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January 20th | Yoga In the Galleries: Gentle, Restorative, & Nature-Inspired
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January 20th | Yoga In the Galleries: Gentle, Restorative, & Nature-Inspired
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JANUARY 20TH - MARCH 31ST 2026 | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM

At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

Join CalNAM and Yoga Instructor Lori Shirran for a gentle, restorative, and nature-inspired yoga class, recurring on Tuesdays at 9AM beginning JANUARY 20TH through March 2026. Nature heals, and so does yoga! In this nature-inspired yoga class, we unite gentle expressions of yoga postures with calm breathing, while weaving in mindful reflection on the awe and wonder of nature. This is a class suited for beginners and all levels of ability.

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January 29th | Adult Art Workshop - Animal Portrait Paper Mosaics
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January 29th | Adult Art Workshop - Animal Portrait Paper Mosaics
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2026 | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM

At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

Join CalNAM and Artist Katherine Taylor of Poetry Frog for a paper mosaics workshop on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, from 9AM-11:30AM. Katherine will guide attendees through planning and arranging their very own animal portrait with a variety of colorful and patterned paper options. Attendees should either bring an animal photo that they connect with (such as a pet photo), or may choose from one of the provided examples.

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February 8th | Natural Perfume-Making Workshop, Valentine's Day Love & Roses
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February 8th | Natural Perfume-Making Workshop, Valentine's Day Love & Roses
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2026 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

Join CalNAM & Artisan Perfumer Susan Farber for an art workshop on Sunday, February 8th 2026 from 1:00PM- 4:00PM, creating unique and nature-based scents inspired by this annual holiday of love. All participants will take home a custom-made fragrance and guide on the procurement process.

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February 15th | Kid Craft Art Workshop - Animal Portrait Paper Mosaics
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February 15th | Kid Craft Art Workshop - Animal Portrait Paper Mosaics
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2026 | 1:00 PM–3:30 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

Join CalNAM and Artist Katherine Taylor of Poetry Frog for a paper mosaics workshop on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, from 1PM-3:30PM. Katherine will guide attendees through planning and arranging their very own animal portrait with a variety of colorful and patterned paper options. Attendees should either bring an animal photo that they connect with (such as a pet photo), or may choose from one of the provided examples.

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March 22nd | Art Workshop - Origami Garlands
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March 22nd | Art Workshop - Origami Garlands
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SUNDAY, MARCH 22ND, 2026 | 2 PM–4 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

Join CalNAM and Artist Cydney Miller for an origami garland workshop on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, from 2PM-4PM. Learn how to make a colorful garland of origami cranes or butterflies with a variety of decorative accents. This is an entry-level class, but experienced origami-makers are also welcome! All participants will take home one decorative origami garland with a string of serene cranes, beautiful butterflies, or a combination of both.

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March 28th | Book Club: Solvang Library's Magpie Club... at the Museum!
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March 28th | Book Club: Solvang Library's Magpie Club... at the Museum!
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH, 2026 / 1:30 PM– 3:00 PM
At the California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum)

The Magpie Club, organized by Solvang Library, is a group of curious readers of shiny bright things! This Magpie Club meeting will be hosted at CalNAM on Saturday, March 28th at 1:30PM in discussion of books falling under the theme, “healing through nature.” You can choose any book about healing (physical, psychological, spiritual, etc.) through nature/interaction with animals, or choose our suggested title, The Call of the Honeyguide by Rob Dunn.

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If your work aligns with our mission to inspire our community and visitors to enjoy, value, and conserve wildlife and natural areas through art, we’d love to hear from you!

Once we have received your completed application, Museum staff will review your information. If interested, we will get back to you within one month of receipt of your application.

Questions on your application? Please contact info@calnatureartmuseum.org