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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.

Lemon Curd with UCCE Master Food Preservers

Demonstration

January 3, 2025, starting at 10 am

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.

Earth to Fiber Walnut and Onion Dyes

with Cayetano Talavera

Saturday, January 17, 2026

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

Vibrant Landscape Painting New Date

with Joe Oakes

Saturday, Februarey 7, 2026

Paint a Bold, Vibrant Mountainscape in Acrylic with Joe A. Oakes
Transform an ordinary mountain scene into something extraordinary using big, beautiful, bold color.

Nature’s Way Fine Silver Pendant

with Despina “Espie” Buoncristiani

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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.

The "Butterfly" Side Table Workshop

With Larry White, Sam's first full-time employee

January 23 - 25, 2026

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

Seeing Red

with Aleta Jacobson

Saturday, February 14, 2026

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

Artisan Pinch Pot Workshop

with pottery artist Christine Schwandt

Saturday, January 17, 2026

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

Natural Fiber Basket

with Kim Oakley

Saturday, January 31, 2026

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

Larry and Lauren in Conversation

Larry White &Lauren Verdugo

Saturday, March 14, 2026

RESCHEDULED with a Silent Auction benefiting the Maloof Woodshop

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

Bring Your Kid to Art Class! Printmaking with Acrylics on Gelli Plate

With Janet Gruman

In this workshop, we'll explore Gelli Plate printmaking using acrylic paints on mixed-media paper using plants for texture and design.

Leather Bookbinding

With Chris Frausto

This class will show you how to make a unique book with a leather cover, using natural papers, unusual embellishments, and vintage ephemera.

Block to Bandana - A Linocut Printmaking Workshop

With Cesar Garcia

Join printmaker Cesar Garcia for a hands-on linocut workshop where you'll learn the full process of creating your own printed bandana—from sketching and transferring your design onto linoleum, to carving and printing using fabric inks.

Foraging for Self-Care: A Nature-Inspired Writing Retreat

With Michelle Dowd, author of Forager

Welcome the generativity of spring by renewing your creativity and purpose at this nature-inspired writing retreat.

Arches bench workshop

With Larry White

For beginners and intermediate students, by Larry White. Three days Fri. thru Sun. Ages 18+
Students must attend all 3 days.

Gelli Plate Printmaking and Collage

With Janet Gruman

Students first explore Gelli Plate printmaking using acrylic paints on mixed-media, layering colors. Then get creative with collage.

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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.

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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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