Join us Wednesday mornings in the Workshop this July for Summer sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet on Wednesday mornings, while students in 6th-8th meet on Friday mornings.

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page!

The Workshop is hosting Open Hours every Friday this Summer! Each Friday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, the Workshop will be open for you to get creative, explore different artistic mediums, or even pick up a new skill! Participants will be able to utilize select equipment and materials for their independent projects, including drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts, and more.

Open Hours are self-led, meaning participants work independently, at their own pace. Workshop staff will be available to help get set up, distribute materials and offer general advice, but they will not be able to provide large group or individual long form, step-by-step instruction.

Please note that not all materials and equipment in the Workshop will be accessible during Open Hours sessions.

This is a drop-in program, meaning registration is not required and space is offered on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited!

This program is indented for ages 18 and up.

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions!

Join us Friday mornings in the Workshop this July for Summer sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet on Wednesday mornings, while students in 6th-8th meet on Friday mornings.

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page!

Join us Wednesday mornings in the Workshop this July for Summer sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet on Wednesday mornings, while students in 6th-8th meet on Friday mornings.

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page!

Join us in the Workshop for Junk Journaling! In this session, you will collage with scraps of 'junk' to create fun collages in your notebook. We encourage you bring an existing or new journal to add pages to!

Materials provided include paper, scraps, and additional collage materials.

This program is intended for ages 16 and up. This session is drop-in, meaning no registration is required to attend! Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions!

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Summer is here, which means so are mosquitos! Join Ms. Lily and Ms. Diana from the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District to learn more about these itchy pests; get a closer look, learn how their biology works and how to protect yourself and prevent their spread. Participants will be given an activity worksheet and a giveaway item.

Registration is Required. Limited to 30 participants.

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the program date

Where: The Cormack Room

Ages: 8-12

Join us in the workshop for Polymer Clay Jewelry Making!

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to sculpt their very own earrings using polymer clay. Don’t have your ears pierced? No worries! Magnet, keychain, and pin substitutes are available upon request. The session will cover the basics of working with polymer clay; how to sculpt, slab, upkeep and bake. Participants will leave the course with a piece of handmade jewelry. 

This program is intended for ages 18+. Pre-registration is required to attend this program. The registration form will become available on Monday, June 16th at 10:00 AM on the Workshop’s webpage.

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions!

Come to the Workshop’s monthly Sewing Club!

During Sewing Club, you can utilize the Workshop’s equipment and materials to work on an independent sewing project. Don’t have a project in mind? No worries! A select number of beginner sewing projects will be available to you during the session.

Sewing Club participants will be provided assistance and guidance, including instruction on sewing machine use, by our guest instructor, Sharon White.  Workshop staff will also be available to provide assistance when possible, and we encourage club members to help each other too!  We all have different backgrounds and experiences, so we’ll be learning from each other.

The Workshop will have a limited number of sewing machines available during the session that will be offered to participants on a first come, first served basis. In the event that all sewing machines are occupied, you may still participate in any aspects of the sewing process that don’t require a machine. If you have your own sewing machine, we highly encourage you to bring it with you to the session! All types of sewing projects are welcome.

Sewing Club sessions are drop-in, meaning you do not have to pre-register in order to attend the session. Space is limited! We ask that you arrive promptly at the beginning of the session in order to secure your spot.

Available materials include: sewing machines, assorted fabric, sewing needles and thread, pins, quilt batting, embroidery materials, irons and ironing boards, and much more!

Join us in the Workshop to create custom buttons!

In this activity session, you can design and create wearable buttons using our button press. All materials will be provided, including colored pencils, markers, paint pens, and various collage materials. Please note that we will limit 3 buttons per participant.

This program is intended for children ages 8 and up. We encourage accompanying parents and guardians to join in on the activity!

This session is drop-in, meaning you do not have to register in order to attend the session. Space is limited and offered on a first come, first serve basis. 

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions!

Explore the basics of crochet in our Workshop! Learn about different methods and techniques and what tools are needed. Participants can even get started on their own crochet project.

All materials will be provided. This class is intended for beginners with no previous experience.

This program is intended for ages 18+.

Registration is required to attend this program. The registration form will become available on Monday, June 2nd, at 10:00 AM on the Workshop’s webpage.

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions!

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Join us in the Workshop to paint on fabric!

In this hands-on session, you can use fabric paint to create a design on any type of fabric. All materials will be provided, including a limited supply of tote bags and zipper pouches. Participants are encouraged to bring their own t-shirts, hoodies, or other articles of clothing to paint on.

This session is drop-in, meaning you do not have to register in order to attend the session. Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions!

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

The Workshop is excited to announce our brand new monthly Sewing Club!

During Sewing Club, you can utilize the Workshop’s equipment and materials to work on an independent sewing project. Don’t have a project in mind? No worries! A select number of beginner sewing projects will be available to you during the session.

