Upcoming Events
February 2019
Watercolor on Canvas Class
Add dimension and depth to your watercolor pieces by exploring the technique of watercolor on canvas. Join local artist Wana Klasen and discover the artistry, technical tricks, creative freedom, and beautiful finished pieces you can achieve with this simple but satisfying method.
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Barking for Books
Barking for Books! Children of all ages can read to a Certified Therapy Dog. Mondays 3:00 – 4:00 pm Based on the popular “PAWS for Reading” program, reading to a dog helps kids practice their reading skills, gain confidence in reading out loud, and helps them discover the library as a fun and exciting place.
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Digital Drawing and Painting Class
Real art on your digital device? That’s right! Join expert digital artist Anita McLaughlin as she teaches simple drawing techniques, how to use brushes, text and layers, and how to apply photo enhancements to make and share your own digital artworks. It’s creativity at your fingertips!
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Barking for Books
Barking for Books! Children of all ages can read to a Certified Therapy Dog. Mondays 3:00 – 4:00 pm Based on the popular “PAWS for Reading” program, reading to a dog helps kids practice their reading skills, gain confidence in reading out loud, and helps them discover the library as a fun and exciting place.
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Introduction to Linoleum Prints Class
Discover the ease and artistry of linoleum printmaking! Practiced by masters but friendly enough for beginners, linoleum cuts are versatile and fun. Students will learn the tricks and techniques for making images, carving the linoleum blocks, and the wide variety of printing options.
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Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner / State of the City
he Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet Featuring the 2019 State of the City Address
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Monotypes Using Gelatin Plates Class
Back by popular demand! Used by seasoned artists yet easy enough for the beginner to do at home, monotypes using gelatin prints is a fast, fun, color-filled experience in printmaking. Students will learn to make their own gelatin plate, use a variety of tools to create expressive and spontaneous imagery, and employ water based inks to generate multiple prints to take home.
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An Evening with John Robles and Chucumite
Chucumite specializes in “son jarocho” (son means “sound” and “jarocho” is a colloquialism applied to the people of Veracruz), a folk music genre from Veracruz, Mexico, with a long history dating back to the Conquest.
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Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class
Celebrate spring with the rich colors, intricate patterns, and traditional techniques of Ukrainian egg decorating! Learn the basics of tools and techniques on day one, and immersive yourself in practice on day two.
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Complications From a Fall by Kate Hawley
When Helen goes to an academic conference, she reluctantly calls on her absent younger brother Teddy for help with their elderly mother. Over the weekend Teddy truly sees his mother, perhaps for the first time, and learns secrets from the past in this heartwarming drama about the memories we cherish, and those we try to forget.
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