Events
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Introductory Clay Class: Wheel Throwing
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, 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.
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Nature’s Way Fine Silver Pendant with Despina “Espie” Buoncristiani
The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United StatesDiscover 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. Read more
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Second Saturday Docent Tour
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, 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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Closing Reception and Conversation for The Hard-Edged Genius of Karl Benjamin: Selections from the Family Collection
Chaffey Community Museum of Art 217 S. Lemon, Ontario, CAA 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 Read more
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Winter Clay Classes @ The Studio
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaJanuary -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!
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Artist in Residence Information Session
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaTuesday, 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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Artisan Pinch Pot Workshop with Pottery Artist Christine Schwandt
The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Craft 5131 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United StatesJoin 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, Read more
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The Store of Sturtevant’s The Store of Claes Oldenburg
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaThe 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 Read more
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Studio Saturdays: Dream World Collage
Ontario Museum of History & Art 225 Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA, United StatesDrop 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, Read more
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Opening Reception: Compulsion and The Store
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, 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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Museum Meet Cute
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, 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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Introductory Clay Class: Hand Building
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, 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
$75