Santa Maria arts crafts events

Classes: Painting from Nature

In this class we will gather at the Dinosaur Caves in Shell Beach and paint from the scenes of the surrounding coastline...

CLASSES: MURALS

Design, imagination, creativity… This class has it all...

Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves, Shell Beach

10th annual season of Art in the Park features 100+ vendors in an outdoor setting along the coast. 1st Sunday of the Month (MAY-NOVEMBER)...

CLASSES: MAKE IT & TAKE IT ART PROJECTS

In this hands-on camp, campers will explore their creative side with fun and educational projects they can take home every day! We will be experimenting and making a variety of fun projects! *This ...

Open Studio at Smart Studio

Open Studio--for $5 per project (plus tax) or less, materials are provided, the ipod is loaded, and the glue is overflowing for studio hours where YOU are the artist...

CLASSES: KIDS CARTOONING

Your kids will have a blast with step by step instruction on drawing some of their favorite cartoon characters using simple formulas and methods...

Unlocking Your Creative Self

Unlocking Your Creative SELFBeing creative is a natural gift that Every One has...

Classes: New! Observing Nature Through Writing and Drawing

Students will explore exciting ways to combine art work with creative writing...

New! Draw Sculpt and Paint

This is an exciting hands on class where students learn the principles and elements of art through drawing, making 3-D sculptures and Painting. Core curriculum is reinforced where possible...

Central Coast Quilters Meeting

Monthly meeting of quilters & others interested in fiber arts. Speakers, activities, refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Classes: New! Back to Basics – Paper and Pencil

Investigate the fundamental techniques of drawing with pencil and paper...

Beginning Sculpture

This is a hands-on course exploring the many different approaches to sculpture. Learn the basics of 3 Dimensional art...

SmART After Dark

Open Studio the first Friday of every month! Bring your friends, browse our crafts, spend some time with family. BYO Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks...

NEW! THE SCIENCE OF COLOR

The Science and application of color. Students learn about how we see color and value and apply their understanding to a variety of painting techniques and mediums...

CLASSES: YOU’RE BUGGING ME

An artistic exploration of the insects that share our space! For the first three classes students will go on a walkabout and as a group, find and gently capture an insect to observe and research...