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Upcycle Your Own Item! Learn to Carve & Block Print! Choose from: Sat, January 9, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. -OR- Sat, February 6, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Have you ever wanted to print your own designs on shirts and bags?! In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of relief printing! Students will learn to design and carve their own linoleum stamp and block print an image onto fabric. We invite you to upcycle fabric from your own wardrobe or home for this class, so grab a well-loved favorite item or something that could use a fun refresh and begin imagining some fun designs you might carve and print! Because this class focuses on upcycling, please bring your own fabric to block print on. This can be clothing, a tote bag or something else. You may bring more than one item and the instructor can help you choose which to print on in class. We recommend you avoid fabrics that are especially thin, like satins and silks. All other tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied for use. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Upcycling | Lino Carving & Block Printing San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Evoking Mystery”, juried by award-winning artist, Alice Kayuha. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov 1-30, 2024, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, November 1, 5-8 pm with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Weds-Sun, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evoking-mystery-an-art-exhibition-tickets-1061587319249 Arts District Liberty Station on Instagram and Facebook

Virtuoso violinist Cristian Fatu graces the stage with his technical brilliance and passionate music-making. His concert will surely mesmerize with a program showcasing the violin’s versatility and expressive power. Music by the Sea is part of the Civic Arts Program of the City of Encinitas Cultural Arts Division. The 2025 season is presented in partnership with the San Diego Music Society under the artistic direction of Paul Tseng. *All concerts start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. *Artists subject to change. Visit: https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/93071217/select-race?error=login_required&state=f6fffe2e-3f36-4f21-bbf5-b5139101d429&_p=6742998634091733&_p=01922812083584069 Cristian Fatu on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for our next relaxing Paint and Sip night at Solterra Winery and Kitchen! Enjoy a Sunday evening sipping on your favorite wine and learning how to recreate “The Guitar”, a vibrant acoustic guitar adorned with spring flowers. Local artists will guide you step by step and inspire you and your friends to tap into your creative side! Solterra is a local gem with amazing food and prize-winning wine. Their kitchen offers tapas, flatbreads, burgers, charcuterie boards, and more!! Check out their menu happy hour starts at 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily, so if you want to take advantage of a happy hour make sure to show up early to place your order!! Kids 15 and older may join. Additional Information We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. Visit: The Guitar Paint and Sip Solterra Winery & Kitchen on Instagram

Join us for our next Paint and Sip at Black Plague Brewery in Oceanside! Sip on tasty beers and munch on juicy burgers as you learn how to paint your own rendition of this fun and vibrant “Sugar Skull”. Local artists will lead you step by step for this beginner friendly project. Expect the skull to be outlined for your guidance and leave the rest to your imagination! Black Plague Brewing is a unique craft brewery in Oceanside, CA!! Their brand represents the misfits, renegades, underdogs, and rebels! You can expect artwork centered around dark aspects of life that people tend to shy away from. You can check out their taproom menu menu before you head over! Additional Information We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. Visit: Sugar Skull Paint and Sip Black Plague Brewing on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to needle felt! Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Have you ever wished you’d stumble upon a tiny fairy house while walking in a deep forest? Join felting artist Sophie Ancel in this 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn to make your own little house using needle felting techniques. Students will use natural wool roving and batting, felt, beads and simple embroidery. The class requires the use of sharp felting needles and we will cover how to safely use felting needles. Guards will also be provided. Each student will have the option of creating a tiny home equipped with a door, window, and decorated with flowers and leaves. This little home can be used as a box as the roof can act as a lid! You will be given a tiny light for added fairy house magic. No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome. Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • 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. Visit: sandiegocraft.org

The first event of its kind coming to the Pine Avenue Community Center! This high school music festival held outside in Pine Park will surely be the talk of the town. "Pinechella" will feature all of the same festival vibes as Coachella, minus the adults. Come bring your friends and enjoy live music (high school bands & artists), fun lawn games, food vendors, competitions and contests, henna tattoo artists, and much, much more. $15 entry gets you access to all of this and more! Visit: https://ca-carlsbad.civicrec.com/CA/carlsbad-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTIyMzUzNzM=

NPR has identified nearly 40 small, independent entities – both inside and outside the federal government's control – that a team of young DOGE staffers has tried to access in recent weeks.