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Hand-build a Darted Cup

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Sculpt and decorate your own clay cup using a hand-building technique called darting. After shaping the cup, students will finish it by applying a colorful glaze of their choice, making the cup both functional and food safe. This is a two-day workshop and attendance is required for both. All materials provided. 1p—4p. $100

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Garden Art Sale in the Pence Courtyard

PENCE GALLERY. Purchase outdoor sculptures, mosaic stepping stones, decorative plant hangers, fountains, and more in a sale to benefit the Pence and local artists. Also discover the perfect gift for garden enthusiasts, ranging from plant wands and gardening aprons, to air plants and wind chimes. We’ll have plants from The Growing Groves for sale too! 10a—4p. Free

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Wheel Throwing Boot Camp

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to refine your wheel throwing technique. The focus is on skill-building, so students will leave with enhanced technique rather than finished pieces. Materials provided. 11a—4p. $115

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Wheel Throwing Boot Camp

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to refine your wheel throwing technique. The focus is on skill-building, so students will leave with enhanced technique rather than finished pieces. Materials provided. 11a—4p. $115

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Tiny Show

PENCE GALLERY. The Tiny Show is back at the Pence, featuring 5 x 7” works of art by more than 40 local and regional artists. Ranging from serious to whimsical, these tiny artworks capture the creativity of Paula Bellacera, Sue Bradford, Linda Clark Johnson, Janet Crittenden, Jeff Downing, Maryann Steinert-Foley, and many others. 11:30a—5p. Free

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Handbuilding Sculptures

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Come build your very own sculptural vessel with the coil-building technique in this multi-day workshop! Explore the intersection between form and function while learning the basics of coil building. Students will leave the workshop with an understanding of coil-building techniques and 1-2 vessels to decorate your home or give away as gifts. Price includes clay, access to tools,and firing. Final pieces will be available for pick-up a few weeks after the workshop ends. 10a – 1p. $200

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Pottery Night Out

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Want to try pottery but hesitant to go alone? Join us for Pottery Night Out! This single day wheel throwing workshop is designed to be enjoyed with a pottery partner—whether it’s a loved one, family member, or friend. Spend a fun and creative evening getting hands-on with clay and exploring something new! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience. 4p – 6p. $75 per duo. 

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Pottery Night Out

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Want to try pottery but hesitant to go alone? Join us for Pottery Night Out! This single day wheel throwing workshop is designed to be enjoyed with a pottery partner—whether it’s a loved one, family member, or friend. Spend a fun and creative evening getting hands-on with clay and exploring something new! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience. 4p – 6p. $75 per duo. 

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Pence Gallery Reception

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence Gallery is hosting a public reception in conjunction with the 2025 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) by the John Natsoulas Gallery. This is a free event at the Pence, & visitors can enjoy browsing our art exhibits and complimentary wine. 6p – 9p. Free. 

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Flights of Fancy: Frankie Hansbearry & Marsha Elam

PENCE GALLERY. Frankie Hansbearry and Marsha Elam are Sacramento-based artists whose ceramics explore whimsical and imaginative themes. In their figurative works, reality flies out the window to reveal anthropomorphic characters, interesting faces, and tales with a twist that hold up a mirror to human nature. 11:30a—5p. Free

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