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Welcome to our Fall 2021 Arts and Culture Catalog! As kids start school and families return to their year-round routines, we are excited to offer lots of opportunities to build art into your week. From weekend workshops to after-school programs, evening classes and weekday happy hours, we hope you’ll find something that strikes your fancy – and entices you to stretch your creative muscles. At the Community Center, Fall is also a time for community celebration, and for honoring shared traditions. Join us throughout the month of October to explore the beautiful art and culture of Día de los Muertos, a time-honored celebration of loved ones who have passed, with deep roots in Mexican and Mexican-American communities. Then, mark the start of the December holiday season with us at our 3-day Winter Market, which will include our 10th annual Fine Craft and Art Sale as well as lots of fun activities for visitors of all ages. Both celebrations offer an opportunity to come together and connect with neighbors, near and far, through the power of creativity and arts. And that, ultimately, is what our work at the Community Center is all about. We hope to see you this Fall, whether on our campus or out in the community, and we look forward to cultivating a vibrant, creative community with you. In gratitude,

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Cover: Resident artist, Gabo Martinez, will be working at the Center through December, 2021. Peruse our catalogue for opportunities to take classes with her and for details on her solo exhibition in November!

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August 5 Gallery 212 “Stitches: Outside the Lines” Opening ReceptionAugust 11 Artist in Residence Talk: Gabo Martinez August 14 The MuseSeptember 11 Free Plein Air Painting on the Plaza September 24 Sonoma Arts Live returnsSeptember 29 Game Night at the CenterOctober 7 Gallery 212 “Dia Art Exhibit” Opening ReceptionOctober 12 UFO Lecture SeriesOctober 28 Pumpkin Contest PartyNovember 1 Dia Public Altar Lighting CeremonyNovember 25 Free Thanksgiving DinnerDecember 2 Sonoma Winter Market Opening NightDecember 2 - 4 Sonoma Winter Market: 10th Annual Fine Craft and Art SaleFebruary 26 Chili Bowl ExpressApril 2 Trashion Fashion Week Begins

As we slowly return to normalcy, we look forward to adding more hybrid and in-person arts & culture programming to our schedule. We recommend regularly visiting our online listing and sign up for our enewsletter to stay up-to-date with any pop-up classes, new offerings that may arise, and official programming announcements. Website Link

POP-UP CLASSES & UPDATES

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Housed in the beautiful 107-year old Sonoma Grammar School building just off Sonoma Plaza, the Sonoma Community Center was founded in 1953 as a resource for community enrichment through the arts. Today, the mission of the Sonoma Community Center is to cultivate a vibrant community through extraordinary creative, cultural, and learning experiences. Driven by values of community, innovation, creativity, inclusion, and leadership, the Center offers a broad range of classes, events, and performances that encourage people from all walks of life to create, connect, thrive, and build community together.A

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SEPT 1, 8, 15 & 22Fine ArtsIN-PERSON: WATERCOLOR PAINTING STEP-BY-STEPWednesdays, September 1, 8, 15, and 22Colleen Gianatiempo$140

This expressive course will show you the basic building blocks of watercolor and how to work with this unpredictable medium. The style of the class is paint-along, and each week we will paint a new subject. We will explore birds, flowers, fruit, and leaves. No experience or drawing skills are necessary. You will experiment with the following techniques: washes, negative painting, glazing, color mixing, wet in wet, value analysis, mark making, scoring, texture, and more! This class will show you how enjoyable painting can be! Website Link

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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT:

For the safety of staff, volunteers, and the general public, we ask that you stay home if you or a member of your household are not feeling well.

Sonoma Community Center requires all visitors ages seven and older to wear a face mask at all times when indoors. When outdoors, we ask that you wear a mask if you are within 6 feet of another person who is not a part of your household. We would be happy to provide complimentary masks to anyone who forgot theirs at home. We encourage all community members to get vaccinated.

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SEPTEMBER 4FINE ARTSIN PERSON: PASSPORT TO PRINTMAKING: PAINTERLY MONOTYPESaturday, September 4Heather Wilcoxon$175 plus $20 for materials Painterly monotypes are an exciting and fresh way to approach image making. It’s perfect for painters who want to explore new ideas and get results quickly. We will be using water-based intaglio inks, acrylic printing plates, and an etching press. The instructor will demonstrate how to use the inks with brayers, brushes, and paper towels, and give full instruction on using the electric press. All levels are welcome! Website Link

SEPTEMBER 4CERAMICSIN PERSON: WINDOW SILL VASESSaturday, September 4Lynn Wood$50 includes materials and firing

Lynn will demonstrate how to make her popular flat vases that fit perfectly on a window sill. As the Pottery Texture Queen, of course, texture will be involved through stamping and texture mats, additions, and details. Feel like veering off the path? You are welcome to invent your own creation as well! Come join the fun, first-timers welcome! Website Link

SEPT 3, 10, 17 & 24FINE ARTSHYBRID: PASTEL PAINTING Fridays, September 3, 10, 17, and 24Deborah Donahower$140 in-person / $100 virtual

