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OUR MISSION

The Atherton Arts Foundation promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of the arts through events, classes, and performances. We have previously acquired artworks for public spaces within our community.

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Classes

  • BOTANICAL ART, DOGWOOD
    BOTANICAL ART, DOGWOOD
    BOTANICAL ART, DOGWOOD
    Sat, May 04
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Great for all levels!
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  • SEW FOR OTHERS, POWER BOOK BAGS!
    SEW FOR OTHERS, POWER BOOK BAGS!
    SEW FOR OTHERS, POWER BOOK BAGS!
    Mon, May 06
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Join others and volunteer your time making Book Bags for under privileged readers (kids)!
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  • SELECT FABRIC FOR SEWING CLASS/PROJECTS
    SELECT FABRIC FOR SEWING CLASS/PROJECTS
    SELECT FABRIC FOR SEWING CLASS/PROJECTS
    Mon, May 06
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    If you’re enrolled in Pam’s sewing classes, you may come to the art room to select fabric for your projects.
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  • OPEN STUDIO
    OPEN STUDIO
    OPEN STUDIO
    Wed, May 08
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 08, 2024, 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 08, 2024, 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    All AAF students from any class are welcome to come and finish ongoing/unfinished projects!
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  • YARN- IT DROP IN!
    YARN- IT DROP IN!
    YARN- IT DROP IN!
    Thu, May 09
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 09, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 09, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Enjoy spending time with a group of like -minded ‘yarners’…knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or embroidery!
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  • DRAWING IN THE PARK, SEASONS OF TREES
    DRAWING IN THE PARK, SEASONS OF TREES
    DRAWING IN THE PARK, SEASONS OF TREES
    Sat, May 11
    Atherton
    May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Atherton, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Atherton, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Drawing trees demystified! We will observe the growth, blooming, etc. pattern of your favorite tree throughout the year and make detailed drawings for a study page. Join any session!
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  • SEWING BASIC CRAFTS, ADULTS
    SEWING BASIC CRAFTS, ADULTS
    SEWING BASIC CRAFTS, ADULTS
    Mon, May 13
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Sewing is a great way for to express your artistic creativity, make a unique gift or sew something special for yourself!
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  • SEWING FOR THE DINING ROOM, ADULTS
    SEWING FOR THE DINING ROOM, ADULTS
    SEWING FOR THE DINING ROOM, ADULTS
    Tue, May 14
    Atherton
    May 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Atherton, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Atherton, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    This workshop series provides an opportunity for you to create unique and beautiful décor for your dining room table!
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  • OPEN STUDIO
    OPEN STUDIO
    OPEN STUDIO
    Wed, May 15
    Atherton
    May 15, 2024, 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
    Atherton, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 15, 2024, 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
    Atherton, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    All AAF students from any class are welcome to come and finish ongoing/unfinished projects!
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  • ART ON THE GO, SKETCHING FOR TRAVELERS WORKSHOP
    ART ON THE GO, SKETCHING FOR TRAVELERS WORKSHOP
    ART ON THE GO, SKETCHING FOR TRAVELERS WORKSHOP
    Sat, May 18
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Join artist and traveler, Sue Mendelsohn for an informative, fun class on how to begin your own memorable sketches or wherever you travel!
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  • BOTANICAL ART, GARDEN WALK & ‘TWILIGHT’ DRAWING & POTLUCK
    BOTANICAL ART, GARDEN WALK & ‘TWILIGHT’ DRAWING & POTLUCK
    BOTANICAL ART, GARDEN WALK & ‘TWILIGHT’ DRAWING & POTLUCK
    Sat, May 18
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 18, 2024, 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 18, 2024, 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    We will meet at Dorothy’s house and tour a neighbor’s garden then meet at the AAF classroom.
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  • GOUACHE & WATERCOLOR BIRD NESTS
    GOUACHE & WATERCOLOR BIRD NESTS
    GOUACHE & WATERCOLOR BIRD NESTS
    Wed, May 22
    Atherton
    May 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Atherton, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Atherton, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    This is a 3 day ‘workshop’ painting a bird nest. The layers and layers of ‘nesting’ materials will be done in gouache paint, and highlighted in watercolor.
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  • YARN- IT DROP IN!
    YARN- IT DROP IN!
    YARN- IT DROP IN!
    Thu, May 23
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Enjoy spending time with a group of like -minded ‘yarners’…knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or embroidery!
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  • BOTANICAL ART, DELPHINIUM or FOXGLOVE
    BOTANICAL ART, DELPHINIUM or FOXGLOVE
    BOTANICAL ART, DELPHINIUM or FOXGLOVE
    Sat, May 25
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    The height of these flowers adds to their majestic beauty!
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  • OPEN STUDIO
    OPEN STUDIO
    OPEN STUDIO
    Wed, May 29
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 29, 2024, 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    May 29, 2024, 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    All AAF students from any class are welcome to come and finish ongoing/unfinished projects!
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  • BOTANICAL ART, SHELLS, FEATHERS, INSECTS, & MORE
    BOTANICAL ART, SHELLS, FEATHERS, INSECTS, & MORE
    BOTANICAL ART, SHELLS, FEATHERS, INSECTS, & MORE
    Sat, Jun 01
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Jun 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Compose and draw a variety of botanical art ‘adjuncts’…with or without botanicals!
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  • OPEN STUDIO
    OPEN STUDIO
    OPEN STUDIO
    Wed, Jun 05
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Jun 05, 2024, 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Jun 05, 2024, 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    All AAF students from any class are welcome to come and finish ongoing/unfinished projects!
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  • WATERCOLOR, LANDSCAPE
    WATERCOLOR, LANDSCAPE
    WATERCOLOR, LANDSCAPE
    Sat, Jun 08
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027, USA
    This is a 4 week series.
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NEWS

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.”

Twyla Tharp

CONTACT AAF

Atherton Arts Foundation
91 Ashfield Road
Atherton, CA 94027

admin@athertonartsfoundation.org

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