Workshop: Papel Picado with Mary Torres Volken

Wed · Oct 14·Excelsior, San Francisco Public Library

Wed · Oct 14·Bernal Heights, San Francisco Public Library

Wed · Oct 14·10 AM·SHARON ART STUDIO · San Francisco

This class emphasizes the power of inner vision by creating images from within, rather than simply copying nature. While we will begin by studying and imitating existing forms, the focus will shift toward transforming those observations into original, expressive creations. The main goal of this course is for students t…

Wed · Oct 14·11 AM·SHARON ART STUDIO · San Francisco

In this intermediate workshop, students will design and fabricate an original brooch from brass or copper, learning the essential mechanisms that bring wearable sculpture to life. From pin stems and catch assemblies to spring steel mechanisms, students will develop a deeper understanding of how form and function work t…

Wed · Oct 14·Ortega, San Francisco Public Library

Tue · Oct 13·4 PM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Blast off your own flying rocketmobiles! Design and build unique launchable rockets that shoot, race, crash and roll. Work with tools to take stuff apart, reshape materials, and rebuild into your own imaginative designs. Experiment, test, tinker, and play!

Wed · Oct 14·2 PM·RANDALL MUSEUM · San Francisco

Hats? Scarves? Cowls? Blankets? Fingerless Gloves? Socks? In this class designed for both beginning and intermediate knitters, anything is possible! Beginners will learn to knit, purl, cast on and cast off. Intermediate knitters will learn new techniques. Yarn and needles are provided for practice, and the instructor w…

Wed · Oct 14·5 PM – 8 PM·Grand Lobby, YBCA · San Francisco

Join Creativity Explored artists for a hands-on, drop-in workshop to build your very own hand or stick puppet.

Mon · Sep 21·Merced, San Francisco Public Library

Mon · Sep 21·Bookmobiles / MOS, San Francisco Public Library

Mon · Sep 21·Western Addition, San Francisco Public Library

Mon · Sep 21·Bernal Heights, San Francisco Public Library