Current Exhibition Current Exhibition
Ripple Effect Ripple Effect
January 24 - March 30, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us on January 24th for the Opening Reception of "Ripple Effect"! We welcomed over 150 guests to our showcase of a collective of artists whose works capture the ocean ’ s beauty while raising awareness of its fragility, inspiring viewers to reflect on their connection to the sea.
“Ripple Effect” is a group exhibition featuring works by Natalie Arnoldi, Charles Lynn Bragg, Dino Capaldi, Ryan Cardone, Lowell Nickel, and Aron Sanchez-Baranda. This exhibition is inspired by the City of Manhattan Beach’s “Ocean Protection” initiatives and showcases works that are born from the ocean ’ s rhythms, its constant ebb and flow, and the profound role it plays in shaping our daily lives.
“Ripple Effect” is now on view at the Manhattan Beach Art Center until March 30th, 2025.
For more information, please visit: Ripple Effect
Gallery Tours Gallery Tours
Do the guid ? The Man ided gallery tours of our current exhibition on Wednesday nights and Thursday afternoons. Tours will begin on Wednesday, February 12th at 7pm and will run until Thursday, March 27th at 3pm.
Each tour will lead you through the gallery, providing context or background information about the artist, their work, or the installation of the piece. After the tour, there will be ample time for you to create your own pieces in the Education Space with the guidance of a Gallery Attendant.
Tours are free! Please RSVP below.
Wednesday Night Tours
Wednesday, February 12th through March 26th
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thursday Afternoon Tours
Thursday, February 13th through March 27th
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Silver Metal Clay: Earrings with 5mm Stone
Workshop with Chris Brooks
In this workshop, beginning and returning students will learn at least two ways to set a 5mm stone in a pair of earrings. This small class offers plenty of individual attention in an intimate setting. Fee includes all materials and the use of all tools.
Please bring your own lunch, and glasses for detailed work if you need them. Firing will be done offsite and you will pick up your pieces at the Art Center. The class is located at the Manhattan Beach Art Center.
For ages 16 and up
Saturday, February 22
9:30AM - 3:30PM
Code: #44049
To register for this workshop please visit: Silver Metal Clay: Earrings with 5mm Stone
Spots Are Still Available!
Adult Art Journaling with Natalie Strong
Come experiment with the freedom and self-expression of art journaling. Working in a provided sketchbook (you may bring your own if you prefer), learn various approaches to capturing your thoughts, feelings, and ideas using mixed media materials and drawing techniques. All skill levels are welcome!
For ages: 18 and up
Wednesday, January 15 through March 19 11:30am-1:00pm
To sign up please visit: Adult Art Journaling #44022
For ages: 18 and up
Thursday, January 16 through March 20 10:00am- 11:30am
To sign up please visit: Adult Art Journaling #44023
Spots Are Still Available!
Basics in Pencil Drawing with Nida Amin
Unlock your creative potential in this beginner-friendly drawing class! Perfect for young artists ages 8-13, this course covers essential techniques for pencil drawing, from exploring different pencil types and grades to mastering line work, shading, and texture. Each week, students will build confidence and skill with hands-on activities and demonstrations, learning to create realistic and expressive artwork step-by-step. Students will get comfortable with materials, practice holding and moving the pencil with ease, and start drawing simple shapes and contours. Join us for a fun, inspiring journey into the world of drawing!
For ages: 8 through 13
Wednesday, Jan 27 - March 24 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Intro to Oil Painting with Lucy Cui Spots
Join us for our Introduction to Oil Painting class and immerse yourself in the realm of oil painting. This course will walk you through how to set up your materials and brushes, teach the fundamentals of design, and help you produce your very own paintings under the guidance of a trained instructor. Let your imagination go wild as you bring white canvases to life and experience the delight of using the rich medium of oil paint to express yourself. All skill levels welcome! Supplies are not included.