Soft pastels are an interesting medium because, unlike paint, all color mixing is done directly on the paper. Layers are built up to create luminous, painterly effects. Why is it called a pastel painting? Because the entire surface of the paper is covered with pastel. Classes will cover still life, landscapes, portraits, and abstract subject matter. Suitable for beginners or intermediate artists. Choose to attend in person or virtually through Zoom. Students work along with the instructor from the images provided. Website Link

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PRIVATE LESSONS AND PARTIES

SEPT 8, 15, 22 & 29CERAMICSIN PERSON: CLAY AND ART AFTER SCHOOLWednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29Rotating instructors$5-25 per class - $20-100 for 4 weeks

4 weeks of fun, hands-on art classes for kids and teens. Approximately half of classes will focus on clay, and the other half will focus on fiber, painting, collage and more! Classes will inspire and educate young students in our professional-level art studios. Each session, an instructor will lead projects with plenty of room and flexibility for every child to explore their own creativity and ideas. Website Link

SEPTEMBER 8 & 15FIBER ARTSIN PERSON: U.S. MAP EMBROIDERY SAMPLERWednesdays, September 8 and 15Robert MaharPrice: $145 plus $20 for materials/supplies

Celebrate your home state, commemorate a recent road trip, or stitch connections between you and your loved ones on a beautiful 1906 map of the contiguous United States, custom printed on a half yard (27” x 36”) of cotton linen canvas. Perfectly suited for beginners, instruction will cover embroidery basics and essential stitches. However, students with more embroidery experience are invited to join for a fun refresher course and the opportunity to stitch a large-format map. Website Link

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CERAMICSIN PERSON: POTTERY ON THE WHEEL INTERMEDIATEWednesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, and 27Benjamin Betourne$245 plus $30 for clay

This session is for those who already know how to center and throw pieces successfully. Develop and improve your throwing skills while exploring a range of forms through multiple class projects in this all-level throwing class (8 weeks). The instructor guides you through the basic steps of throwing, shaping, and trimming of pottery on the wheel. This class is a great opportunity for students to hone basic techniques of throwing on the wheel and expand skills in all aspects of pottery. Website Link

SEPTEMBER 11FIBER ARTSIN PERSON: HAND-PAINT PRE-WAXED BATIKSSaturday, September 11Laura Lee FritzPrice: $60 plus $10 for supplies/materials

We provide pre-waxed cotton and silk cloth yardage (several lush design choices available), brushes, fabric markers, and fabric paints. You provide the playfulness to explore techniques for painting and for wax removal - and wax keeping. Website Link

SEPTEMBER 112D & YOUTHIN PERSON: PLAZA PLEIN AIR PAINTINGSaturday, September 11Free

In conjunction with the Sonoma Plein Air Festival, we will be offering free plein air easel painting for all to try in the rose garden in the Sonoma Plaza. Before and after painting you can peruse the paintings by master plein air artists from across the country. Specific artist info and more details at: www.sonomapleinair.com

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Give the kids in your life the gift of art. With our after-school art classes, arts integration programming, private parties, summer camps, pod classes and family classes, we offer fun for all! Explore what it means to be an artist and experience our equipment and studio spaces while interacting with professional artists and art media. Stay up to date on all upcoming youth and family-related classes and events by joining our mailing list:

Please email lexi@sonomacommunitycenter.org to sign up.

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CERAMICSIN PERSON: POTTERY ON THE WHEELMondays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, and November 1Barbara Obata$245 plus $30 for clay First-timers welcome! Develop and improve your throwing skills while exploring a range of forms through multiple class projects in this all-level throwing class. The instructor guides you through the basic steps of throwing, shaping, and trimming of pottery on the wheel. This class is a great opportunity for participants to hone basic techniques of throwing on the wheel and expand skills in all aspects of pottery. Surface decoration techniques will also be explored. Website Link

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CERAMICSIN PERSON: POTTERY ON THE WHEELMondays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, and November 1Benjamin Betourne$245 plus $30 for clay

First-timers welcome! Develop and improve your throwing skills while exploring a range of forms through multiple class projects in this all-level throwing class. The instructor guides you through the basic steps of throwing, shaping, and trimming of pottery on the wheel. This class is a great opportunity for students to hone basic techniques of throwing on the wheel and expand skills in all aspects of pottery. Surface decoration techniques will also be explored.Website Link

CERAMICSVIRTUAL: HANDBUILT FUNDAMENTALSTuesdays, September 14, 21, 28, and October 12Naomi Clement$145 This is a 4-part series. In the first session, Naomi will demonstrate how she creates consistent and well-compressed clay slabs for hand-building. She will demonstrate multiple ways to roll slabs by hand (without a slab roller), as well as her method for rolling thin slabs using a slab roller. In later sessions, she will demonstrate creating volume with slabs, building compound forms, and general studio trouble-shooting. Website Link

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CERAMICSIN PERSON: INTRO TO CLAY FOR TEENSThursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, and 21Lexi BakkarSliding Scale $75-200. Financial Aid Available

