Summer – Fall 2025

Discover what’s happening this summer and early fall at our Arts & Culture Department! From hands-on workshops to artist talks, cultural events, and youth programs, we’re offering a vibrant season of creative learning and community connection.

All activities are free and open to the public—some may require RSVP, so be sure to check individual listings for details.

Join us and be part of our ongoing celebration of art, culture, and collective expression.

Creative Clay | Summer Ceramics

Unleash your creativity and enjoy a proven stress-busting pastime at Creative Clay | Summer Ceramics, a five-week hand-building series at Casa Patio.

Instructor: Jeff Kirkeeng

• Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
• 10 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
• Casa Patio (114 W Hall Ave. San Ysidro)

All materials included. Seats are limited.

Reserve yours with elizabethb@casafamiliar.org or call 619-428-1115 ext 615.

Creative Clay | Summer Ceramics – part two

Instructor: Jeff Kirkeeng
Unleash your creativity and enjoy a proven stress-busting pastime in this five-week hand-building workshop.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP – “ON THE ROAD”

This workshop is designed to teach you photography in a practical way, outdoors and in motion. We’ll meet once a week to visit different locations in South San Diego, including beaches, parks, murals, and natural spaces.

ACRYLICS WORKSHOP

Instructor: Katie Ruiz

• September: 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
  5:30- 7:30pm
  
• October: 7, 14, 21 and 28
  5:30- 7:30pm
• The FRONT Gallery

All materials included

Seats are limited. RSVP: elizabethb@casafamiliar.org

COLLAGE WORKSHOP: IMAGINARIES OF IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY

Instructor: Mely Barragan

• September 3, 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• 4:30pm- 7:00pm
• The FRONT Gallery

All materials included

Seats are limited. RSVP: elizabethb@casafamiliar.org

Free Dance Classes for KIDS with San Diego Ballet

Calling all young dancers! 
Join us for a summer of fun stretches, ballet basics, and graceful moves with a professional ballerina from the San Diego Ballet! 

Every Wednesday | July 16 – Sept 17
5PM – 6PM PM
El Salon Theatre | 114 W Hall Ave. San Ysidro, CA

RSVP: hectorc@casafamiliar.org

CoLAB Día de los Muertos: Puppet and catrina Workshop

In collaboration with The Old Globe San Diego, we invite you to a special workshop where tradition comes to life. Learn to create your own catrina puppet with prop master David Buess and playwright and puppeteer Gastón Morineau. Plus, join the creative process by writing personal stories inspired by the Day of the Dead, guided by theater professionals.

• Every Thursday in August: 7, 14, 21, 28
• And September 4, 11, 18, and 25
• 6:00-8:00 pm

El Salon Theatre – 114 W Hall Ave San Ysidro

Limited seating! RSVP with: elizabethb@casafamiliar.org