Visual Arts
Events
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Thanks to generous support from AMOCA’s Board of Directors, Museum admission for First Fridays at AMOCA is pay what you can. On the First Friday of each month, visit the Museum and choose your own ticket prices! |
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Big, bold, and unapologetically lo-fi—this zine explores the art of creating with butcher paper. From wall-sized posters to spontaneous street publications, learn how to turn cheap rolls into powerful, large-format storytelling tools.
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Friday, January 9, 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.
$75
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Discover the beauty of the natural world and learn how to capture it in fine silver. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create reusable molds from organic materials that reveal extraordinary detail. Once your mold has cured, you’ll use it to form your own unique pendant with Art Clay Fine Silver. […]
$150
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Saturday, January 10, 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. January’s tour will focus on Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People’s Republic of China. Second Saturday tours are free with museum admission. |
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A Conversation with Beth Benjamin moderated by Wendy Slatkin and Timothy LeBlanc at 3 PM Don’t miss the final opportunity to view this exhibition celebrating the diversity and creativity of noted Claremont painter Karl Benjamin on his 100th birthday. At 3 PM, Karl’s daughter Beth will provide insight into her […]
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January -February 2026 • Days and Times vary • In Person 6-week ceramic courses for adults meet once a week and encourage development of ceramic skills, including hand-building, wheel throwing, and more!
$350
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • 12:00 – 1:00PM • Virtual Join us for a conversation with AMOCA staff, alongside current/former resident artists, to learn more about the 2026-2027 Artist in Residence program. Applications open January 31, 2026. |
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The exhibition, consisting of clay paintings, ceramics, and soft sculptures, began as an idea during Reniel Del Rosario’s undergraduate career at UC Berkeley. He was introduced early on to the work of Elaine Sturtevant, who became an inspiration for him in his clay-based art practice. It was through Sturtevant that […]
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Join pottery artist Christine Schwandt for an engaging, hands-on pinch pot workshop designed for all skill levels. Discover the traditional technique of pinch pottery as Christine guides you through shaping clay using your hands as the primary tools. You’ll begin with a simple lump of clay, learning how to form, […]
$115
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Drop in and create a colorful collage with artist, Krafty Sunflower that reflects your hopes for a better future. Using magazines, found drawings, and colored paper, imagine a world filled with peace, respect, and acceptance of all people. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of equality and justice, […]
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Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 4:00 – 6:00PM • In Person Join us for the opening reception for AIR 2026: Compulsion and The Store of Sturtevant’s The Store of Claes Oldenburg: Reniel Del Rosario. Admission to the event and Museum galleries is complimentary with advance registration. |
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 • 3:00 – 4:00PM • In Person • $15 / $10 Exhibition Manager Pam Aliaga will lead a tour of Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People’s Republic of China and offer two signature boba drinks, created in house, to complement the exhibition. Pre-registration is required.
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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 […]
$75
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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 […]
$10 – $50
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This exhibition presents a wealth of rarely seen works of art by sculptor John Edward Svenson and his family – David and Kazumi + John and Sharon. The works are created in a wide variety of media from traditional carved wooden sculpture to mixed media and neon. The scale ranges […]
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