Events for March 2024

Marine Mammal Illustration

Marine Mammal Illustration

Illustrate some of your favorite local marine mammals! Together we will learn about marine mammals that can be found in Monterey Bay including: cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises), pinnipeds (seals, sea lions), and sea otters! After a brief introduction highlighting their anatomy, behavior, and special adaptations, we will use science illustration techniques to create a personalized field guide. We will focus on scientific accuracy and attention to detail while using graphite, ink, colored pencil and watercolor to create our illustrations. Each student will take…

NeuroGraphica

NeuroGraphica

Join us for an NeuroGraphica workshop with Laura Alexander. Enhance your mindset, improve your emotional well-being, and explore your creativity through artmaking. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $15. Your donation supports MMA’s programming initiatives and allows us to continue to offer unique and valuable experiences for all. Advance registration is recommended due to limited space.

Going with the Flow: Meditation and Watercolor Painting

Going with the Flow: Meditation and Watercolor Painting

We will start the workshop with a meditation about letting go in the peaceful selling of the the Yoga Shala. Afterwards will be playing with colors with wet-on-wet watercolors. This style requires the artist to let go and let flow, creating many unforeseen results. Out of formless colors we bring out the forms. All levels are welcome. Regardless of level, you will bring home some wonders. Material supplied. Janaka Stagnaro has been a Waldorf teacher for 25 years and currently is an artist-teacher…

NOCTURNAL ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP

NOCTURNAL ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP

Illustrate some of your favorite local nocturnal animals. Together we will learn about nocturnal animals that can be found in Monterey County including bats, owls, raccoons and opossums! After a brief introduction to these animals, we will use science illustration techniques to create a personalized field guide for some of these misunderstood creatures of the night. We will focus on scientific accuracy while drawing our nocturnal friends. Students will use graphite, pen & ink, colored pencil and watercolor to create the illustrations. Ages:…

“WINTER GREETINGS AND GIFTS” COLLAGE AND PAPERCRAFT WORKSHOP

“WINTER GREETINGS AND GIFTS” COLLAGE AND PAPERCRAFT WORKSHOP

Treat yourself to a wintry morning of creativity! We’ll be handcrafting seasonal notecards and gift tags as well as ornaments that can double as gift wrap embellishments. Collage artist and papercrafter Lisa Handley will share some of her favorite designs to collage with new and upcycled materials. You’ll learn how to make lovely snowflake mandalas, nostalgic snow globes, cozy mittens and more. Your loved ones will feel extra special when they receive your winter-inspired creations! Ages: 12 – Adult Size: Up to 8…

1st Fridays Art Walk

1st Fridays Art Walk

Come out and celebrate the 1st Friday Art Walk’s 19 YEAR ANNIVERSARY in Downtown Salinas during this FREE event with new venues & even more live music – is that even possible?! – Plus more local Art, Poetry, Live Music, Art Openings, Book Signings, Kid’s Art Projects, friends, food, and fun! Be sure to stop by Alvarado Street Brewery Arte Antigua Artist’s Alley Artist’s Ink Arts Council For Monterey County Urban Arts Collective Fox Theater Cherry Bean El Rey Theater Beerded Bean Maya…

Toddler Butterfly Squish Art

Toddler Butterfly Squish Art

Join our instructor and Artist Nica White in this fun craft that involves using observation to create wonderful and unique butterfly-themed pieces of art! Children will get to see images of real butterflies for inspiration and will be able to explore color, symmetry, and design as they create their own butterflies. This class is for toddlers, the registration fee is only $10!

Mexican Tin Heart

Mexican Tin Heart

Join our instructor and Artist Debra Cobb and create these beautiful Mexican Tin Hearts! After creating these hearts, we will invite you to display them at our next gallery exhibit show, Dia De Los Muertos! To register please give us a call at 831-386-1381 or by email at celebrate@soltreasures.com.

Toddler Squirt Gun Painting

Toddler Squirt Gun Painting

Join our instructor and artist Nica White in this fun squirt gun painting class! Your toddler will enjoy creating a masterpiece made with lots of fun in the sun! You are also welcome to bring them in a white shirt that can get painted along during this activity! Wednesday, August 2nd from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm. The registration fee is only $10. For more information or questions please contact us by email at celebrate@soltreasures.com or call us at 831-386-1381.