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

Postponed: Scrap-itectural Explorations

POSTPONED Take a brief walking tour of buildings near Art from Scrap with an expert guide and sketch or photograph design elements. Back in the Makerspace, create a collage or mixed media piece inspired by your discoveries. All tools and materials are provided. Ages 13+......More

POSTPONED Take a brief walking tour of buildings near Art from Scrap with an expert guide and sketch or photograph design elements. Back in the Makerspace, create a collage or mixed media piece inspired by your discoveries. All tools and materials are provided. Ages 13+. Pricing: General $40 | Student/Educator $35Ages: 13+    

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

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.

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.

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

Hemming 101

Register Here! Curtains, pants, skirts, and dresses — learn the basics of hemming in this hands-on workshop. Discover how to pin fabric for straight stitching, and learn how and when to use a serger. Pricing: General $25 | Student/Educator $20Ages: 13+    

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

Finish Up Friday

Register Here! Join us for Finish-Up Friday in the EE Makerspace on the 3rd Friday of every month. Think of it as co-working, but much more fun!⁠Start your weekend with something crossed off your list! Bring that almost finished project or finally begin the one you’ve b......More

Register Here! Join us for Finish-Up Friday in the EE Makerspace on the 3rd Friday of every month. Think of it as co-working, but much more fun!⁠Start your weekend with something crossed off your list! Bring that almost finished project or finally begin the one you’ve been dreaming about. Enjoy a relaxed, supportive studio vibe, plus tea and cookies to keep the creative energy flowing. Advance registration is recommended. You’ll have access to shared work tables, upcycled materials, and tools like:⁠• Laser Cutter• Cricut• Sewing Machines• Serger• Basic Hand Tools• Glue Guns• Tracing Table• Soldering Iron• Block Printing Tools $15 General Ages 13+.

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

Closed Today: Art From Scrap & the EE Makerspace

Our Crafternoon is cancelled and our store is closed today due to the Solstice parade. Happy Solstice, everyone!

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

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

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!...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!

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