Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Luna New Year -Painted Fans
Thursday , February 12, 2026
1:30PM - 3:000PM
Japanese Fan Painting: Cherry Blossoms
This Japanese fan painting workshop offers a peaceful, hands-on introduction to traditional Japanese art. Open to all, it focuses on drawing and painting cherry blossoms on folding fans while exploring simple techniques and the cultural meaning behind this timeless art form. No experience needed, just creativity and curiosity.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Hosted by Creativity Suitcase
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
A Hands-On Paper Mâché Experience
Friday , February 13, 2026
1:30PM - 3:000PM
From Paper to Heart: A Hands-On Paper Mâché Experience
Slow down and create something meaningful in this hands-on paper mâché workshop centered around the heart. Using simple, accessible materials, participants will learn the basics of paper mâché while shaping and decorating their own heart form. Along the way, we’ll explore themes of care, resilience, and self-expression through creative play and reflection.
This workshop is open to all ages and skill levels—no prior art experience needed. Whether you come to relax, connect, or simply enjoy the joy of making by hand, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece and a deeper appreciation for the creative process.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Hosted by Creativity Suitcase
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: Jean Keane
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Gallery Take Over: Grand Opening
Saturday Feb 21st
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Gallery Takeover: Grand Opening Celebration
Come join us to take over the gallery and make a piece of art with us!!
Join us for the Grand Opening of Gallery Takeover — a vibrant celebration of art, music, and cake at the gallery!
This immersive exhibition invites community members to create a piece of art that helps transform and take over the gallery space, making creativity the centerpiece of the experience.
This year’s theme, Hope Thrives, explores creativity as a powerful tool for resilience, adaptation, and collective healing. Through shared making and collaboration, we celebrate how hope shows up in our communities.
Registration: Free |
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
RIP, RELEASE & RISE
Thursday, February 26, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RIP, RELEASE & RISE
RIP, RELEASE & RISE is a fun, creative art workshop where you get to let go of what you don’t need anymore — and turn it into something beautiful. You’ll start by writing down words, thoughts, or themes you’re ready to release, tear them up, and then use those pieces to create a one-of-a-kind abstract artwork. No art experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to play. This workshop is relaxed, social, and creative. You’ll leave with a meaningful piece of art, a lighter heart, and the simple joy that comes from creating with your hands. It’s a perfect way to reset, refresh, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity. *The associated lesson with this workshop is to really demonstrate that our negative beliefs, painful patterns, and hurts can be used and turned into something absolutely beautiful if we allow that to happen. It is up to us.
Teaching Artist: Sara Ann Aerts
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
The Sacred Art of Belly Dance
Friday , Feb 27, 2026
11:30AM - 1:00PM
The Sacred Art of Belly Dance
Discover the joy, beauty, and empowerment of belly dance in this gentle, fun, and low-impact class designed especially for older adults. Perfect for beginners and first-timers, the class uses stretching, breathing, shimmies, and flowing movements to build strength, flexibility, balance, and core stability while connecting with inner wisdom and celebrating female empowerment in a supportive community. Come join in and explore the sacred art of belly dance.
Your teacher, Donnalee Singer, brings more than 40 years of performance and choreography experience, along with training in the Serena method, to create a safe and inviting space for individuals to try something new.
Teaching Artist: Donnalee Singer
Registration: Free | Click below
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Carlsbad Maker Meetup
Last Friday of every month
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Every month, we come together at the Front Porch Gallery to celebrate the art of making in later life. From delectable recipes and intricate scrapbooks to cozy quilts and breathtaking fine art – our diverse community shares a passion for creation in all its forms. Bring a project you are working on to show and talk about, or observe and join the conversation!
Facilitator: Andi Woolley and Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane, A certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance E-RYT
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane, A certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance E-RYT
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane, A certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance E-RYT
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane, A certified yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance E-RYT
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Carlsbad Maker Meetup
Last Friday of every month
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Every month, we come together at the Front Porch Gallery to celebrate the art of making in later life. From delectable recipes and intricate scrapbooks to cozy quilts and breathtaking fine art – our diverse community shares a passion for creation in all its forms. Bring a project you are working on to show and talk about, or observe and join the conversation!
Facilitator: Andi Woolley and Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
MOHAI (Messenger of Hope and Inspiration) Dolls
Friday Feb 6th
11:30AM - 1:30PM
MOHAI Dolls
A MOHAI doll is a Messenger of Hope and Inspiration. It is a doll that you create using scrap material, old jewelry and your imagination. Once created, your doll will take on a personality that resonates within you, giving you power, words of wisdom or inspiration. The process of making a doll invites you to search inward to see what it is that is important to you. Come and partake in the magic making.
Suggested Supplies: All materials will be provided, if there is something that you would like to bring to personalize it, please do so.
Teaching Artist: Kim Cyr
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Mary Fallet
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: Jean Keane
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Carlsbad Maker Meetup
Last Friday of every month
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Every month, we come together at the Front Porch Gallery to celebrate the art of making in later life. From delectable recipes and intricate scrapbooks to cozy quilts and breathtaking fine art – our diverse community shares a passion for creation in all its forms. Bring a project you are working on to show and talk about, or observe and join the conversation!
Facilitator: Andie Woolley and Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Granny Square Crochet
Friday January 30th
11:30am- 1:00pm
Granny Square Crochet
Jan 30th 11:30am - 1:00pm
Join us for a relaxing and creative crochet workshop focused on learning the classic granny square—a foundational crochet skill that opens the door to countless projects. This workshop is open to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced crocheters looking for a calm, joyful session.
Crocheting granny squares is fun, meditative, and zen. It supports hand–eye coordination, encourages mindfulness, and is wonderful for the mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re here to learn something new or simply to unwind, this workshop offers a peaceful space to create and connect.
