Center for Community Arts

09/02/2026

Meet Community Arts Teaching Artist, Ann Ledo-Lane! Ann is a Bay Area–born interdisciplinary artist, educator, and joycrafter. Living among the redwoods in Marin, she cultivates joy through daily creative practices rooted in nature, memory, and everyday life. A longtime educator in arts‑focused public schools and community programs, Ann brings playful, accessible creative experiences to people of all ages, championing the arts as a tool for equity, wellness, and connection. Ann's advice to students looking to expand their art practice is to "look for little joys and tiny adventures in your everyday life, and actively use those moments to fuel your creative work." She shares her love of making and outdoor adventuring with her family. Ann will be teaching Adaptive Art - Painting and Drawing this fall quarter.

09/01/2026

08/14/2026

This August workshop celebrates the warm, glowing colors of late summer sunsets and invites you to unwind as you create your own abstract interpretation of evening light. Enjoy complimentary drinks and light refreshments as you learn how to paint abstract sunset inspired compositions using acrylic paints, exploring color blending, texture, and expressive brushwork.

08/13/2026

There are 80 days until Halloween. Get into the gourd-y spirit by designing and sculpting your own jack‑o‑lantern creation out of paper mache with Sophia Leighton. Two day workshop happening on October 6 and October 13 from 5:00PM to 6:30PM for ages 9 to 12.

Course ID: 82235

08/11/2026

Say "yes and..." join us for a high energy evening of spontaneous creativity at our Improv Jam! Facilitated by Kenn Adams, Artistic Director of Synergy Theater, this welcoming, no pressure event invites participants of all experience levels to jump in, play, and explore the art of unscripted performance.

Spectators are warmly welcomed to come and enjoy a night of laughter, community, and unexpected surprises.

Bring your imagination, your curiosity, and your sense of humor. We’ll handle the rest!

08/01/2026

Artist vendor applications are officially open for this year's Handcrafted Holiday Sale! If you are a Center for Community Arts student who has taken a class in the last 4 quarters, or a current teaching artist instructor, this is your chance to share your artwork with our community and be part of one of our favorite annual traditions. Applications are open now through August 31.

Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your craft and help us make this year’s Handcrafted Holiday Sale truly special.

07/30/2026

Woohoo! We're excited to share that we are now hosting ART PARTIES! Bring your next celebration to our studio. Whether it's a birthday, graduation, team party, or a creative gathering amongst friends, we are here for it! Learn more at communityarts.org/parties

07/28/2026

Our play‑enrichment preschool program kicks off in mid‑August and we’re so excited to welcome new friends! We have limited space available for children ages 2–4 years in our classes. If you’re looking for a place where curiosity, creativity, and play come together, this is it! Reach out to [email protected] to learn more or schedule a tour.

07/24/2026

Let’s roll, blend, splash, and create! Join us for an evening of ultra‑fun gelli printmaking workshop bursting with color and creativity. Sip complimentary drinks, dive into rainbow rolls, layer textures, and experiment your way to bold, one‑of‑a‑kind prints. Beginner? Perfect. Curious creator? Even better. Come play, explore, and leave with a handful of vibrant masterpieces. Limited spots available - register at communityarts.org.