Summer Session Classes @ the Studio
2026-07-13 10:00 - 2026-08-21 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
July 13 – August 21, 2026 • days and time vary • In Person • $350
Our Summer Session classes are open for enrollment! Adult six-week courses in hand building and wheel throwing encourage development of ceramic skills.
Classes meet once a week for 2.5 hours in the AMOCA Ceramics Studio for six weeks (15 hours of total instruction), and are limited in size to twelve students. Access to open studio hours is included for the duration of the class and one week following.
Studio classes are for adults ages 18 and over (students 16+ may attend classes when accompanied by a paying adult).

Youth Summer Clay Classes @ the Studio
2026-07-27 10:00 - 2026-08-10 16:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
July 27- August 10, 2026 • days and time vary • In Person • $200/$150
AMOCA’s youth classes offer children and teens an opportunity to dive into new artistic skills in our ceramic studio. This summer, we’re offering one-week sessions in Hand Building and Wheel Throwing. These guided sessions, held in our professional ceramics studio, allow students of all ages to build their toolbox of techniques.

Wonder, Wander, and Make: August Edition
2026-08-02 12:00 - 16:00 | The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft, 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
Wonder, Wander, & Make: August Edition
Date: August 2, 2026
Time: Noon to 4 PM
Join us on the first Sunday of August for Wonder, Wander, & Make, a free event for all ages filled with creativity, nature, and hands-on fun.
Bring your family and friends, and fuel your curiosity.

First Fridays at AMOCA
2026-08-07 11:00 - 16:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
August 7, 2026 • 11:00AM–4:00 PM • In Person
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! First Friday tickets may be purchased at the door when you arrive.

Second Saturdays at AMOCA
2026-08-08 15:00 - 15:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
August 8, 2026 • 3:00 PM • In Person
Join us at the American Museum of Ceramic Art for a docent-led tour of a current exhibition! On the second Saturday of each month, AMOCA’s docents offer a guided look into one of our current exhibitions. Second Saturday tours are free with museum admission, which can be paid at the door when you arrive.
Docent-led tours are a great opportunity to explore the exhibition and gain insights into AMOCA’s collection and galleries. Don’t miss your chance to go behind the scenes and learn about the artworks on view at the museum!
This in-person event is free with museum admission. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to allow ample time to park, purchase admission, and meet up with the tour group. We ask that you pre-register for Second Saturday tours at the link below to reserve your spot and help us know how many guests to expect. You can also join the tour the day of event, as space allows. Second Saturday tours last about 30 minutes.

Introductory Clay Class: Wheel Throwing
2026-08-14 17:30 - 18:30 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Friday, August 14, 2026 • 5:30–6:30 PM • $75
The perfect way to get your hands dirty, relax, and have fun! In this one-day introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. If you successfully create a bowl, staff will glaze and fire it after the class is completed – all included in the price. If you’d like to take the piece home with you, you can come back and pick it up.
Along with your class comes complimentary admission to the Museum’s galleries, where you can explore one of the largest collections of ceramic art in the United States. Check out our current exhibitions!

Clay Play: Strata Cut Claymation
2026-08-15 14:00 - 15:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
August 15, 2026 • 2:00-3:00PM • In Person • $5/free for Pomona Residents
Looking to fill your Saturday with fun, exciting activities that are all about clay? Come to AMOCA the third Saturday of every month for our Clay Play all ages workshops, where we will offer educational clay activities, admission to our current exhibitions, and undeniable fun for families and caregivers.
In August, make your own strata cut / claymation creation!

Handmade Outdoor Garden Stepping Stones
2026-08-21 10:00 - 16:00 | The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft, 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
Join Maloof’s Teaching Artist from our arts education team, Crystal Rodriguez, for a creative workshop to design and craft your very own decorative garden stepping stones. These unique pieces will add a personal touch to any outdoor space. Beginners will gain hands-on experience as they transform simple materials into beautiful, functional art. Come prepared to explore your creativity and bring your outdoor vision to life!
Friday, August 21, 2026
Session 1: 10 am to noon, Booking Link: https://bookeo.com/malooffoundation?devent=3151WRF4P719ECD412353_2026-08-21_7hAdPuHELkcO
Session 2: 2 pm to 4 pm: Booking Link: https://bookeo.com/malooffoundation?devent=315133JJ9319ECD412353_2026-08-21_nTM9N2QigJe
Ages: 8 to 99
Cost: $95 per member, $105 per non-member

Curator Walk-Through: Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
2026-08-29 12:00 - 13:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Saturday, August 29, 2026 • 12:00–1:00 PM • In Person
Join curator Hollis Goodal on a walk-through of Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics. Goodall will talk about the exhibition, share details about the collection, and discuss how the concept came to a realization. Tōgei explores Japan’s ceramic tradition and its evolution from functional wares to modern artistic expression.
Tōgei is on view at AMOCA June 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027.

