Join us for the Members-Only Opening Reception of Craft Contemporary’s upcoming exhibition, tierra.  Part of Craft Contemporary’s Clay Biennial series, tierra marks a reconsideration of the biennial’s conceptual and material parameters. This iteration expands its focus beyond ceramic and clay as a singular medium to encompass broader practices grounded in land and earth.  Be among the first to explore the new exhibition,…

Join us for the public Opening Reception of Craft Contemporary’s upcoming exhibitions tierra and Earthen Comforts. Part of Craft Contemporary’s Clay Biennial series, tierra marks a reconsideration of the biennial’s conceptual and material parameters. This iteration expands its focus beyond ceramic and clay as a singular medium to encompass broader practices grounded in land and earth. Presented in partnership with…

Join exhibition co-curator Andres Payan Estrada for an intimate walkthrough of tierra, on view at Craft Contemporary May 31 – October 25, 2026.  Part of Craft Contemporary’s Clay Biennial series, tierra marks a reconsideration of the biennial’s conceptual and material parameters. This iteration expands its focus beyond ceramic and clay as a singular medium to encompass broader practices grounded in land and earth.  This walkthrough…

Following the themes of our current exhibition, tierra, join clay artist Taty Hernández and create textured designs in clay using foraged materials like native corn, cacti fibers, maguey fibers, and more. This clay workshop explores space and place through the plant materials that connect both Oaxaca and Los Angeles.  This program will be held outdoors.

What can we learn from looking closely at seed pods, by dancing their dance? Seed pods hold lessons about carrying precarious futures, transforming themselves, and knowing when to let go—their intricate forms are a tactile language. In this one-day ceramics workshop, we’ll study locally foraged seed pods and translate their more-than-human architectures into clay. We…

This workshop consists of two class dates: June 13 from 1-5 pm AND June 27 1-3 pm. Your payment includes both classes.   Join artist Melora Garcia for a two-part mixed media workshop exploring memory and personal storytelling through clay. Participants will learn slab building techniques to construct their own ceramic altar. In the first session,…

Ever wanted to make art with trees and learn how trees and soil ecology are connected?  After a neighborhood tree walk and giving thanks to the trees, we’ll make our own leaf prints and concoct our own plant and earth-based watercolors to color in our creations.  Ages 7+ recommended Space is limited. Advance tickets are required. All…

Embrace the grounding, creative flow of clay play—finding balance and inspiration through the art of being present and shaping something new. Each participant will take home a hand-built piece of work inspired by their unlocked creativity. 

Join artist Amanda Maciel Antunes (aka dama) for a special sound-gathering workshop, Earth Frequencies. Participants will learn how to become attuned to the frequencies of the Earth through deep listening and slow moving. Beginning with a field recording outside the museum, participants will capture sonic textures emerging from soil, wind, water, insects, and the vibrations…

Explore the art of brush lettering with artist and instructor Emmanuel Sevilla using handmade inks created from natural materials such as local botanicals, soil, and wood. Participants will experiment with lettering techniques while learning how simple, organic ingredients can create a rich range of colors and textures. This workshop is inspired by our Maker-in-Residence, Jackie…