Art shows and art events in Belmont, CA tonight and this week

William Kentridge's The Head & the Load at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, a performing arts venue serving East Bay arts organizations.

Serger Basics & Certification @ Ace Makerspace in Oakland, California.

An adult craft night to print unique monotype tea towels.

A class on how to mend holes in fine knit garments.

Paint Nite at The Old Spaghetti Factory: paint Cat in the Fall. Teens and up; supplies included.

Ebony Harvest, a Classpop! paint and sip with Danville Studio: follow along to create your own version of "Ebony Harvest", no pressure, just good vibes.

Beginner's Watercolor: Florals and Botanicals, painting botanical images with easy watercolor techniques.

Crafted coffee drinks in a cafe with artwork on the walls.

A drop-in acrylic art class with Jessel Miller for all levels: a surprise subject each week, a potluck lunch, and a finished piece to take home. $75 a class or 4 for $200; RSVP necessary.

A tour of Heath's original 1959 factory among the houseboats, where its dinnerware is still formed, glazed, shaped and fired.

Patty Chang's exhibition surfacing, a multimedia sculptural look at the ocean bringing together remains from Point Alones Chinese Fishing Village, fish specimens and archives of Chinese fisher families on the Monterey Peninsula.

An exhibition showcasing recent acquisitions of Asian American art at the Cantor Arts Center.

Dykes With Drills' Introduction to Tools Workshop at Ace Makerspace. RSVP required; Ace Scholarships are not eligible.

FRIDAY THE 13TH TATTOO FLASH EVENT - Nov 13, 2026 in San Jose.

A friendly knitting social group; stay for part or all of it, and other fiber crafts are welcome.

The first of two beginner quilting classes in the Little Quilt Series, taught by Barbara Meikle, with a Scottie dog project.

An adult sewing class where you make a travel-size fabric pouch sized to fit a standard pack of tissues, learning basic techniques you can reuse. Participants need to already know how to use a sewing machine.

A guided tour of nearly 100 indoor and outdoor sculptures by Auguste Rodin. The collection spans three galleries and a sculpture garden, showcasing his groundbreaking approach to the human form.

A new 200ft mural and mosaic art celebrating Richmond's history gets a ribbon-cutting. Free with RSVP.

A holiday candle making workshop: make and take home a mini soy wax candle with Linda Zafra's seasonal scent.

Drawing sessions where people sketch their way through the galleries of The Anderson Collection, with materials provided. No experience is needed, and it's free.

An art exhibition featuring a live working loom alongside textiles, prints, photographs, and ceramics that explore the connections between traditional weaving, printmaking, and digital computing.

Gallery conversations in JANE!: a Museum Engagement Guide spotlights one object, then opens the floor. The exhibition, curated by Patrick R. Crowley, celebrates Jane Stanford, Gilded Age founder of Stanford University.

A social group for knitters and crocheters aged 18 and older to start or finish a project and meet new people. It is not a class, and some supplies are available.

Maker Exploration, a drop-in for all ages to try the library's maker tools, like jewelry and button making, Perler beads, 3D printing and a Glowforge laser cutter. Activities rotate weekly; no registration.

A crochet workshop where beginner and intermediate crocheters practice in a group with guidance from Miss Linda; hooks and yarn are on hand.

Hands-on time with the 3D printers and laser cutter: design a print in Tinkercad or make a personalized acrylic charm on the Glowforge, with Maker volunteers guiding. Drop-ins welcome as space allows.

Painting, drawing and mixed media workshop for TK, kindergarten and 1st grade students at Our Second Home. Register by email.

MOCHA Creative Art Play @Central at CENTRAL LIBRARY in Berkeley, California.

A jewelry-making night for adults: make something for yourself or a friend, with supplies, project ideas and examples on hand.

An art workshop for 3rd to 5th grade students at Our Second Home, where they explore new materials. It is meant to grow creativity and give kids a way to express themselves.

A basement exhibit of Banksy works, including Girl with Balloon and Flower Thrower, plus lesser-known pieces rarely shown to the public.