Come explore the world of clay with this hands-on wheel throwing and hand building class! We will learn the basics of handbuilding in the first two class sessions and then jump on the wheel for the next two classes. We will finish off with two surface design classes, where you will learn how to sgraffito and mishima! We will then spend the last day in the glaze barn where we will add the finishing touches to our pieces. In addition we will also learn about ceramics professional equipment, safety, tools, terms, and more! FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: https://forms.gle/Te1PgoYY589TwSmQ9 Website Link

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CERAMICSIN PERSON: HANDBUILT POTTERYFridays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and November 5Lynn Wood$245 In this all-level class (beginners welcome too!) you will learn how to make textured, whimsical, slab-built pottery and vessels. Lynn’s experimental and playful approach will support your wildest dreams in clay and each project will be the starting point for you to invent, explore, and create. If you’re into funky and whimsical, this class is for you! You are welcome to invent all of your own creations as well! Come join the fun, first-timers welcome! Website Link

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CERAMICSIN PERSON: POTTERY ON THE WHEEL WITH SGRAFFITO FOCUSFriday, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and November 5Gabo Martinez$245 plus $30 for clay Develop and improve your throwing skills while exploring a range of forms and in-depth surface treatments using slips and carving (sgraffito). Gabo, our resident artist, will guide you through the basic steps of throwing, shaping, and trimming of pottery on the wheel. This class is a great opportunity for students to hone basic techniques of throwing and expand skills in all aspects of pottery. Open to all levels, including beginners. Website Link

SEPTEMBER 18CERAMICSVIRTUAL: INTIMATE PORCELAIN: SCULPTING A TINY HEAD AND BEASTSaturday, September 18Robin Whiteman$45

In this virtual workshop, participants are invited into the studio of sculptor Robin Whiteman. Her work, its origins, and processes will be discussed as she demonstrates the techniques used to create her current body of work. The workshop will start with a brief slide talk where Robin will discuss her work and what feeds her practice, her inspiration, and her thought process. This will be followed by the demo. Website Link

Join us for uninstructed live sessions of figure drawing with fellow artists. Models vary weekly. Easels are provided; please bring your own supplies. Ages 18+. (Watch for announcements about the reinstatement of this program.)

Contact: Jill Valavanis (she/her) | Fine Arts Coordinator, (707) 938-4626 x7

FIGURE ARTS OPEN STUDIO

The Sonoma Community Center is excited to welcome Sonoma Arts Live back to the Rotary Stage in Andrews Hall for a new season of productions. To learn more about what’s coming up, please visit sonomaartslive.org

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SEPTEMBER 23CERAMICSVIRTUAL SURFACE SERIES: TECHNIQUES TO BRING ILLUSTRATION TO LIFEThursday, September 23Carole Epp$45 In this virtual workshop, Carole will cover her approach to narrative illustration on ceramics. This process can be applied to both pottery and sculpture. Starting with design considerations for pottery form construction, this workshop will discuss how to successfully use visual design strategies to unify form and surface in your work and technical processes including handbuilding, mishima, and watercolor underglaze painting. Website Link

SEPTEMBER 18FIBER ARTSIN PERSON: STITCHES USING UNUSUAL MATERIALSSaturday, September 18Emily Marks & Lori Goldman$110

Play with unusual materials to make an artistic small bag as well as a creative fiber sculpture of your very own! Walk through the construction of a designer bag, and then, using samples of work by other fiber artists for extra inspiration and the instructor’s individual guidance, have free rein to pick and choose materials to make whatever suits your desires.Website Link

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YOUTHIN PERSON: QUEER ART CLUBMonthly art club starting this fall (Dates TBD) Rotating instructorsSuggested Donation: $5-25 upon arrival

Join us for a night of self-expression every third Wednesday of the month. Each week we will explore a new art theme, including a demonstration from a professional artist and all the materials needed to make the project yourself. We will also provide additional art materials if you just need a space to hang out and make your own art! Pizza and drinks included! Bring your friends! This club offers an artistic community of inclusion for all identities of gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity. Registration required. Website Link

SEPTEMBER 25FIBER ARTSIN PERSON: MINI BASKETS WORKSHOPSaturday, September 25Peeta Tinay$165 Come learn how to make these little basket gems! Beginning basket makers and those with no experience are welcome and encouraged to sign up for this one-day basketry workshop. During the workshop participants will make two baskets; all supplies are provided. Website Link

FINE ARTSIN PERSON: ABSTRACTED LANDSCAPES IN MIXED MEDIAWednesdays, September 29, October 6, 13, and 20Colleen Gianatiempo$140 plus $15 for materials Learn beginning abstraction of the landscape and the use of aesthetic devices such as value, color, composition, shape, and texture of the paint itself. This class will explore four different landscape scenes (ocean, snow, flowers, sky); four formats (low and high horizon, detailed foreground and middle ground); and mixed-media techniques. All materials provided through a materials fee. No experience necessary. Beginning artists welcome. Website Link

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“STITCHES: OUTSIDE THE LINES,” GALLERY 212 (AUGUST 5TH - SEPTEMBER 26TH)

Frances Arnold, Lori Goldman, Emily Marks, Janet McBeen, Hella Merril

Many people think of stitching as a way to mend a garment, sew a dress, or embroider a pillowcase. But unlike those usual examples, these five local artists explore the boundaries of the techniques of “stitches,” creating unique works that stretch the medium in surprising ways. Featured art by Frances Arnold, Lori Goldman, Emily Marks, Janet McBeen, and Hella Merril will include telephone wire sculptures, paper art, large-scale burlap pieces and exuberant wall hangings.

