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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.

Friday Morning Yoga

every Friday at 10am!

Friday, September 18, 2026

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

Hand Sewing Soft Sculpture with Textiles

with Crystal Rodriguez-Leal

Friday, October 2, 2026

Begin your journey by designing and sewing a soft sculpture using beginner stitches.

Wonder, Wander, Make: October Edition

FREE EVENT

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Join us on the first Sunday of October for Wonder, Wander, & Make, a free event for all ages filled with creativity, nature, and hands-on fun.

Celebrate Your Special Moments with a Custom Piñata

Crystal Rodriguez-Leal

Friday, October 23, 2026

Join us to create a small, custom-designed piñata in the shape of a fruit or animal using cardboard, glue, and tissue paper.

Intro to Woodworking 101 - December

with Scott Lukesh

Friday, December 4, 2026

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

Java, A Coffee Table - January 2027

with Larry White and Leo Pope

Friday, January 15, 2027

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

Acrylic Paint Marbling: Swirls and Patterns

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Participants will then transfer their designs onto various surfaces, including paper and fabric.

Intro to Woodworking 101 - October

SOLD OUT

Friday, October 2, 2026

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

Backstrap Loom Band Weaving Workshop

With Ruthellyn

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Backstrap loom weaving is an ancient and portable technique that allows the weaver’s body to control the tension of the warp threads. With only a few simple tools, this method has been used for thousands of years to create beautiful and intricate textiles.

Intro to Woodworking 101 - November

with Scott Lukesh

Friday, November 6 , 2026

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: December Edition

FREE EVENT

Sunday, December 6, 2026

NEW Pandoras Box a Treasure Chest with Larry White

SOLD OUT

Friday, September 25, 2026

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

Building Nichos: Creating Altars of Memory Workshop

with Karla Camacho

Saturday, October 3, 2026

An immersive two day workshop to learn the art of building, individually customizing and decorating your very own ceramic nicho.

Alebrijes Painting Workshop

with Sergio Aragón Ramírez

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Join master Alebrijes artist Sergio Aragón Ramírez for a hands-on workshop exploring the traditional Oaxacan art of carving and decorating Alebrijes, brightly colored folk-art sculptures known for their imaginative forms and intricate painted designs.

Larry White's "The Butterfly" Workshop November 2026

SOLD OUT

Friday, November 20, 2026

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

Larry White's Java, A Coffee Table

SOLD OUT

Friday, December 18, 2026

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

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

Wonder, Wander and Make: First Sundays at the Maloof

FREE

Join us for FREE family-friendly activities!

Opening reception for the exhibition, Solomonica

FREE

Celebrate Beston Barnett and view his incredible cabinets in person

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

Earth to Fiber Walnut and Onion Dyes with Cayetano Talavera

SOLD OUT

Join Cayetano for a Free 2-hour hands-on workshop exploring the colors of local plants and kitchen scraps.

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.

Demonstration of a Vibrant Landscape Painting with Joe Oakes

FREE

Meet the artist and learn more about his upcoming workshop at the Maloof!

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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 on Friday and Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm and on Sundays 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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