Category — Art

Santa Rosa’s SOFA Arts District will host the 7th annual Winterblast. Winterblast is a street party celebrating the arts and community.

The One World Band will be playing and the artist studios will be open for viewing. There will also be food vendors, the magician Ken Garr, an interactive Kid’s Art Zone and more. The evening’s highlight will be the unique SOFA Parade. Come in costume to join the parade. Free.  For more info, call  (707) 695-1011

Saturday November 12, 2011 5 pm
South A St, Santa Rosa

On Saturday, the kids can make and paint a a Veteran’s Day Frame, free, at Home Depot.  [Read more →]

HP Creative Studio is offering a free e-book called  ”Handmade Halloween: Make-It-Yourself Tricks and Treats”.

This  e-book has 12 pages of cute ideas on how to create A Feast Fit for Beasts, make tricked out treats, or make cards and invitations along with pointers on pumpkin carving and other creepy crafts. Click here for the free ebook.

You might also want to check out previous Halloween craft suggestions here, or find free pumpkin carving templates here.

Prepare to celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)  with sugar skulls. Children will learn how to make sugar skulls and have fun decorating them. [Read more →]

Reminder: ARTrails is this weekend. Art Trails is an annual fall tradition. ARTrails provides an opportunity for the public to meet local artists in their studios and learn about their creative processes and techniques. Bring a picnic and go “art-tasting”. Free. Pick up a map at local galleries, libraries, the Arts Council Office, or any of  the open studios.

October 22 – 23, 2011  10 am to 5 pm.

Looking for things to do in Sonoma County This weekend? ARTrails is an annual fall tradition and Sonoma County’s largest and most visible arts event. ARTrails provides an opportunity for the public to meet local artists in their studios and learn about their creative processes and techniques. Bring a picnic and go “art-tasting”. Free. Pick up a map at local galleries, libraries, the Arts Council Office, or any of  the open studios.

Two weekends, October 15 – 16  & October 22 – 23, 2011  10 am to 5 pm.

The Glass Pumpkin Patch will feature a large variety of hand blown glass pumpkins created by some of Northern California’s finest blown glass artists. Many artists will be at the event and available to discuss their work. There will also be torch artists doing glass demos throughout the weekend. Part of the proceeds goes to Food For Thought, Sonoma County’s AIDS Food Bank.

Saturday and Sunday Oct 8 & 9,  2011
Glass Pumpkin Patch
FFT Antiques
2701 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol

For more Sonoma County Halloween events, check out this complete list.

For a limited time, you can download a free eBook of Halloween crafts. The 11 craft ideas are described as “easy” (always a plus for those of us who can’t be trusted with a hot glue gun). The projects include centerpieces, wreaths, outdoor decorations, party props, and kids’ crafts.

If you missed it SOTC listed several places that offer free pumpkin stencils here.

You might also want to take   look at this complete listing of 2011 Halloween Events in Sonoma County.

Celebrate the Halloween season by learning how to make a mask with paper mache. It’s easy + it’s messy = lots of fun!  For children ages 8-12. Free. [Read more →]

I love an artfully done original Jack O’Lantern, but my attempts frighten the squash more than the trick or treaters.

I’ve found a Jack O’ Lantern pattern saves a lot of time and frustration. So here are a few of my favorite online sources for free pumpkin carving stencils: [Read more →]