Workshops

Stop by for hands on exploration that gives people of all ages the opportunity to expand their knowledge … and have fun doing it. San Joaquin Audubon Society shares a collection of artifacts and equipment to offer a closer look, and a better understanding, of cranes and their adaptations.

Learn origami crane folding from our volunteer “experts”.  This activity is FREE … and everyone is welcomed to give it a try.  Stop by to learn more about the cultural significance of origami cranes and the history of this unique Japanese art form. 

Haiku is an ancient poetry form originating in Japan and now enjoyed and written world-wide. It is well known for its focus on nature and the natural world, and its brevity—each poem a bare 17 syllables, a single breath of observation, a word-sketch, a poetic field-note.

Get inspired and join artists from the Lodi Community Art Center to create your own mini painting on paper or canvas to take home.  Supplies and encouragement provided, open to all ages. Also on Saturday from noon to 3 PM.

Join this year’s Featured Artist, Jennifer Anderson, for a lively demonstration of two timeless printmaking techniques: drypoint relief printing and drypoint intaglio. Using her portable tabletop etching press, she’ll walk you through the steps of each process – from carving and inking a woodcut to pulling a print from a hand-drawn drypoint plate.

This introduction to photographing wild birds will focus on Sandhill Cranes.  Topics include basics of birding, ethical considerations, predicting bird behavior, and locations for observing and photographing.  Jennifer and Walt will cover basic cameras, lenses, and other accessories.  Basic camera settings, best times of day, dealing with wind and weather conditions will be discussed.  Photographing birds in flight and birds that are stationary, as well as photographing birds in your backyard. 

Stop by for hands on exploration that gives people of all ages the opportunity to expand their knowledge … and have fun doing it. San Joaquin Audubon Society shares a collection of artifacts and equipment to offer a closer look, and a better understanding, of cranes and their adaptations.

Learn origami crane folding from our volunteer “experts”.  This activity is FREE … and everyone is welcomed to give it a try.  Stop by to learn more about the cultural significance of origami cranes and the history of this unique Japanese art form. 

Get inspired and join artists from the Lodi Community Art Center to create your own mini painting on paper or canvas to take home.  Supplies and encouragement provided, open to all ages. Also on Saturday from noon to 3 PM.

Join master carvers from the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association to learn how to carve a bird from wood. All the necessary materials, including a study guide and carving knives, will be provided.