O'Hanlon Center for the Arts

Monoprint - January 4
2026-01-04 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
WE ARE OFFERING THIS WORKSHOP TWICE A MONTH
Monoprinting is a playful, exploratory process requiring neither a press nor a background in art

On a plate of gel or plexiglass, images are made with paint, rollers, sponges, netting, leaves or anything else which might create an interesting pattern. The focus is not upon the finished work but upon the experience of discovery and making art.
In the workshop, after two or three hours, the group gathers to discuss what has been created. The purpose of the discussion is to help each person recognize the beauty in their work. Or, in the words of Ann O’Hanlon, our purpose is “to look upon a seemingly random work of our own with interest” and with “the same fulfillment… experienced on an unknown wilderness trail.”
First and Third Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$60 | $50 OHCA members +
$10 materials fee paid to facilitator on day of workshop
7 people MAX

ART DETAIL: JANET GREENWOOD

About Candis Cousins
Candis Cousins first came to the Center in 1972. Ann O’Hanlon was alive and at that time the Center was called ‘Sight and Insight.’ On Candis’ first day, Ann’s suggestion for working was this: “Every decision you make, try to make the wrong decision.”
In 2002, Candis returned to OHCA to join the mono printing group led by Cayen Robertson and Karen Cox. In her own work, Candis tries to keep moving forward without a plan, just to see what comes.

“It is such an invigorating, soul-finding experience to facilitate this workshop. A love-fest, a laugh-fest on the high seas of creativity!”
– Candis

Tuesday Perception Workshop
2026-01-06 10:00 - 14:00
Perception Workshops Description
The Perception Workshops at O’Hanlon welcome all artists and the art-curious. Rather than focusing on formal principles or strict rules, these workshops emphasize curiosity, exploration, and creative play. They spark imagination by encouraging learning through doing, observation, acceptance, and practice. Participants are supported in taking risks, experimenting freely, and developing their own visual language in an open, encouraging environment.
Each session begins with a simple prompt or exercise. From there, participants may build on their initial ideas or take them in entirely new directions. At the end, the group comes together to share discoveries through looking, reflection, and discussion, celebrating the process as much as the result.
Most materials are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own.
Cost:

$30.00 Non-members
$25.00 Members or Members can purchase a 10x card for $200
$5.00 Materials fee

Please contact the office to purchase.

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman
2026-01-08 10:30 - 12:30
This weekly group features freewriting (to loosen the Muse) with sustained and supportive group critiques of works in progress.
The facilitator is a journalist, author, and editor who has been leading OHCA writing groups for over 20 years.

$160, $130 OH member for 6 sessions
Single session drop-in: $30
Visit Abby Wasserman’s Website »

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman 2026$30.00 – $160.00Price range: $30.00 through $160.00

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OHCA'S Member Show - Art Talk & Reception
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00
ANNUAL MEMBERS’ SHOW 2026
January 6 – 26, 2026
Join us for theArtist Talk & ReceptionSaturday, January 10 • 4–6 pmEveryone welcome — walk in and enjoy!

Postponed: The Creative Impulse: Writing for Artists, Drawing for Writers | with Ruth Gendler
2026-01-11 12:00 - 16:00
The Creative Impulse: Writing for Artists, Drawing for WritersFacilitated by Ruth Gendler | Sunday, January 11 • 12–4 PM $60 OHCA Members | $75 Non-Members Maximum: 12 participants

Writing for artists.Drawing for writers.Music for chefs.Dancing for architects.
As the new year begins, let’s mix it up—experimenting with new ways of listening, imagining, observing, and creating. Let the colors speak. Let the words take shape. Change your rhythms. Invite your muse to lunch.
When we step outside our usual creative boundaries, we open ourselves to authenticity and surprise. We might find unexpected harmony—or glimpse a whole new map of our artistic process. Try something new, or return to a piece you didn’t think you could finish. Serious fun awaits.
Our tools will be pencils and brushes—our ears, eyes, hands, and hearts.
Open to everyone.
Please register below.

