Special Programs

Ethnicity & Community in Early Los Angeles Lecture Series

Sundays, April 14, July 14, & November 3
• 2 to 4 p.m.
• Free

This three-part lecture series will focus on various aspects of race and ethnicity in the making of early Los Angeles.

April 14:Scott Zesch speaks about the Chinese community (Reservations begin March 4)

July 14: Patty Colman speaks about African Americans (Reservations begin June 3)

November 3: Karen Wilson speaks about Jews (Reservations begin September 23)

Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended!

Mosaic Workshop

Saturday, June 15
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• $25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+)

Join instructor Mary Clark-Camargo, of New Stone Age Mosaics, as she teaches participants how to make a mosaic. Create a stepping stone of your own to take home in this highly hands-on workshop. No prior knowledge is needed—all skill levels are welcome!

Class size is limited. Reservations are recommended and begin on May 4. Children ages 12 and up must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Homemade at the Homestead Food Workshop Series

Saturdays, August 17, October 5, & December 7
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Adults: $30 per workshop, or $80 for all three.
• Students (12+) & Seniors (55+): $25 per workshop, or $65 for all three.

We're going to have a Ball and we're not mason around! Join chef, historian, and educator Ernest Miller for this tasty series of Saturday classes. All materials are included; reservations begin May 4.

August 17: Picking & Fermentation. Sauerkraut and pickles are perfect for summer picnicking! Class size limited to 18.

October 5: Jelly & Grenadine. Take advantage of pomegranate season by making sweet and tart treats. Class size limited to 14.

December 7: Holiday Gifting. Create gifts that capture the scents and tastes of the season. Class size limited to 18.

Wreath-Making Workshop

Saturday, November 16
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• $25 for adults; $20 for students (12+) and seniors (55+)

The holiday season is the perfect time to craft wreaths. Bring a pair of garden pruners, light gloves, an apron, and any garden-harvested branches of your own. Participants will use evergreen branches and additional fresh greens, along with a variety of dried materials, to create their design.

Children age 12 and older can partake in the workshop if accompanied by a participating adult.

Space is limited. Reservations are recommended and begin on October 7.