The Learnery

Orchids, they're beautiful, delicate and hard to take care of. Except that while they are beautiful, they are much hardier than most people believe and with a little knowledge, you can care for them like a pro. Come and join orchid enthusiast and Outreach Coordinator of the Sacramento Orchid Society Dave Veach as he leads participants in learning more about these amazing plants. He will teach you the basics of orchids, and orchid care, and lead the class in a step-by-step, hands-on, orchid repotting session. You'll learn the value of repotting your orchids and how to get them to rebloom.

Reading the multi-faceted and emotional personal journeys of others can breathe inspiration and a sense of knowing and connection into the fabric of our own lives. What personal experiences of yours are waiting to be expressed and shared as brave declarations of existence, learning, and evolution? In this workshop participants will learn a variety of creative writing and thinking processes that may be applied to any personal memoir writing project. By combining playful thoughtful explorations with basic embodiment and breath practices, you'll learn to create uniquely meaningful and informative artistic expressions in the genre of memoir writing, bringing to the surface deeply held knowing and awareness. No prior writing experience is needed. All materials are included although students are encouraged to bring their own notebook, sketchbook, or laptop.

Intuitive Painting at the Sierra 2 Center is not about making a "Perfect" painting. Creativity is not about getting it "right" or knowing what you're doing before you begin. There are no rules to memorize, no checklists to follow, and no experience required. What helps creativity grow is something much simpler- and much kinder: time and love.

Join local artist and instructor Catherine as she guides participants in learning to master watercolor techniques. In this 3-part series students will build up their skills week by week, and combine them and create a beautiful and inspiring fall painting. October 3, 10 & 17th 10am-12pm.

Inspired by the ancient practice of reusing materials, this workshop introduces the art technique of Palimpsest - a layered approach that reveals traces of what came before. Through intuitive exploration and shifting perspectives, participants will be guided through a reflective, hands-on process to uncover and express inner narratives. Students will learn to blend diverse elements like paint, paper, fabric, and found objects to create a unique mixed-media visual artifact representing your inner experience, intuition and personal narratives.

Join Alexa and learn to make monster fur, slime effects, and use edible candy to bring your Monster Mash cake to life! This class provides everything needed to build a three-layer cake from start to finish. Each child must be accompanied by an adult, and together, they will work as a pair to create their cake.

Get in the Halloween and Fall spirit by making projects to celebrate the season. In this class participants will learn how to make a Halloween tag and bag topper, and two fall cards and paper crafting techniques and make fun projects to take home. Just in time for the holidays!

Get in the Halloween spirit and join us for a fun and informative gouache painting workshop. In this hands-on, beginner friendly class, instructor Ruby will guide participants in exploring the unique qualities of Gouache. She will guide you through the fundamentals of the medium such as color mixing, layering, and brush techniques. All supplies are provided for students to create a unique and spooky Haunted Manor landscape.

Reading the multi-faceted and emotional personal journeys of others can breathe inspiration and a sense of knowing and connection into the fabric of our own lives. What personal experiences of yours are waiting to be expressed and shared as brave declarations of existence, learning, and evolution?

Learn the basics of American Mah Jongg with Sheri Graciano! Originating in the 1800s, Mah Jongg has been a beloved game passed down for centuries. It has been proven to sharpen memory, focus, and strategic thinking skills. Sheri will guide participants through the rules, vocabulary, and card reading to gain a better understanding of the game. From there you'll get the opportunity to test your skills with fellow beginners. All materials will be provided.