In conjunction with the “Stitches” exhibit, artists Lori Goldman and Emily Marks will offer a one-day in-person Workshop, entitled “Stitches Using Unusual Materials in Knitting and Crochet” on Saturday September 18.

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The Equity in Arts Scholarship program is available to those who self-identify as an underrepresented or marginalized individual in need of a subsidized opportunity. Minimal fees cover the cost of the ticketing software and licensing to run the class. The Sonoma Community Center is proud to offer these scholarships as a way to ensure that money is not a barrier to participation in our programming, and that people from all walks of life are able to enjoy and feel welcome at our classes, events, and other experiences. To learn more click here.

SCHOLARSHIPS

OCT 1, 8, 15 & 22FINE ARTSHYBRID: PASTEL PAINTING - OCTOBERFridays, October 1, 8, 15 and 22Deborah Donahower$140 in-person / $100 virtual Soft pastels are an interesting medium because, unlike paint, all color mixing is done directly on the paper. Layers are built up to create luminous, painterly effects. Why is it called a pastel painting? Because the entire surface of the paper is covered with pastel. Classes will cover still life, landscapes, portraits and abstract subject matter. Suitable for beginners-intermediate. Choose to attend in-person or virtually through Zoom. Students work along with the instructor from the images provided. Website Link

OCTOBER 2 & 16FINE ARTSIN PERSON: PASSPORT TO PRINTMAKING: COLLAGRAPHSaturdays, October 2 and 16Gail Morgan$175 plus $20 for materials In this two-session workshop you will create a collagraph plate by building up the surface with a variety of textural materials. You will learn how to ink the plate and pull prints using our printing presses. Between classes, you can create more plates for the next session. Following this workshop, you will have the skills needed to attend our Printmaking Open Studio sessions and use the presses independently. All levels are welcome! Website Link

Sonoma Ceramics, the Community Center’s Ceramics department, consists of four designated public workspaces equipped with gas, electric, and raku kilns, alongside wheels, slab rollers, an extruder, and a spray booth. World-class instructors encourage youth, beginner, and advanced participants to explore all of the wonderful possibilities of working in clay.

Visit our membership page to join the studio by purchasing a Ceramics Studio Pass.

Contact: Kala Stein (she/her) | Director of Ceramics & Arts (707) 938-4626 x9

Click here to be added to the ceramics email list.

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OCTOBER 2 & 9FINE ARTSVIRTUAL: KNOTLESS NETTINGSaturdays, October 2 and 9Kathy Rousso$45

In this class, students will learn how to make a small knotless netted basket. Beginning at the bottom, the instructor will demonstrate how to start, how to increase stitches, and how to end the rim. Knotless netting is a common net-bag making technique. Class will begin with a powerpoint presentation to illustrate the history and variety of these bags. The Instructor is bilingual and spent a year researching net bags in Guatemala with funding from a Fulbright grant. Website Link

OCT 4, 11, 18 & 25FINE ARTSIN PERSON: BEGINNING DRAWING: PENCILS, CHARCOAL, AND PENS, OH MY!Mondays, October 4, 11, 18, and 25Alina Nuebel$160 plus $10 for materials From painting to printmaking, basic drawing skills enhance an artist’s ability to purposefully portray naturalistic subjects in any medium. Join this class to defeat common drawing mistakes, experience the joy of purposeful mark-making, and learn foundational drawing techniques which are applicable to every medium. Join us, and learn techniques to enhance your whole artistic practice. This course is designed for beginners but intermediate and experienced draftspersons are also welcome. Website Link

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IN PERSON: INTRO TO HANDBUILT POTTERYOctober 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22Deborah Donahower$245 plus $30 for clay During this structured course, students will learn a variety of pottery techniques including pinch pots, coiling, slab building, surface design, and glazing through demonstrations and individual projects. Students will learn studio etiquette, materials handling, and clean-up. This is the perfect class for those new to clay, beginners, and those who have had some clay experience. Website Link

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OCTOBER 5CERAMICSVIRTUAL: STUDIO LOGISTICSTuesday, October 5Ashwini Bhat, Naomi Clement, Osa Atoe, Kala Stein, Melissa Weiss $75 Five ceramic artists - Osa Atoe, Ashwini Bhat, Naomi Clement, Kala Stein, and Melissa Weiss - share methods, tips, and resources for your studio set-up whether at home or in a shared space. Topics such as reclaim, shelving, lighting, equipment, and tools will be covered. Each artist has a unique studio practice and studio situation so you’ll see a variety of solutions and approaches including co-working studios, basement studios, garage studios, and house studios. Each artist will share a presentation with Q&A; all five artists will address your questions through lively discussion.Website Link

