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Twice a year, The Old Globe tours a professional theatre production around community partners in San Diego and Tijuana for free performances, workshops, talkbacks, and catered meals. The fall tour is a three-week Shakespeare tour designed and directed for the road. Shakespeare meets “The Jersey Shore” in the hilarious Globe for All Tour of "The Comedy of Errors"! A young man and his servant arrive in town, unaware that each of them has an identical twin already there. Things can’t possibly end well—or maybe they can, but not before the mistaken identities lead to confused lovers, shocked family members, and all-out comic chaos. Get your hair gel and spray tan ready for one of the Bard’s most outrageous comedies, filled with music and brought to life by award-winning director Em Weinstein as it visits communities across San Diego County. Schedule: The Globe for All Tour will be presented with free public performances at: Wednesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m.: Wilson Middle School – Multipurpose Room Friday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m.: CECUT Centro Cultural Tijuana – El Cubo Saturday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m.: St. John Chaldean Catholic Church Sunday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m.: Otay Mesa-Nestor Library Sunday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.: Logan Heights Branch Library Tuesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m.: Lincoln High School Wednesday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m.: Lemon Grove Academy – Roberto Alvarez Auditorium Friday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m.: Fourth District Seniors Resource Center Saturday, October 28 at 12:00 noon: San Diego Public Library – Central Library Sunday, October 29 at 12:00 noon: Oceanside Civic Center Public Library Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m.: California State University San Marcos – Arts 111 Sunday, November 5 at 1:00 p.m.: The Old Globe in Balboa Park – House of Charm The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram / X

Explore ceramic handbuilding & funky glazes! Tuesdays, July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 26 From 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Select a date from the drop-down menu. 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. All materials provided. Additional materials available via the instructor for a fee. Ages 15+ welcome! • 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 are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Create your own handmade ceramic pottery! Mondays, July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 25 From 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with the last class of the series from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. In this 5-week class, instructor Lydia Kardos will teach the basics of handbuilding to create functional and sculptural ceramics. Working with mid fire clay, we will explore various methods of building forms and decorative techniques with glazes. Students will complete various projects throughout the course, learning the basics of clay materials and handbuilding — skills necessary to work independently in open studio. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors. All materials provided. Ages 15+ welcome! • 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

Don’t miss the San Diego Made Spring Market in La Mesa Village on Saturday, May 10 from 11a.m. - 6 p.m. This free, family-friendly creative spring festival will feature over 120 local curated makers, showcasing the best of San Diego's creative community and offering attendees a unique shopping experience outdoors down historic La Mesa Boulevard. The perfect Mother’s Day weekend activity, guests can enjoy gourmet food trucks, free photo booths, floral stands, live music performances, Instagram-able art installations, styled lounges, craft stations, kids activities, and more! Businesses along the Boulevard will be offering specials throughout the day. This event is free, but anyone who RSVP’s beforehand on the website will be added to a giveaway to win one of many amazing prize packs. Bring the whole family to the San Diego Made Spring Market for some fun in the sun while supporting local businesses!

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Learn to make your own Flower Press Book! Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Embrace the beauty of the season with the timeless tradition of flower pressing! Join us for a laid-back beginner bookbinding class where you’ll craft your very own Traveler’s Flower Press Book—a perfect companion for capturing nature’s blooms. If you have never made a book, don’t worry. This is a beginner book, with no stitching and step-by-step instructions along the way. All supplies are included. This beautiful book features sturdy wooden covers adorned with fine papers from around the world, a bookcloth spine, and six pages dedicated to pressing your flowers. Its compact size and ribbon closure make it the ideal addition to your pack or purse for a scenic walk or hike. Every step of the way, Claire Formilan from Beyond the Fold Paperie will guide you with expert instruction, teaching you how to create your book and sharing her top flower pressing tips. Plus, we’ll have plenty of time to press a few flowers together to kickstart your collection! You’ll leave with your new handmade Travelers Flower Press Book, flowers that you press, and a fresh joy for connecting to nature. No experience necessary. Ages 15+ years welcome, or 10-14 years with an adult participant. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join an interest list for new class date notifications. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

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