Fun For The Whole Family- New Art From Scrap Workshop
The Art From Scrap (AFS) Workshop comes alive with a themed workshop every Saturday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Open to artists of all ages and abilities, the workshops take place in the AFS Art Center; located upstairs from the Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store.
Art From Scrap Workshops utilize the vast amount of materials found in our Creative ReUse Store. By making art out of discarded materials; resources are saved and imaginations are stoked. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Make Art! Come to an AFS workshop and unleash your inner eco-artist.
Our NEW Art From Scrap Workshop Schedule:
Feb 7 Animals & Habitats Guest Artist: Jason Summers
Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Art Hearts Guest Artist: Judy Nilsen
Feb 21 Wizard & Fairy Houses Guest Artist: Beth Amine
Feb 28 Automata– Machines That Move! Guest Artist: Laura Denny
March 7 Springs Into Things Guest Artist: Judy Nilsen
March 14 Sensational Space Ships Flying to Mars! Guest Artist: Geoffrey Barber
March 21 Catchers of the Light- Garden Sculptures Guest Artist: Jason Summers
March 28 Magical Mixed Media Insects Guest Artist: Laura Denny
April 4 Time Machines & Other Imaginary Inventions Guest Artist: Geoffrey Barber
April 11 Tiny Growing Vessels Guest Artist: Jason Summers
April 18 No Workshop
April 25 Roar! Assemblage Animals Guest Artist: Laura Denny
May 2 Board Games Guest Artist: Jason Summers
May 9 Mother’s Day Bouquets: Paper, Fabric, & Lace Guest Artist: Judy Nilsen
May 16 Pirate Treasure Chests Guest Artist: Beth Amine
May 23 Printing With Found Objects Guest Artist: Laura Denny
May 30 Puppets! Guest Artist: Judy Nilsen
You don’t need to make reservations. Only $8.00 per person. For more information call 805-884-0459 x11. All workshops at Art From Scrap at 302 East Cota Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
Eva grew up in Berkeley, CA and is a recent graduate of UCSB, where she studied Aquatic Biology and German Language. During her undergrad, Eva worked as an aquarist at UCSB’s Research Experience and Education Facility (the REEF), where she managed the aquarium facility and found a love for science communication and conservation.
Rachel Palmer
Nicole is a mixed media artist and vintage goods specialist who has been managing Art from Scrap since 2020.
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.
Lydia
Lindsay Johnson
MELISSA BROOKS
Jenny joined Explore Ecology first as an Environmental Educator, then as a Program Coordinator, and most recently moved into the newly created Programs, People & Culture position. Prior to Explore Ecology Jenny worked in science research and consulting, however her passion has always been science education and outreach. Jenny loves all things related to the ocean, especially free diving, and enjoying the beauty and wonder that is the underwater world. Her greatest life passion is traveling, which she hopes to do more of again soon.
Lu’s love of all things Earth began at James Madison University in Virginia, where they got their Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Lu has a Master’s degree in Spatial Ecology- the study of how creatures interact across landscapes- from East Carolina University, where they studied rock pools along a river and the critters that dwell in them.