The Learnery

Join woodworking extraordinaire Oscar in Cutting Boards 101. Participants will go through the fundamentals of wood working and create their very own cutting board in this two part series.

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 cozy summer cafe by the sea. All materials are provided.

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?

Join mosaic making expert Kimberly Joy in creating a Bee and Butterly Hydration Station. Utilizing a terracotta pot and saucer, mosaic tesserae (or tiles), silicone and glass globs, participants will create a hydration Station that can be nestled in a flower bed enabling insects to hydrate safely. A wildlife hydration station provides critical relief from extreme temperatures. It sustains local biodiversity by offering a safe drinking source for birds, bees, and mammals, aids in pest control, and creates vital microhabitats for amphibians and insects.

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.

Join woodworking extraordinaire Oscar in Cutting Boards 101. Participants will go through the fundamentals of wood working and create their very own cutting board in this two part series.

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.

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 cozy summer cafe by the sea. All materials are provided.

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.