Jul 15 Tuesday
SEASONAL PROGRAM: JUNE 10TH ‘25 - JULY 29TH ‘25Join the California Nature Art Museum and Yoga Instructor Lori Shirran for a gentle, restorative, and nature-inspired yoga class on the following days:Tuesday, June 10th at 9AMTuesday, June 17th at 9AMTuesday, June 24th at 9AMTuesday, July 1st at 9AMTuesday, July 8th at 9AMTuesday, July 15th at 9AMTuesday, July 22nd at 9AMTuesday, July 29th at 9AMNature heals, and so does yoga! In this nature-inspired yoga class, we unite gentle expressions of yoga postures with calm breathing, while weaving in mindful reflection on the awe and wonder of nature. This is a class suited for beginners and all levels of ability.This program series will be offered weekly on Tuesdays at 9AM for a limited time, June 10th 2025 - July 29th 2025. Dependent on whether or not there is sufficient interest and attendance, the Museum may continue to offer this program weekly thereafter.About the Instructor:
Lori Shirran lives and teaches yoga on the beautiful California Central Coast, bringing 20+ yrs of yoga teaching experience to her classes. She finds deep inspiration for life through yoga, hiking in nature, mindfulness practices, world travel and spending valuable time with loved ones.
The class fee for this workshop is $10 per participant, and attendees must bring their own yoga mat and water bottle. Advance registration is required, 15 attendees max. Questions? Contact (805) 686-8315 or email Rachel Metz at rachel@calnatureartmuseum.org.
The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50+ years of age, seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.Schedule for July:• Museum Mamas: The Making of MOMA (Two Parts) with Christine Maasdam | Tuesdays, July 1 & 8, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom• Guardians of the Skies: The Role and Evolution of the Federal Air Marshal Service with Pedro Fernandez | Wednesday, July 2, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks• Songs of the Civil Rights Movement with Cary Ginell | Wednesday, July 9, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks• A Look at Photography Today with Avril Angevine | Thursday, July 10, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom• CRISPR: A Genetic Revolution (Two Parts) with Wesley Tierney | Mondays, July 14 & 21, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom• Los Angeles in the 1950s: When Pop Culture Transformed LA into a World-Class Destination with Sharon Boorstin | Tuesday, July 15, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom• Buildings that Define American Cities: Portland and Seattle (Two Parts) with Eleanor Schrader| Wednesdays, July 16 & 23, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks• Losing the Voice of America: The Unprecedented Challenges of the News Media in the United States with Dr. Kirstie Hettinga | Thursday, July 31, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
Series continues through August.
Join Our Monthly Crochet and Knitting Circle!
Yarn Buddies is a welcoming crochet and knitting circle held at the Explore Ecology Makerspace! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your fiber arts journey, our monthly club is the perfect space to bring your projects to life.
We invite you to drop in with your most recent project and fiber arts questions every month. Our knowledgeable staff will be there to offer any tips and tricks to help bring your project to life. The Makerspace will provide crochet hooks, knitting needles, stitch counters, and yarn that participants can borrow and even leave with their ball of yarn each month.
Join us for a night of creativity, camaraderie, and crafting excellence. Your next sewing adventure awaits at the Explore Ecology Makerspace. See you there!
Rev. Benjamin Thomas, Pastor of Bethel AME Church in Oxnard, will discuss the ways that the African American experience has differentiated Black Christianity from other branches of Christianity in America. This event is sponsored by the Ventura County Interfaith Community in the interest of celebrating Diversity and enhancing our appreciation our fellow human beings through knowledge and understanding.
The wait is over! Disney’s FROZEN is coming to the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, July 11–20, for just two magical weekends.
Don’t get left out in the cold—secure the coolest seats of the summer before they melt away!
Jul 16 Wednesday
Explore with July Crafternoons: Nature Nurturers!Let your imagination go wild every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap.
This month, we're making waves with eco-friendly explorer-themed crafts that spark creativity and celebrate sustainability. Perfect for kids ages 5 and up, these projects use reclaimed materials in fun and surprising ways.
Nature Nurturer Projects include:Explorer Binoculars – Any seasoned explorer knows that binoculars are an excellent way to observe nature, so make your own with cardboard tubes, beads, and other recycled materials!Field Notebooks – Using cardboard, recycled paper, and creative reuse decorations, you can create your very own scientific field notebook, perfect for any nature walk. Litter Bugs – We've got crazy crawlers in the Makerspace, so make your own litter bug with recycled materials that create new critters and keep scraps out of our landfills.
There's something for everyone at Crafternoons. Come craft, create, and explore the world with us!
Cost: $8.00 per person. Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and up.
Please note our workshop is upstairs and uses hot glue guns. Adults must remain in the EE Makerspace with their child.
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Create your own shimmering masterpiece at our Sea Glass Mosaic Workshop on Wednesday, July 16th! Using reclaimed sea glass and other repurposed materials, you'll design a unique piece of ocean-inspired art. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost is $25 per participant.
Jul 17 Thursday
