Learn to make your own soft sculptures with artist Reniel Del Rosario.

Inspired by work on view in the Vault exhibition The Store of Sturtevant’s The Store of Claes Oldenburg, you’ll make your own foodie-inspired soft sculpture keychain of a hamburger, pie slice, or ice cream cone.

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Founded in 2009 by Steve Dilley, MFA, The Veterans Art Project (VETART) began as a single ceramics class at Grossmont College and has grown into a nationally recognized arts-based wellness and workforce development organization serving veterans, active-duty service members, spouses, dependents, and caregivers. Rooted in the belief that creative practice builds resilience, belonging, and purpose, VETART offers free, hands-on training in ceramics, glass casting, bronze casting, painting, drawing, and storytelling.

What began as a community-based studio program has evolved into a multi-partner ecosystem collaborating with museums, universities, Vet Centers, the VA, and community organizations across Southern California and beyond. Today, VETART is the only Department of War SkillBridge-approved arts training site in the nation, preparing transitioning service members for careers in the creative economy while strengthening social connection and emotional wellness.

Through deep arts engagement, exhibitions, and public programming, VETART transforms military experience into creative leadership—building community, restoring purpose, and advancing opportunity through the arts.

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Join Vesterheim Folk Art School from anywhere in the world to learn about rosemaling (Norwegian rose painting) on dala horses! This is a course that is for families and can be accessed throughout the month. Instructor Rachael Saum brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to this course.

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Join Vesterheim Folk Art School from anywhere in the world to learn the Norwegian art of kolrosing or incising decorative designs into wood. Instructor Darlene Fossum-Martin brings her years of experience and skill to this class.

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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn to rosemaling (Norwegian rose painting) in the Os style. Instructor Nancy Schmidt is a Vesterheim Gold Medalist with many years of teaching experience and a wealth of knowledge.

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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn traditional Viksdal rosemaling techniques. Instructor Cathy Castellanos is herself a rosemaler with many years of knowledge and teaching experience.

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The San Diego Public Library is a premier civic and cultural institution that connects our diverse community to free educational and cultural resources designed to enrich lives.

Serving more than 1.4 million residents across 342 square miles, the Library welcomes approximately 6.6 million visitors annually, making it the largest cultural institution in San Diego to offer free public programming.

Its expansive collection includes more than 5.3 million books, e-books, and audio-visual materials; 1.6 million government documents; and more than 265,295 books in 25 languages other than English, reflecting its commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and lifelong learning for all.

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The National Basketry Organization is an inclusive community of makers and enthusiasts whose mission is to promote awareness, inspire creativity, and foster appreciation for the heritage and artistry of basketry.

Founded in 1999 and incorporated as a non-profit in 2000, NBO has nearly 700 members reflecting the diversity of basket-making in America and extending beyond our borders.

As a non-profit organization, NBO promotes fellowship, provides education and increases awareness of the breadth of basketry.

Included among NBOs members are basket-makers, educators, collectors, gallery owners, students, scholars, curators, craft and art schools as well as museums. The NBO community encompasses a continuum of makers, from those who celebrate basketry’s traditional roots to those stretching the boundaries of materials and processes in contemporary applications.

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Foothills Craft Guild is the oldest craft Guild in the state of Tennessee.  We are a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to support local craftspeople.

Formed in 1968, we now are over 200 members of JURIED Fine Craftartistans, however, our Guild’s charter has not changed. It was—and still is–dedicated to:

• Encouraging the development and appreciation craft artisanship of all types;
• Promoting high standards of skill and design in handicrafts;
• Conducting educational programs on handicrafts with all ages;
• Sponsoring FINE craft shows and demonstrations;
• Engaging in activities which contribute to the advancement, development, and appreciation of arts and handicrafts.

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Paper weaving is a quick and fun way to play with color, image, and pattern—without a loom!

Even if you’ve never seen a weaving draft and don’t know warp from weft, you’ll be weaving by the end of the workshop. A paper-woven surface is also great for adding collage and mixed media to, so come explore the possibilities!

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The Vermont Crafts Council is an advocate for the high-quality craftsmanship that can be found throughout the Green Mountain State. Vermont has emerged as one of the epicenters of the crafts revival in America and it has a long tradition of producing fine craft.

Founded in 1990, the Vermont Crafts Council is a statewide membership non-profit organization. It’s most public – facing projects are two statewide Open Studio Weekends that together show the work of over 180 studio artists.

Vermont Open Studio Weekend is a self guided tour that is free and open to the public. To aid the public in planning their tours, we produce a 24 page tour booklet, and a website with local “loops” showing locations and directions to studios that can be visited in an afternoon, a day, or over the weekend.

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802 ARTs House is a 501c3 charitable organization. Our goals are organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in support of the arts tradition:

• Developing and coordinating promotion and marketing opportunities for visual arts in Vermont;
• Promoting resources by which Vermont artisans and their regional colleagues may stay abreast of current art offerings, research, techniques, and materials related to their art;
• Disseminating information to the public relative to current issues and practices in the art world;
• Provide artists opportunities to grow within their art medium through scholarships, workshops, and classes;
• Create opportunities for artists to share and sell their work within the larger community of Vermont and its regional neighbors;
• Working cooperatively with other visual arts organizations within the State of Vermont to promote excellence within the visual arts fields;
• Serving as an information resource to visual artists and the public throughout Vermont.

802ArtsHouse is a community of artists cultivating a high level of artistry and creativity through collaboration, promotion and advocacy for the arts.

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Vehicles of Expression focuses on the historical development of the skateboard as a constructed object; from homemade inventions with lumber and nails, to contemporary high-tech, ecologically-conscious uses of materials, and ultimately, performative works that perpetuate its mischievousness and spirit of continual exploration.

Organized in consult with skateboarder and multimedia artist, Abe Dubin (aka Orange Man).

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The Gallery at I Love Art Space is very happy to announce that we are participating in the Vermont Crafts Council Open Studio on May 23 and 24 from 10-5.

Our artists will be on hand to talk and demonstrate for visitors.  They will be showing: watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, jewelry, photograph, potter and more!

https://iloveartspace.com/open-studio-event/

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Join us on Tuesday, February 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Aztec Student Union Theater for a special keynote presentation from Carol Sauvion, creator of the Peabody Award-winning PBS series Craft in America.  The documentary series celebrates American craft and the artists who bring it to life.  For over 40 years she has been the director of Freehand, her Los Angeles gallery specializing in functional craft.

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