Daytime Sewing and Mending

Register Here! Join us for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the EE Makerspace. Bring your unfinished projects, sewing challenges, or mending needs ......More

Register Here! Join us for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the EE Makerspace. Bring your unfinished projects, sewing challenges, or mending needs to our evening or afternoon session. Our supportive staff and volunteers will be there to offer tips and guidance. $15 | Ages 13+ Pre-registration is required, secure your spot today. We can’t wait to see what you create in the EE Makerspace!

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Plastic Free Expo

Learn how to reduce your use of plastic at the 4th annual Plastic-Free Expo from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 25, at CEC’s Environmental Hub (1219 State St., Santa Barbara, CA). It will feature over a dozen local organizations, businesses, and government agencies offering infor......More

Learn how to reduce your use of plastic at the 4th annual Plastic-Free Expo from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 25, at CEC’s Environmental Hub (1219 State St., Santa Barbara, CA). It will feature over a dozen local organizations, businesses, and government agencies offering information and resources for eliminating plastic. Enjoy free refreshments and enter to win eco-friendly prizes! Learn more and register.

Community Enviromental Council, 1219 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Creative Mornings

Register Here! An invitation to gather with fellow creatives and learn about an exciting new opportunity to build, grow, and unify Santa Barbara’s creative community. Spaces are limited register today!   Questions about registration? Call us at 805-884-0459 or email eem......More

Register Here! An invitation to gather with fellow creatives and learn about an exciting new opportunity to build, grow, and unify Santa Barbara’s creative community. Spaces are limited register today!   Questions about registration? Call us at 805-884-0459 or email [email protected].

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Family Garden Exploration

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this free hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. Each session is designed for parents, caregivers, and childre......More

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this free hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. Each session is designed for parents, caregivers, and children to participate and learn together. This program is best for children 5 years old and up, but younger siblings are welcome. Meet at the entrance to the Franklin Garden on Soledad Street. Participation is limited to 20 children accompanied by their adults. Register Here!

Franklin Elementary School Garden, 1111 East Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

Crafternoons for Kids

Register Here! Get ready for Saturday morning art adventures bursting with color, creativity, and crafty fun! Join us from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap for Crafternoons. Cost: $8 per person. Crafternoons offer fun creative projects ever......More

Register Here! Get ready for Saturday morning art adventures bursting with color, creativity, and crafty fun! Join us from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap for Crafternoons. Cost: $8 per person. Crafternoons offer fun creative projects every week for kids ages 5 and up. Grown ups stay and play- adults must remain with their child during the workshop. (We use hot glue guns and the Makerspace is upstairs.) We can’t wait to see you soon at a Crafternoon!

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Preschool Nature Explorers

Register Here! Join Explore Ecology for a hands-on nature series designed especially for preschoolers and their caregiver. Each session begins with a cozy story time, followed by interactive, nature-inspired activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and connectio......More

Register Here! Join Explore Ecology for a hands-on nature series designed especially for preschoolers and their caregiver. Each session begins with a cozy story time, followed by interactive, nature-inspired activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection with the natural world. The workshops include: Tuesday, June 16: Nature Art & Patterns – Explore patterns, colors, and textures using natural materials like leaves, flowers, shells, and twigs.  Tuesday, June 23: Building & Engineering – Create bridges, towers, and fairy houses while discovering how nature works together.  Tuesday, June 30: Sensory Exploration – Scoop, pour, sift, and sniff your way through a rich sensory experience.  Tuesday, July 7: Nature’s Rhythm – Explore sound and rhythm using natural materials.    For children ages 3–5 and their caregiver. Questions about registration? Call us at 805-884-0459 or email [email protected].

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Summer STEAM in the EE Makerspace

Register Here! Join us in the EE Makerspace for a six-week series of STEAM-themed crafting, exploration, and learning, including: Animal Kingdoms, Let It Grow, Airborne Adventures, Groovy Gravity, Calming Collage, Toys On the Move. Kids ages 6-12 will enjoy creativity a......More

Register Here! Join us in the EE Makerspace for a six-week series of STEAM-themed crafting, exploration, and learning, including: Animal Kingdoms, Let It Grow, Airborne Adventures, Groovy Gravity, Calming Collage, Toys On the Move. Kids ages 6-12 will enjoy creativity and discovery in these highly interactive sessions. Questions about registration? Call us at 805-884-0459 or email [email protected].

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Closed for the 4th of July Holiday

Happy 4th, everyone! Art From Scrap and the EE Makerspace are closed today, Saturday, July 4th, for Independence Day. There will be no Crafternoon. Thank you for your understanding.

Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States

Preschool Nature Explorers

Register Here! Join Explore Ecology for a hands-on nature series designed especially for preschoolers and their caregiver. Each session begins with a cozy story time, followed by interactive, nature-inspired activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and connectio......More

Register Here! Join Explore Ecology for a hands-on nature series designed especially for preschoolers and their caregiver. Each session begins with a cozy story time, followed by interactive, nature-inspired activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection with the natural world. The workshops include: Tuesday, June 16: Nature Art & Patterns – Explore patterns, colors, and textures using natural materials like leaves, flowers, shells, and twigs.  Tuesday, June 23: Building & Engineering – Create bridges, towers, and fairy houses while discovering how nature works together.  Tuesday, June 30: Sensory Exploration – Scoop, pour, sift, and sniff your way through a rich sensory experience.  Tuesday, July 7: Nature’s Rhythm – Explore sound and rhythm using natural materials.    For children ages 3–5 and their caregiver. Questions about registration? Call us at 805-884-0459 or email [email protected].

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Summer STEAM in the EE Makerspace

Register Here! Join us in the EE Makerspace for a six-week series of STEAM-themed crafting, exploration, and learning, including: Animal Kingdoms, Let It Grow, Airborne Adventures, Groovy Gravity, Calming Collage, Toys On the Move. Kids ages 6-12 will enjoy creativity a......More

Register Here! Join us in the EE Makerspace for a six-week series of STEAM-themed crafting, exploration, and learning, including: Animal Kingdoms, Let It Grow, Airborne Adventures, Groovy Gravity, Calming Collage, Toys On the Move. Kids ages 6-12 will enjoy creativity and discovery in these highly interactive sessions. Questions about registration? Call us at 805-884-0459 or email [email protected].

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Sewing and Mending

Register Here! Join us for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the EE Makerspace. Bring your unfinished projects, sewing challenges, or mending needs ......More

Register Here! Join us for Sewing and Mending to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the EE Makerspace. Bring your unfinished projects, sewing challenges, or mending needs to our evening or afternoon session. Our supportive staff and volunteers will be there to offer tips and guidance. $15 | Ages 13+ Pre-registration is required, secure your spot today. We can’t wait to see what you create in the EE Makerspace!

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Family Garden Exploration

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this free hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. Each session is designed for parents, caregivers, and childre......More

Join SBPL and Explore Ecology for this free hands-on, family gardening class in Franklin Elementary School’s culinary garden. This program teaches gardening and garden vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. Each session is designed for parents, caregivers, and children to participate and learn together. This program is best for children 5 years old and up, but younger siblings are welcome. Meet at the entrance to the Franklin Garden on Soledad Street. Participation is limited to 20 children accompanied by their adults. Register Here!

Franklin Elementary School Garden, 1111 East Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103

Pop-Up Books

Register Here! Explore the world of books with outgoing personalities! Learn to cut and fold pop-up shapes to make your pages come alive. All tools and materials are provided. Ages 13+. Registration closes 24 hours before the workshop begins. For questions about registr......More

Register Here! Explore the world of books with outgoing personalities! Learn to cut and fold pop-up shapes to make your pages come alive. All tools and materials are provided. Ages 13+. Registration closes 24 hours before the workshop begins. For questions about registration, call 805-884-0459 or email [email protected]. Price: $45 general $30 students/educators

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States

Beach Cleanup

Show the beach some love! Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up s......More

Show the beach some love! Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in. You are welcome to bring your own clean up supplies or use ours. Cleanups will be self-guided and can include the beach, the parking lot, or the open spaces surrounding Arroyo Burro. Be sure to visit the Watershed Resource Center during cleanup hours  to see interactive displays about local watersheds from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Participants will receive a coupon for a free cup of chowder from the Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. Community service volunteer hours are available for this fun outdoor volunteer opportunity. There’s no need to RSVP- you can just show up. We can’t wait to see you there!

Arroyo Burro Beach, 2981 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109, United States

Summer STEAM in the EE Makerspace

Register Here! Join us in the EE Makerspace for a six-week series of STEAM-themed crafting, exploration, and learning, including: Animal Kingdoms, Let It Grow, Airborne Adventures, Groovy Gravity, Calming Collage, Toys On the Move. Kids ages 6-12 will enjoy creativity a......More

Register Here! Join us in the EE Makerspace for a six-week series of STEAM-themed crafting, exploration, and learning, including: Animal Kingdoms, Let It Grow, Airborne Adventures, Groovy Gravity, Calming Collage, Toys On the Move. Kids ages 6-12 will enjoy creativity and discovery in these highly interactive sessions. Questions about registration? Call us at 805-884-0459 or email [email protected].

EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States