Family Day
Second Sunday
Join us for our free, monthly art-making workshop!
Each workshop is designed for children of all ages and draws inspiration from the current exhibition with the purpose of engaging the public in art, culture and community.
Balmer Classroom
780 Prospect St.
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Family Day Activities
UPCOMING
May 4
Come and explore the mental health and self-care side of surf through our creative expression workshop with artist Michelle Montjoy. Discover how art-making can foster relaxation, reflection, and a deeper connection to self - much like the act of surfing.
March 9
Explore bold colors and design in our watercolor painting workshop inspired by John Van Hamersveld’s vibrant artistry, celebrating the surf culture showcased in our exhibition, La Jolla Surf.
April 13
Join us for an oral history workshop exploring the power of storytelling, inspired our La Jolla Surf exhibition’s featured documentary! Learn how to preserve and share personal and community histories.
Family Day at Home
Explore past Family Day activities and get inspired to create on your own, with most lesson plans designed using everyday materials for easy adaptation at home!
Family Day: DIY Mini Surfboard Design
Inspired by the craftsmanship of the surfboard shapers featured in La Jolla Surf
Family Day: Eco-Poetry Collage
Inspired by the Harrison's poetry - create your own poetry collage using recycled materials
Family Day: Strawberry Jam Fest!
Inspired by Helen Mayer Harrison seminal piece Making Strawberry Jam - create your own strawberry jam!
No-Sugar Frosting | DIY Natural Food Coloring | Barbara Benish’s tribute
Family Day: Native Planting
Explore sustainable art by planting native seeds using recycled materials. Inspired by our community planting day, Growing Together: A Family Day of Native Planting.
Family Day: Old Stuff, New Art
Inspired by the workshop led by artist Oscar Romo, transform found materials into unique art pieces, echoing the Harrison’s commitment to ecological art practices.
Family Day: Architectural Building
Build your own architectural structure using recycled materials.
Family Day: Stained Glass Mobile
Transform everyday items into a captivating, light catching sculpture.
Family Day: Niki de Saint Phalle Mosaics
Paying homage to former La Jolla resident, our recycled materials art project is inspired by Niki de Saint Phalle and her visionary mosaic sculptures.
Family Day: Nature Impressions
Explore the fragile beauty of the natural world through nature impressions. Inspired by the work of Courtney Mattison.
Family Day: Cyanotypes
Inspired by Order/Disorder artist Annalise Neil’s work - create your own cyanotype.
Family Day: Paper Sculptures
Explore the beauty of architecture through creating paper sculptures!
Family Day: Nature Rubbing Collage
Connect with nature in a whole new way with our nature rubbing collage art project inspired by Order / Disorder artists, Britton Neubacher and Oscar Romo.
Family Day: Green Tiger Press Bookmaking
Bind your own journal or sketchbook and express your creativity!
Family Day: Mithras Collage Tiles
Inspired by Mithras Bookstore's unique floor - create your own collage tiles.