The Manhattan Beach Art Center will be closed between 10am - 12pm on Saturday, June 6th. Regular hours will continue Sunday, June 7th.
O N G O I N G E X H I B I T I O N :
Saturday, May 2nd
Saturday, June 13th
Sunday, June 28th 12pm - 4pm
APRIL 17 - JUNE 28, 2026
A B O U T T H E S H O W :
Ritual is a curated group exhibition that brings together contemporary ceramic artists whose work explores identity, belonging, and community through material practice. The exhibition considers ritual not as a fixed or ceremonial act alone, but as a lived and embodied process expressed through repetition, gesture, inheritance, and transformation. Clay serves as both medium and metaphor, carrying personal, cultural, and collective histories while remaining open to reinvention.
Through diverse approaches to ceramics, Ritual foregrounds how material practices shape meaning and connection. The exhibition invites artists whose work engages themes of cultural memory, lineage, diaspora, tradition and social ritual, positioning ceramics as a powerful site for contemporary inquiry.
As part of the exhibition, MBAC’s Education Space will be transformed into a contemporary tea room inspired by Japanese tea ceremonies. Presented in collaboration with Zakka Bakka Shop and TEA TEA TEA, the installation brings together traditional objects and handcrafted ceramic elements to create a reimagined environment for reflection and gathering. On select dates throughout the exhibition, tea master Shingo Murayama will activate the space through tea offerings, inviting visitors to experience ritual as a shared and embodied practice.
Alex Anderson
Charly Blackburn
Anabel Juarez
Henry Kim
Charles Snowden
Claudia Solorzano
Saturday, June 13th Sunday, June 28th 12pm - 4pm
ritual
THEARTOFKINTSUGI:CERAMICREPAIR WORKSHOP#49122
18andup Sunday,June28th2026
11AM-1PM
Discover Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by highlighting its fractures with gold or silver, transforming damaged objects into works of art. In this hands-on workshop at Manhattan Beach Art Center, Shoshi Watanabe (Zakka Bakka) and Katherine Clark will teach a modern Kintsugi method using contemporary materials that make the process more accessible. Participants will explore the history, culture, and philosophy of Kintsugi while creating a beautifully restored ceramic piece to take home. All materials provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a ceramic item from home to repair. Cracked ceramic bowls will be provided for those who do not have a piece to bring.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2026
ADULT ART CLASSES
Start your creative journey with our introduction art classes! These beginner-friendly classes build core skills, encourage exploration, and give you the confidence to grow as an artist.
DIGITALDRAWING#48828
18andup
Jul14-Sep15,2026
Tue6:30PM-9PM
INTROTOOILPAINTING#48835
18andup
Jul15-Sep16,2026
Wed6:30PM-9PM
LIVEANATOMYDRAWING#48838
18andup
Jul16-Sep17,2026
Thu6:30PM-9PM
FOUNDATIONSDRAWING#48831 18andup
Jul3-Sep4,2026
Fri9AM-12PM
FOUNDATIONSPAINTING#48832 18andup
Jul3-Sep4,2026
Fri12PM-3PM
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: CYANOTYPE
PRINTMAKINGWORKSHOP:CYANOTYPE
WITHSALVADORDELATORRE#49067
18andup
Saturday,June27th2026 10AM-1PM
Discover the versatility of silver metal clay in this hands-on workshop led by artist Angi Quincy. Learn to shape, texture, and fire metal clay to create beautiful fine silver jewelry pieces. Perfect for beginners and those looking to explore a unique and accessible jewelry-making technique. A materials fee of $30 will be added to the total cost of the class.
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP: LINOCUT PRINTS ON FABRIC
Discover the art of linocut printing on fabric in this handson workshop. Learn how to design, carve, and ink your own linoleum block to create bold, repeatable patterns. Print your design onto fabric while exploring texture, composition, and color. Perfect for beginners and creatives eager to experiment with textile printing. All materials included.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: FLORALS
WATERCOLORWORKSHOP:FLORALS WITHMARYWU#49068
16andup
Sunday,July12th2026 1PM-4PM
Create a beautiful watercolor floral piece with simple 3D elements. In this workshop, you’ll learn easy techniques to paint soft, colorful flowers and bring your design to life with layered details. No experience needed, just come relax, have fun, and enjoy the process of painting. You’ll also have the option to add personalized words, making your artwork perfect for a greeting card or a framed piece. All materials included.
S U M M E R W O R K S H O P S
IKEBANA : JAPANESE FLORAL ARRANGMENT
In this two-part workshop, students will learn the basic principles, history, and significance of Ikebana and then enjoy creating their own Ikebana-inspired arrangements implementing these theories and techniques. In Part 1 of this workshop, you'll design and sculpt a ceramic floral frog (a reusable alternative to the traditional kenzan), which will serve as the foundation for your Ikebana arrangement in Part 2.
IKEBANAWORKSHOP-PART1 CERAMICFLORALFROG#48833
16andup
Saturday,June27th2026 10AM-1PM
IKEBANAWORKSHOP–PART2FLORAL ARRANGEMENT#48834
16andup
Saturday,July11th2026 10AM-1PM
JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOPS
Explore the world of wearable art with our latest offerings of jewelry workshops where creativity meets craftsmanship! Whether you ' re a curious beginner or an experienced maker, each session is a hands-on adventure into the techniques, tools, and inspiration behind stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. Spark your imagination, connect with fellow creators, and leave with something beautiful you made yourself!
JEWELRYMAKING:GEMRINGS
WORKSHOPWITHANGIQUINCY#49065
18andup
Saturday,July11th2026
10AM-1PM
JEWELRYMAKING:FLORALPENDANT
WORKSHOPWITHANGIQUINCY#49064
18andup
Saturday,September12th2026 10AM-1PM
JEWELRYMAKING:CHARMSWORKSHOP WITHANGIQUINCY#49063
18andup Saturday,August8th2026 10AM-1PM
PAINT YOUR PET WORKSHOP
A fun, approachable workshop where students will work from their own reference photos to create a painted portrait of their pet. We’ll focus on simplifying the image, understanding light and shadow, and capturing personality through paint.
PAINTYOURPETWORKSHOP#49440 18andup
Saturday,July25th2026 1:30-4:30PM
M
INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT PAINTING
An introductory workshop focused on the fundamentals of portrait painting proportion, value, and building form through light and shadow. This will be a great entry point for students interested in learning how to paint people.
In Stop Motion Studio, students will explore the magic of animation by turning everydaymaterialsintomovingstories.Overfourdays,participantswilldesignand build their own paper puppets creations and sets. Students will learn the fundamentals of stop-motion animation, including storytelling, character movement,timing,andframing.Usingtheirphones,they’llcaptureimagesframe byframeandwatchtheircreationscometolifeonscreen.Thishands-onsummer activityencouragescreativity,experimentation,andproblem-solvingwhilegiving studentsthefreedomtoworkattheirownpace.Bytheendofthesession,each studentwillcompleteashortstop-motionanimationtheycanshareandbeproud of.MobileDeviceortabletrequired.
