UPComing Events
Art & Sound Experience
May 3rd, 12-4pm
Join us for an immersive event where sound meets visual expression. The Man of Many Turns will set the mood with smooth, ambient beats while local artist Spiral Spider brings the canvas to life before your eyes. Watch the creative process unfold in real time—or simply vibe out, drink in hand, as music and art blend into a one-of-a-kind gallery experience.
You’re invited to create as well. Bring your own canvas or sketchbook, add your mark to a communal piece, or grab supplies and let the music inspire your art. Whether you’re painting, drawing, or simply vibing, all creative energy is welcome here.
Art & Song May 10 Tammy Hall + Leberta Lorál
May 10th, 1-2pm
About Tammy Hall:Tammy L. Hall is a Grammy® award winning pianist/composer/educator/collaborator/musical director who’s career spans some 40+ years.
About Leberta Loral
:Formerly a Monterey Peninsula native, mezzo-soprano LEBERTA LORÁL (Annie) is a regional winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. She has appeared with the Monterey County Symphony under the baton of Clark Suttle and the Carmel Bach Festival with Sandor Salgo.
Figure Drawing Fridays
Fridays 6-9pm
A Weekly Open Figure Drawing Session
The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc.
Snacks and water will be served.
Please register in advance.
Felt Botanicals: Flower Crowns!
Sunday, May 11, 2-5PM - Mother's Day
This course is designed for 14+
In this workshop participants will receive an introduction to felt flower gardening and create a Spring crown to wear home. We'll review felt and tool choice, walk through 3 techniques to create felt flowers, and explore crown design and assembly. Most of the instruction will occur in within the first 45 minutes of the workshop, with the remaining time for questions and guided discovery. Participants are welcome to leave before the scheduled workshop end time if they prefer to finish their crown at home. No experience necessary! Workshops are designed for ages 14+ (under 18 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult). Participants should be comfortable using hot glue.
A Beginners Guide to Colored Pencils
Saturdays May 17th, 24th, 31st, 10am-1pm
This three week workshop is for those who want to use colored pencils as their vessel to express their artistic talent but don’t know where and how to start. It is a beginner’s class so it does not require any background knowledge or previous experience, only passion and a readiness to have fun.
The workshop consists of three parts, each with its own theme - Abstract, Flowers, and Landscape. If you’ve joined us before, come again! Each session includes new projects and personalized support to help you keep building your skills.
All the materials are provided by the instructor for a $5 fee included in the price of the workshop. However, if you have colored pencils within your reach, you are welcome to bring them! Also, if you have a reference photo that inspires you, feel free to bring it too.
Let’s Fabricate Simple Sterling Silver Hoops Earrings!
Thursday June 12th, 3-5pm
Join us at Abrams Claghorn Gallery for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop where you'll learn to create your own stunning sterling silver hoop earrings—no experience needed! In just two hours, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of transforming sterling silver wire into polished, wearable art. You’ll cut, shape, planish, sand, and polish your pieces, walking away with 1 to 5 pairs of unique, handcrafted hoops. Come curious, leave shining!
Gastronomic Printing with Potatoes
Fathers Day June 15th 2-5pm
Join food artist and culinary historian Carolyn Tillie for an afternoon of gastronomic printing making with potatoes! Using specialty knives, carvers, and cookie cutters, Carolyn will guide you in the creation of your own stamps to print a custom scarf, apron, tote bag, or handkerchief. All materials will be provided for one item, although extra items for printing can be purchased during the workshop for a nominal fee. Carolyn Tillie is known for her gastronomically-themed jewelry author of Feast your Eyes: Food Art from Apple to Zucchini.
Screen-Printing Basics with Julia LaChica
Saturday June 21st, 1-5pm
Join local artist and educator Julia LaChica for a fun, hands-on introduction to screen-printing using non-toxic, accessible stencil techniques. In this 4-hour workshop, you'll create your own design, print it on paper or fabric, and leave with your own original prints and new skills. Perfect for all ages and experience levels!
Abrams Claghorn Gallery believes that everyone has a unique story to tell through creative expression. In the Shop, we present items made by a diverse group of over 70 SF Bay Area local makers.
The Gallery features local artists in museum style exhibitions that change monthly. The themed shows give the artists platforms to present artwork as close to their vision as possible, unfettered by the contraints of marketabliity.
Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, and immigration status.