Sewing Club participants will be provided assistance and guidance, including instruction on sewing machine use, by our guest instructor, Sharon White. Workshop staff will also be available to provide assistance when possible, and we encourage club members to help each other too! We all have different backgrounds and experiences, so we’ll be learning from each other.

The Workshop will have a limited number of sewing machines available during the session that will be offered to participants on a first come, first served basis. In the event that all sewing machines are occupied, you may still participate in any aspects of the sewing process that don’t require a machine. If you have your own sewing machine, we highly encourage you to bring it with you to the session! All types of sewing projects are welcome.

Sewing Club sessions are drop-in, meaning you do not have to pre-register in order to attend the session. Space is limited! We ask that you arrive promptly at the beginning of the session in order to secure your spot.

Available materials include: sewing machines, assorted fabric, sewing needles and thread, pins, quilt batting, embroidery materials, irons and ironing boards, and much more!

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions.

The Downey City Library is launching its very own Collective Literary Art Magazine, and this is your chance to be part of it!

Join us for Short Poems + Bookbinding on May 15, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM—the fourth and final in a series of four creative workshops blending writing and visual art. Explore storytelling through short poems and bookbinding. No experience needed!

Registration is required

For ages 16 and up

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Join us in the Workshop afterschool the first Tuesday each month for a special STEM activity hosted by the Columbia Memorial Space Center!

Ages: 8+

No Registration Required

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month.

This session is for students who will be in grades 3rd-5th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

Come join the Workshop during our monthly Open Hour sessions! During Open Hour sessions, participants will be able to work on their own independent projects, utilizing select equipment, supplies and/or materials, including drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts and certain general use materials.

Open Hours are self-led, meaning participants work independently, at their own pace. Workshop staff will be available to help get set-up, distribute the materials and offer general help and advice, but will not be able to provide large group or individual long form, step-by-step instruction.

Please note that not all materials, supplies and equipment in the Workshop will be accessible during Open Hours sessions.  Please see the list on the Workshop’s webpage for available resources.

Currently, these sessions are limited to individuals aged 18 and up.  Pre-registration is required to attend Open Hour sessions. 

Registration is now open! You can register at the Workshop’s webpage.

If you have any questions, you can email Workshop staff at workshop@downeyca.org

The Workshop is excited to announce our brand new monthly Sewing Club!

During Sewing Club, you can utilize the Workshop’s equipment and materials to work on an independent sewing project. Don’t have a project in mind? No worries! A select number of beginner sewing projects will be available to you during the session.

Sewing Club participants will be provided assistance and guidance, including instruction on sewing machine use, by our guest instructor, Sharon White. Workshop staff will also be available to provide assistance when possible, and we encourage club members to help each other too! We all have different backgrounds and experiences, so we’ll be learning from each other.

The Workshop will have a limited number of sewing machines available during the session that will be offered to participants on a first come, first served basis. In the event that all sewing machines are occupied, you may still participate in any aspects of the sewing process that don’t require a machine. If you have your own sewing machine, we highly encourage you to bring it with you to the session! All types of sewing projects are welcome.

Sewing Club sessions are drop-in, meaning you do not have to pre-register in order to attend the session. Space is limited! We ask that you arrive promptly at the beginning of the session in order to secure your spot.

Available materials include: sewing machines, assorted fabric, sewing needles and thread, pins, quilt batting, embroidery materials, irons and ironing boards, and much more!

Please email workshop@downeyca.org with any questions.

Join us Saturday mornings this Spring in the Workshop for more sessions of the STEM Tinkering Club, hosted by educators from CSULB. Each session, we’ll explore science and engineering ideas through making: a fun hands-on process of designing, building, testing, rebuilding, and re-testing to create something new!

Students in grades 3rd-5th meet the first Saturday of the month, while students in 6th-8th meet on the second Saturday of the month (note, this session is the 3rd Saturday in April).

This session is for students who will be in grades 6th-8th.

Click here to register online on our Workshop’s page! Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the session date.

The Downey City Library is launching its very own Collective Literary Art Magazine, and this is your chance to be part of it!

Join us for Short-Sentence Stories + Linocut Art on April 17, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM—the third in a series of four creative workshops blending writing and visual art. Explore storytelling through short-sentence stories and linocut art. No experience needed!

Registration is required

For ages 16 and up

Questions can be emailed to workshop@downeyca.org

Join us in the Workshop for Polymer Clay Jewelry Making! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to sculpt their very own earrings using polymer clay. Don’t have your ears pierced? No worries! Magnet, keychain, and pin substitutes are available upon request. The session will cover the basics of working with polymer clay; how to sculpt, slab, upkeep and bake. Participants will leave the course with a piece of handmade jewelry.

This program is intended for ages 18+.

Pre-registration is required to attend this program. The registration form will become available on Monday, March 31st at 10:00 AM.