OCT 6, 13, 20 & 27CERAMICSIN PERSON: CLAY AND ART AFTER SCHOOLWednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27Rotating instructors$5-25 per class - $20-100 for 4 weeks 4 weeks of fun, hands-on art classes for kids and teens. Approximately half of classes will focus on clay, and the other half will focus on fiber, painting, collage and more! Classes will inspire and educate young students in our professional-level art studios. Each session, an instructor will lead projects with plenty of room and flexibility for every child to explore their own creativity and ideas. Website Link

OCTOBER 9FINE ARTSIN PERSON: PASSPORT TO PRINTMAKING: LINOCUTSaturday, October 9Kelly Autumn$85 plus $5 for materials Linocut is a relief-printing method similar to woodblock. An image is carved into a linoleum block and what is left of the block is inked and printed by hand. In this basic introduction to linocut printing workshop, you will learn how to take a pattern, a simple sketch or a photo and translate this image into a linoleum block using an easy transfer method and a basic carving tool to create your first series of hand-pulled prints. This is the perfect beginner’s class for artists who are curious about

printmaking. We will focus on printing by hand as well as the results that can be achieved by using the press. You will gain an understanding of this fun and creative medium and leave with a stack of your very own editioned linocut prints! All materials provided. Website Link

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENTS

In October, the Sonoma Community Center continues its annual tradition of providing a month of Saturday art workshops, a Gallery 212 art exhibit, and a public altar in observance of the Día De Los Muertos holiday. In keeping with its tradition, the Center will erect its 12’ Public Altar, designed by local sculptor Jim Callahan, to be decorated in lights, golden butterflies, and portraits of Sonoma Valley’s passed loved ones and lost “heroes.” The community is invited to participate in the celebration of those who are no longer with us by adding to the Altar notes, photos, or objects of their own.

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OCTOBER 9DIA DE LOS MUERTOSIN PERSON: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS! ALTAR MAKING WORKSHOPSaturday, October 9Manuel GarciaTBD

Celebrate the history and traditions of altar-making for Día de los Muertos and learn how to make your very own ofrenda. This family-friendly workshop includes explanations of Día de los Muertos altars and the meanings behind all of the items that traditionally go with them. Website Link

OCTOBER 9CERAMICSIN PERSON: POT PALACE @ DI ROSASaturday, October 9Kala Stein$125 Experience the Pot Palace from The Incorrect Museum: Vignettes from the di Rosa Collection through the eyes of ceramicist and Sonoma Community Center Director of Ceramics & Arts Kala Stein! Kala will discuss the world of contemporary Ceramics, and demonstrate clay processes. Each participant can create their own unique art piece inspired by the pieces in Pot Palace or embark on a free-form exploration to see what is possible with clay. Website Link

OCTOBER 13FIBER ARTSIN PERSON: CROCHET - BASICSWednesday, October 13Elizabeth Calabro$60 Learn the ABCs of the wonderful world of crochet, including basic crochet stitches and how to read instructions. Create a sample of your stitches – slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half double, and treble. Website Link

Every six months, an artist comes to live and work at Sonoma Community Center to take their pursuit of ceramics to the next level. Through immersion and community outreach, the resident artist gains technical training, teaching experience, and the opportunity to have a solo show in Gallery 212. Learn more here.

This semester, we welcome Gabriella “Gabo” Martinez as our new Artist in Residence. Gabo will be helping run the kilns, teach, and make a new body of work that will be shown in Gallery 212 in December. Gabo was born in Tarimoro, Guanajuato, Mexico and is inspired by her indigenous Mexican culture and her research into Native American visual traditions. Gabo works with terracotta clay, sgraffito technique, and vibrantly colored slips. Her pieces recall imagery of the Mexican towns where she spent her summers, and evoke the artist’s ongoing reconciliation of civilizations, languages, and generations.

Don’t miss the chance to take a class with her while she is living in Sonoma!

Click on the links below to see Gabo’s work:

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PRINT STUDIO Printmaking Open Studio provides access to our presses for experienced printmakers who wish to work on independent projects. There is space and equipment to practice and explore monoprinting, etching, intaglio, relief printing, gel plate printing, collagraph, and screenprinting. Equipment and tools include: a large motorized Griffin press, a manual Griffin press, a soft grounds heating surface, etching tools, a paper soaking sink, printing plates, palettes, a vertical etching tank, brayers, barens, ink spatulas, silkscreens, squeegees, gel plates, a tabletop exposure unit, an emulsion scoop coater, and a drying rack. (We look forward to reopening the Print Studio. More information coming soon!)

