and enjoy the craft together! Requirement: Students must be comfortable with the following skills for this class: casting on, knit and purl. Recommended age: 12+ years. • 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.

Kevin Inman Thursday, May 22 from 2–5 p.m. (1 day, 3 total hours of instruction) On location in Sherman Heights This plein air painting class is taught on location in beautiful San Diego. Enjoy the golden afternoon light in the vibrant downtown neighborhood of Sherman Heights. The Villa Montezuma is a 19th century Victorian mansion set on a hill overlooking the city skyline and the bay. Join San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, simplify a complex subject, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and how to let go of your inner critic. Materials: Recommended oil or acrylic colors (Gamblin and Rembrandt paints): Limited palette: Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. This palette saves money but limits your options in advanced painting techniques. Basic palette: Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hue), Cadmium Yellow Deep (or Hue), Cadmium Red Medium (or Hue), Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, or preferred alternatives. Recommended but optional palette: Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre. Brushes: a range of brushes from #2 on up. I prefer hog bristle flats and filberts. Other: cup or jar for solvent; paper towels; palette or paper palette pad; Gamsol or Turpenoid; linseed oil or Gamblin Solvent-free Gel; sketchbook; pencil; vine charcoal; palette knife; gloves; travel easel or pochade box; hat and sunscreen. Supports: stack of inexpensive materials for quick studies and exercises, such as a five-pack of Blick canvas boards, size 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”, an Arches oil paper pad, or a canvas pad. Two larger canvas boards or stretched canvases, 11” x 14” to 16” x 20”, for longer projects. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

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Far more families are choosing to have fewer — or no — children. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population that could begin to shrink.

Join us for “Ryde or Dye,” an interactive, one-of-a-kind event that celebrates love, creativity, and community. All attendees will receive a FREE dyed shirt upon arrival, and they will use a variety of sewing tools and embellishment techniques to unleash their creativity and design a piece of wearable art. (You must RSVP to receive your free tee!) Music, munchies and live poetry will be on display throughout the evening. Here is what to expect: - Free Dyed Shirt: Every attendee receives a free, custom-dyed shirt to use as their canvas. (You must RSVP to receive your free tee!) - Multiple DIY Stations: - Sewing Machines: Use our sewing machines to add embroidered patches, and recycled vintage fabric scraps to your shirt - Kick Press Machine: Use our vintage kick press machine to add studs to your shirt and give it some edge - Embroidery Lounge: Use our needle and thread to hand stitch designs directly onto your shirt or use our free embroidery looms to chill out and hand stitch over pre-made designs - Wallet-Making Workshop: Craft your own custom wallet using recycled fabrics and materials - Poetry & Music: Enjoy live spoken word performances by local poets hosted by Hola Ola - Munchies: Savor delicious bites by @legadofoods while you create and connect This free event is in support of Chicana film maker Sara Angela, who is fundraising to shoot her next short film in San Diego. If you have the means, please consider donating to her fundraising campaign and help support a local creative! This event is also celebrating 12 years of Sew Loka! We opened up on our business on February 13, 2013 and we are so grateful to still be living this dream, and we could not do it without community support. This event is our way of giving back to the people that give us sew much! We love and appreciate you San Diego!!! Follow @sewloka on instagram for updates and sneak peeks! Let’s dye, stitch, stud, and create together while also uplifting the next generation of storytellers! See you there!

The United Nations and major groups currently running aid operations in Gaza, briefed by Israel on the plans, said they would not cooperate with the plans.

Mild weather was expected to continue in San Diego County Friday, with cooler and windy conditions accompanied by possible light showers along and west of the mountains over the weekend, forecasters said.

Come Dance Off Your Grief Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Grief Relief Disco, where movement, music, and community come together to create a space for healing and joy. Hosted by Bravo Family Mortuary and Topkare Hospice, this event offers a unique way to honor your grief while embracing light-hearted fun. Movement plays a significant role in processing grief because it helps release physical and emotional tension, promotes mindfulness, and can facilitate emotional expression. When we're grieving, our body often holds stress, anxiety, or sadness, and physical movement can help shift this energy. Come early for Somatic movement! 6 p.m. Somatic movement workshop with Jesse Greenfield to ground and release. Jesse will teach us somatic dance moves specifically designed to help release grief that gets stored in the body. 6:30 p.m. Dance party begins! Our featured DJ's Mr. Bold LizárdaVinci ARKTKfox Please wear your favorite socks because you will be asked to remove your shoes on the dance floor! Don’t miss this free, one-of-a-kind celebration. RSVP on meetup now and get ready to move, groove, and heal! FAQs: Is this a grief support group? No, this is not a support group specifically. This event is hosted by death care professionals who are drawn to creative ways for all of us to release grief. Is there a fee to attend? Nope! This is a free event. Is there parking? Yes, there is a parking lot, street parking, and it’s OK to park at McDonalds next door. Is this event for kids? Yes, this is an all ages event! We can't wait to see you!

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