Calling for supply donations!
We’re in need of the following clean and ready-to-use supplies to keep our art-making programs open to the community at no cost. Thank you for your support!
Rulers, Watercolor paper, Mini canvas, Modge Podge, White Gesso paint, Double sided adhesive foam squares, Air Dry Clay, Beads and buttons, Pipe cleaners, Ribbon (5 inches or longer), Fabric (5 inch squares or larger), Yarn of all sizes, Embroidery needles and hoops, Paint brushes, Mixed media paper
Paper Craft & Collage Café
Paper Craft & Collage Café
Wednesdays 11:00am-1:00pm
No prior experience needed! Dive into the world of paper arts as we experiment with collaging, paper weaving, and flower making. Together, we’ll source collage materials from magazines and other papers, then prep those materials with paper craft techniques such as gelli plate printing and abstract painting, and finally we’ll use those materials to create art pieces such as flowers and weavings.
Please let us know if you plan to attend, so we’ll have a correct headcount.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Fridays, 10:00-11:00am
This group is perfect for those interested in meditation, chair yoga, sound baths, breath work and social activities for seniors. This group is geared towards seniors (60+), but all ages are welcome. Whether you’re looking to relax, improve your flexibility, or connect with like-minded individuals, our sessions offer a supportive and inclusive space for you to explore these practices. Join us for a unique combination of mindfulness and movement, and discover the benefits of incorporating these practices into your daily life. We look forward to welcoming you to our community! Bring comfortable clothes with stretch, and an open mind.
Please let us know if you plan to attend, so we’ll have a correct headcount.
RSVP HERE
Carlsbad Maker Meetup Group (60+)
Carlsbad Maker Meetup Group (60+)
Fourth Friday of the Month 1:00-3:00pm
Every month, we come together at the Front Porch Gallery to celebrate the art of making. From delectable recipes and intricate scrapbooks to cozy quilts and breathtaking fine art – our diverse community shares a passion for creation in all its forms. Bring a project you are working on to show and talk about, or observe and join the conversation!
Upcoming Programs
Each exhibit features special programming:
Artist Docent Tour
November 15 1-3pm| RSVP Here
December 19th 1;30-3:30pm | RSVP Here
Join us for an exciting docent-led tour of each exhibit, featuring exhibiting artists who share a behind-the-curtain look at their work. This is a conversational tour, prompting participants to engage with particular artworks and with each other. Feeling inspired? You can take your experience to the next level at our collage-making table, also inspired by the exhibit theme. The best part? Your creation could be featured in our “Gallery Takeover” installation exhibit, which showcases in-gallery projects completed throughout the year. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore art, engage with your creative side, and connect with a community of fellow art enthusiasts.
Social Emotional Arts Workshop
November 7th 11am-1pm | RSVP Here
December 13th 11am-1pm | RSVP Here
This unique program is designed to harness the power of creative expression to enhance emotional well-being and self-awareness. Come be part of a process centered mixed art experience. You will listen to music, interact with group members, practice mindfulness, create a project and participate in a self-reflective exercise. Engage in enriching conversations about art and emotions in a supportive community setting. The Social Emotional Arts Workshop aims to improve quality of life through the creative process by integrating the benefits of the arts with an opportunity for self-reflection in a safe setting. You don’t have to be an artist. Just bring your authentic self.
*This workshop is experiential in nature and is not to be considered treatment for any emotional, or mental disorder.
Make Your Own Messenger of Hope and Inspiration Doll Workshop | RSVP Here
November 8th 1-3pm
A MOHAI doll is a Messenger of Hope and Inspiration. It is a doll that you create using scrap material, old jewelry and your imagination. Once created, your doll will take on a personality that resonates within you, giving you power, words of wisdom or inspiration. The process of making a doll invites you to search inward to see what it is that is important to you. Come and partake in the magic making.
Make Your Own Dream-Inspired Intuitive Oracle Cards and Set Intentions Workshop | RSVP Here
November 14th 1-3pm
Make your own oracle cards inspired by your sleeping dreams, and learn to create a safe psychic space to give readings and set intentions. Living a life guided by intuition is an exciting, expansive and beautiful experience!
Create a Wish Wand Workshop | RSVP Here
November 21st 1-3pm
Through a series of rituals you’ll create a unique object for wishing, blessing and manifesting. Also makes a lovely holiday gift!
Learn Palm Reading and Create Your Palm Portrait | RSVP Here
December 5th 1-3pm
Did you know that your life’s journey is written in your hands? In this workshop you’ll discover a variety of lines and marks that indicate inheritance, serious relationships, empathy, etc. Are your palms Earth, Air, Water or Fire? You will journal about your insights then create a unique palm portrait using collage and mixed media techniques.
Your the Star in 2025: Mixed Media Vision Board | RSVP Here
December 12th 1-3pm
Create your unique star-shaped mixed media vision board and affirm your visions for 2025, where you are the star!