Art Spark
Saturdays, 1-4 PM
Aug. 15–Dec. 5, 2026
This fall, embrace your creativity at the museum’s Carol and Gerry Parker Art Studio with an afternoon of art making inspired by works on view in the museum. Drop in each month for a different activity that explores ideas, materials and processes connected to current exhibitions.
Sign up here in advance or at the museum the day of the event.
August: Clay Bodies
Create air-dry clay sculptures inspired by vessels with human qualities in Woody De Othello: coming forth by day.
September: Fabric Mosaic
Try out kinusaiga, a no-sew form of quilting, to create geometric patterns inspired by Woody De Othello’s ceramic mosaic works.
No Art Spark on September 19 during special Orientation programming for UC Davis’ first-year students.
October: Mixed Media Zines
Make a zine using a combination of techniques including simple block printing and found poetry. Find more ways artists experiment with inexpensive, accessible materials in Out of Line: Art at the Edge.
November: Fashion Collage
Explore haute couture design in The Gift of Fashion, then design a unique fabric collage. (This activity continues through December 5).
No Art Spark on November 14, when the museum is closed for its annual fundraising gala.
All ages and skill levels are welcome! Making art is for everyone. All supplies provided and activities are FREE.
Questions? Call (530) 752-8500 or email [email protected]