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Ideal for ages 6-8! In this six-week course, students will explore the fundamentals of design while working hands-on with clay. Students will learn how to transform a lump of clay into a variety of forms, culminating in a final project that showcases their skills. Ceramics offers a multi-sensory learning experience that supports different learning styles and encourages problem-solving, fine motor development, and confidence through experimentation and revision. Along the way, students will also strengthen collaboration, critical thinking, and an appreciation for creativity, culture, and community. Parents are welcome to drop off their child for class or stay in our space during the class while students create. Feel free to choose what works best for you! Sample Class Format Week 1: Pinch Pots & Foundational Techniques Week 2: Creative Coil Building Week 3: Final Project Vision & Ideation Week 4: Final Project Build Week Week 5: Painting & Glazing Mastery Week 6: Clay Experimentation & Art Showcase ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join The San Diego River Park Foundation for a festive nature-themed holiday celebration at Grant Park! If you have been wanting to check out this exciting new nature education center and eco-park, this is your chance while enjoying good cheer with neighbors and fellow nature-lovers! RSVP HERE: https://sandiegoriver.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1164531 Questions: email jake@sandiegoriver.org Festivities Include: - Holiday music and good cheer - Cookies and cider - Solar-cooked food bites (weather depending) and solar cooking demonstration - Wreath making ($25 suggested donation) - Coastal native wildflower seed planting - SD River themed art for sale with unique holiday gifts - Rollin' with the River San Diego River Trail tour (please sign up for the tour) - Fun educational booths and presentations - Project Wildlife animal ambassadors No Sock Drive: we welcome donations of items to be put in a care packages that we hand out to people experiencing homelessness in the riverbed. Thanks to generous donors we have enough socks, but appreciate donations of the following items: - Wet Wipes - travel packs of 20, biodegradable preferred - Toothbrushes and toothpaste - 1-gallon re-sealable bags (for the care packages) - Rain ponchos (individually wrapped) - Individually wrapped protein or food bars - soft are preferred (we'd like to include 6 in each package) - Warm hats or caps Location: Grant Park Parking: Enter the Park and park in open spots available. To reduce emissions, consider carpooling or taking public transportation (closest trolley stop is Rio Vista San Diego Trolley Stop, which is a 8 minute walk away.) San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Newly merged, the Women’s Museum of California and the San Diego History Center share the stories of San Diego women.

Join Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande for an unforgettable program where every note and dance step embodies the rich cultural tapestry of Christmas in Mexico! ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Air-Dry Clay Handbuilding Workshop with Ellie Fonseca Find your flow through touch and texture in this calming, hands-on workshop. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity. Materials provided. Visit: https://artcenter.org/event/calm-creativity-with-clay-air-dry-clay-handbuilding-with-ellie-fonseca-5/ California Center of the Arts on Instagram and Facebook

The 18th annual San Diego Pottery Tour celebrates the ceramic arts with 17 free open pottery studios and over 50 ceramists, potters, and clay sculptors. Follow us on Instagram @sdpotterytour and Facebook: San Diego Pottery Tour

Learn about the exciting world of writing grants from an experienced professional! In this class, you will learn how to write a competitive grant proposal to support a non-profit of your choosing. Students will learn the golden rules of grant writing; common mistakes made by inexperienced grant writers; key components of grant proposals (goals, objectives, evaluation, sustainability, etc.); and how to identify and develop a relationship with grant funders. Finally, students will have the opportunity to review and vet a live grant proposal. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Don't miss your chance to see the exhibit - on view through Dec. 14. The Cannon Art Gallery will be closed Dec. 15, 2025 to Feb. 15, 2026 for upgrades. The William D Cannon Art Gallery is thrilled to host "Printed & Stitched", which examines the storied overlap between printmaking and textiles. This exhibit features 58 original artworks created by members of the California Society of Printmakers and Studio Art Quilt Associates of California & Nevada regions. Visit: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/cultural-arts/gallery-exhibitions

Join us for Grand Posada 2025 — a free, family-friendly holiday celebration at Chula Vista Center larger than life! This year’s Posada brings together the magic of the holiday season with the warmth of our community. Experience large-scale art installations, hands-on workshops, live performances, folklorico, Santa photos, an artisan market, and a cultural exhibition you won’t want to miss. Chula Vista Center on Instagram

Join us for a special structured adult storytime with sensory materials and an art activity in partnership with Casa de Mosaic. Each Friday will have a specific theme. This program supports total communication AAC communication such as Proloquo2Go and Touch Chat. Participants should attend with an aid or other support if needed. Casa de Mosaic is a local non-profit whose mission it is to seek adapted employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum. Casa De Mosaic on Instagram