Events

Create a Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Friday, November 10, 6 - 7:30pm Ages 8 and up! Join us making Succulent Pumpkin centerpieces, an annual Art Factory tradition. We can hardly wait to share it with you. A pumpkin up to 14" and all materials are provided along with a brief lesson on succulent care. Additional mini-sized […]

Gourds Galore Saturday Morning Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 10 - 11am Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]

Nature Club: Neary Lagoon and Migratory Madness Saturday, November 11, 10am - 12:30pm Neary Lagoon in the autumn is full of life! Migratory birds seek food and shelter in large numbers and provide excellent opportunities to study them up close. The Museum will provide binoculars for each participant. Neary Lagoon Ages: 6th-8th grade $10 Non-Members […]

Gourds Galore Saturday Afternoon Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 3 - 4pm Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]

Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Saturday, November 12, 10 -11am In our Fullpower Introduction to Physical Self-Defense online program, adults of all ages as well as teens age 15-17 learn how to: *Interrupt the Pattern of Attack *Spot trouble early- and avoid it *Deal confidently with threats and harassment *Take the lead with friends to […]

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our  in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]

United Against Hate Sunday, November 19, 4pm Bystander Intervention Training teaches bystanders about the principles of nonviolence and de-escalation techniques. In this training participants learn hands-on skills about how to de-escalate a hate incident before it leads to violence, how to create a safe space, and how to support the person being targeted. This training […]

"It Needs to Be Told: Native Californian Perspectives on the Mission" Sunday, November 12, 3:30 Refreshments; 5pm Program Join us for the debut screening of this new documentary. "It Needs to Be Told: Native Californian Perspectives on the Mission" ,  that will be featured at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. "It Needs to […]