Learn at the Maloof

Dive into the vibrant world of folk art with renowned artist Sandy Garcia in this engaging workshop. You’ll learn to transform everyday cardboard into beautiful works of art using acrylic paint, inspired by traditional folk art techniques. Sandy, celebrated for her unique folk art style, will guide participants through techniques for incorporating cultural motifs and storytelling into their artwork.

No Stitching, No Gluing: Creative Bookmaking with Folding Techniques
Break free from traditional bookbinding! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore innovative folding methods to create beautiful, functional books—no stitching or glue required.

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop with artist Cesar Garcia as he introduces the dynamic technique of gradient inking in woodcut printmaking. In this session, you’ll learn to carve your own design into MDF plywood and explore the rich possibilities of blending color directly on the block.

Join us for an immersive workshop focused on the art of contour drawing. This foundational technique involves drawing an object’s outline in one continuous line, encouraging close observation and expressive mark-making.

Join artist Cesar Garcia for a creative workshop focused on making beautiful hand-printed paper ornaments! You’ll begin with a vector-based design created by Cesar and learn how to personalize it with your own artistic touches. Using linoleum blocks, you’ll carve your customized image and print it in a variety of vibrant ink colors.

Join acclaimed folk artist Sandy Garcia for a vibrant, liberating workshop: Let’s Paint Loose! In this playful and inspiring session, you’ll explore the beauty of loose brushwork and expressive folk art using bold acrylics on canvas.

Unleash your creativity and discover the magic of Neurographic Art in this inspiring and meditative workshop at the Maloof Foundation. Designed for all skill levels—from seasoned artists to total beginners—this session offers a transformative art experience that soothes the soul, reduces stress, and enhances personal insight.

Maloof Foundation and Sandalwood Farm and Sanctuary present Living Pallet, an exploration of foodways, nature, and art. In partnership with UCCE Master Food Preserver, with funding support from the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation.

Discover the joy of abstract expression in this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop that celebrates creativity over realism.

Tunnel Book Workshop
Step into the world of dimensional storytelling by creating your own “tunnel book”—a unique form of book art that uses layered panels to create an illusion of depth and perspective.

Origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, began among the aristocracy during Japan’s Heian period (around AD 800.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to transform a simple sheet of paper into elegant three-dimensional forms.

Celebrate the season with color and creativity in this festive gel printmaking workshop! Using gel printing plates we’ll create bold, one-of-a-kind prints.

Join artist Cesar Garcia for a hands-on Lino Cut Blind Embossed Printing workshop, where texture takes center stage. This immersive session explores the unique art of blind embossing, creating striking, three-dimensional images on paper without using ink.

Join acclaimed artist Cesar Garcia for an inspiring workshop that blends the bold tradition of linocut with the delicate beauty of Chine Collé. In this hands-on session, you'll explore a printmaking process that combines carved linoleum blocks with layered papers to create richly textured and visually dynamic works of art.

Join us at the Maloof for a vibrant and engaging workshop led by artist Sandy Garcia. The "Papers and Paint" mixed media workshop is a hands-on creative experience designed for artists of all skill levels. Explore the intersection of various materials, primarily focusing on paper and paint, to create unique artworks.

Creativity isn’t a gift. It’s a rebellion.
A rebellion against the idea that you have to fit into a box. Against the pressure to be perfect, polished, and “finished.” This retreat is for the wild-hearted, the ones who feel the stirrings of something inside them that’s ready to break free.

Join renowned folk artist Sandy Garcia for a heartfelt workshop where creativity and remembrance come together. In this meaningful session, participants will create and decorate peace poles, beautiful symbols of love, peace, and tribute to those who have touched our lives.

Join artist and instructor Aleta Jacobson for a magical, hands-on watercolor workshop where we explore the mysteries of the cosmos through art. Experience the mesmerizing process of watercolor as pigments swirl and flow across the page, evoking the quiet wonder of the night sky.

In this workshop, we’ll create a handbound book using the long stitch—a simple yet decorative binding style that showcases beautiful stitchwork along the spine.