Jul 21 Monday
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.
Jul 22 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.
Jul 23 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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Learn the art of embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop focused on creativity and sustainability! Using reclaimed fabric and secondhand embroidery thread, we’ll show you how to transform simple materials into a beautiful, textured piece of art. Whether you're new to stitching or looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on session will guide you through the basics while encouraging experimentation and personal style. All materials provided.
Jul 24 Thursday
This event is for someone with a high interest in single-origin dark chocolate, where it comes from, how it's processed and the technicalities behind making shiny, lusciously smooth chocolate from what starts as a small, bitter bean. You’ll get to taste chocolate at every stage, from bean to bar (including sampling through all our single origin dark chocolate bars), as well as other products we make, like caramel and chocolate-covered espresso beans. We’ll describe the stages of roasting, sorting, refining and tempering. You’ll come away having tasted a lot of chocolate and having learned more about our specialty!
¿Quieres Ayudar A Que Se Respeten Los Deseos Médicos De Nuestra Comunidad?
Buscamos a personas comprometidas que quieran marcar la diferenciaAyude a personas a completar sus directivas avanzadas. Desarrolle habilidades de presentación y oratoria.
Las fechas de la capacitación son:Jueves 24 de julio, 6:00–8:30 p.m.Viernes 25 de julio, 6:00–8:30 p.m.Sábado 26 de julio, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us on a beautifully paired wine and chocolate experience. This guided tour walks you through the chocolate making process, from bean to bar! Taste the cacao every step of the way and finish with a chocolate and beverage tasting that excitingly pairs three truffles with three sustainably-made, small production wines, selected and poured by our local wine partner, WINECULT.
