Santa Paula Art Museum — Día de los Muertos Free Community Celebration on Oct. 29, more events

If you follow SPAM on social media, then you’ll know that we’ve been showcasing some of the amazing teaching artists who lead our studio programs. Meet teaching artists Gabriel Islas and Roxanne Casas in the videos below, and keep an eye on our emails and website for future opportunities to learn with them.

Friday, October 13, 2023 • 6 PM to 8 PM

$40 per person

Our Art After Dark experience is exclusively for 21-and-overs and is offered on the second Friday night of every month inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center. On Friday, October 13, enjoy a glass of wine while teaching artist Crystal Marshall introduces you to the art of collage!

FINE ART CLASSES

Figure Drawing (Ages 18+)

Every Thursday of the month (October 19)

6 PM to 8:30 PM

$22 per person per class

Linocut Printmaking: Holiday Cards

(Ages 12+)

Wednesday, October 18

5 PM to 8 PM

$40 per person

Intermediate Oil Painting: Landscape

(Ages 16+)

The five-part course starts Saturday, October 21

1 PM to 4 PM

$185 per person for 5 sessions

Spooky Live

Figure Drawing

(Ages 16+)

Thursday, October 26

6 PM to 8:30 PM

$25 per person

CERAMICS CLASSES

Beginning Hand Building: Sculptures with Function

(Ages 16+)

The 6-part course starts Wednesday, October 18

9 AM to 12 PM

$200 per person for 6 sessions

Intermediate Wheel Throwing: Bowls (Ages 16+)

The 6-part course starts Wednesday, October 18

1 PM to 4 PM

$325 per person for 6 sessions

Beginning Hand Building: Jewelry Making

(Ages 16+)

The 6-part course starts Friday, October 20

9 AM to 12 PM

$200 per person for 6 sessions

Beginning Wheel Throwing

(Ages 16+)

The 6-part course starts Friday, October 20

1 PM to 4 PM

$300 per person for 6 sessions

Beginning Hand Building: Surface Ornamentation

(Ages 16+)

The 2-part course starts Saturday, October 21

9 AM to 12 PM

$100 per person for 2 sessions

Cultural Vessels

(Ages 16+)

The 8-part course starts Saturday, October 21

1 PM to 4 PM

$275 per person for 8 sessions

There are more classes to see online!

Sunday, October 29, 2023 • 12 PM to 3 PM

Free for all ages

Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at two locations in downtown Santa Paula on Sunday, October 29! This free, family-friendly community celebration at SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center and Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery offers traditional craft-making activities, music, altar installations, and much more.

Santa Paula Art Museum & Gift Shop Hours

Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Monday and Tuesday

*The Cole Creativity Center is open only

during classes and special events.

Cost of Admission

Adults $4.00 • Seniors $3.00

Free for children, students, and members

Free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month