PASSPORT TO PRINTMAKINGAnyone with an interest in printmaking is encouraged to attend one or more workshops in this series designed especially for beginners. Each workshop introduces a specific technique, and is taught by professional printmakers from all over the Bay Area who want to encourage more people to utilize the Print Studio at the Sonoma Community Center. Every participant who completes a Passport to Printmaking workshop will have the experience required to attend Printmaking Open Studio and will receive their first session free so they can begin working on their own print projects independently.

Contact: Jill Valavanis (she/her) | Fine Arts Coordinator, (707) 938-4626 x7

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OCTOBER 16DIA DE LOS MUERTOSIN PERSON: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS! ALEBRIJE WORKSHOPSaturday, October 16Gabo MartiniTBD Paint your very own ceramic Alebrije in observation of Día de los Muertos! Alebrije is a Mexican Folk Art form that represents a hybrid fantastical creature believed to connect us to a deeper sense of purpose and able to guide us in the afterlife. Participants will be able to pick from a variety of fantastical Alebrije sculptures. The Center will provide underglazes of various colors and all supplies. Pieces will be glazed and fired by the Community Center and will be available for pick-up after the class. Website Link

OCTOBER 16FINE ARTSVIRTUAL: CREATING ART WITH PRESSED BOTANICALSSaturday, October 16Sara Edi Boyd$75

Pressed flowers and plants can be used to create stunning framed art and gorgeous keepsakes. Join special guest artist Sara Edi Boyd, owner of Sweetgrass Botanicals in North Carolina, as she shares her most successful techniques for pressing flowers, trees, and shrubs, including wedding bouquets and plants from your garden. Then watch as she demonstrates how to build a variety of Flower Garden layouts, followed by thirty minutes of Q&A. Website Link

OCTOBER 23DIA DE LOS MUERTOSIN PERSON: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS! MEXICAN SUGAR SKULL CLASSSaturday, October 23 Diego RiosTBD

Dive into the rich history of the sugar skulls tradition alongside artist Diego Marcial Rios, who overviews its fascinating background before giving a demo on the craft. Learn the ingredients/recipes for creating sugar skulls and the application techniques necessary to decorate them. Once you have got the basics down, roll up your sleeves to create and hand paint your own unique, expressive work. Let your imagination go wild while you personalize your own sugar skull. Website Link

FINE ARTSIN PERSON: LEARN TO USE COLORWednesdays, October 27, November 3, 10, and 17Colleen Gianatiempo$140 How do you combine colors in your work? Is your style dynamic, subtle, harmonious, or edgy? What are hues, chroma, value, saturation, tones, tints, and shades – and how do these aspects affect the way we perceive color? Color theory is a body of practical guidance that creates a logical structure for color, including everything from color mixing and the visual effects of specific color combinations to the relationships we have with color. Explore the three basic categories of color theory: the color wheel, color harmony, and the context of how colors are used. Open to all levels and students of any medium -- quilters, decorators, artists, anybody!Website Link

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FIBER ARTS Home of Sonoma’s Trashion Fashion Show, the Fiber Department offers free Happy Hours, philanthropic crafting opportunities, and dynamic fiber classes for all levels and ages. Housed in the “Marcie Waldron Fiber Arts Studio,” the department is equipped with sewing and serger machines, embroidery and needle felting machines, 6’x3’ tables, a lending library, dress forms and mannequins, irons, lap looms, knitting and crochet needles, yarn, fabric, thread, sewing notions, and all the materials necessary to complete your fiber related crafts. Studio hours are available to the public. Please inquire for more information.

Contact: Eric Jackson (he/him) | Fiber Arts Dept Head & Creative Programs Manager, (707) 938-4626 x3

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FINE ARTSHYBRID: PASTEL PAINTING - NOVEMBERFridays, October 29, November 5, 12, and 19Deborah Donahower$140 in-person / $100 virtual Soft pastels are an interesting medium because, unlike paint, all color mixing is done directly on the paper. Layers are built up to create luminous, painterly effects. Why is it called a pastel painting? Because the entire surface of the paper is covered with pastel. Classes will cover still life, landscapes, portraits and abstract subject matter. Suitable for beginners-intermediate. Choose to attend in-person or virtually through Zoom. Students work along with the instructor from the images provided.Website Link

OCT 29NOV 5, 12 & 19

OCTOBER 9FINE ARTSIN-PERSON: INTRODUCTION TO MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGSaturday, October 30Kathleen Thompson$65 This class will be an exploration into a range of traditional and experimental materials and techniques to create unique and personal art. Students will be collecting personal artifacts, black and white Xerox images, fabrics, papers, etc. as well as traditional art materials. This is an exploration into your personal vision and expression. Class will begin with some inspirational images, demonstrations, and a chance to share. Website Link

CERAMICSVIRTUAL: JOURNEY TO THE MOON JAR INTENSIVE COIL BUILDINGSaturday, October 30, November 13, 27, and December 11Seong Weon Joanne Lee$180 for a set of 4 / $50 for the December 11 session only Experience the meditative process of coiling at home! During these 4 weeks, Joanne will be teaching how to effectively roll thin coils and use them to build basic or complex forms, building up to cylindrical jars inspired by traditional Korean Moon Jars! Any clay type can be used for this technique, however porcelain is the most challenging.All students will receive the Zoom recording of the workshop to watch at their convenience afterwards. Many participants choose to observe the virtual workshop and work later, but you may also work alongside Joanne during the demo. Website Link