O'Hanlon Stitching Circle - Facilitated by Sarah McNeil and Naomi Tamura
2026-01-13 15:00 - 17:00
O'Hanlon Stitching CircleFacilitated by Naomi Tamura and Sarah McNeil

When – Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month 3-5pm in the Loft
Gather in the Loft and share your latest fiber project – be it crochet, knitting, embroidery, mending or sewing. Sarah and Naomi enjoy the camaraderie of stitching with others. While we can support you in your endeavor, we are not prepared to instruct, just share in the journey with you.
O’Hanlon Members Free non-members drop in charge $10
Participants must bring their own materials
Max 8 participants

About Sarah McNeil and Naomi Tamura
Sarah McNeil and Naomi Tamura have enjoyed creative partnership through two successful group crochet collaborations with fellow O’Hanlon members. Both projects were juried into the annual O’Hanlon Fiber Arts Show: “Coral Reef”, exhibited in 2024 and “Wild Garden”, exhibited in 2025.In addition to crochet, Sarah enjoys embroidering on paper and fabric, as well as creating textile collages inspired by traditional quilting. Naomi likes to try all fiber arts, but mainly crochets, knits and sews, when she’s not drawing or painting. Drawing on their distinct passions and skills, Sarah and Naomi each bring a unique and inspiring stamp to their sewing and stitching projects.

Inside JUNK JOURNALING with Peller
2026-01-14 13:00 - 15:30
Junk journaling is a creative and mindful craft that blends scrapbooking and collaging, serving as a heartfelt response to the fleeting nature of digital life. In a world dominated by screens and instant communication, junk journaling invites you to slow down and reconnect with tangible, physical materials—snipping, gluing, and layering to create meaningful art.
By transforming everyday “trash” like parking tickets, luggage tags, ticket stubs, or even pieces of pizza boxes into beautiful collages, you can discover the magic in the overlooked and discarded. It’s a fun challenge to seek out items you might normally toss away and repurpose them into personal journal entries or artistic pieces.
Adopting a collector’s eye encourages mindfulness and observation, inspiring you to notice the small ephemera of daily life—receipts, labels, snippets of wrapping paper—and see them as treasures waiting to be incorporated into your journal.
Join this creative journey to add a little magic and intentionality to your day-to-day life. Embrace the imperfect, the transient, and the beautiful in the ordinary through junk journaling—where one person’s junk becomes another’s treasured story.
Join me in adding a little magic to your day to day.
Loft Gallery | 1 – 3:30 PM
Max. 8 participants

Monoprint - January 18
2026-01-18 10:00 - 15:00

The Art of Healing - A Benefit Concert in Honor of Oshalla Marcus at Throckmorton Theatre
2026-01-18 19:00 - 21:30
The Art of Healing - A Benefit Concert in Honor of Oshalla Marcus3 Marin non-profit arts organizations: Artworks Downtown, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts and Throckmorton Theatre have come together to support another Community Arts Leader in need.

The Art of Healing, a powerful benefit concert dedicated to supporting the recovery of Oshalla Marcus, Executive Director of the Marin City Arts & Culture Center, who is courageously healing from a life-threatening stroke. This special evening is designed as a musical journey of healing, featuring artists whose work centers on restoration, resilience, and the transformative power of sound. Every performance of the evening is a tribute to the power of music to restore, uplift, and reconnect us to one another.
These amazing musicians have donated their time and talent!
MUSICAL LINE UP

STEVEN HALPERN — globally recognized pioneer of modern sound healing. Listen on YouTube
JAMES HENRY AND THE HANDS ON FIRE BAND — Billy Johnson, Drums; Ben Flint and Bob Crawford, Keys; Charles Spikes, Guitar; Eddie M., Sax; James Henry, Percussion; Victor Little, Bass
CRAIG JESSUP — celebrated Cabaret Performer and Musical Storyteller
PIWAI AND THE BASSMINT QUARTET — Piwai Vocalist, Mbira Artist, and Healing Music Practitioner with:Joan Torres, Double Fret Bass; Autmn Salowah, Standup Bass; Mustapha Dondadha, Drums; Simon Mulwa, Guitar
GARY YOST — Handpan rhythms and ethereal melodies

Let’s come together for an unforgettable night of inspiration, honoring Oshalla’s leadership and raising essential funds for her long-term rehabilitation and therapeutic care.
Event will be held at Throckmorton Theatre 142 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

MUSIC LINEUP

STEVEN HALPERN
Pioneer of modern sound healing

JAMES HENRY AND THE HANDS ON FIRE BAND
World Fusion Afro Beat

CRAIG JESSUP
Celebrated Cabaret Performer and Musical Storyteller

PIWAI AND THE BASSMINT QUARTET

GARY YOSTHandpan rhythms and ethereal melodies

The Collage Club: Cut, Paste, Create Together!
2026-01-20 15:00 - 17:00
The Collage Club: Cut, Paste, Create Together!Facilitated by Sarah McNeil

