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TCA OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday - Thursday
11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
If we are not there, please text
or arrange an appointment.
REVAMP CREATIVE REUSE STORE SUMMER HOURS:
Tuesday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday* 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
*Open the LAST Saturday of each month for Saturday Sale Days!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Life at Water's Edge: The Art of Peggy Reza
August 10 – September 21
WHERE: Sonora Chamber of Commerce
47 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA
Closing Reception September 14: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Life at the Water's Edge is meant to bring awareness to the need for water resources, engage people in how to respect of our water resources, and reshape the public’s mindset regarding stewardship to keep the waterways clean to preserve wildlife.
Chuck Knowles to You in Paint: A Mountain Cowboy's Life
August 19 – TBD
WHERE: Manzanita Building, Columbia College
WHEN: Mondays – Thursdays • 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
OPENING: OCTOBER 3RD• 3:00 PM – 4:30 pm
Chuck Knowles is a well-known local farrier and cowboy artist. Each painting tells a story of how he has spent his life with horses in the mountains, guiding for pack stations in the Emigrant Wilderness. He shod horses in Tuolumne County as his career and carries a Masters degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly. This exhibit is the life of a man who has told his stories through his paintings.
1st Friday Open Makerspace
Friday, September 6
WHERE: 21 N. Washington St, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Every 1st Friday of the month, come join TCA at our makerspace to work on your personal projects. $10 per person will give access to our space, supplies, & equipment, and our resident artist Stacy Lindsey will be here to assist you as you work! The makerspace is FREE for TCA members! Please contact us to ask about group rates.
Sonora Creamery TCA Fundraiser
Saturday, September 7
WHERE: 14888 Peaceful Valley Rd. Sonora, CA
WHEN: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thank you so much to Sonora Creamery for supporting local orgs and causes through their Fundraising Saturdays! On Saturday, Sept. 7th 15% of all proceeds will be donated to TCA. Swing by for delicious sandwiches and ice cream!
Handmade Parade Trashion Workshop
Sunday, September 8
WHERE: TCA's Studio at The Dome
251 Barretta St. Building A, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Participate in this year's parade by making your very own Trashion creations. Think fashion made from trash or recycled / repurposed materials, sustainable couture puppets, creative eco-themed catwalk performances, and more! Not sure where to start? TCA's Trashion instructors will help guide you during our FREE HMP workshops. Make use of our materials or bring your own unique items to incorporate into your creations.
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Please stay tuned for future jewelry workshop dates.
Recycled Jewelry Workshop
Thursday, September 12
WHERE: 21 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
TCA's newest monthly workshop: Recycled Jewelry Making! Join our artist in residence Stacy Lindsey each month to create your very own wearable pieces out of repurposed materials.
Perspective Drawing Workshop
Friday, September 13
WHERE: 21 N. Washington St, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Join Tuolumne County Arts every 2nd Friday of the month for a FREE perspective drawing workshop with Ricardo Lazo. Attendees will have the option to vote between learning one-point or two-point perspective at the start of the workshop. Learn to accurately create the illusion of depth with beginner-friendly techniques. Participants will learn step by step how to utilize a vanishing point, horizon, and more!
2nd Saturday Arts & Crafts: Printmaking
Saturday, September 14
WHERE: 21 N. Washington St, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TCA's monthly, free arts & crafts workshop during 2nd Saturday Art Night. Have some fun and join us in September for printmaking! No registration required, but please keep in mind that popular workshops may run out of space. There is no age restriction for this workshop, but parents should accompany any young children attending.
Art with Stacy: Drawing Skulls
Thursday, September 19
WHERE: 21 N. Washington St, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Join Stacy for a fun art class learning to draw skulls. No registration required, but please keep in mind that popular workshops may run out of space. There is no age restriction for this FREE workshop, but parents should accompany any young children attending.
Handmade Parade Trashion Workshop
Tuesday, September 24
WHERE: TCA's Studio at The Dome
251 Barretta St. Building A, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Participate in this year's parade by making your very own Trashion creations. Think fashion made from trash or recycled / repurposed materials, sustainable couture puppets, creative eco-themed catwalk performances, and more! Not sure where to start? TCA's Trashion instructors will help guide you during our FREE HMP workshops. Make use of our materials or bring your own unique items to incorporate into your creations.
Art with Stacy: Drawing Skulls
Thursday, September 26
WHERE: 21 N. Washington St, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join Stacy for a fun art class learning to draw skulls. No registration required, but please keep in mind that popular workshops may run out of space. There is no age restriction for this FREE workshop, but parents should accompany any young children attending.
Watercolor Workshop
Friday, September 27
WHERE: 21 N. Washington St, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Ages 15+
Explore the world of watercolor with guided exercises while connecting with fellow creatives. Taught by Stacy Lindsey. No registration required, but please keep in mind that popular workshops may run out of space.
Saturday Sale Day - Frames
Saturday, September 28
WHERE: 21 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA
WHEN: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Every last Saturday of the month, swing on by TCA's REVAMP Creative Reuse Shop for our Saturday Sale Day. This August sale day will feature deals on canvas materials!
The Handmade Parade
Saturday, October 5
WHERE: Rocca Park, Jamestown, CA
WHEN: 3:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon in Rocca Park making arts and crafts, listening to live music, hanging out with the community, catching this year's Trashion Fashion Shows, and maybe even learning some juggling or hula hoop tricks from our entertainers. Main St. will then be temporarily closed around dusk, and you can watch or participate in the Handmade Parade itself! Participants in the parade will have the opportunity to show off their custom creations or performances fitting our yearly theme (and will have a chance to win a FREE class with the Sonora School of Sewing)! Think costumes, giant puppets, dances, marching bands, and more! Don’t forget to stay after the parade for some mesmerizing performances as well!
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Every person makes a difference.
We're currently seeking volunteers to help us document events with photo/video, set up + clean up for events, and assist during workshops and events.