All materials will be provided, or feel free to bring your favorite yarn if you already have a color scheme in mind.
Granny squares are incredibly versatile! They can be used to create:
Blankets
Pot holders
Coasters
Framed fiber art (repeated patterns look beautiful!)
Bags, pillows, garments, and so much more
Teaching Artist: Bev Veytia
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Persian Collage
Thursday , January 22, 2026
11:30AM - 12:30PM
PLEASE BRING A SELF POTRAIT
Reflections of Love: A Creative Journey Through Persian Art & Memories
Reflections of Love: A Creative Journey Through Persian Art & Memories Join artist Shirin Aghdaie for a gentle, two-hour collage workshop for seniors. Blend personal photos with Persian art—floral motifs, calligraphy, and poetry—while reflecting on meaningful memories. Through mindfulness, storytelling, and creativity, participants will honor loved ones and find calm joy in artistic expression. No experience needed; all materials provided.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Hosted by Persian Place
Persian Place is a Carlsbad-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Persian art and culture through workshops, events, and educational programming.
Come as you are and leave feeling centered, inspired, and connected.
Teaching Artist: Yasaman Mostajeran, PhD
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Andi Woolley
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Word Mandala Magic
Friday, January 16, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Word Mandala Magic: A Word of the Year Art Workshop
In this guided experience, you’ll be invited to slow down and turn inward to discover your Word of the Year for 2026 — a word that reflects what you’re calling in, strengthening, or honoring as you move forward. This word becomes the quiet anchor for your creative process.
The word remains known only to you unless you choose to share it, allowing the piece to hold your intention in a private, sacred way
Teaching Artist: Sara Ann Aerts
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Robin Barrett
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
MOHAI (Messenger of Hope and Inspiration) Dolls
Friday January 9th
11:30PM - 1:00PM
MOHAI Dolls
A MOHAI doll is a Messenger of Hope and Inspiration. It is a doll that you create using scrap material, old jewelry and your imagination. Once created, your doll will take on a personality that resonates within you, giving you power, words of wisdom or inspiration. The process of making a doll invites you to search inward to see what it is that is important to you. Come and partake in the magic making.
Suggested Supplies: All materials will be provided, if there is something that you would like to bring to personalize it, please do so.
Teaching Artist: Kim Cyr
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Robin Barrett
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
The Sacred Art of Belly Dance (
Friday , December 19, 2025
11:30AM - 1:00PM
The Sacred Art of Belly Dance
Discover the joy, beauty, and empowerment of belly dance in this gentle, fun, and low-impact class designed especially for older adults. Perfect for beginners and first-timers, the class uses stretching, breathing, shimmies, and flowing movements to build strength, flexibility, balance, and core stability while connecting with inner wisdom and celebrating female empowerment in a supportive community. Come join in and explore the sacred art of belly dance.
Your teacher, Donnalee Singer, brings more than 40 years of performance and choreography experience, along with training in the Serena method, to create a safe and inviting space for individuals to try something new.
Teaching Artist: Donnalee Singer
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Paper Craft and Collage Café
Every Wednesday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Our weekly Paper Craft and Collage Cafè program invites participants to dive into the world of paper arts in a low-stress, social environment. Each session offers a new opportunity to experiment with collaging, paper weaving, flower making, and other methods of paper manipulation. We source collage materials from magazines and other places, prepare materials using a variety of techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and then use those materials to create art pieces. No prior experience needed!
Teaching Artist: Robin Barrett
Supplies: All materials are provided, supply donations are welcome
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Free Art Saturday
Every Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free Art Saturday at Front Porch Gallery is a drop-in day of art-making for all ages—come get inspired, create something of your own, and leave it in our Little Free Art Gallery, where anyone can take a piece or leave one for others to find. Visitors are invited to create, connect, and contribute to a growing collection of community-made art. All ages are welcomed with open arms, hearts, and minds to join the fun and spread the love. The creativity is flowing, the laughter is contagious, and the vibes are high!
Facilitator: The Front Porch Team
Supplies: All materials are provided
Registration: Free | RSVP not required
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Social Emotional Arts
Friday December 12th
11:30am - 1:30PM
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL ARTS WITH LISA TRUJILLO
Join Lisa Trujillo for a 2-hour SOUL COLLAGE workshop where you will tap into your inner world using intuition, imagery and expressive art. Lisa is a certified Social Emotional Arts Facilitator from UCLA’s trauma-informed program.
This is a three part workshop
Part 1: Dance or move to inspirational music. A relaxed body makes it easier for ideas, images and emotions to flow.
Part 2: Create the Soul Collage with materials and prompts provided.
Part 3: Share your project/process with the group if you want.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR
Anyone who wants to reconnect with themselves
People navigating change, growth and healing
Creative souls who love meaningful art
All supplies are provided-just come with an open heart and willingness to explore! No art or dance experience needed.
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome
Chair Yoga
Every Friday
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, all levels are invited to experience this gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on balance, heart-opening, and deep connection. Led by a certified yoga instructor, this class will guide you through longer-held poses that allow you to truly experience the full benefits of yoga. With a focus on listening to your body and practicing at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your mind-body connection in a relaxed and welcoming environment filled with beautiful artwork. We start and end each class with a calming meditation, and after class, enjoy some tea and community support.
Instructor: Jean Keane
Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup
Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome
Slow Looking with Ruth’s Table
2nd Thursday of every month
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Wonderful things happen when we slow down and engage deeply with works of art. Slow Looking is a monthly interactive program hosted by Ruth’s Table that invites participants to explore what we notice, wonder, and discover when we take the time to look closely and carefully.
Through guided discussion, we will share our observations, questions, perspectives, and our creative interpretations of art together.
No experience required - just bring your curiosity and an open mind.
Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential
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