crafts

If you wanted to learn the art of gift wrapping, wouldn’t you want someone Japanese to teach you ? Paper Tree, the origami store in Japan Town, is offering a 1-hour class this Saturday at 9:30. $40. While you’ve got a few hours reprieve from the US Postal Service why not make your own cards? Here’s an […]

Suddenly feeling crafty? Knit a cozy hat in 2 sessions at Imaginit.$49 for two- 2-hour sessions. This Sunday there’s a Foraged Wreath Workshop at Gravel & Gold in SF for $75. Make unique wood wick soy candles the night of December 8 at the Museum of Craft & Design. Work with a glassblower and make your own […]

Bay seniors seeking hobbies never dreamt of at  summer camp have plenty of options here. How about making your own wooden six-pack holder at the woodthumb in the City. $65. They are also a retail outlet with witty wooden items like ties and sunglasses. Into leather? The workshop in San Francisco will show you how […]

Bay seniors drawn to the power and authenticity of ethnic arts can indulge themselves all weekend at the Tribal and Textile Arts Fair in the Fort Mason Center, More than 80 high-end galleries are displaying sculptures, masks, ceramics, weapons and jewelry from almost everywhere – Native American, Latin American, African, Asian and Oceanic. Most are […]

Bay seniors who are convinced their grandkids are the next David Hockneys might want to bundle them off to any of the many youth art classes available during the holidays. The always helpful Red Tricycle site has picked out 7 of their favorite drop-in classes. The Geezer is impressed also with Potrero Hill’s Recess where […]

Bay seniors tracking the movement of hipsterdom may have noticed it’s moving south down Third Street into Bayview. Sample the changes this Sunday at the Speakeasy Brewery where from 12 to 6 locals will celebrating Oktoberfest. 60 vendors will be serving up DIY arts and crafts as well as beer in some inventive forms – […]

Bay seniors curious to see what arts are incubating in downtown Oakland need only walk the block of 25th Street between Broadway and Telegraph. The north side of the street is still mostly auto shops. The south side’s handsome brick structures  are a hot spot –  filling up with stores and galleries – at least […]

Bay seniors contemplating the leap to art making might consider stopping by the 21st Annual Clay and Glass Festival this weekend in Palo Alto. It runs Saturday and Sunday from 9-5. Prepare to be overwhelmed. It is the largest show of it kind, featuring work from both on and off the wheel, blown glass, glass […]