For ages: 18 and up
Wednesday, Jan 15 - Mar 19 6:30pm - 9:30pm #44045
To register for this workshop please visit: Intro to Oil Painting
Digital Drawing with Lucy Cui
Unleash your inner artist with our new Digital Drawing Class! Whether you are new to drawing or want to grow digitally, our Instructor, Lucy Cui will teach you how to draw anything with a tablet. Discover the joy of bringing your imagination to life on a digital canvas, from dynamic animals to vehicles to captivating characters. Let's sketch, swipe, and soar together! There will be no class on Jan 20 and Feb 17. Supplies are not included. Please review the attached supply list before the first day of class.
For ages: 18 and up Monday, January 13 - March 31 6:30pm - 9:30pm
To register for this workshop please visit: Digital Drawing
Foundations Drawing & Foundations Painting with Edgar Silva
Students will advance their grasp of spatial illusion via atmospheric and linear perspective. Edgar's approach emphasizes practical exploration of visual elements like line, shape, value, volume, texture, space, light, and composition. All skill levels are welcome! Supplies are not included.
Focusing on value and color relationships, this class will walk you through a monochromatic, limited, and finally a full palette. You will learn how the function of light dictates the color relationships we see on the form. Students will work from their photo references to paint as a final project. Supplies are not included.
For ages: 18 and up Friday, Jan 17 - Mar 21
9:00am - 12:00pm
For ages: 18 and up Friday, Jan 17 - Mar 21
12:00pm - 3:00pm #44042
To register for this workshop please visit: Foundations Drawing #44043
To register for this workshop please visit: Foundations Painting
Night Raku Workshop
Manhattan Beach Art Center
Explore the exciting art of Raku firing in this hands-on workshop! Students will glaze and fire their pieces, participating in the entire process. Students are limited to bring 3-4 pieces, space is limited so not all work may be fired. Pieces limited to no more than 4” wide and 8” tall. Pieces must be bisque fired prior to workshop. An information sheet about this workshop and requirements will be emailed to participants. Fire safe clothes and closed toed shoes must be worn. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Workshop is conducted outdoors, behind the Manhattan Beach Art Center.
5PM - 8PM For ages: 18+
Wednesday, February 12
#44412
Wednesday, March 12
5PM - 8PM For ages: 18+
#44413
To register for this workshop please visit:
Glaze Lab
Manhattan Beach Art Center
New Nighttime Glaze Lab!
Glaze Lab will now be open on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4:00PM to 8:00PM in addition to our current Saturday and Sunday hours.
Begin your journey into the world of ceramics by visiting Glaze Lab!
Glaze Lab offers an array of premade ceramic pieces for participants to glaze. The fee includes all materials, firing, and labor. No need to make reservations, all you have to do is bring in your creativity!
For more information please visit: Glaze Lab.
Glaze Lab Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 4:00PM - 8:00PM Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
CULTURAL ARTS CALENDAR
RippleEffect 10-9PM
AdultArtJournaling 11:30am-1:00pm ArtLab
3:30pm-5:00pm GlazeLab
4:00-8:00PM IntrotoOil 6:30-9:30PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM
AdultArtJournaling 11:30am-1:00pm ArtLab
3:30pm-5:00pm GlazeLab 4:00-8:00PM IntrotoOil 6:30-9:30PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM
AdultArtJournaling 11:30am-1:00pm ArtLab 3:30pm-5:00pm GlazeLab 4:00-8:00PM IntrotoOil 6:30-9:30PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM
AdultArtJournaling 10:00am-11:30am GlazeLab 4:00-8:00PM IntrotoCharcoal 6:30-9:30PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM
AdultArtJournaling 10:00am-11:30am GlazeLab 4:00-8:00PM IntrotoCharcoal 6:30-9:30PM
RippleEffect 10-9PM
AdultArtJournaling 10:00am-11:30am GlazeLab 4:00-8:00PM IntrotoCharcoal 6:30-9:30PM