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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.

The Maloof participates in the Second International House Museum Days

Free Worldwide Celebration

Saturday, April 18, 2026

This collaborative initiative led by the Italian National Association of Houses of Memory (Italy) with ICOM-DEMHIST and ICOM-ICLCM (International Committee of Literary and Composers’ Museums) is dedicated to celebrating historic houses, houses of memory and the figures they commemorate

Larry White's Arches Bench Workshop

SOLD OUT

Friday, April 17, 2026

Beginners and experienced woodworkers will enjoy this class. For ages 18+. Includes all materials.

The Art of Storytelling

with Michelle Dowd author of Forager

Saturday, April 25, 2026

This workshop will help you build scenes with emotional truth and resonance.  

Silk & Sun: The Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop
Wearable Art

with Charlotte McKenzie

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Join fiber artist Charlotte McKenzie for a hands-on exploration of Nuno felting, a delicate and visually stunning textile technique that blends tradition with contemporary design.

Woodworking 101

Shop Safety Made Simple:
A Cutting Board Workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2026

with Scott

Sgraffito on Porcelain Vases: Harmony and Nature Workshop

with Karla Camacho

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Join artist Karla Camacho for an immersive, hands-on workshop exploring the art of sgraffito, an ancient technique of carving imagery into clay to reveal layers beneath.

Project Maloof Lemon Grove

Support the Maloof

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Celebration of unique artist-designed lemon trees

Mixed Media Collage Workshop

with Carrie

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Come explore the world of mixed media collage using found papers, ephemera, ink, and artist mediums.

Protect Your Home from Wildfire: Defensible Space & Home Hardening Workshop

Enrollment opens soon

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Learn practical steps you can take to reduce your home’s wildfire risk.

Larry White's "The Butterfly" Workshop November 2026

Enrollment opens in May

Friday, November 20, 2026

In this 3-day workshop you will create an artistic glass-topped side table.

With Paper and Paint

with Folk Artist Sandy Garcia

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Join us 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.

Friday Morning Yoga

every Friday at 10am!

Friday April 24, 2026

Join Michelle or Tamar for restorative yoga at the beautiful Maloof campus

Ananda Gowda

presented by the Maloof Guild

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Maloof Guild meetings are moving to the first Saturday of the month.

UCCE Master Gardeners Workshop

Learn all about using ollas in the garden

May 3, 2026

In this class, you will learn how ollas work, where they work (and don't work), and how to best use them in your own garden.

Sgraffito Torch Enameled Earrings Workshop with Espie

with Espie

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Join jewelry artist Espie for an immersive, hands on workshop in the art of torch fired enamel.

Build and Play Your Own Cajón Drum with Michael Kotzen

Presented in collaboration with Soundwork Foundation

Saturday, May 23, 2026

In this 1.5 day workshop. students will handmake a cajón

Larry White's Arches Bench Workshop June 2026

SOLD OUT

Friday, June 19, 2026

Beginners and experienced woodworkers will enjoy this class. For ages 18+. Includes all materials.

Adam Manley at Maloof Guild

FREE EVENT

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Hear from Adam Manley, Associate Professor
Furniture Design and Woodworking, San Diego State University

Larry White's Arches Bench Workshop August 2026

SOLD OUT

Friday, August 21, 2026

Beginners and experienced woodworkers will enjoy this class. For ages 18+. Includes all materials.

Larry White's Java, A Coffee Table

Enrollment opens in July

Friday, December 18, 2026

In this 3-day workshop You will create a coffee table designed by Larry White

The Maloof at the 5th Annual Community Arts Festival

FREE EVENT at Central Park

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Make plans now to attend this festive day of live music, community performances, and interactive arts experiences for the whole family

Paddle People: Stories in Wood & Vinyl Workshop

with Manny LeGaspe

Saturday, April 25, 2026

A hands-on workshop where storytelling, found materials, and expressive painting come together

Beston Barnett in conversation with Emily Zaiden

FREE EVENT

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Wood artist Beston Barnett discusses his Solomonica series of cabinets with Craft in America's Emily Zaiden

Wonder Wander and Make: May's First Sunday Edition

FREE FAMILY EVENT

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Join us for FREE family-friendly activities!

Larry White's "The Butterfly" Workshop

SOLD OUT

Friday, May 15, 2026

In this 3-day workshop you will create an artistic glass-topped side table.

Water Caraffe

with Christine

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Join pottery artist Christine Schwandt for an engaging, hands on ceramic workshop open to all skill levels.

Frame Loom Weaving Workshop

with Ruthellyn

Saturday, June 20, 2026

In this three-hour workshop, participants will work with three colors and learn tabby weave as the primary technique, along with soumak and interlocking methods to create stripes and a central circular motif. E

NEW! Java, A Coffee Table with Larry White

SOLD OUT

Friday, July 17, 2026

In this 3-day workshop You will create a coffee table designed by Larry White

NEW Pandoras Box a Treasure Chest with Larry White

3 spots left

Friday, September 25, 2026

In this 3-day workshop You will create an artistic and intricate treasure box.

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

Woodworking 101: Shop Safety Made Simple - A Cutting Board Workshop

SOLD OUT

Participants will learn how to safely use essential woodworking tools, including the table saw, jointer, band saw, planer, drill press, and random orbit sanders.

Wonder, Wander and Make: First Sundays at the Maloof

FREE

Join us for FREE family-friendly activities!

Seeing Red

with Aleta Jacobson

Seeing Red is an immersive, hands-on watercolor workshop that explores the expressive power of a single color.

Natural Fiber Basket with Kim Oakley

SOLD OUT

Discover the art of basket weaving in this engaging introductory workshop led by Kim Oakley, perfect for beginners

Handmade Valentines: Linocut Card Printing Workshop

with Cesar Garcia

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with artist Cesar Garcia to create heartfelt, handmade Valentine’s cards.

The "Butterfly" Side Table Workshop with Larry White

SOLD OUT

In this 3 day 7 hour workshop You will create an artistic glass-topped side table.

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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.  And First Sundays (except for July 5, 2026): 12:00pm 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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