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

Thursdays
2:00 - 3:00 pm PT

Join us for Virtual Studio, our free weekly online art workshop led by Ruth’s Table teaching artists. Experiment, create, and learn together with art materials at home! Each week features a different project with opportunities for experimentation and skill building.

Sessions are one hour. A demonstration of materials and techniques is included, along with time for making and sharing with fellow participants.

Suggested Supplies: Registrants will receive an email 2-3 days before the program with workshop info, a list of suggested materials and info for accessing the workshop.

Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential

Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Studio free and accessible to all.

Image: Watercolor painting sample from the Relaxing with Watercolors Virtual Studio workshop by Teaching Artist Joyce Nojima.

Every Friday

11:00 AM  1:00 PM

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

Friday, August 8th 

11:30AM - 1:30PM

Unlock your creativity through body, words, and voice in this soulful three part workshop designed to awaken creativity, deepen self-awareness and foster community. Craft your own original fairy tale using a mix of writing prompts and plot ideas.

Part 1:  Dance and move to inspirational music

Part 2:  Write a short fairytale. 

Part 3:  Gather in a circle to share our experience.     

No experience needed:  Just bring your unique self. 

**Dress to express**

Teaching Artist: Lisa Trujillio

Suggested Supplies: All materials will be provided

Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential

Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome

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

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

Thursday, August 14th
1:00PM - 3:00PM 

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

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

Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Studio free and accessible to all.

Image: Kitchen Table Gossip by Melanie Chen

Thursdays
2:00 - 3:00 pm PT

Join us for Virtual Studio, our free weekly online art workshop led by Ruth’s Table teaching artists. Experiment, create, and learn together with art materials at home! Each week features a different project with opportunities for experimentation and skill building.

Sessions are one hour. A demonstration of materials and techniques is included, along with time for making and sharing with fellow participants.

Suggested Supplies: Registrants will receive an email 2-3 days before the program with workshop info, a list of suggested materials and info for accessing the workshop.

Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential

Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Studio free and accessible to all.

Image: Watercolor painting sample from the Relaxing with Watercolors Virtual Studio workshop by Teaching Artist Joyce Nojima.

Every Friday

11:00 AM  1:00 PM

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

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

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

Thursday, August 21, 2025
11:00AM - 1:00PM

This sun printing workshop introduces participants how to create beautiful handmade art pieces. Harness the power of the sun to create photographic art without using a camera by using cutout paper shapes or botanic materials on acrylic treated surfaces or light sensitive paper. Participants will have the opportunity to expose fabric or paper to experiment and create samples to take home. 

Suggested Supplies: All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring cotton fabric, paper cutouts, or your own leaves and botanic materials.

Teaching Artist: Robin Barrett

Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential

Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome

Thursdays
2:00 - 3:00 pm PT

Join us for Virtual Studio, our free weekly online art workshop led by Ruth’s Table teaching artists. Experiment, create, and learn together with art materials at home! Each week features a different project with opportunities for experimentation and skill building.

Sessions are one hour. A demonstration of materials and techniques is included, along with time for making and sharing with fellow participants.

Suggested Supplies: Registrants will receive an email 2-3 days before the program with workshop info, a list of suggested materials and info for accessing the workshop.

Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential

Your generous donation keeps programs like Virtual Studio free and accessible to all.

Image: Watercolor painting sample from the Relaxing with Watercolors Virtual Studio workshop by Teaching Artist Joyce Nojima.

4th Friday of every month 

1:00 PM - 3:00 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: A member of the Front Porch Gallery Team

Registration: Free | RSVP on Meetup 

Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome

Every Friday

11:00 AM  1:00 PM

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

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

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

Thursday, August 28, 2025
11:00AM - 1:00PM

In this workshop, you will make one or more sturdy and artistic bowls or vessels from scraps of fabric or paper or both. The final size of the vessel will be determined by the container or balloon you choose to use. We will be using wheat paste, which when dry, is incredibly strong. Prepare to get a little messy, but the final results are one-of-a-kind beautiful art pieces.

Allergy Warning: Wheat paste

Suggested Supplies: All materials will be provided. Wear clothing that can get messy.

Teaching Artist: Robin Barrett

Registration: Free | RSVP is Essential

Donate: The workshop is free, donations are welcome

Every Friday

11:00 AM  1:00 PM

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

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