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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 June 5, 2026

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

Triple Berry Freezer Jam with UCCE Master Food Preservers

FREE

June 7, 2026

Project Maloof Lemon Grove

Support the Maloof

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Celebration of unique artist-designed lemon trees

Frame Loom Weaving Workshop

SOLD OUT

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

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

Handmade Linocut Card Printing Workshop

with Cesar Garcia

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Designed for beginner to more advanced participants, this workshop introduces the fundamentals of linocut printmaking while also offering space for more detailed carving and creative exploration.

Moonlit Ocean Water Color Art Workshop

with Aleta Jacobson

Saturday, July 25, 2026

In this watercolor class, students will explore the quiet beauty of the ocean at night using a limited, luminous palette.

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 "The Butterfly" Workshop November 2026

4 spots left

Friday, November 20, 2026

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

Boho Chic Hand Crocheted Beaded Necklace Workshop

with Espie

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Join us for a hands-on jewelry workshop and discover a fresh, creative way to showcase beads and semi precious stones in a one of a kind Boho Chic necklace.

Community Art Listening Session

Free

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Help Design An Art Piece That Represents Diversity!

Nuno-saiga Workshop

with Sumi Foley

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Nuno Saiga is a traditional Japanese textile art form that involves intricate fabric manipulation techniques, often focusing on layering and textural effects. 

Intro to Woodworking 101 - June edition

SOLD OUT

Friday, June 26, 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.

IE West End Creative Entrepreneurship Info Session

FREE ZOOM EVENT

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Join us to hear how we are working to support opportunities for artists and creatives in the IE West End – and beyond!

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

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.

Wonder, Wander, and Make: September Edition

FREE EVENT

Sunday, September 6, 2026

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

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

UCCE Master Gardener of San Bernardino County Presents: House Plants

FREE

June 7, 2026

Join the Master Gardeners for an introduction to house plants led by our knowledgeable Master Gardener from UCCE San Bernardino County. 

Wonder, Wander, and Make: June Edition

FREE EVENT

Sunday, June 7, 2026

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

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.

Mixed Media Collage Workshop

SOLD OUT

Saturday, June 27, 2026

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

Mosaic Garden Sphere

With Dawn and Luz

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Discover the art of mosaic while creating a beautiful garden sphere using recycled ceramic and glass.

Intro to Woodworking 101 - July edition

with Scott Lukesh

Friday, July 24, 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: August Edition

FREE EVENT

Sunday, August 2, 2026

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

NEW Pandoras Box a Treasure Chest with Larry White

2 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

Opening reception for the exhibition, Solomonica

FREE

Celebrate Beston Barnett and view his incredible cabinets in person

Artisan Pinch Pot Workshop

with pottery artist Christine Schwandt

Join pottery artist Christine Schwandt for an engaging, hands-on pinch pot workshop designed for all skill levels.

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.

Nature’s Way Fine Silver Pendant

with Despina “Espie” Buoncristiani

Discover the beauty of the natural world and learn how to capture it in fine silver. You’ll create reusable molds from organic materials that reveal extraordinary detail. Then use it to form your own unique pendant with Art Clay Fine Silver.

Demonstration of a Vibrant Landscape Painting with Joe Oakes

FREE

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

Lemon Curd with UCCE Master Food Preservers

Demonstration

FREE Citrus season is here! Join UCCE Master Food Preservers to learn how you can extend the season. UCCE Master Food Preservers will share preservation and food safety tips while demonstrating how to make delicious lemon curd.

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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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