ARTISTS' WAY hands-on workshops

OUR CITY, OUR OCEAN: The Long Beach Depot for Creative ReUse and Save Oceans & Seas. Join artist Claudio Garzon in transforming discarded debris from our beaches and other reusable items into impactful art. This fun, creative experience will inspire you to reduce our use of plastic and stop pollution from entering our ocean. Starting with a blank surfboard, amaze yourself with what you create!

THE AFRICAN DIASPORA: Village Treasures, an African Giftshop, Boutique and Gallery and Dembrebrah, an African American Cultural Association. Demembrah is committed to the study, practice, and promotion of African drumming and dance as methods of healing, communicating, educating and entertaining. Join them and Max Viltz of Village Treasures to participate in African drumming and dancing, and learn more about the African Diaspora.

MY STORY: An Urban Art Exhibition from Centro CHA's Be S.A.F.E Summer Project.  The mission of the Be S.A.F.E Initiative is to transform neighborhood conditions for youth and families to live, thrive and be healthy. This summer, youth were encouraged to create artwork as a form of self-expression: My Story. The results are inspiring and impressive, displaying the unique talents and creativity of Long Beach youth. You won't want to miss it!

URBAN TECHNO: Exploring Technology and Urban Communities with Long Beach Main Library's The Studio, WE Labs, and YMCA Youth Institute. Digital media is alive and well in Long Beach and everybody is all in with their own unique footprint. From producing videos to digital 3-D printing, come to the Urban Techno Lounge to put your creativity to the test. This hands-on experience puts you in the driver's seat to bring your creations to life. Come and amaze yourself!