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Learn at the Maloof

Workshops, Demonstrations, and Classes

Sam Maloof, one of America’s most revered woodworkers, had a tradition of sharing his craft. The Maloof Foundation continues this legacy by offering workshops and demonstrations in woodworking, writing, and art. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artisan, join us in the Upper Barns to learn, create, and connect with a community of makers.

Terracotta Plant Pal

with Alcira "Alley Cat" Mendoza

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

Terracotta Plant Pal with Sandalwood Farm and Artist Alcira "Alley Cat" Mendoza,

Contour Drawing: See Differently, Draw Boldly

with Aleta Jacobson

Saturday, October 25, 2025

The art of contour drawing.

Paper Ornament Printmaking Workshop

With Cesar Garcia

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Cesar Garcia's workshop - beautiful hand-printed paper ornaments!

Let’s Paint Loose: Exploring Loose Strokes in Folk Art

with Folk Artist Sandy Garcia

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Sandy Garcia's vibrant, liberating workshop: Let’s Paint Loose!

Drawing Your Inner Landscape: A Neurographic Art Workshop

with Aleta Jacobson

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Neurographic Art in this inspiring and meditative workshop

Tunnel Book Workshop

with Chris Frausto

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Dimensional storytelling with your “tunnel book”— layered panels.

Japanese Craft Origami workshop

with Sumi Foley

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Make origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.

Holiday Color Concentrate

with Janet Gruman

Saturday, November 15, 2025

A festive gel printmaking workshop!

Textured Impressions

With Cesar Garcia

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Cesar Garcia's Lino Cut Blind Embossed Printing workshop.

Creativity Retreat

with Michelle Dowd author of Forager

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Creativity is a rebellion against the idea that you have to fit into a box.

Peace Poles: A Creative Tribute

with Folk Artist Sandy Garcia

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Creativity and remembrance come together.

Moths, Moons, and Stars

with Aleta Jacobson

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Aleta Jacobson's magical, hands-on watercolor workshop.

Long Stitch Bookbinding

with Chris Frausto

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Create a handbound book using the long stitch.

Leading Programs for All Ages

The Maloof Foundation believes that art is for everyone! Our Education Team provides engaging and interactive activities for elementary school students, fostering creativity and a love for learning through art.  See the Artful Living program here.  

Past Workshops, Demonstrations, and Classes

Vibrant Layers: A Gradient Inking Woodcut Workshop

With Cesar Garcia

Cesar Garcia introduces gradient inking in woodcut printmaking.

Folded Books and Beyond

with Chris Frausto

No Stitching, No Gluing: Creative Bookmaking with Folding Techniques.

Papers and Paint

with Folk Artist Sandy Garcia

Sandy Garcia leads the "Papers and Paint" mixed media workshop.

Explore the Art of Chine Collé Printing

With Cesar Garcia

Cesar Garcia's workshop that blends linocut with Chine Collé.

Wild Watercolor Landscapes

with Aleta Jacobson

The joy of abstract expression watercolor workshop.

Introduction to Food Preservation

with UCCE Master Food Preservers.

Living Pallet,exploring foodways, nature, and art.

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The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts is a member of the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program (HAHS) of the National Trust for Preservation.  HAHS is a coalition of 30 museums that were homes and working studios of American artists. Come, witness creativity!

The Maloof is a Smoke Free Facility.

Smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere on the property or in the parking lots.

No smoking sign

Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

5131 Carnelian St. 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

Open to the public Friday and Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.  We advise purchasing tour tickets online before visiting, tours often sell out.

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The Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts acknowledges the Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Tongva world, including the Los Angeles Basin, South Channel Islands, San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, and portions of Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties) and are grateful to have the opportunity to work for the Taraaxatom (Indigenous peoples) in this place. As institutions located on unceded Indigenous land, we pay our respects to Honuukvetam (ancestors), 'Ahiihirom (elders), and ̓Evoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present, and emerging.

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