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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.

Paper Ornament Printmaking Workshop

With Cesar Garcia

Saturday, November 8, 2025

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

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.

Earth and Art Garden Stakes

with Luz Mack-Durini & Dawn Mendelson

Saturday, November 15

Join artists Luz Mack-Durini and Dawn Mendelson for a hands-on workshop where you will design your own mosaic garden stake.

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

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.

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

Altered Book Art Workshop

With Chris Frausto

Transform a hardbound book into a one of a kind work of art. This is not art for the wall, but something to hold, flip through, and experience page by page.

The Shibui Bench workshop

With Larry White

The Shibui bench is a longer Arches Bench, measuring 18”h x 50”L x 14”d. A new class for intermediate to advanced students

Woodcut Printmaking Workshop

with Cesar Garcia

Learn the basics of woodcut printmaking using MDF plywood. In this hands-on class, you'll explore essential tools, carving techniques, and safe handling practices for working with sharp carving tools. All materials are provided.

Poetry for Pleasure

With Michelle Dowd

Forage. Feel.

Follow the language that finds you.

Poetry is a place to come home to.

In this one-day workshop, we’ll gather poems from sound, image, memory, and movement.

Papers and Paint

with Folk Artist Sandy Garcia

Celebrate Frida Kahlo Month with "Papers and Paint" mixed media workshop. This engaging creative experience is designed for artists of all skill levels. Participants explore the intersection of various materials, primarily focusing on paper and paint, to create unique artworks.

Japanese Stab Binding Workshop

With Chris Frausto

Discover the art of Japanese stab binding—a beautiful, beginner-friendly bookbinding method that requires no prior experience.
Perfect for anyone looking to start their bookbinding journey with a simple yet striking project.

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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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