When – Third Tuesday of the Month 3-5pm in the Loft
This is all about the joy of creating in community at O’Hanlon. Gather your supplies (paper scraps, magazines, ideas) and join a friendly group of makers. It’s a casual, no-stress space where we sit down, share materials, swap ideas, and inspire one another. No experience necessary—just the desire to cut, arrange, and paste!
O’Hanlon Members Free non-members drop in charge $10
If you would like to make use of O’Hanlon supplies in the loft then we ask for a $5 materials fee

About Sarah McNeil
Sarah is a mixed media collage artist. She lives in Mill Valley and is an active board member at O’Hanlon. You can explore some of her work here at www.sarahmcneilart.com

Postponed - Art Inspires Poetry Workshops with Gini Grossenbacher and Robin Gabbert - Session 1, Jan 21
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00
Art Inspires Poetry!

with Gini Grossenbacher & Robin Gabbert
POSTPONED
Please let office know if you want to get on the list for when it will be offered next.
Transform visual art masterpieces into verse in this engaging three-part Ekphrastic Poetry workshop series! Attend one, two, or all three sessions—each features different artwork, poetry techniques, and creative inspiration.
Open to both new and experienced writers, this series invites you to spark your creativity as you explore visual works from past to present. Learn to translate imagery into words that captivate and inspire with experienced presenters Gini Grossenbacher and Robbin Gabbert, in a supportive and welcoming space.
Workshop Dates (register separately for each):

Wednesday, January 21 – 10 am – 12 pm –– Scroll below to register

Wednesday, January 28 – 10 am – 12 pm –– Click here to register for Jan 28

Wednesday February 4 – 10 am – 12 pm –– Click here to register for Feb 4

Each session requires separate registration—please select and purchase the specific date(s) you wish to attend.
Fee:

$40 per session

Maximum: 12 participants

About Gini Grossenbacher

Gini Grossenbacher is award-winning indie author, editor, and educator with expertise in integrated arts education, historical fiction, memoir, and poetry. Founder of San Rafael Writers & Artists and JGKS Press, providing workshops, editing, coaching, and publishing services. Acclaimed for The American Madams Trilogy, Glimpses poetry collection, and forthcoming The Artistic Women Series. Skilled presenter at literary conferences and experienced teacher of writing craft.
www.ginigrossenbacher.com

About Robin Gabbert

Robin Gabbert has multiple poems in state, national, and international poetry anthologies, including the Ekphrastic Review. She is the 2025 winner of the Fran Claggett-Holland Award for her contributions to the poetry community. Her poem Invisible was a finalist in the 2024 San Francisco Writers Conference Contest, and she was long listed for the Frontier Poetry “(Not) In Love” Tanka Challenge in 2024. Her chapbook of ekphrastic poetry and art— The Clandestine Life of Paintings, in Poems was published in 2022. Her new, full-length book of poetry, Somehow, I Haven’t Drowned, has just been published (fall 2025) by Blue Light Press. See more about her at www.robingabbert.com

Surprise Yourself - Creation and Perception w/ CANDIS & CAYEN
2026-01-21 11:30 - 13:30
Every other Wednesday Cayen and Candis are offering a Zoomed art talk!
Using Ann O’Hanlon’s book, seeing/perception, as inspiration, Cayen and Candis lead discussions of what we see when we look at the artworks of others or our own.
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Limited number of participants.
Contact Cayen if you are interested in joining the group to get on the wait list: cayenr@comcast.net

Cayen Robertson is an active visual artist working in paper and inks. She has been a long time facilitator at the O’Hanlon Center and loves talking with people about their art.
Candis Cousins works in monoprint, collage and drawing. For twelve years she was in the monoprint workshop led by Cayen Robertson. When Cayen stepped down five years ago, Candis began facilitating the workshop. Whether we are looking at the work of other artists or our own work, Candis believes that our discussions can move us from prejudice to a state of wonder, recognizing beauty in unexpected places.

Surprise Yourself – Creation and Perception$20.00

Please contact Cayen if you are interested in joining the group to get on the wait list: cayenr@comcast.net

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A zoomed art talk. Using Ann O’Hanlon’s book, seeing/perception, as inspiration, Cayen Robertson and Candis Cousins lead discussions of what we see when we look at the artworks of others or our own.