Build and Brew: Mug Making workshop with Pull-Up Coffee
2026-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | American Museum of Ceramic Art, 399 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, 91767
Saturday, August 29, 2026 • 1:00–3:00 PM • In Person • $75/$60
In partnership with Pull-Up Coffee, join us for a mug-making mixer for some community, creativity, and caffeine!
Attendees will learn to hand-build their very own mug in this workshop led by AMOCA staff and local coffee connoisseur Carlos Molina. Enjoy the opportunity to work with clay and build community! No experience is required, and all materials will be provided.
Three weeks later, your piece will be fired and ready to pick up at Pull-Up Coffee in Downtown Pomona. During the pick-up event, enjoy tasting and learning more about coffee! Carlos Molina will guide us in a private coffee tasting. Date & time coming soon.

Book Binding a Personal Art Journal Workshop
2026-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft, 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
Friday, September 4
Session 1: 10 am to noon – Booking link here
Session 2: 2 pm to 4 pm – Booking link here
Ages: 13 to 99
Cost: $95 per member, $105 per non-member
Ages: 8 to 99

Maloof All-Ages Workshops

Join Maloof Teaching Artist Crystal Rodriguez to learn the art of bookbinding. This long-practiced craft involves sewing and fastening loose sheets of paper together within a protective cover. You will have the opportunity to create a unique art journal using found materials that reflect your personal style. Say goodbye to store-bought journals and make your own!

A Racket of Banshees Exhibition Reception for the Artists
2026-09-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art, Chaffey College, 5885 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91737-3002, United States
A Racket of Banshees: Goddesses and Monsters Re-Imagined
Curated by the Association of Hysteric Curators
September 8- November 14, 2026
Reception for the Artists – Saturday, September 12, 12-2pm
A Racket of Banshees: Goddesses and Monsters Re-Imagined invites viewers into a world of myth, feminist archetypes, and speculative futures. Expanding on the 2023 online exhibition Goddesses and Monsters with LADIES’ ROOM, the 2026 exhibition features returning and new contemporary feminist artists across sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, video, performance, and community workshops.
Blending the divine and the monstrous, the exhibition explores transformation, gender equity, and imagined futures. Monsters challenge the status quo, while goddesses illuminate unknown possibilities. Together, they create a space between myth and reality where viewers are invited to reflect on what must end, what can emerge anew, and how another world might be possible.

Sun Printing with Nature
2026-09-13 10:00 - 13:30 | The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft, 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
Sunday, September 13, from 10 am to 1:30 pm (sack lunch)
Ages: 8 to 99
Cost: $95 per member, $105 per non-member
Sun prints, also known as cyanotypes, offer a beautiful and accessible way to create photographs without a camera. This process involves arranging various objects, such as leaves and flowers, on specially treated light-sensitive materials and exposing them to sunlight. This process creates stunning, elegant silhouette art.
In this workshop led by Maloof Teaching Artist Crystal Rodriguez, participants will learn how to mix the essential chemicals needed to achieve vibrant exposures to a variety of materials, including fabric, paper, and wood. Attendees will leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that embraces an early form of photography and captures the beauty of nature.

Acrylic Paint Marbling: Swirls and Patterns
2026-09-27 09:30 - 13:30 | The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft, 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91701, United States
Acrylic Paint Marbling: Swirls and Patterns
Sunday, September 27, 2026
10 am to 1:30 pm (bring sack lunch)
Ages: 8 to 99
Cost: $120 per member, $130 for non-members

This ancient art technique uses vibrant paints that float on a liquid, creating mesmerizing and colorful patterns. Maloof Teaching Artist Crystal Rodriguez will demonstrate how to manipulate these swirling colors with precision. Participants will then transfer their designs onto various surfaces, including paper and fabric. Each attendee will leave with a unique sample of their work, serving as a reminder of their creative journey.
