Oakland arts crafts events

15TH Annual Artesteem Exhibition - "Self as Super Hero: The Power to Transform"

Saturday, Jun 8 3:00p

The public is invited to attend ArtEsteem’s 15th Annual Art Exhibit “Reflections of Me and My World”, a free community event on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 3pm to 6pm, showcasing artwork from twelve...

Machine Sewing Basics

Saturday, Nov 23 2:00p

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

Has your sewing machine got you down? Can't figure out how to thread it or remember how to make it go? In this evening course we'll learn to proper threading and care of our machines and how to se...

Institute of Urban Homesteading Winter Open House

Saturday, Dec 14 12:00p

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

Join the party! Our year-end event is a celebration of the bounty...

15th Annual ArtEsteem Exhibition: "Reflections of Me and My World"

Saturday, Jun 8 3:00p

American Steel, Oakland

Attitudinal Healing Connection offers transformative intervention strategies for schools through ArtEsteem, an art and social justice program...

From Fleece to Fiber: Hand Spinning

Sunday, Sep 29 2:00p

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

We will start by learning to evaluate a sheep's fleece to determine it's grade and use potential. We’ll then sort the fleece and learn how to scour (washed correctly) it...

Hand Sewing Basics

Saturday, Nov 23 10:00a

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

Learn some needle & thread skills in this new class offering! We will learn basic stitches and processes in hand sewing for mending and for making small gifts such as sachest pillows...

Felt the Sun: Introduction to Natural Fiber Felting

Saturday, Sep 28 10:00a

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

In this class you will learn to make wool felt, a non-woven textile made directly from the loose fibers...

Colors from Nature: Natural Dyeing with Local Plants

Sunday, Aug 4 2:00p

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

In this class you will learn the basics of creating beautiful colors from local plant materials...

Knife Sharpening and Tool Care

Saturday, Aug 3 2:00p

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

Tired of knives that just won't cut the mustard (or anything else)? Join blacksmith and cutler Grant Marcoux for course in kitchen and field cutlery sharpening...

Longfellow Neighborhood-wide Community Yard Sale

Saturday, Jun 22 10:00a

Mlk Cafe, Oakland

The Longfellow Community Association (LCA) announces its first-ever community-wide neighborhood sale June 22...

North Oakland Day of the Dead Celebration

Friday, Nov 1 5:00p

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

North Oakland Day of the Dead Celebration Procession, Altar Building and Candlelight Dinner

Day of the Dead Puppet and Alter Building Workshops

Saturday, Oct 26 10:00a

Institute of Urban Homesteading, Oakland

Preparation for our upcoming Day of the Dead Celebration. Check back for details and actual time and location.

Jack's Night Market

Friday, Jun 7 6:00p

Jack London Square Pavilion Plaza & Stage, Oakland

Jack London Square invites locals and visitors to spend the first Friday of each month on the waterfront for a captivating evening filled with merriment and verve at Jack’s Night Market...

Pro Arts' Bounty of fine art and crafts at Jack London Square's Pavilion & Market Hall

Saturday, Jun 1 11:00a

Jack London Square Pavilion Plaza & Stage, Oakland

80 local, diverse, emerging artists, in a wide variety of mediums, exhibit in two large buildings in Jack London Square as part of Pro Arts’ East Bay Open Studios...