Join us in the Workshop for a hands-on learning experience on linocut printmaking! You’ll learn the process from beginning to end: how to create a design and transfer it, carve out the design on linoleum, and apply it to a piece of paper or fabric with ink.

All materials will be provided. In this new version of the program, and in preparation for the holiday season, the Workshop will also be providing various sheets of blank wrapping paper for you to print your design onto!

This program is intended for ages 18+

Pre-registration is required.

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions.

The Workshop is excited to announce an opening reception for our upcoming exhibition: Made in the Workshop! This event will include a viewing of the newly installed artwork, a tote bag giveaway, a button making workshop; as well as food and drink!

The opening reception will take place on Saturday, November 9th, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

For the tote bag giveaway, we will have a custom design that commemorates the exhibition screen printed onto tote bags. Those who attend our reception will actually get to print the design onto the bags themselves and learn a bit about the screen printing process.

The button making workshop will coincide with the giveaway, where attendees will get to create their own buttons using our button press. Those buttons can either be made through drawing a design, or through using collage materials.

All materials will be provided, while supplies last! Registration is not required for participation in this event.

Please email any questions to workshop@downeyca.org.

Join us Saturday mornings this Fall in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Join us Saturday mornings this Fall in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Join us in the Workshop to decorate pumpkins! In this hands on workshop, participants will paint a design onto a mini pumpkin. All materials will be provided, including a limited supply of a variety of pumpkins. Participants are welcome to bring their own pumpkin as well. 

Due to popular demand, we will be hosting TWO sessions!

• 1st Session: 4:00-5:30pm

• 2nd Session: 6:00-7:30pm

This is a drop in program, no registration is required. Seating is limited and provided on a first come, first serve basis.

This program is intended for ages 16+

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions.

Join us Saturday mornings this Fall in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Join us Saturday mornings this Fall in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Join the us in the Workshop to learn how to sew! In this three part workshop, participants will work on a short, introductory project, then move on to the main project: sewing a pair of pants! All levels of experience are welcome.

All materials will be provided, excluding some fabric/additional materials. Participants will be given guidance as to what type and quantity of fabric to purchase during the first session.

This program is intended for ages 18+

Note: This is a 3-part series of workshops (Aug 31, Sept 14, Sept 28). You will be expected to attend all three sessions when you register.

You can register here, or in-person at the Library. Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions.

Join the us in the Workshop to learn how to sew! In this three part workshop, participants will work on a short, introductory project, then move on to the main project: sewing a pair of pants! All levels of experience are welcome.

All materials will be provided, excluding some fabric/additional materials. Participants will be given guidance as to what type and quantity of fabric to purchase during the first session.

This program is intended for ages 18+

Note: This is a 3-part series of workshops (Aug 31, Sept 14, Sept 28). You will be expected to attend all three sessions when you register.

You can register here, or in-person at the Library. Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions.

Explore the basics of cross stitching in our Workshop!  Learn about different methods and techniques, and have a chance to work on your own embroidery project.  All materials will be provided.  This class is intended for beginners with no previous experience.

AGES: 18+

Registration will begin 2 weeks before the session.

Please register online, in-person or by phone.

Learn how to sculpt with polymer clay! In this hands on workshop, participants will experience the full process of sculpting with polymer clay from beginning to end, which includes the sculpting process, baking their sculpture, and finishing it with paint. All materials will be provided. This workshop is intended for beginners with no previous experience.

No Registration Required. This is a drop-in session, join us anytime between 5:30-7:30.

Ages: 16+

Where: The Workshop

Join the us in the Workshop to learn how to sew! In this three part workshop, participants will work on a short, introductory project, then move on to the main project: sewing a pair of pants! All levels of experience are welcome.

All materials will be provided, excluding some fabric/additional materials. Participants will be given guidance as to what type and quantity of fabric to purchase during the first session.

This program is intended for ages 18+

Note: This is a 3-part series of workshops (Aug 31, Sept 14, Sept 28). You will be expected to attend all three sessions when you register.

You can register here, or in-person at the Library. Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions.

