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Crochet Club with Tobi Onadeko

PENCE GALLERY. Are you looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and just looking for a space to practice and share your creativity with others? Come join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions at the Pence! With over 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks each month. 12p—2p. $15 Members, $22 Non-Members

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Art in Action: Putah Creek Fauna “Sketch or Sculpt”

PENCE GALLERY. Discover the animals of Putah Creek! Explore and examine a variety of taxidermy specimens, pelts, and replica skulls including beavers, raccoons, owls, and more. Create detailed illustrations and clay sculptures highlighting the unique appearance, form, and structure of each creature.  Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required. 1p—3p. $4 memebers/$8 non-members

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Crochet Club with Tobi Onadeko

PENCE GALLERY. Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and looking for space to practice and share your creativity? Join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions. With more than 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks. 12p—2p. $15-$22

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Crochet Club with Tobi Onadeko

PENCE GALLERY. Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and looking for space to practice and share your creativity? Join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions. With more than 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks. 12p—2p. $15-$22

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Second Friday HeART About

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Lovers of dance and art of all ages are welcome to stop by for some short performances including dances by the PTDT dancers, art by local artists Hala Alsaid, Sarah Clanton, Taylor Herrera, and Kelly Petkov, take a free class to learn a dance to Nat King Cole’s L-O-V-E, make a valentine, and enjoy light snacks! 5p—7p. Free

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Art in Action: Fanciful Fairy Houses

PENCE GALLERY. Fashion your own fairy home! Create a magical fairy hideaway using a variety of decorative and natural materials, including tree trunk slices, moss, acorns, pinecones, roses, wooden mushrooms, flowers, and more. 1p—3p. $4—8

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Healing Arts Workshop (6-Sessions)

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s 6-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning Center under the guidance of facilitators Amy Vidra and Lyndsey Rocca. Limited to the first 8 participants who register. 10a—11:45a. Free

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Quick Painting Workshop with Chris Leib

PENCE GALLERY. Under the guidance of artist Chris Leib, students will learn basic quick painting techniques in oil paint, brush handling, and the ability to edit and improve their work. Participants will be guided through the daunting task of completing a painting and turning it into a loved exercise in creative practice. 10a—3p. $195—220

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