OCTOBER 30DIA DE LOS MUERTOSIN PERSON: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS! AZTEC DANCE WORKSHOPSaturday, October 30Manuel GarciaTBD

Come learn on your feet the magic of traditional Aztec Dance & Drumming. Experience the rich ceremony and history from Instructor and founder of In Lak’ech Danza Azteca, Manuel Garcia. Students will physically participate as well as learn why the Aztec Dance is considered a manifestation of the artistic and cultural spirit of the native people of Mexico. Website Link

OCT 30, NOV 13 & 27DEC 11

Did you know that Sonoma Community Center has an online retail shop? We offer curb-side pick up and a great selection of handmade artwork from the Sonoma region.

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NOVEMBER 3FIBER ARTSIN PERSON: CROCHET FOR KNITTERS - BORDERS AND EDGES Wednesday, November 3Elizabeth Calabro$60 Crochet can add a finished dimension to any knitted garment. Learn how to crochet edges around a knitted swatch. Practice simple to more complex crochet stitches that add design aspects, color, texture, and style to your knitted work. (Previous Crochet experience required. Must be familiar with chain and single crochet stitch) Website Link

NOV 3, 10, 17, 24DEC 1, 8, 15 & 22

CERAMICSIN PERSON: POTTERY ON THE WHEEL INTERMEDIATE Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, and 22Benjamin Betourne$245 plus $30 for clay This session is for those who already know how to center and throw pieces successfully. Develop and improve your throwing skills while exploring a range of forms through multiple class projects in this all-level throwing class (8 weeks). The instructor guides you through the basic steps of throwing, shaping, and trimming of pottery on the wheel. This class is a great opportunity for students to hone basic techniques of throwing on the wheel and expand skills in all aspects of pottery. Website Link

Our Fiber Arts Happy Hour is a FREE place to hang out and just play, explore, and connect. No skill level is necessary - even if you’ve just been curious about accessory making, mending, macrame, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, embroidery, or any other fiber related craft - this is the place for you. Feel free to bring materials and supplies that you no longer need, and something to eat and/or drink if you choose. Current projects are welcome. Newbies and friends are definitely encouraged! Happy Hour will meet Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:00pm starting September 14th.

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NOVEMBER 4GALLERY 212OPENING RECEPTION, “GABO MARTINEZ: CERAMICS RESIDENT ARTIST SOLO SHOW”Thursday, November 4Gabo MartinezFREE Marking the end of her 6 month residency, Martinez will occupy the gallery with her wheel thrown, carved pottery inspired by narratives of resistance, healing and survival. Her text-based imagery and motifs are based on research of indigenous technologies that expound upon the Mexican American identity. Website Link

NOVEMBER 6 & 7FIBER ARTSIN PERSON: SPIRAL BASE BASKETRY CLASSSaturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7Peeta Tinay$300 Are you new to basket making or have you always wanted to take a workshop? Come cut your teeth on a challenging, rewarding, and substantial basket. Made baskets in the past? Come brush up on your skills and learn some new techniques and perspectives about basket making. Immerse yourself in a 2-day comprehensive basketry workshop - all supplies provided! Website Link

NOVEMBER 8FINE ARTSIN PERSON: FALL FORMS: DARK, LIGHT, AND DROP SHADOWS ON NATURE OBJECTSMonday, November 8Alina Nuebel$70 Join Fall Forms for a beginner-friendly, intermediate-engaging, dry media drawing class focused on value and tonal studies of autumnal nature objects. Tonal and value studies done in charcoal or conte crayon can be beautiful art objects in their own right, as well as important preliminary work in preparation for paintings. Learn skills to design compositions, draw three-dimensional forms, and anchor your subjects in space with the use of drop shadows as we consider both the bounty and stark beauty of the season. All materials provided. Website Link

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CERAMICSIN PERSON: POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Monday, November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, and 13Benjamin Betourne$195 plus $30 for clay First-timers welcome! Develop and improve your throwing skills while exploring a range of forms through multiple class projects in this all-level throwing class. The instructor guides you through the basic steps of throwing, shaping, and trimming of pottery on the wheel. This class is a great opportunity for students to hone basic techniques of throwing on the wheel and expand skills in all aspects of pottery. Surface decoration techniques will also be explored. Website Link

NOV 8, 15, 22, 29DEC 6 & 13

NOVEMBER 13FINE ARTSIN PERSON: PASSPORT TO PRINTMAKING: DRYPOINT Saturday, November 13Turu Sugita$175 plus $20 for materials Drypoint is a printmaking technique in which an image is incised into a plate by scratching the surface with a sharp metal point, leaving a rough burr at the edges of each line. This burr gives drypoint prints a soft line quality and rich tonality. Traditionally the plate was copper, but we’ll use a polypropylene sheet for easy scratching. Bring 4-5 photos or photocopies (5” x 7” to 6” x 8”) that have a good range from light to dark and some texture. No prior artmaking experience necessary.Website Link

