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The public is invited to join the photographers for an opening reception on Friday, May 9, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. This event provides a chance to meet the artists: Nicholas Berg, Chris Cornell, Marc Davis, Doug Novelly, and Don Scott, and discuss their diving experiences, learn about their equipment, and share their remarkable photography. The exhibit will be open to the public through the end of July.

Visit the gallery from 11am - 4pm Thursdays - Saturdays!

The works of seventeen artists and sixteen poets will be displayed side by side in the center's gallery.

Participating poets are Gene Berson, Catharine Bramkamp, Kirsten Casey, Katie Chilton, Judy Crowe, Kate Dumont, Molly Fisk, Betty Naegele Gundred, Iven Lourie, Donna Meares, Diane Pendola, Judie Rae, Ellen Dooling Reynard, Susan Solinsky, Robin Wallace and Susan Warden.

Participating artists are Beverly Austin, Eileen Blodgett, Roseanne Burke, Kim Carlsen, Andrea Caturegli, Mariela Cunqueiro, Flo Fahrenheit, Dori Greenbaum, Cheri Guerrette, Barbara Harris, Claudia Jeffers, Michelle Jewett, Susan Michalski, Rose Paratore, Stephanie Schriver, Robin Wallace, and Denise Wey.

The 2025 Ekphrastic Fantastic Gallery show will be on display in the center's gallery through Saturday, May 24th. Artworks and poems will exhibit side by side for public viewing during open gallery hours, Thursdays - Saturdays from 11am - 4pm.

“Timeless Inspirations: Poetic Persian Music - Reflections in Art”, is a group art exhibit resulting from a collaboration between Marjan Vahdat’s poetry-imbued Persian music and local artists.

Prerequisite:  for those who have completed our level 3 Class at The Forge or at least 12 hours of glassblowing class instruction at The Forge.

Continue your Glassblowing adventures in this 4-hour workshop.  Work with Robert and learn advanced glassblowing techniques.  You will also learn basic teamwork skills necessary to move forward to the next level of glassblowing classes.

Learn how to use frit and powders to achieve patterns other then the spotted look we are familiar with.  Create the look of feathers, scales, stone, cracked earth and other effects.  Your instructor will spend the first hour and a half demonstrating them and students will be let loose to try some for themselves.

Your stunning glass creations will be ready for pickup at The Forge within a few days of your class, or you can opt for the convenience of having your masterpiece shipped to you for a small shipping and handling fee.Ages 16+ and Adults

Class minimum 2 students/maximum 4 students.   If the class minimum is not met, the class will be rescheduled to a later date.

Join us as we celebrate three decades of excellence at Yuba River Charter School, the first Waldorf Charter School in the United States!

If you have ever wanted to sketch or are an artist please come join us.
Meet in front of the Nevada Theater at 9:30 AM
No costs involved....Free !
Spend a few hours sketching all the great buildings in downtown Nevada City.
Open to all skill levels.
Grab some paper and a pencil or your favorite sketch pad and sketching supplies.
Don't forget your sun hat and water!!
Hope to see you there.

Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques will hold it huge spring warehouse sale event for 9 days only, May 10-18, 2025. Open to the public just twice a year, the Kodo Arts Warehouse turns into an antique festival market. Japanese culture comes alive. Japanese lanterns light up a a superb array of japanese furniture, garden, kimonos, art, home décor, architectural and the unusual. All at wholesale prices. Something for every budget and taste. Come stroll around another world!!!

Come experience the magic of Glassblowing at The Curious Forge!

30-minute taster sessions—Your opportunity to experience glassblowing hands-on.  You can choose to make a colorful paperweight, drinking glass, or spring bud vase.

Click on date options and then time slot options to find available sessions.

With the supervision and guidance of our professional glassblowers, you will discover the art of molding hot molten glass into a unique beautiful colorful paperweight, drinking glass, or spring bud vase to bring home.

30-minute time slots – 2 spaces available per 30-minute session

Preregistration is required.  Please reserve your space with a ticket below.

Cost: $65 per person

Adults and Teens age 14+

Visit the gallery from 11am - 4pm Thursdays - Saturdays!

The works of seventeen artists and sixteen poets will be displayed side by side in the center's gallery.

Participating poets are Gene Berson, Catharine Bramkamp, Kirsten Casey, Katie Chilton, Judy Crowe, Kate Dumont, Molly Fisk, Betty Naegele Gundred, Iven Lourie, Donna Meares, Diane Pendola, Judie Rae, Ellen Dooling Reynard, Susan Solinsky, Robin Wallace and Susan Warden.

Participating artists are Beverly Austin, Eileen Blodgett, Roseanne Burke, Kim Carlsen, Andrea Caturegli, Mariela Cunqueiro, Flo Fahrenheit, Dori Greenbaum, Cheri Guerrette, Barbara Harris, Claudia Jeffers, Michelle Jewett, Susan Michalski, Rose Paratore, Stephanie Schriver, Robin Wallace, and Denise Wey.

The 2025 Ekphrastic Fantastic Gallery show will be on display in the center's gallery through Saturday, May 24th. Artworks and poems will exhibit side by side for public viewing during open gallery hours, Thursdays - Saturdays from 11am - 4pm.