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Friday, January 30, 2026 •5:30-7:30 PM • In person • $75 In this evening introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of hand building, using air dry clay. You’ll craft your own whimsical garden gnome, perfect for your patio, desk, or bookshelf. Are you an AMOCA member? Join this class for free — we’ve set aside six Read more
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Discover the art of basket weaving in this engaging introductory workshop led by Kim Oakley. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on experience introduces essential techniques using natural materials. During the workshop, participants will also step inside the Maloof historic home for a special visit to view Alfreda Maloof’s baskets, including examples Read more
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Join the Museum for an afternoon discussion of the exhibition For Race and Country: Buffalo Soldiers in California. In this introductory lecture, we will examine the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and highlight the individuals and communities working to preserve their memory. Light refreshments will be provided. |
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Valentine Heart Frames – A Family Workshop Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 11:30AM – 1:30PM • In Person • $15/$10 AMOCA invites you to join us for a one day Valentine workshop to craft a heart shaped frame to show off your favorite polaroid. Whether to hold a photo of a loved one, a Read more
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Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum and engage with local artists through interactive activities, creative projects, and inspiring conversations that honor and explore Black heritage and culture.
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Tuesday, February 10, 1030am-2pm Exhibition walk-through with Dr. Jason De Léon and Michael Wells – 1030-1130am; Book sale/signing – 1130-1230pm; Reception - 1230-2pm. Hostile Terrain 94 is a participatory exhibition created by the Undocumented Migration Project (UMP), a non-profit organization that focuses on the violent social process of immigration and Read more
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Curator Walk-Through: Fired in Revolution Friday, February 13, 2026 • 1:00 – 2:00PM • In Person • Free w/Admission Join guest curator Jamie Kwan on a walk-through of Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People’s Republic of China. Kwan will talk about the exhibition, share details about the collection, and discuss how the concept for the Read more
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Introductory Clay Class: Wheel Throwing Friday, February 13, 2026 •5:30-6:30 PM or 7:30-8:30 PM • In person • $75 The perfect way to get your hands dirty, relax, and have fun! In this one-hour introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Advance registration required.
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Second Saturdays Tour Saturday, February 14, 2026 • 3:00 PM • In Person On the second Saturday of each month, AMOCA’s docents offer a guided look into one of our current exhibitions. February’s tour will focus on AIR 2026: Compulsion. Second Saturday tours are free with museum admission. |
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The Museum invites local teachers and educators to a free professional development event. Discover hands-on access to K-12 educational resources, programs, and teaching tools designed to bring history, art, and culture alive in your classroom. Meet Museum staff and explore what we have to offer you and your students.
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