NOVEMBER 20CERAMICSHYBRID SURFACE SERIES: EXPLORING THE SURFACE Saturday, November 20Lynn Wood$120 (in-person) / $45 (virtual) In this all-level class (beginners welcome!), learn how to add color and design to your work with underglazes and colored slips. We will explore a number of techniques including slip trailing, DIY transfers, printing using xerox copies, texture stamps, and more. All the techniques will be done on wet clay or greenware (before the bisque) so bring your leatherhard work to the workshop to use - tiles, plates, vase, and sculptures are all appropriate or use samples provided. Website Link

NOVEMBER 20FINE ARTSIN-PERSON: PASSPORT TO PRINTMAKING: BOTANICAL MONOTYPESaturday, November 20Kelly Autumn$110 In this interactive monotype printmaking workshop, make stunning, one-of-a-kind botanical art prints inspired by the natural world! Kelly will show you how to use real flora as stencils in your work and how you can add dimension by layering colors and applying mixed media such as pastel, ink, acrylic, and watercolor. In this experimental class, you’ll learn techniques using a combination of gel plates and the printing press. It is sure to be a fun and awe-inspiring class for beginners or even experienced printmakers interested in learning a beautiful new technique. All materials provided. Website Link

NOVEMBER 20ALL AGESIN PERSON: PORCELAIN ORNAMENTSSaturday, November 20Lynn WoodSliding Scale: $5-25 for Youth 18 and under; $25 for ages 19+ Make your own porcelain holiday ornaments this season! Students will create up to 5 special hanging ornaments to give as gifts in this enjoyable, light-hearted workshop. Have a great time while making handmade gifts for those you love. Bring on the holiday fun. Great activity for the whole family. Materials provided. Website Link

CERAMICSIN PERSON: INTRO TO HANDBUILT POTTERYMondays, November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 Deborah Donahower$195 + $30 for a bag of clay

During this structured course, students will learn a variety of pottery techniques including pinch pots, coiling, slab building, surface design, and glazing through demonstrations and individual projects. Students will learn studio etiquette, materials handling, and clean-up. This is the perfect class for those new to clay, beginners, and those who have had some clay experience. Website Link

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GALLERY 212WINTER MARKET OPENING RECEPTIONThursday, December 2Multiple ArtistsFREE The kick-off for Sonoma Winter Market: the 10th Annual Fine Craft and Art Sale at The Center! Begin your holiday festivities with us, shop handmade gift items and enjoy food, wine, activities and over 50 artisans with quality, locally made artwork. More details online: Website Link

DECEMBER 11ALL AGESIN PERSON: PORCELAIN ORNAMENTSSaturday, December 11Lynn WoodSliding Scale: $5-25 for Youth 18 and under; $25 for ages 19+ Make your own porcelain holiday ornaments this season! Students will create up to 5 special hanging ornaments to give as gifts in this enjoyable, light-hearted workshop. Have a great time while making handmade gifts for those you love. Bring on the holiday fun. Great activity for the whole family. Materials provided. Website Link

DECEMBER 11CERAMICSVIRTUAL: JOURNEY TO THE MOON JAR ADVANCEDSaturday, December 11Seong Weon Joanne Lee$50 Experience the meditative process of coiling at home! Joanne will be teaching how to effectively roll thin coils and use them to build a traditional Korean Moon Jar form! Any clay type can be used for this technique, however porcelain is the most challenging. All students will receive the Zoom recording of the workshop to watch at their convenience afterwards. Website Link

DECEMBER 18YOUTH/FAMILYIN PERSON: MONOPRINTED HOLIDAY CARDSSaturday, December 18Kelly AutumnSliding Scale: $5-25 for Youth 18 and under; $25 for ages 19+ Hand-print holiday cards using our printing press! Students will make multiple themed cards (or wall hangings) with our professional print press. Much like creating paintings, monoprinting is an easy and fun process that results in one-of-a kind, special art pieces. Good for all ages!Website Link

NOVEMBER 27ADULTS, TEENS AND FAMILIESIN PERSON: CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK Saturday, November 27Rose HammockSliding Scale: $5-40 for youth 18 and under; $40 for ages 19+ Join Rose Hammock as she takes us through an in-depth journey into the world of contemporary California Native American beadwork. Participants will also learn about her Pomo and Wailacki culture and traditions. In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to use all the tools and materials involved in this tradition to make your own beaded crafts, including earrings. Website Link

SONOMA WINTER MARKET: THE 10TH ANNUAL FINE CRAFT AND ART SALE DECEMBER 2-4, 2021

Kick off your holiday season with us during the first weekend in December! Activities for youth, families, and adults will get you into the holiday spirit. 50 artists will sell collectable and gift items including wearables, ceramics, prints, jewelry, and more. Website Link

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