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Sunday Family Art Day
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00
A monthly child-led art workshop with seasonal and nature themes layered into the activity
with Catherine Taylor Tai
The O’Hanlon Loft is a space for children (and grownups) to come get messy, try new things and have fun. We will experiment with paint, crayons, glue, glitter and found objects depending on the season and age of participants.
Workshop will take place in the O’Hanlon Loft Studio.
Last Sunday of the month, 1-3 pm.
$40 per family Plus $5 materials to be paid to facilitator day of event

ABOUT CATHERINE
Catherine Taylor Tai is an artist, mother and health coach. She has enjoyed raising her three children around the world from NYC to Singapore and now Northern California.
She is an advocate of forest school and the arts and loves when the two meet.

Sunday Family Art Day$60.00

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Annual Member Meeting 2026
2026-01-26 17:30 - 20:00
Annual Members' Meeting & PotluckThis event is open to current OHCA Members only.

This will be a more informal celebration of the past year. We want to hear from the members!
Bring food or Drink to share.
5:30 pm – Potluck
6:00 pm – Meeting

Monoprint - February 1
2026-02-01 10:00 - 15:00

Sing O - Facilitated by Christine Lemor
2026-02-03 14:30 - 15:30
Members: Free | Non-members: $10
Payment at the door
At the Loft Gallery

First Tuesday Art Walk - Kris Gordon LOFT & Seeing Music GALLERY
2026-02-03 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for the Mill Valley Art Commission’s First Tuesday Art Walk
February 3 from 5:30 – 7:00
MEET THE ARISTS!
Our gallery will have a soft opening of our new show “Seeing Music”
Kris Gordon is in the Loft with her show “Somewhere”

Giacometti's Last Ride - Book event with novelist Bart Schneider and artist Chester Arnold
2026-02-06 19:00 - 20:30
Novelist Bart Schneider will present his new book Giacometti’s Last Ride, with artist/collaborator Chester Arnold, in an hour of readings and images from the novel, followed by time for a Q&A. This is the second collaboration for Schneider and Arnold, following their 2022 book of poetry and paintings about food, The Daily Feast. The two longtime friends get together regularly to discuss the corollaries between art and writing. They are now plotting their next collaboration. Books will be on sale at the event.
Bart Schneider is the author of six novels, including Blue Bossa, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Secret Love, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Schneider is also the author of three volumes of poetry and the publisher of Kelly’s Cove Press.
Find out more about Chester Arnold HERE

Seeing Music Artist Roundtable and Reception
2026-02-07 16:00 - 18:00
Come listen to the artists talk about their work and the music that inspired it at our Artist Roundtable.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
FREE

SOLD OUT A Romantic, intimate evening of Jazz with Deborah Winters
2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30
Enjoy an unforgettable Valentine’s evening filled with radiant musical artistry of passionate, soulful jazz ballads and more. This exclusive concert features the acclaimed Deborah Winters, with Ken Cook on piano and John Hoy on guitar—a trio known for their lush, intimate, and beautifully expressive performances.
A lifelong San Francisco Bay Area resident, Deborah Winters brings a rich musical lineage to the stage. Raised in a household alive with Big Band jazz and classical dance, her artistry was shaped early on by the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, and Woody Herman, as well as the influence of singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Rickie Lee Jones. Her background in theater and performance lends a storytelling depth to every song.
Over the years, Winters has performed throughout San Francisco and collaborated with some of the Bay Area’s most respected musicians, including Tony Williams, Bobby McFerrin and the Voicestra, Frank Martin, Akira Tana, Tammy Hall and brazilian guitarist Jose Neto to name a few. Other successful collaborations include Noah Griffin and the Cole Porter Society, Grammy winning jazz pianist, Laurence Hobgood (Kurt Elling) and world renown drummer Harold Jones (Tony Bennett, Count Basie Orchestra).
Joined by Ken Cook and John Hoy, she creates an evening of jazz that is warm, nuanced, and deeply engaging—perfect for a Valentine’s celebration.
Seating is limited to 50 guests.Ticket: $30
Reserve your tickets today!

Monoprint - February 15
2026-02-15 10:00 - 15:00

12th annual Sunday LOVE SALON
2026-02-15 17:00 - 18:30
Bring beverages to share at 4:30
Meet and Mingle!
Advanced tickets over, but tickets will be available at the door.

