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Mondays in November
4:00 to 5:30 PM

Hosted by Catharine Bramkamp - writing coach and self anointed creativity expert with her guest presenters.

Wonder Docent is proud to present NEONoir: New Works in Watercolor by Ghost Baby. The show features 32 watercolor paintings, by artist Erika Peterson (Ghost Baby), varying in size from 5x7 to 12x18, all depictions of neon signs and the dark environs they illuminate.

NEONoir opens Friday, November 21st and runs through January 4th. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, November 22nd from 6-8 pm at Wonder Docent, located at 230 Broad Street.

Mondays in November
4:00 to 5:30 PM

Hosted by Catharine Bramkamp - writing coach and self anointed creativity expert with her guest presenters.

Mondays in November
4:00 to 5:30 PM

Hosted by Catharine Bramkamp - writing coach and self anointed creativity expert with her guest presenters.

Interested in watercolor but don’t know how to begin? In this hands-on class, painter and educator Chappy Valente will walk you through the tools and techniques of watercolor painting. From choosing paper (hot press v. cold press) and brushes (round, flat, filbert, fan) to learning techniques (wash, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry), you will leave this 3-hour class with a solid understanding of watercolor and the confidence to get started.

Mondays in November
4:00 to 5:30 PM

Hosted by Catharine Bramkamp - writing coach and self anointed creativity expert with her guest presenters.

Join local mixed media and soft sculpture artist Jori Jori for a brief exploration into Junk Art. In this three-hour class, you'll learn about the concept of mask-making and hear from Jori about her own process, including the role of textural elements and the use of recycled materials in her work. Jori will then lead you through the process of making your own junk art mask from scratch. 

This workshop focuses on being playful, saying "yes and" to what we create, and working with what we already have. Learn to turn off your inner critic and create without judgement while developing your mask's unique character. Each student will walk away with a mask of their own creation.

Come craft! Bring your small project and hang out.

Free, drop-in, ages 16+

Discussion and prompts with former Nevada County Poet Laureate Kirsten Casey. Let’s talk about poetry and art, and write together. BYOB and snacks.

Free, drop-in, all ages

Come sew! Bring your hand sewing project and hang out.

Free, drop-in, ages 16+

Interested in watercolor but don’t know how to begin? In this hands-on class, painter and educator Chappy Valente will walk you through the tools and techniques of watercolor painting. From choosing paper (hot press v. cold press) and brushes (round, flat, filbert, fan) to learning techniques (wash, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry), you will leave this 3-hour class with a solid understanding of watercolor and the confidence to get started.

Over the course of the week leading up to Open Studios, Jori will be working on a large-scale hand-sewn sculptural piece in Wonder Docent’s big, beautiful Broad Street window. When Jori is not in the window, her work-in-progress, tools and supplies will remain for customers and passers by to see. 

Over the course of the week leading up to Open Studios, Jori will be working on a large-scale hand-sewn sculptural piece in Wonder Docent’s big, beautiful Broad Street window. When Jori is not in the window, her work-in-progress, tools and supplies will remain for customers and passers by to see. 

Over the course of the week leading up to Open Studios, Jori will be working on a large-scale hand-sewn sculptural piece in Wonder Docent’s big, beautiful Broad Street window. When Jori is not in the window, her work-in-progress, tools and supplies will remain for customers and passers by to see. 

Over the course of the week leading up to Open Studios, Jori will be working on a large-scale hand-sewn sculptural piece in Wonder Docent’s big, beautiful Broad Street window. When Jori is not in the window, her work-in-progress, tools and supplies will remain for customers and passers by to see. 

Over the course of the week leading up to Open Studios, Jori will be working on a large-scale hand-sewn sculptural piece in Wonder Docent’s big, beautiful Broad Street window. When Jori is not in the window, her work-in-progress, tools and supplies will remain for customers and passers by to see. 

Over the course of the week leading up to Open Studios, Jori will be working on a large-scale hand-sewn sculptural piece in Wonder Docent’s big, beautiful Broad Street window. When Jori is not in the window, her work-in-progress, tools and supplies will remain for customers and passers by to see. 

Over the course of the week leading up to Open Studios, Jori will be working on a large-scale hand-sewn sculptural piece in Wonder Docent’s big, beautiful Broad Street window. When Jori is not in the window, her work-in-progress, tools and supplies will remain for customers and passers by to see. 

Over the course of the week leading up to Open Studios, Jori will be working on a large-scale hand-sewn sculptural piece in Wonder Docent’s big, beautiful Broad Street window. When Jori is not in the window, her work-in-progress, tools and supplies will remain for customers and passers by to see. 

Join Karisa Broadbent for a playful dive into film photography—why toy cameras spark creativity and why analog still matters today. Afterwards, celebrate the closing of her show Summer Daze at Heartwood Annex with her photography, snacks, and drinks.

Come craft! Bring your small project and hang out.

Free, drop-in, ages 16+

Come doodle! Bring your sketchbook and hang out.

Free, drop-in, ages 16+

Learn the art of linoleum block printing in this two-part series.

On the first day (9/13), you’ll learn to transfer your image to a block and carve it. You may bring a design with you (make sure it's mirror-image!) or create it in class on a 4×6 or 5×7 block.

On day two (9/20), you’ll ink your block and print on your choice of paper or fabric. Dress for a mess!

Discussion and prompts with former Nevada County Poet Laureate Kirsten Casey. Let’s talk about poetry and art, and write together. BYOB and snacks.

Free, drop-in, all ages

Come sew! Bring your hand sewing project and hang out.

Free, drop-in, ages 16+

Learn the art of linoleum block printing in this two-part series.

On the first day (9/13), you’ll learn to transfer your image to a block and carve it. You may bring a design with you (make sure it's mirror-image!) or create it in class on a 4×6 or 5×7 block.

On day two (9/20), you’ll ink your block and print on your choice of paper or fabric. Dress for a mess!

Come doodle! Bring your sketchbook and hang out.

Free, drop-in, ages 16+

Join Wonder Docent and Studio Caliari for an artist talk and closing reception for Everything Is Apocalyptical: A Vessels Show. Ceramicist Marina Caliari will discuss her work, her creative influences, and the inspiration behind the 25 vessels currently on display at Wonder Docent. Artist talk begins at 6:30.

Come craft! Bring your small project and hang out.

Free, drop-in, ages 16+