Saturday, January 28 | 6:00-9:00pm
Free for CAFAM Members/$10 Non-members

RSVP requested to (323) 937-4230 x50 or rsvp@cafam.org

Thursday, February 2 | 7:00-9:00pm
$5/ Free for CAFAM Members (includes materials and snacks)

Create a fabulous, personalized journal with Lisa Engelbrecht, author of Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering. Lisa will begin by creating a nameplate for you in her distinctive lettering style. Then, you’ll customize a MakeReady© Journal (created from the waste papers of the printing process) with your nameplate and all sorts of cool materials.

RSVP suggested to rsvp@cafam.org

Saturday, February 4 & Sunday, February 5 | 12:00-5:00pm
A Shop@CAFAM Special Event
Free Admission
Located in the CAFAM Courtyard

Five nationally known craft artists will exhibit their wearable art and jewelry at this two-day trunk show and sale. Featured artists Biba Shutz, Valerie Hector, David Forlano, Randall Darwall, and Chris Triola have presented in prestigious juried art exhibitions and museums nationally, and 10% of all proceeds will benefit CAFAM’s exhibitions and education programs.

Saturday, February 11| Drop in between 1:30-3:30pm

$5 per participant (includes museum admission)/ Free for CAFAM Members

A CraftLab Workshop: Fun for everyone!

Artist Máximo González transforms a variety of unconventional materials into large, unusual weavings. Be inspired by Máximo’s work and learn the basics of weaving while experimenting will a range of fun materials.

Sunday, February 12 | 2:00-4:00pm

Free

A Folk Art Everywhere Happening
Location: Mercado La Paloma (3655 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90007)

LA graffiti artist Galo Canote is back for another workshop! If you missed last month’s program, now is your chance to learn about MAKE ONE’s creative process as he takes you on a journey into LA street culture and teaches you the fundamentals of letter structure and design.

Saturday, February 18 | 2:00-5:00pm
Free and open to the public

Join YBLA’s monthly meeting of local knitters to share diverse projects and great conversation. All skill levels are welcome! Find out more about YBLA at www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com.

Tuesdays, February 21 – April 17 | 6:30 - 9:30pm
Cost per session: $20/$15 CAFAM Members

Are you interested in printmaking but need a space to work? Whether you are a novice or expert printer, join other like-minded adults for our printmaking sessions that offer space, basic supplies, and casual instruction. Materials for various relief printing processes, collograph, and monotype are on hand. A small etching press and letterpress are also available for use.

For ages 17 years + up.

RSVP requested to (323) 937-4230 x28 or workshops@cafam.org

Saturday, February 25 | 7:00-9:00pm
$7/ Free for CAFAM Members

Please join us for a reading of poetry created in response to artworks exhibited in the Deconstructing Perestroika exhibition. The event is organized by Brendan Constantine, Los Angeles poet and author of Birthday Girl Wit Possum, and features poets Ilya Kaminsky, Cecilia Woloch, and Arash Saedinia.

RSVP requested to (323) 937-4230 x28 or workshops@cafam.org

Thursday, March 1 | 7:00-9:00pm
$5/ Free for CAFAM Members (includes materials and snacks)

We don’t know what the project is yet, but do know it will knock your socks off! Join us for the coolest thing you’ll do in March.

RSVP suggested to rsvp@cafam.org

Sunday, March 4 | 3:00pm
Free with museum admission

Join author and illustrator Eugene Yelchin for a presentation about his new award-winning book Breaking Stalin’s Nose—the moving story of a boy’s transition from devotion to disillusionment with the Communist Party. Eugene will discuss his creative journey and the use of personal experience to create historical fiction. A book signing will follow the presentation. To find out more about the book, visit breakingstalinsnose.com.

RSVP requested to (323) 937-4230 x50 or rsvp@cafam.org

Saturday, March 10 | Drop in between 1:30-3:30pm
$5 per participant (includes museum admission)/ Free for CAFAM Members

A CraftLab Workshop: Fun for everyone!

Celebrated on the Spring Equinox (March 20th) to mark the rebirth of the Earth, Nowruz welcomes in the New Year in Iran and other countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. Join artist Marjan Vayghan to learn more about this ancient holiday and create art projects inspired by the Haft Seen, the traditional Nowruz table spread.

Saturday, February 25 | 7:00-9:00pm
$7/ Free for CAFAM Members

Please join us for a reading of poetry created in response to artworks exhibited in the Deconstructing Perestroika exhibition. The event is organized by Brendan Constantine, Los Angeles poet and author of Birthday Girl Wit Possum, and features poets Ilya Kaminsky, Cecilia Woloch, and Arash Saedinia.

RSVP requested to (323) 937-4230 x28 or workshops@cafam.org

Sunday, March 11 | 1:00-4:00pm
$30/$20 CAFAM Members

Poet Brendan Constantine presents a special generative workshop inspired by CAFAM's Deconstructing Perestroika exhibition. Are you a 'writer of conscience?' Is there a line between art and propaganda? What is Ekphrasis? Come spend an afternoon exploring these and other ideas in an atmosphere of laughter and creativity.

Advanced registration required, online at www.cafam.org or email: workshops@cafam.org

Saturday, March 17 | 2:00-5:00pm
Free and open to the public

Join YBLA’s monthly meeting of local knitters to share diverse projects and great conversation. All skill levels are welcome! Find out more about YBLA at www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com.

Sunday, March 18 | 3:00pm
Free with museum admission

Join curator Ljiljana Grubisic, Director of Collections and Public Programs at The Wende Museum, for a fascinating look at this period in Russian history and the unique political artwork it generated.

RSVP requested to (323) 937-4230 x50 or rsvp@cafam.org

Sunday, March 25 | 3:00pm
Free with museum admission

Join exhibition artist Máximo González for a discussion that highlights his connection to the craft and folk art practices of his adopted homeland, Mexico. This program is sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico, Los Angeles.

RSVP requested to (323) 937-4230 x50 or rsvp@cafam.org

Saturday, March 31 | 11:00am-2:00pm
Free

Location: El Pueblo/Olvera St. (meet on south side of bandstand). Parking is available on surrounding streets or arrive via Metro Red or Gold Lines
A Folk Art Everywhere Happening

Artist Votan Henriquez will trace the history and culture of Native American people in Los Angeles. Emphasis will be placed on the Gabrieleño Indians, whose forty villages occupied the region before the first Mexican settlers arrived in 1781.

RSVP requested to rsvp@cafam.org by March 28th