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Drop-In Play is for toddlers & kids to play and explore art materials in a safe, open environment with no formal instruction. Kids can move between different sensory stations at their own pace, sparking their curiosity and creativity. This class encourages hands-on discovery, allowing children to experience art through touch, sound, color, and texture. *Tuesday-Friday Drop-In Play will be on pause during Spring Break Camp (March 24th-April 4th) and Summer Camp (May 30th-August 8th). Saturday Drop-In Play will remain scheduled during these breaks. Visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/artreach/schedules/activity-set/1271062?day=2025-02-22&view=cal&source=activity-schedule ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

This Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn foldforming and the art of patinas with award-winning metal artist and blacksmith, Pat Downing. In this all-day class, students will learn about safety, tools, and the basic methods of both foldforming and patinas. The class will consist of 3 hours of forming techniques and 3 hours focusing on patinas, with a one-hour lunch break. This is a hands-on techniques class designed to show how one can achieve folds and then apply patinas to finished pieces. In this class, students will work in copper, but the methods taught can be used in almost any metal and size, from jewelry to public art. What to bring: BYF (bring your favorite) hammer & safety glasses, if you have them. If not, you can borrow from ours. Students are welcome to bring a lunch to eat at the studio or nearby, or may purchase lunch nearby (there are many options in Liberty Station). Materials fee of $10 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class and includes copper and patinas. This class is appropriate for ages 18 years and older. No prior experience necessary. All materials included. • 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.

Ports across the country were planning to become economic hubs for the growing offshore wind industry. The Trump administration is cancelling grants to build the infrastructure for it.

Join us for a panel discussion on Saturday, March 8 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. with artists Paul Kitagaki Jr. and Wendy Maruyama, moderated by Sharon E. Bliss and Kevin B. Chen of SFSU Fine Arts Gallery. "Reflecting on Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance" examines the legacy of Japanese American incarceration during WWII through the lens of the "Garden of Remembrance" (2000 - 2002), a permanent public art memorial created by Ruth Asawa and others for on San Francisco State University’s campus, honoring the resilience of this community. The artworks shown in the exhibition range from traditional to experimental in various media and explore ancestry, family histories and lived experiences resulting from Executive Order 9066, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. The exhibition includes Mark Baugh-Sasaki, Ruka Kashiwagi, Paul Kitagaki Jr., emerita professor Wendy Maruyama, Lisa Solomon and TT Takemoto. Visit: https://art.sdsu.edu/calendar#event-details/205cee85-7cef-44e8-b880-2d434d5cf6ea\

Children will explore diverse art forms and dance styles from different cultures, learning about the rich traditions and history behind them. From the vibrant colors of Mexican folk art to the energetic rhythms of African dance, students will have the opportunity to create their own artwork, try new dance moves, and discover how art and dance connect people across the globe. Students will showcase their artwork and dance skills in a short performance on the final day of class. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/kids-4 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

The Goodguys shows are for all Hot Rod and Classic Car fans alike. Whether it's your first show or tenth trip out we are very excited to have you come out for the day or stay for the whole weekend! Over 2,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru '97 Goodguys AutoCross - Featuring Five – 4 car "Duel in Del Mar" Shootout Indoor Car Show - Including Street Rod d'Elegance Competition Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition Burn Out Competition Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral Kids Make and Take Saturday 1pm / Sunday 11 a.m. Kids Zone - Free Arts and crafts, games, prizes & more! All American Sunday welcoming American made or powered vehicles of all years All event features subject to change. Visit: https://www.good-guys.com/dmn-spectator Goodguys Rod & Custom on Instagram and Facebook

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested John Shin, who has played with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. The Department of Homeland Security cited his 2019 DUI conviction as the reason.

Let your little one become a chef through nourishing food preparation! Choose from: Monday through Wednesday June 2 – 4 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Global Tastebuds & Craft Camp June 23 – 25 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Baking & Craft Boot Camp Ages 4-6 years welcome! Does your little one love to help in the kitchen and craft? Let us clean up the mess! This summer, open their world to exploring the bounty of local, farm to table ingredients and how those foods got from the ground to our plates with local culinary arts instructors from Sticky Fingers Cooking. Did you know that carrots can improve your eyesight, and cherries can help improve your memory? Young chefs will also learn about a rainbow of healthy, veggie-forward ingredients that are healthy for the body. We’ll explore through fun recipes how delicious they can taste, while practicing basic cooking skills and techniques! Read more below for specific week itineraries! When kids aren’t in the kitchen-classroom, they’ll be learning to craft using traditional materials with San Diego Craft Collective instructors with a variety of fun projects! These camps are for children ages 4-6 years old! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. Visit: Littles Preschool Craft & Cooking Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Kids explore sculpture through fun craft mediums! Monday through Friday June 9 – 13 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 7-12 years welcome! This week of Summer Camp is all about sculpting with a variety of fun traditional materials & mediums! Kids will explore sculpture through planning, designing and creating: masks with paper maché, wooden sculptures, tiny pottery with ceramic wheel throwing, clay handbuilding and more! It’s a fun week of hands-on learning focusing on three-dimensional design with creativity and skill-building with a variety of instructor-artists at the Craft Collective Studio! This camp is recommended for kids ages 7-12 years. OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision If there is a camp ending as ours begins and you need your child transferred from another camp, let us know! If your child is signed up for morning and afternoon camps here at The Maac at Liberty Station (the building San Diego Craft Collective is located in–Dorothy Laub Music & Arts Center), we’re here to provide that space for your them. Apt4Music will be supervising kids for outdoor play and lunchtime from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. The purchase of the Camp Lunch Hour is for supervision only during this hour. It’s a flat $25 fee for the entire camp, Monday through Friday. Click here to read more & add the lunch break. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. Visit: Kids Design & Sculpture Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Kids explore cooking & crafts! Choose from the following dates: Mon-Fri, June 2 – 6 -or- July 7 – 11, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ages 7-12 years welcome! This week of Summer Camp is all about cooking with farm-to-table ingredients and an equal mix of fun, traditional handmaking & crafting! Is your child curious about where their food comes from? Does your child love to make crafts? This summer, open their world to exploring the bounty of local, colorful ingredients and how those foods got from the ground to our plates with local culinary arts instructors from Sticky Fingers Cooking. Did your child know that carrots can improve your eyesight, and cherries can help improve your memory? Young chefs will also learn what makes certain ingredients super healthy for the body and how delicious they can taste, while practicing basic cooking skills and techniques on their way to becoming super chefs! Read more below for specific week itineraries! When kids aren’t in the kitchen-classroom, they’ll be learning to craft using traditional materials with San Diego Craft Collective instructors with a variety of fun projects! June 2 – 6 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Global Tastebuds July 7 – 11 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Baking Boot Camp • Military, first responders and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this camp is full, join the Interest List to be notified. Visit: Kids Craft & Cooking Summer Camp San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook