What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
What's happening this week in Sebastopol?
Feb. 5-11: Valentine's celebrations, free tax prep, arts galore and Rumi's Caravan
Valentine’s Tea
Tuesdays through Sundays in February (by appointment) at Patisserie Angelica, 6821 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol. $40 per person.
Gorgeous Valentine’s high tea of savory and sweet delights is being offered Tuesday through Sunday throughout February. Call (707) 827-7998 for an appointment.
AARP Free Tax Prep
Tuesdays, Feb. 6 to April 9, 9 am to 2 pm at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 High St., Sebastopol. Free.
Free tax help in Sebastopol is available through AARP. 100% free tax service for those who need help preparing and filing their income tax. You do not need to be a member of AARP. There is no age or income restrictions for their service. Text or call for appointments: 707-582-3945.
Handbuilding Wednesdays
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, at 1:30 to 4 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High St., Sebastopol. $55 (sliding scale).
This three-session course is designed for new and returning students, wishing to improve their clay hand-building skills and enjoy being a part of the Sebarts clay studio community. Each session will start with a demonstration of a specific project related to functional pottery. Class time will also include unstructured time for students to explore special projects and consult with the instructor as needed. Week 1: Pinch pots, coils, and texture; Week 2: Slips, slabs, and slump molds; Week 3: Glazing success strategies. Reserve your spot.
Sweetheart Wine Pairing
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-11, at 10 am to 4 pm at Emeritus Vineyards, 2500 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol. $60 per person.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique pairing of chocolates and Emeritus Pinot Noir. Explore the interaction of salty, sweet, and savory combined with the decadence of chocolate with very special bottles from the cellar. Get tickets.
Stained Glass: For Beginners
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 am to 11 am at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol. $100.
In this class, you will be guided through the basics of the copper foil method in order to create a beautiful stained glass sun catcher! You will learn how to wrap each glass piece with foil, solder them together, then add a black, copper, or silver patina to create a custom finish to the glass edges. Each stained glass piece will be finished by adding a hoop and a string. Reserve your spot.
Seasonal Natural Dye Workshop - Winter 2024
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 am to 4 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St., Sebastopol. $220.
Dye plants have been used for thousands of years in arts and crafts and are just as relevant today as in the past. Whether your creative process includes weaving, embroidery, knitting, hooking, stitching, mending, felting, papermaking or any of the other creative ways to explore fiber, this class is for you. Natural colors can be vivid to subtle and can be manipulated for color value, hue and saturation. Using natural dyes can also reduce our impact on the environment and teach us more about our landscape, botany, chemistry and native plants. Reserve your spot.
Sebastopol Rotary Crab Feed - SOLD OUT - Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 - 9 pm.
Sirens Prohibition Winter Gala
Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7 pm - 11 pm at Subud Hall, 234 Hutchins, Sebastopol. $40 per person, $60 per couple.
Come join us for a night of glitz and glamour at the Sirens Studio at Sebastopol Subud Hall! Get ready to transport back to the roaring 20s as we celebrate in style. Dress in your finest vintage attire and prepare to dance the night away to live jazz music. See amazing burlesque dancers and gamble your funny money for real prizes. Indulge in delicious cocktails and mouthwatering bites as you mingle with fellow party-goers. Get tickets.
Rumi's Caravan: A Benefit for SebArts
Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 to 9 pm at Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 South High St., Sebastopol. $35-$40.
An evening of poetry and music in the ecstatic tradition, featuring Doug von Koss, Kay Crista, Barry Spector, Maya Spector, Rebecca Evert and Larry Robinson with musical accompaniment by Jason Parmar and Don Fontowitz. Get tickets.
Resilient Forest Series Workshop
Sunday, Feb. 11, 10 am to 3:30 pm at Green Valley Farm + Mill, 13024 Green Valley Road, Sebastopol. $25.
Registration is now open for the upcoming Resilient Forest Series Workshop on Sunday, February 11th. Join Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District's Kim Batchelder, Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District's Adriana Stagnaro and guest speakers Lindsay Dailey of Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) along with hosts Temra Costa, Regenerative Forest Solutions / Green Valley Farm + Mill, and Jeremy Fisher, Forestree Collective / Green Valley Farm + Mill, for a day of learning about forest management, watersheds, funding resources, tools, and more. Get tickets.
MovingWriting: Embodied Expressive Writing
Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 pm to 5 pm at a private studio in Sebastopol (provided upon registration), Sebastopol. $75 – $185
In MovingWriting workshops, we play with movement/dance and words to help us connect with our deep and creative selves, in the company of a supportive circle. Giving voice to our own stories and witnessing the stories of others brings healing, aliveness, and connection with others. Reserve your spot.
Valentine's Wine and Food Pairing
Saturday or Sunday, Feb. 10-11, at 12 pm, 2 pm, or 4 pm at Russian River Vineyards, 5700 Hwy. 116 N., Forestville. $95
Celebrate love and joy with Russian River Vineyards Valentine's wine and food pairing event. The Kitchen at Russian River Vineyards has lovingly handcrafted four delectable dishes to pair perfectly with four featured wines. Vegetarian Option Available! Make a reservation.
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