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SUMMARY:The Museum's 120th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is turning 120 years old!\nAuthor Taylor Lahey will be reading his debut book\, ‘Câmbio’. \nTo celebrate\, we’re throwing a huge birthday party for August’s First Friday! \nWe’re bringing together some of our friends from across the community for a night of games\, arts and crafts\, music\, and so much more. Learn about the impacts made by these partners throughout the County and our shared collaborative histories over the years. \nAs a special treat\, there will be a storytime with internationally acclaimed children’s book author\, Taylor Lahey. To spotlight the Museum’s commitment to environmental education for all ages\, Taylor will be reading his book about youth-driven environmental activism which shows anyone\, no matter the age\, can make a positive impact in the world! \nPLUS\, this wouldn’t be a party without a FREE dessert station from Freedom Bakery! We’ll have a sweets bar for the kiddos and an open bar for the adults. In addition to the festivities\, there will be information on upcoming programs\, the opportunity to experience our special redwood exhibit\, and to explore special seasonal items in the Gift Shop. \n  \nCommunity Groups and Vendors\n\n\n\n\nSanta Cruz Shakespeare \nSempervirens Fund \nSave Our Shores \nSea Otter Savvy \nCabrillo College \nUCSC Arboretum \nUCSC Geology Department \n\n\nCalifornia Native Plant Society\, Santa Cruz Chapter \nSeymour Center \nSanta Cruz Museum of Art and History \nPajaro Valley Arts \nMonterey Bay Sanctuary Exploration Center \nCotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument \nUCSC Genomics Institute \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nDrop-by anytime 5-8 p.m. to join the festivities!\nAdmission to the Museum is free all day\, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.\nFollow the latest guidelines for health and safety.\nRestrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum.\nBooths and activities will be indoors and outdoors.\nStorytime will be located indoors\, with the first reading at 5:30\, with an encore reading at 6:30\n\n\n\n  \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-museums-120th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday,Open House
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SUMMARY:Intro to Plein Air Painting - Albino Redwoods
DESCRIPTION:Go outside and learn to paint gouache and watercolor landscapes while surrounded by nature as inspiration! This open-air art workshop will teach the techniques necessary to capture environmental perspectives through the creative use of negative space\, layering\, various stroke techniques\, and more. \nUsing the Museum’s exclusive access to various vistas as reference\, participants will be guided through the basics of transferring the awe of albino redwoods to canvas with step-by-step instruction. No prior experience required. \nParticipants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Open to ages 16+/all experience levels. All supplies included—workshop made possible with support from Land Trust Santa Cruz County.\n \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Taylor Seamount\nClass Size: 18 Students\nMaterials Fee: All supplies are included in class fee.\nClass Fee: $44 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nFYI: This class takes place outside; dress appropriately for the outdoors. Supplies may get messy\, so casual attire is recommended.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/intro-to-plein-air-painting-albino-redwoods/
LOCATION:Byrne-Milliron Forest\, 809 Browns Valley Rd\, Corralitos\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Family Fun at Pajaro Valley Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly event at Pajaro Valley Arts! We will be learning about shells and performing a shell print\, which you’ll be able to take home with you. \nVenga a un evento familiar en Pajaro Valley Arts! Aprenderemos sobre las conchas y realizaremos una impresión de conchas\, que podrá llevarse a casa.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/family-fun-at-pajaro-valley-arts/
LOCATION:Pajaro Valley Arts\, 280 Main Street\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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SUMMARY:Albino Redwoods in Oils
DESCRIPTION:Capture the beauty of redwoods on canvas using the forests as inspiration. In celebration of the new Treasured Trees exhibit\, adventure into the redwoods of the Byrne-Milliron Forest and learn to paint with oils using nature as a living reference. \nThis open-air art workshop will teach the techniques necessary to capture environmental perspectives through the creative use of negative space\, layering\, various stroke techniques\, and more. Paint a vibrant\, local forestscape while minimizing waste and avoiding harmful chemicals. Surrounded by nature\, participants will translate the depth\, richness\, and quality for which oil paints are renowned. \nNo prior experience required. Participants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Open to ages 16+/all experience levels. All supplies included. The event was made possible with support from the Land Trust Santa Cruz County. \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Victoria Galitzine \nClass Size: 16 Students \nMaterials Fee: All supplies are included in class fee. \nClass Fee: $45 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \nFYI: This class takes place outside; dress weather-appropriate for the outdoors. Supplies may get messy\, so casual attire is recommended.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/albino-redwoods-in-oils/
LOCATION:Byrne-Milliron Forest\, 809 Browns Valley Rd\, Corralitos\, 95076\, United States
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