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The Ember List · the Bay Area
Crafting & hands-on events in the Bay Area
Browse craft fairs, pottery & ceramics workshops, paint-and-sip nights, and maker markets in the Bay Area.
We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 24 best craft & maker events in the Bay Area between September 3 and September 9. Updated daily.
Highlights for September 2 – September 8
Free Art Workshop: Clay Sea Creatures (Grand Lobby, YBCA)
Learn to sculpt fantastical clay sea creature sculptures inspired by the “GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain” exhibition. Wednesday, September 2, 2–4pm. Free.
Preschool Crafts and Fun (Dublin, Dublin)
Miss Alma leads a monthly craft session for preschoolers and an adult helper, with new projects each class and supplies provided. Thursday, September 3, 11am–12pm. Free. Limited to 20 preschoolers; adult helper required.
Friday Fun: Mid-Autumn Festival Lanterns (Tully, San Jose)
Create bunny lanterns to celebrate the Mid‑Autumn Festival with all supplies provided. Friday, September 4, 4–5pm. Free. Ages 6+; supplies limited, priority to children present.
Screen Printing with Chris Granillo (Golden Gate Branch, Oakland)
Learn screen‑printing basics and make a one‑of‑a‑kind tote bag under the guidance of artist Chris Granillo. Saturday, September 5, 11am–1pm. Free. Minimum age 6; materials provided.
STEAM Sunday Extravaganza! (Biblioteca Latinoamericana, San Jose)
Choose from slime, cactus‑rock sculptures, rainbow prints and other hands‑on STEAM projects in an afternoon of creative play. Sunday, September 6, 1–3pm. Free. Ages 5–12; supplies provided.
Sea Squirts (Crown Memorial State Beach (Doug Siden Visitor Center), Alameda)
Morning shoreline fun with games, songs, and a themed craft for young children at the Doug Siden Visitor Center. Tuesday, September 8, 10:30am–12pm. Ages 3–5; adult participation required; no fee.
Our best picks: craft & maker events in the Bay Area — September 3–9
Join the Library Wellness Team for a free art program. Use creative expression and de-stress with us on first and third Thursdays at the San Pablo Library! No registration is required to attend these classes.
Looking for a place to unwind and chill with friends after school? Join us at the Ygnacio Valley Library for the “T(w)een Lounge” on Thursday August 13, August 27 and September 3. This exciting program is designed for tweens and teens . Each session is packed with engaging activities, creative projects & DIY crafts, an…
Join us for our monthly adult crafts program at Tully Community Branch Library. This month, we'll make a mini night light decorated with mosaic glass tiles. All supplies will be provided. Note: This program is for adults aged 18 and up. Please do not bring children with you. If you do, we will request that the children…
Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) . For ages 5-15 and caregivers. MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art. This program is supported by funding provided by the Friends of the Oaklan…
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Get crafty and relax at a jewelry-making night just for adults.. Supplies will be available to create whatever you like. Make something for yourself or a gift for a friend. Better yet, bring a friend! Not sure where to start? We’ll have project ideas and examples to help you get inspired. Come be creative, unwind, and…
This week, we'll make beautiful bunny lanterns to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival. All supplies will be provided. Free. No registration required. For ages 6 and up. Supplies are limited so priority will be given to children and teens who are present at the program. Parents who wish to take supplies home for their kid…
Paint a tiny canvas for display in our Tiny Art Show! Tiny Art will be admired by our community throughout Evergreen Library's 20th Anniversary during the month of September. All materials for painting Tiny Art will be provided, while supplies last. Note: Paint is not washable, so dress for mess. Recommended for kids a…
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on Chinese calligraphy workshop. Participants will learn about holiday traditions, write characters such as “中秋” (Mid-Autumn) and “喜樂” (Joy) with a brush, draw cute moon rabbits, and craft their own glowing paper lantern to take home. Additional Details Space and supplies…
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SEPTEMBER
Everyone of all ages and experiences are welcomed to help paint and bring a large-scale mural to life.
Get hands-on with the art of letterpress in this beginner-friendly workshop. We’ll explore the basics of printing on a press, from setting up a design to inking and pulling your very first prints.
Join OPL and local artist Chris Granillo for a screen printing workshop in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn about the basics of screen printing and create a one-of-a-kind screen printed tote bag. All materials will be provided by the library, while suppli…
Discover the art of beautiful lettering in this hands-on calligraphy workshop! Whether you’ve always admired elegant hand lettering or are simply looking to try something creative and new, this class is the perfect place to start. Learn the fundamentals of modern calligraphy with brush pens from a professional calligra…
Join us for a hands on workshop designed for beginners eager to explore the art of quilting. In this session, you will learn essential techniques such as fabric selection, cutting, piecing, and basic stitching. You will be guided by May and Mik Gaspay, current Cubberley Artist Studio Program (CASP) resident s. They wil…
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SEPTEMBER
The worlds of science and art collide at STEAM Sundays! Help us clean out our closets in this project filled STEAM Sunday afternoon. We'll have mini lessons and projects at the ready for you to pick what you'd like to work on. Will you make slime or maybe create a cactus rock sculpture after learning about succulents?…
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SEPTEMBER
-please read the whole updated description!- Come to work on your own projects and get some feedback from your fellow woodchucks. We have a planer, drill presses, hand tools, a table saw, and much more! ###################### **starting June 8 we will be taking a break from the intensive power tool trainings provided i…
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DOUG SIDEN VISITOR CENTER AT CRAB COVE: Once a month share a morning of shoreline fun with your child. Play games, explore nature, sing songs, and do a craft related to the theme of the day! Ages 3-5 years. Adult participation required. Sep 8: Fin-tastic Fish! Oct 13: Scat (everyone poops) Registration required. No fee…
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a season of light. Join us for an afternoon of candle painting. Draw imagery of the season - the full moon, lotus, rabbits, warm lanterns, or let the brush follow wherever the mood takes you. No experience necessary. Just the quiet pleasure of brush on wax, color finding its shape, and creati…
Join us after school for an hour of painting. Pick out a mini-canvas and get creative. No Registration needed, limited to tweens and teens (6th to 12th grade) as space and supplies permits. Generously funded by the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library.
Draw Like Andy Warhol - Blotted Line Ink Drawing Taught by lellobird If you can trace a picture, you can make cool retro art reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s drawings! We’ll use nib pens and tracing paper to transfer an image to watercolor paper. Warhol used this easy technique to create advertising art early in his career…
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SEPTEMBER
Create pottery at Weekes Community Center! In these classes your artwork will be fired in a high-temperature gas kiln. During the firing process, the amount of oxygen in the kiln is reduced, creating intricate and coveted glaze effects.
Create pottery at Adobe Art Center! In these classes you will make works of art that will be fired at mid-range temperatures in electric kilns, allowing for fun, bright, and colorful glazes!
Explore the colors and textures of autumn leaves in our sensory painting program! Using leaf-shaped cardstock and fall-inspired colors, children will create unique artworks while enhancing fine motor skills and fostering creativity. Guided by our librarians, kids will experiment with paint mixing and texture blending,…
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and learn a new skill in this beginner-friendly hand embroidery workshop! In this 2-hour class, you will learn all the skills and techniques you'll need to complete an all-new embroidery project by Tiffany from Stitches By Tiff . Due to high demand, we ask that community members sign u…
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