#workshops

#workshops

There's a lot going on here. Through this weekend, there is a Behind-the-Screams Tour, where guests will face skeletons, parasites, bloodsuckers, and more from the collection. The newly renovated Wilson Family Nature Lab is opened in mid-October with lots of hands-on learning. Coming up on Nov. 22, there is a one-night only Welcome Winter Night, with two baby reindeer (and a naming contest), magic shows, and lots of other activities.

The annual Día de los Muertos celebration has a long history in the Mission, dating back to when a group of local artists - Mia Gonzalez, Yolanda Garfias Woo, and Galeria de la Raza founders Rene Yañez and Ralph Maradiaga - banded together to make some of the neighborhood's first public ofrendas. They based these on family history, their love of Mexican artists like Jose Guadalupe Posada, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and a longing to honor the Mission's own heroes.

You're cordially invited: Come see "Everyday Heirlooms: Exquisitely Designed Wooden Objects of Use" in Rockland, Maine, co-curated by Remodelista editor in chief Annie and furniture maker Heide Martin. Annie will be at the opening reception on Friday, September 26 from 5-7; come say hi. Speaking of heirlooms, have you heard of Hetta? The new furniture co. launched this week, featuring pieces "made to grow with, pass down, and gather around."

There's a really highly regarded knife-maker named Fingal Ferguson in west Cork, and many years ago, my wife got me one of his kitchen knives as a gift,

"We know that we're all going to die and we want resources and information, and the people who can be on your team when you are most in need," said Manager Gabrielle Gatto.

Santa Clara County is awarding $785,549 for projects that stabilize, preserve, rehabilitate, restore, or interpret historic resources in publicly accessible parks.

The first session, "Seven Questions About Transitions That Worry Caregivers," will be presented by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD and Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, focusing on common caregiver concerns.

Craft and Cocktails, scheduled for July 3, offers an evening of guided painting and cocktail sipping, where participants will transform plant pots using paint dot mandala techniques.

Ace Makerspace offers a 3-hour Textiles Open Studio with various machines and equipment available for practice, geared towards all skill levels from beginner to expert.

Join us for the annual Chili Cook-Off and Summer Festival where families can enjoy free chili tasting, live music, and fun activities guaranteed to engage community spirit!

Autonomous agents have swiftly transformed from theoretical concepts to practical applications, revolutionizing various industries by automating complex tasks and enhancing decision-making processes.

The Fixperience Workshops, hosted by climate charity Possible's Fixing Factory, aim to teach beginners how to repair everyday items such as toasters, remote controls, plugs, and small electronics.

The relaunch of OmVed gardens marks its transformation into a learning hub that emphasizes healthy eating, creative workshops, and engagement with nature.

San Francisco's Underdogs Cantina introduces a monthly "Booze School" focused on tequila tastings from Herradura, offering guided experiences with snacks included.

Critical thinking is a process of thinking about thinking through purposeful, self-regulated judgment.

FeverBee has transformed hundreds of communities using their data-driven management system, focusing on actionable insights to improve performance and increase engagement.

The speakers have been chosen specifically for the influential, inspiring and playful nature of their work and will all speak on the conference's 2025 theme, play.

Lincoln Center's Summer Forum invites teaching artists, educators, and practicing artists to collaborate and reimagine the future of teaching artistry over the next 50 years.

This session teaches AI and data engineers how to set realistic expectations for software development agents like OpenHands, helping them leverage these tools effectively to boost productivity.

iSpring's L&D Career Strategy Workshop aims to equip professionals with the skills and confidence needed to advance their careers in Learning and Development.

All Out Comedy provides an inclusive and supportive environment where we can all raise each other up and have fun.

"Since launching in 2022, we've hosted over 50 Snap Schools across the US, MENA, Europe, India, and Mexico, where creators engage with Snapchat best practices."