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Step back in time for a Roaring 20s-inspired evening featuring a live swing band, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and exciting surprises at the historic El Paseo Restaurant. This elegant soirée commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake. It will support non-profit programming dedicated to preserving and educating the community about Santa Barbara’s history, resilience, and cultural heritage. Themed attire is encouraged so don your best 1920s ensemble and join us for an unforgettable evening!

Let your imagination take the lead at Crafternoons, every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, in the EE Makerspace located above Art From Scrap. Join us for our artist-inspired Crafternoons, where we’ll explore creativity, sustainability, and the magic of upcycling! Each session, young makers will craft unique, eco-friendly projects using reclaimed materials while drawing inspiration from famous artists and architects.

Artful Eco Creations Include:
Dotted Flower Pins – Celebrate the bold patterns of Yayoi Kusama by designing vibrant wearable art pieces using upcycled materials and dot painting techniques.
Water Lily Collage Coasters – Take a cue from Claude Monet’s impressionist masterpieces to create dreamy, textured coasters from reclaimed paper and fabric.
Whimsical Towers – Build imaginative, colorful structures inspired by Antoni Gaudí using repurposed cardboard, bottle caps, and other found objects.

Come craft, create, and discover the joy of artful reuse! Sign up now!

Cost: $8.00 per person. Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and up. Please note that our workshop is upstairs and utilizes hot glue guns. Adults must remain in the EE Makerspace with their child.

Let your imagination take the lead at Crafternoons, every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, in the EE Makerspace located above Art From Scrap. Join us for our artist-inspired Crafternoons, where we’ll explore creativity, sustainability, and the magic of upcycling! Each session, young makers will craft unique, eco-friendly projects using reclaimed materials while drawing inspiration from famous artists and architects.

Artful Eco Creations Include:
Dotted Flower Pins – Celebrate the bold patterns of Yayoi Kusama by designing vibrant wearable art pieces using upcycled materials and dot painting techniques.
Water Lily Collage Coasters – Take a cue from Claude Monet’s impressionist masterpieces to create dreamy, textured coasters from reclaimed paper and fabric.
Whimsical Towers – Build imaginative, colorful structures inspired by Antoni Gaudí using repurposed cardboard, bottle caps, and other found objects.

Come craft, create, and discover the joy of artful reuse! Sign up now!

Cost: $8.00 per person. Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and up. Please note that our workshop is upstairs and utilizes hot glue guns. Adults must remain in the EE Makerspace with their child.

Join Our Monthly Sewing & Mending Club! Pre-registration is required.

Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the EE Makerspace. Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or just beginning your sewing journey, our monthly club is the perfect place to bring your creative projects to life.

On the 2nd Wednesday of the month, we invite you to join us with your sewing ideas, projects, or mending needs. Our Makerspace is equipped with nine sewing machines and a wide array of materials to fuel your creativity. Plus, our knowledgeable staff is always on hand to offer guidance, tips, and tricks to help you bring your vision to reality.

From crafting personalized garments to reviving old favorites through expert mending techniques, there’s no limit to what you can achieve with our supportive community by your side.

Join us for an evening of creativity, camaraderie, and crafting excellence. Your next sewing adventure awaits at the EE Makerspace. See you there!

Join us for a night of creativity, camaraderie, and crafting excellence in our Monthly Crochet and Knitting Circle!

We invite you to drop in with a recent project and any fiber arts questions you may have. Our knowledgeable staff will be there to offer tips and tricks to help bring your project to life.

Crochet hooks, knitting needles, stitch counters, and yarn will be available and all participants will leave with a ball of yarn each month. Open to seasoned pros and beginners, ages 13 and up.

ReFrame brings together artists, culture-makers, and innovators to share strategies, connect with peers, and shape our region’s creative future. Through series of lightning talks, hands-on workshops, strategic planning sessions, and dedicated IRL connection time, our program has been designed to not only advance your creative practice, but also building meaningful relationships and helping craft a bold vision for Ventura County’s creative economy.

Sunday, April 6th, 2025 / 10am-6pm

Tickets @ $28.52+fees each. Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reframe-ventura-county-tickets-1255090121339?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a conversation between long-time local activist and author Jane Honikman and historian Rachel Louise Moran (University of North Texas) on postpartum depression and parental mental health. This event celebrates the establishment of the Jane Honikman Papers at UCSB Library’s Special Research Collections and the publication of Moran’s new book, Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America, which draws on the collection.

Honikman and Moran will explore the lasting impact of Honikman’s leadership of national and international non-profit organizations such as Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) in Santa Barbara, the remarkable historical shifts in approaches to postpartum depression, and the crucial importance of parental mental health for families and communities.

The event is cosponsored by the UCSB Center for Feminist Futures and the Health Justice and Community Initiative, and held in conjunction with UCSB Reads 2025.

This event may be photographed or recorded.

Fire and water are ubiquitous symbols in world religions. Together and separately, they can symbolize a life giving force, destruction, purification, and inspiration. On March 18th at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will explore the use of these elements in three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Unitarian Universalism.

This event will take place at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, 93010). Speakers will include Rabbi Michael Lotker (Judaism), Rev. Dr. Michael Anderson (Christianity) and Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford (Unitarian Universalism).

As with all of our events, this event is free and open to all, so please share freely with friends and family you feel may be interested.

Dance Party to Celebrate Women!

Celebrate your power! Protest for your rights! Dance up State St! Join World Dance For Humanity and Women's March SB for a Dance Party rally at De La Guerra Plaza and then a dance march up State St. Let's show this administration they can't take our joy away! Saturday March 8, starting at noon.

2025 Solvang Custom Knife Show Returns April 25-26, Showcasing the Finest Handcrafted Blades

The 2025 Solvang Custom Knife Show will take place April 25-26 at Craft House at Corque, 420 Alisal Road, Solvang, Calif., bringing together the world’s top knifemakers for a two-day showcase of custom, museum-quality blades.
The event features some of the most respected artisans in the industry, including Michael Walker, Rick Genovese, David Longworth, Dennis Friedly, and Jim Sornberger, as well as up and coming makers. Attendees will have the opportunity to view and purchase rare, handcrafted knives and meet the makers behind them.
Event Details
📅 DATES: April 25-26, 2025
📍 LOCATION: Craft House at Corque, 420 Alisal Road, Solvang, Calif.
🎟️ TICKETS: Available at the door – $20 for a one-day pass, $35 for a two-day pass
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