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Collaborative Art with Sonja Hinrichsen
This project is an extension of Sonja’s famous “Snow Drawings,” but instead of using feet and snowshoes, we use our hands and fine-tip artist pens to create a collective masterpiece.
Date of Events:
June 26 – Morning Session (10AM–1PM)
June 26 – Afternoon Session (2PM–5PM)
June 27 – Morning Session (10AM–1PM)
June 27 – Afternoon Session (2PM–5PM)
Location:
2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
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Exploring the Art of Collage: A Workshop Series with Raha
This workshop series is designed for all skill levels, specifically curated for those new to the medium or looking to refine their creative process.
This class focuses on the meditative history and technical depth of collage. Participants will explore how to stretch their imagination through specific stylistic constraints and guided projects.
Date of Events:
Morning Session - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Afternoon Session - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
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New Village Beekeeping Series: Intro Class & 6-Month Internship
Paula Breen of Sweet Serendipity Honey. A dedicated pollinator advocate and mentor, Paula has managed multiple urban apiaries since 2017. Her teaching focuses on practical, sustainable urban beekeeping. This series is designed to transition participants from curious observers to confident beekeepers.
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The Intro Class: A 90-minute session covering bee biology, urban safety, and essential gear. Perfect for those testing the waters.
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The Internship: A seasonal deep dive. Participants work directly with the hives once a month from May through October, witnessing the full cycle from spring buildup to the late-summer harvest.
Date of Events:
Introductory Workshop
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May 10 – Backyard Basics: An essential guide to bee biology, tools, and urban setup. (Open to 15 attendees)
6-Month Internship Sessions
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May 24 – The Super Organism
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June 14 – Hive Inspection Basics
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July 26 – Pest & Disease Management
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Aug 23 – Harvesting & Prevention
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Sept 27 – Winter Prep
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Oct 25 – Final Survival Check
Location:
2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
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Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey
Watercolor for Brain Health is a 5-week series intended for anyone willing to tap into their inherent creative energy. The series focuses on the creative process rather than the final product. Each class centers on a design meant to turn down the noise in our heads and lean on creating as a tool for our brain health. Absolutely no prior experience is required—just a willingness to recover or discover your creativity through play
Date of Events:
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Week 1 (May 13): Getting acquainted, easy play.
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Week 2 (May 20): Out of our head, into the lines.
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Week 3 (June 3): Layers of our favorite things.
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Week 4 (June 10): Spiraling upward!.
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Week 5 (June 17): What does your brain look like?.
Location:
2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
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Abstract Watercolor: Foundations & Flow
In this 4-week series, you'll learn the fundamentals of watercolor through a relaxed, hands-on approach that focuses on exploration rather than perfection. Using abstract techniques, we'll take the pressure off "getting it right" and instead focus on understanding how the medium moves, blends, and surprises.
Date of Events:
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Session 1: Tuesday, May 12
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Session 2: Tuesday, May 19
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Session 3: Tuesday, May 26
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Session 4: Tuesday, June 2
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Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location:
2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
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Cyanotype Printing Workshop
Instructor: Aidan Jung
Discover the magic of the historic cyanotype process, one of the earliest forms of photography, while creating your own striking Prussian blueprints. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to coat paper with light-sensitive chemicals, arrange organic and textured materials like foliage and lace, and expose their compositions using sunlight or UV light.
Through guided experimentation, you’ll explore the expressive possibilities of photograms and leave with two finished 8×10 prints. No prior experience is necessary—this workshop is designed for beginners and creatives of all backgrounds.
Date of Events:
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Saturday, July 25 (12 PM - 2 PM)
Location:
2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
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