Volume 97 | December 2025

CLASSES

WORKSHOPS

EVENTS

VOLUNTEER

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Happy holidays from Old Town Artisan Studios!

We loved seeing your smiling faces at our 7th annual Gingerbread Lane!


This year, we had over 3,700 in attendance! Families from across the Coachella Valley came together to decorate cookies baked from the La Quinta High School Culinary Arts Academy, enjoy donuts from Painted Dough, watch live entertainment from groups of all ages, paint their own pottery—and of course, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.


Thank you for sharing the holidays with us and making this year the best yet!

Share your favorite moments and photos @oldtownartisanstudios.

Steven Hill 3-Day Workshop


February 20-22, 2026 @ 10am - 5pm


Known extensively throughout the ceramics world, master potter and teacher Steven Hill will be leading a 3-day workshop and lecture.




Color the World Gala


March 23, 2026

Cocktail Reception @ 5:30pm

Dinner and Program @ 7pm


Tickets are now available for Color the World with a Touch of Lavender, our signature FUNdraising gala. Your attendance supports everything we do here at Old Town Artisan Studios!

Art of Music


Second Thursday of Every Month



January 8: Jeff Lantz - Sold Out

February 12: Bob Hamilton


Jam on the Rocks Productions proudly presents The Art of Music, fusing musical performance with conversation, education, and storytelling.


Open Mic Night

(FREE ADMISSION)


January 19, 2025 @ 6pm - 8pm


Calling all musicians, poets, comedians, songwriters, storytellers and artists alike! Open Mic Night is back. Perform on stage and enjoy food from this month's vendor, Dad's Burgers.

Winter 2025 Registration Is Open


Explore and hone your talent. Our Winter session offers a variety of courses and

workshops, including Figure Drawing, Monotype/Monoprint, Whimsical Totem,

Glazing, Shattered Collage, Transparent Watercolor, Introduction to Guitar,

and more! Offerings begin as early as the first week in January.


Our cancellation policy has changed.

Please review studio policies.


WE'RE GROWING OUR TEAM!


If you're passionate about art, community, and creativity, we'd love to have you on board!


Art Instructors - We're looking for talented instructors to inspire students of all ages.



IN 2025, WE PROVIDED MORE THAN 29,000 
ART EXPERIENCES!


That's over 1,500 more than last year!


We are proud to share the results of our combined efforts this year to bring art experiences throughout the Coachella Valley. Each experience represents a unique opportunity for an individual to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and express themselves through art.

OUTREACH IN ACTION


“I like the art class because it got me into pottery, and now I want to do it forever.”


- Lorelai, 3rd Grade, John F. Kennedy Elementary School


This season, we doubled our YMCA and Boys & Girls Club programming, increased on-campus classes, led two workshops with Amelia Earhart Elementary’s Special Needs program, provided Spanish language instruction, and led an inspiring Veterans Day workshop at the George Patton Memorial Museum.


In the new year, we are committed to reaching even more students and continuing our commitment to providing inclusive and accessible art experiences for all.


Alzheimer's Coachella Valley

Boys and Girls Club - LQ

Desert Recreation District

HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER


STEP 1: Fill out a Volunteer Application if you haven't done so already.


STEP 2: Sign up for any of the opportunities on our Volunteer Page and check back for future ones that are continuously being added.


STEP 3: Attend our next Volunteer Orientation and Campus Tour. All existing and prospective volunteers are welcome. We can't wait to see you there!

Next Volunteer Orientation


Wednesday, January 14th at 10:30am



RSVP today!

OUR MISSION

Old Town Artisan Studios is committed to providing positive art experiences for all people regardless of age, ability, or financial condition. We believe art is healing and has an everlasting positive impact on each of us and the world around us.

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