Hey Monterey! Hawk & Hammer is headed to your hood and will be setting up at the Summer Maker’s Market at Other Brother Beer Co! Come on down and check it out 11-4pm!

Join us on Saturday, June 15 for all the above at Art in the Park: Big Basin! This event will feature temporary art exhibits inspired by Big Basin’s recovery and created by the Art About program artists and hands-on art activities for you and your family. 

There will be over a dozen art exhibits including fiber art, wood carvings, photography, and multimedia interactive installations, plus free guided nature journaling hikes, a kids’ craft station, and more!

No art experience or supplies needed, just bring yourself, your family, your friends…and don’t forget your bottled water (there’s no drinking water in the park). For more information, visit www.castateparksweek.org

🚌 Plan on taking the Santa Cruz Metro 35B bus to travel to and from the park on June 15. The small Big Basin parking lot is expected to completely fill early in the day. The 35B bus will be free on the day of the event and offer extra service. Free parking is available at the Santa Cruz Metro Scotts Valley Transit Center.

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On June 3rd and 4th of 2023, California State Parks invited 18 regional artists to participate in a unique camping trip in Big Basin Redwoods State Park. 

This was the first camping trip in Big Basin Redwoods State Park since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in 2020, and California State Parks was excited to have artists join this special moment of renewal and restoration as we work to reimagine the park and transition from devastation to inspiration.

During their experience, artists had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Big Basin and gain inspiration from the majestic redwoods, tranquil creeks, and vibrant wildlife. Artists had the chance to meet and connect with fellow artists, share their work, and collaborate on new projects.

Inspired by coastal views, flora, and fauna — this class is an opportunity to develop field sketching skills in a gorgeous setting of Natural Bridges.  Students will be guided in composition as well as techniques like watercolor, pencil, and pen & ink to help capture their experiences on the pages of their sketchbooks. All levels welcome. Basic materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their favorite nature journaling and field sketching tools, such as a journal, watercolor palette, pencils, pens, etc.

First Fridays are back at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Join us for monthly after hours events on the First Friday of the month. Enjoy free admission 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special festivities in the evening.

May’s First Friday will celebrate the Museum’s annual science illustration exhibit, The Art of Nature alongside an outdoor Maker’s Market with artists featured in the exhibit. Support them by going home with prints, stickers, cards, cups, and more! Food from Areperia 831 and a bar will be located inside the Museum.

Drop on down to Patagonia Santa Cruz! A local pop up featuring fun local artists including ARE Creations (Cynotype artwork) and myself will be all set up on the deck! Great spot for all your last minute gifting needs! We’re donating 10% of our proceeds to the Alaska Wilderness Alliance.

A particularly rad collection of all woman-owned brands and artists, including LumeSix— one of the best sports bras out there according to Outside Magazine, Climbing.com, and Runner’s World (and based right here in Santa Cruz!). Really honored to join this lineup— don’t miss this one!

** UPDATE: Unfortunately, both the Midtown Night Markets were cancelled by the organizer. **

This beautiful boutique of curated homewares and furnishings is graciously hosting me this Saturday to share my art and paper goods with downtown Santa Cruz! Come down and say hi, smell some incredible candles and soap, try to keep from drooling over their gorgeous pillows and jewelry…

Stop by the magical, gorgeous hub of thoughtfully curated art, home goods, and gifts for a super fun evening! I’ll be there as part of a fine art pop up and bringing some of my latest large- and small- scale linocuts.

Gifts, Music, Snacks, and more! Help celebrate the first anniversary of Jazzercise Santa Cruz with an Open House and Holiday Market.

Join us for a fun evening of local hand made cards, calendars, delicious charcuterie and wine! Local printer, illustrator and painter Tina Fuller Somers of Hawk and Hammer will be showcasing her whimsical nature inspired cards as well as her 2024 calendar of favorite places around Santa Cruz. Lauren of Bakes and Boards will have her delicious charcuterie cups for purchase and Birchino will be pouring complementary wine.