The Playful Space

The Playful Space My mission is to guide authentic expression & serve my community with art workshops, creative retreats, and team building experiences.

I serve teens, women, and couples seeking self-discovery through play & art.

I’ve been trying to figure out how to explain why her death feels so damn personal. 💔It’s a little strange to grieve som...
08/28/2026

I’ve been trying to figure out how to explain why her death feels so damn personal. 💔

It’s a little strange to grieve someone you’ve never actually met, but maybe that’s the magic of Dolly. She somehow made us feel like we did know her.

I heard a friend say “She never had a daughter of her own, but she raised millions of us.” 🥹

She taught us to dream bigger. To work hard. To be generous. To be a little ridiculous. To wear the rhinestones. To mind our business. To love people. To give back. And to never, ever apologize for being too much. 👏👏

So yeah… I’m bummed, but also incredibly grateful that we got to live in a world with Dolly Parton in it. 🦋 I even got a whole week of Dolly inspired dance parties, art projects & creates a sunset horseshoe installation at The creative entrepreneur and craft camp this year, so special.

Sooooo, creating this little pop up workshop feels like my tiny little way of processing it. 💗

Come make some art, listen to some Dolly, and celebrate the woman who gave us her heart & soul!

COAT OF MANY COLORS: A Dolly Tribute Art Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 9
6–8 PM $50/person

Because if Dolly taught me anything, it’s that grief and glitter can absolutely coexist. ✨❤️‍🩹🌈

08/26/2026

Our Open Studio is your chance to bring that unfinished project into a creative space, spread out, use ALL the supplies, get inspired, and work alongside other creative humans (like us!)

Saturday, September 5th: Adults only
Saturday, September 12th: Family Friendly

9am-12pm • $25/person or $40 for two ppl
RSVP with our link!

🎥: your 3 door gals are always field trippin’ to other fun artsy spots to connect & get ideas! This was worth a special stop, go check out The Crafter’s Library in Santa Barbara!

Feeding the whimsy 🧚‍♀️ An “oops” can always be a daisy & we only make happy accidents around here ✨🤡 Forever counting o...
08/23/2026

Feeding the whimsy 🧚‍♀️

An “oops” can always be a daisy & we only make happy accidents around here ✨🤡 Forever counting on Cassandra| Celebration Specialist | Trophies + Party Props for making us lay down before we sweep up the sparkle 😆

Avi please frame this pic of M in your house 👠

08/21/2026

Answer: 2 scoops rainbow sprinkle 🍦🌈

Real talk: This past year I’ve been on a journey to define what “fitness” means to me & I am sharing here because PLAY is at its core.

Discovering new & challenging ways to move my body that don’t feel like a WORKout, here’s what I’ve discovered:

🎾I reallllllly missed tennis. My 15 year old self is proud of current me for joining a league without knowing a soul. Being on a team in your 40’s is crazy fun. Try it.

🧘🏼‍♀️Yoga has made me a better human.

🕺🏻Dancing is medicine (especially if you can laugh at yourself)

🚶🏻‍♀️My walks are non-negotiable (even midday) yes you have time, I always thought I didn’t.

🌊 The activities you loved as a kid are magic when you’re an adult. I hope to be Boogie boarding in my 90’s.

💪Ask for help & never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy Alex Thorogood | PCOS Fat Loss Coach

Press the EASY button! 🟣My creative co-pilot Cassandra & I are doing a little pop up art workshop for kiddos who want to...
08/14/2026

Press the EASY button! 🟣

My creative co-pilot Cassandra & I are doing a little pop up art workshop for kiddos who want to enter their art into the The Kern County Fair ! 🎪

Saturday, August 22nd • 9am-11am
Ages 7 & Up
Drop off & go run your errands! 💅🏽

Materials fee $25/child
$40 for 2 siblings

Kiddos will have three project categories to choose from:
🎪Mixed Media
🎡Watercolor
🇺🇸Patriotic Drawing (a new category in honor of 250th anniversary)

We will mount your child’s masterpiece to matboard to meet fair specifications & help parents with the submission process.

🎡DM to RSVP! Limited space left!

08/12/2026

Little joys in Bakersfield, CA ❤️
Random acts of generosity from neighbors during back to school season. A free mini library cart complete with notebooks, pencils & crayons. 🌈

Back to school, let’s make art! 👏Our Fall Art Classes are open for registration! Each month we focus on a different arti...
08/11/2026

Back to school, let’s make art! 👏

Our Fall Art Classes are open for registration! Each month we focus on a different artist & social-emotional skill…because creative expression helps us learn about who we are!

Ages 7-12 • 3 Tuesdays per month

•Homeschool Mini Makers 11am-12:30pm
•Homeschool Art Gang 1:30pm-3pm
•Creative Crew for All 3:30pm-5pm

September 8, 15, & 22
Artist Focus: Henri Matisse
SEL Theme: Who I Am

October 6, 13, 27
Artist Focus: Yayoi Kusama
SEL Theme: My Big Feelings

November 3, 10, 17
Artist Focus: Georgia O’Keefe
SEL Theme: Gratitude & Noticing

December 1, 8, 15
Artist: Wassily Kandinsky
SEL Theme: Joy, Connection, & Celebration

⭐️We are proud to be a Heartland Charter School vendor

Register today! Can’t wait to create with your little artists!

July in a nutshell 🐿️Mystery dates, butter bars, Warhols, making new friends through art, the turtles on Myrtle, 90’s ca...
07/31/2026

July in a nutshell 🐿️

Mystery dates, butter bars, Warhols, making new friends through art, the turtles on Myrtle, 90’s cameras, all the slime, pool days, fake cupcakes, art adventures at the bookstore, old friends & new babies, watercolor washes, morning walks, abstract paintings, Miss Honey, zooming Colorado, & cousins weekend in Carp.

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2024 20th Street
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

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