Educational
Events
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Virtual Artist Talk with Maxwell Henderson
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaTuesday, October 28, 2025 • 12:00 –1:00 PM (PDT) • Online Join us for a virtual artist talk with Artist in Residence Maxwell Henderson to celebrate the beginning of his residency in the AMOCA Studio.
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Camera Obscura Workshop
Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, Chaffey College 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United StatesCamera Obscura Workshop Friday, October 31 10:30am - 12:30pm CAA-129 Join Radical Geographies artist Alex Delapena in this hands-on workshop. Explore the magic of photography through its most fundamental form: camera obscura, aka the pinhole image. Camera obscura is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon that has inspired and has been Read more
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Maloof Teen Program
The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United StatesCalling all teens! Spend your Saturday morning making art, exploring new materials, and having fun with fellow young creatives. All materials provided! 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Free! Space is limited
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Teen Wheel Lab
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, November 7, 2025 • 4:30–6:00 PM • In person • $10 Join one of AMOCA’s teaching artists for a 1.5-hour wheel throwing lab, where youth ages 12-16 are invited to try their hand at the wheel and learn the steps to make their own pottery. Advance registration required.
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Second Saturday Docent Tour
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, November 8, 2025 • 3:00 PM • In person • free w/admission On the second Saturday of each month, AMOCA’s docents offer a guided look into one of our current exhibitions. November’s tour will focus on Making in Between: Indigenous Americans. Pre-registration is encouraged.
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Exhibition Tour at AMOCA
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaWednesday, November 12, 2025 • 12:00 –1:00 PM • In Person • $15 / $0 (members) Join us for a tour of AMOCA’s exhibition Making in Between: Indigenous Americans with Exhibitions Manager Pam Aliaga. This tour is complimentary for museum members. Advance registration required.
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Member Clay Day
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, November 14, 2025 • 5:30–6:30PM • In Person Learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel! We’ve set aside some complimentary seats in our hands-on November Introductory Clay Class just for members. Advance registration is required.
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Introductory Clay Sessions
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, November 14, 2025 •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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Family Activity: Storytime in the Gallery
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, November 15, 2025 • 11:30 AM –12:30PM • In Person • $0-10 Join us for storytime in the gallery in partnership with the Pomona Public Library! Children will enjoy a story and complementary age-appropriate art activity while viewing AMOCA’s exhibition Making in Between: indigenous Americans. Pre-registration is encouraged.Storytime is free. Storytime + art Read more
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Prep for ZOMICS festival
Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, Chaffey College 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United StatesPrep for Zomics Festival Thursday, November 20, 2025 3:00 -4:30pm CAA-210 Are you a local artist or author who creates zines or comics, or, who wants to create zines and/or comics?Interested in sharing your work at a vibrant, community-centered event? Apply to be part of Zomics: A Festival of Zines Read more
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Black FriGlaze! A Family Workshop
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, November 28, 2025 • 11:00 AM –12:30PM or 1:00-2:30 PM • In Person • $35 Join AMOCA this Black Friday for a family-friendly glaze workshop, painting and decorating pottery on your choice of prepared bisqued bowls, cups, or plates. AMOCA’s family workshops are for all ages and everyone is welcome! Advance registration Read more
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Teen Wheel Lab
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaJoin one of AMOCA’s teaching artists for a 1.5-hour wheel throwing lab, where youth ages 12-16 are invited to try their hand at the wheel and learn the steps to make their own pottery. Advance registration required.
$10