Category — Art

Award–winning animator, illustrator, and children’s book author Mo Willems will read from his books—Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, and I Broke My Trunk—and provide a drawing demonstration. After the reading, Willems will be available to sign his newest Elephant and Piggie book Should I Share My Ice Cream? Visitors staying for the book signing can also enjoy their own free ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery (while supplies last). [Read more →]

Kazu Kibuishi, author and illustrator of the”‘Amulet‘” graphic novel series for young readers, will meet visitors and talk about his work at the Charles M. Schulz Museum on Saturday. Adults:$10, youth/seniors:$5.00

Saturday, September 3, 2011 1 pm
Charles M. Schulz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane Santa Rosa
(707)579-4452

Country Industrial is holding its first Open Studio and shop sale August 20, showcasing a collection of vases, mirrors, lights and furniture made by artist Ray Degischer from reclaimed and repurposed metal and wood (junk). [Read more →]

Featuring Sonoma County photographers. Free admission and reception.

August 17, 2011 6-7:30 pm
Meeting Room of the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library.

For directions call (707)584-9121.

This weekend, Michaels is hosting a pair of giftwrap creativity events.

• December 11, 2010 10 am-11a.m.: Wrap up the Magic Gift Bag Make-It Take-It (with purchase of gift bag).  For adults.
• December 11, 201011 am .-noon: Wrap up the Magic Gift Card Holder Make-It Take-It (with purchase of $5+ gift card).  For adults.

The Petaluma History Museum will be opening a new exhibit, “Light and Shadow: the Photography of Terry Hankins” with an artist’s reception on Saturday.

Saturday, December 11, 2010 4 pm.
Petaluma History Museum
20 Fourth Street, Petaluma
(707) 778-4398

This one is not for beginners, which pretty much rules me out, but if you’re handy with scissors you can make a nice 3D paper santa and reindeer set. You’ll need to have Adobe Acrobat on your computer to download the PDF, some heavy cardstock paper and a color printer. Oh, and glue, a ruler, good scissors, and some patience. (I have everything but the patience). Our friends at Madison on the Cheap (who found this one) recommend downloading these patterns with the LTR suffix so it fits American paper sizes,and say it will take several downloads.

Canon has some other free holiday related patterns there, too, like this cylindrical gift box, this 3D New Years Card, and cute gift-box tree ornaments.

Once a year, Petaluma Arts Center offers artist members the chance to exhibit their work for sale without any restrictions of a jury process. It’s  a great time to pick up a little local artwork for someone’s stocking… [Read more →]

The 6th Annual Open Studios event for the SOFA  arts district (South of A Street) features  over 10 galleries/studios, as well as food, live music, performers and the infamous SOFA parade.  And of course, art.

Saturday, November 13, 2010 5-8 pm

In downtown Santa Rosa, next to Juilliard Park  on the corner of South A Street and Sebastopol Avenue. For more information, please call (707) 332-1212

The Windrush Farm Holiday Art Sale takes place Sunday. [Read more →]