In this hands on workshop, participants will use fabric paint to create a design on fabric. All materials will be provided, including a limited supply of zipper pouches to be painted on. Participants are encouraged to bring their own t-shirts, hoodies, or tote bags to paint on.

No Registration Required. This is a drop-in session, join us anytime between 5:30-7:30.

Ages: 16+

Where: The Workshop

Learn how to draw with a 3D hand-help pen that uses filaments to craft your own original art!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Join us in the Workshop to make a faux cake jewelry box! Participants will get to decorate a wooden jewelry box in the style of a frosted cake. All materials will be provided. This class is intended for beginners with no previous experience.

For Ages 16+

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the event

Join us in the Workshop to learn the basics of screen printing! In Session 2, participants will produce a variety of prints using their completed screen. Participants are encouraged to bring t-shirts, tote bags, or any other articles of clothing they’d like to print their design onto. All other materials will be provided. This class is intended for beginners with no previous experience.

It is intended for participants to sign-up for and attend both sessions. Session 2 will be the following Saturday, August 17th.

This session is intended for Adults (ages 18+)

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the class date. Please register online, in-person, or by phone.

Whether you’ve never watercolor painted before and would like to try, or are experienced and interested in painting in a new space with others, drop by the Workshop and get creative with us!

All materials will be included.

No Registration Required. This is a drop-in session, join us anytime between 5:30-7:30.

Ages: 16+

Where: The Workshop

Join us each Tuesday this Summer in our Workshop for fun and creative Maker projects. Activities vary weekly and explore the intersection between STEM and the arts.

No Registration Required

Ages: Varies by activity, but generally 7+

Where: The Workshop

Join us in the Workshop to learn the basics of screen printing! In Session 1, participants will create a design and transfer it onto their screen. All materials will be provided. This class is intended for beginners with no previous experience.

It is intended for participants to sign-up for and attend both sessions. Session 2 will be the following Saturday, August 17th.

This session is intended for Adults (ages 18+)

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the class date. Please register online, in-person, or by phone.

Join us each Tuesday this Summer in our Workshop for fun and creative Maker projects. Activities vary weekly and explore the intersection between STEM and the arts.

No Registration Required

Ages: Varies by activity, but generally 7+

Where: The Workshop

Join us Friday mornings this Summer in the Workshop for a Summer session of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each week, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th this upcoming school year.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page!

Join us this Wednesday evening in The Workshop make your own bookmark! Staff will be available to provide assistance. All materials will be included.

No Registration Required. This is a drop-in session, join us anytime between 5:30-7:30.

Ages: 16+

Where: The Workshop

Join us Wednesday mornings this Summer in the Workshop for a Summer session of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each week, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th this upcoming school year.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page!

Join us each Tuesday this Summer in our Workshop for fun and creative Maker projects. Activities vary weekly and explore the intersection between STEM and the arts.

No Registration Required

Ages: Varies by activity, but generally 7+

Where: The Workshop

Do you have a book with a damaged cover, or are looking to upgrade your soft cover book to hard cover?  This hands-on workshop will walk you through the process of rebinding an existing book with a new cover. Participants are encouraged to bring a book they’d like to re-bind. The Workshop will also provide spare books. All other materials will be provided. This class is intended for beginners with no previous experience.

This session is intended for Adults (ages 18+)

Pre-Registration Required

You can register online, in-person, or by phone. CLICK HERE to register online, or click the button below.

Make your own book from scratch! This hands-on workshop will walk you through the process of making and customizing an accordion book. All materials will be provided. This class is intended for beginners with no previous experience.

This session is intended for Adults (ages 18+)

Pre-Registration Required

You can register online, in-person, or by phone. CLICK HERE to register online.

Join us Friday mornings this Summer in the Workshop for a Summer session of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each week, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th this upcoming school year.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page!

Join us Wednesday mornings this Summer in the Workshop for a Summer session of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each week, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th this upcoming school year.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page!

Join us each Tuesday this Summer in our Workshop for fun and creative Maker projects. Activities vary weekly and explore the intersection between STEM and the arts.

No Registration Required

Ages: Varies by activity, but generally 7+

Where: The Workshop

Join us Friday mornings this Summer in the Workshop for a Summer session of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each week, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th this upcoming school year.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page!