Events around Santa Barbara
Show the beach some love! Join us for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours. We’ll …
Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just beginning your sewing journey, our monthly club is the perfect place to bring your projects to life!
Get creative with Explore Ecology every Saturday, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Our November theme is “Cardboard Creations.” Make dioramas, holiday crackers, and more this month. Get inspired to recycle and reuse your …
Learn to crochet with Madison Connaughton on Friday, November 22, at 6:00 pm. We’ll cover the basics in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, including how to chain, make a “magic circle,” and create essential stitches—all leading up to crafting a classic granny square. Each attendee will leave with a crochet hook and a ball of yarn …
Get creative with Explore Ecology every Saturday, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Our November theme is “Cardboard Creations.” Make dioramas, holiday crackers, and more this month. Get inspired to recycle and reuse your …
Get creative with us every SATURDAY, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. We can’t wait to create with you. Our December theme is "Holiday Reuse", join our challenge this holiday season to give handcrafted …
Show the beach some love! Join us for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours. We’ll …
Get creative with us every SATURDAY, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. We can’t wait to create with you. Our December theme is "Holiday Reuse", join our challenge this holiday season to give handcrafted …
Prepare to be inspired! Join Explore Ecology for the Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 17th at the beautiful Cabrillo Pavilion to honor Santa Barbara County’s environmental champions. You’ll hear powerful stories from teachers, students, and community leaders – all outstanding environmental stewards who create positive change in our community. Enjoy a delicious lunch …
Compose poems using found words from vintage printed materials and create a unique collage to display your work. Share your poem in an impromptu reading and celebrate your creativity! All materials and tools are included in this workshop taught by EE Makerspace Coordinator Andrew Baker. For ages 13+. Pricing: General: $25 Student/Educator: $20 Spots are …
Join guest artist Karen Schroeder in the EE Makerspace to explore the magical, dimensional world of tunnel books. Also called “telescopic books.” a tunnel book creates a three dimensional depth illusion when viewed from a single point, like looking through a peephole. When the book is pulled open, a miniature scene or landscape is revealed. …
Turn up the spookiness just in time for Halloween! Join EE Makerspace Coordinator Andrew Baker for our Mixed Media Ghost Stories Workshop and craft your own eerily illuminated ghost story using weird and wonderful vintage finds. All materials and tools are included. For ages 13+. Pricing: General $25 | Student/Educator $20 Spots are limited. Reserve …
Join us Saturday mornings in the Explore Ecology Makerspace above Art from Scrap. Kids ages 5 and up can unleash their creativity in a wide variety of art and imaginative projects!
Get crafty for the holidays! Create simple designs on linoleum blocks to print on cards or gift tags, or to make your own wrapping paper. You will learn about designing a simple shape, using carving tools, and making variations in your prints. All tools and materials are provided. For ages 13+.
Join us Saturday mornings in the Explore Ecology Makerspace above Art from Scrap. Kids ages 5 and up can unleash their creativity in a wide variety of art and imaginative projects!