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Shibori Dyeing Workshop with Chris Hurwitz
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00
Shibori Dyeing WorkshopFacilitated by Local artist and educator Chris Hurwitz

Participants will explore the indigo-blue dyeing technique popularized in Japan during this engaging two-hour workshop.
Please bring a prewashed, natural-fiber white T-shirt or other clothing item, or household textiles such as a white table runner, placemats, or napkins. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch to enjoy while projects soak in the dye bath.
Open to ages 12+
Fee: $35 Non-Members | $30 OHCA MembersMaterials Fee: $5 (payable to instructor)
Maximum: 12 participants

Cut, Paste and Play - Collage workshop. Facilitated by Naomi Tamura and Jackie La Lanne
2026-02-20 11:00 - 14:00
Cut, Paste and Play!

Collage WorkshopFriday, February 20 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cut, Paste, Play: Spend one day, exploring the art of collage using different papers, photos, fabrics and found objects. This workshop emphasizes conveying personal stories through experimentation, play and discovery. We will start out looking at some artworks of contemporary collage artists to inspire us and end with a discussion of our work. Collage materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own to add a personal touch. Suggestions would be personal photos, letters or other ephemera.

About the Facilitators

Jackie La Lanne retired at the end of 2021 from over 30 years teaching art in the Mill Valley School district. She is currently Board President of of O’Hanlon. She graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Studio Art and a Masters Degree in Art Education. She loves teaching art and making photographs, which she says have a lot in common: discovering, making, envisioning, sharing, and having fun. La Lanne, who can often be found in the artroom wearing the earrings she made from her old bike lock keys, has been teaching elementary art curriculum in Mill Valley public schools for many years. She is an accomplished artist, teacher, and photographer and has created wonderful collaborative textile projects for her five grandchildren.

Naomi Tamura is a visual artist based in Mill Valley, California, working in acrylic paint, drawing media, and photography. Her work blends representation with intuition, exploring themes of memory, emotion, and atmosphere through expressive mark-making and the lens of a camera. A lifelong artist, Tamura studied Studio Art at Scripps College and graphic design at ArtCenter College of Design, leading to a 20-year career as a designer and art director. After stepping away from commercial work in 2011, she returned to fine art with a renewed focus. Tamura’s creative practice reflects a range of influences—from the Bay Area Figurative Movement to Post-Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism. She has exhibited at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, where she served as a former board chair, and remains active in the local arts community. Photography plays a vital role in her process, serving as both inspiration and a form of artistic expression.

Postponed: Rhythm Collage Workshop - Facilitated by Barbara Carbone
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00
Rhythm Collage Workshop Facilitated by Barbara Carbone

Thursday, February 26 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
There is an extraordinary choreography between the music we hear and the art we make.
Both art forms bring us together in new ways—whether we are listening to a trumpet player in a city park or sitting in a studio, feeling the memory and inspiration of sound. In this workshop, we don’t just listen to music; we use it as a blueprint for creation.
We will begin with the improvisational pulse of jazz, using its unique rhythm to guide the way we tear, layer, and compose. Music will influence the “vibe” of your art.
Join us for this incredible, multi-layered experience. Drink teas, eat pastries and discover the rhythm of your own creative style and self.
Cost: $60, $48 OHCA Members (plus $15 for material fee)
Max: 10
Materials:

watercolors
sumi ink
paper
canvas
brushes
flowers
snacks

About our Facilitator
Barbara Carbone is an artist and educator whose work explores the intersections of form, color, and emotion. Holding a Master’s in Education and a background in art, sociology and anthropology, she balances her personal practice with a passion for teaching at her Palette Bleu studio.
Barbara is currently introducing Rhythm, a first-of-its-kind “traveling” workshop series that invites participants to explore human connection through tactile and visual storytelling.

Abstract Painting: Collage and Color - with Peller Marion | Feb 27, 2026
2026-02-27 12:30 - 16:30
Explore, experiment, and surprise yourself. This is an invitation to give yourself permission to discover a deeper creative you. Learn to use unique techniques with collage, oil sticks, tempera, acrylics, and oversized paper, while forgetting all preconceived ideas and judgements.
Experience how to get over blocks to creativity, inhibitions, and an inner critic.
Surprise yourself and get to the next level of your creativity.
Led by Dr. Peller Marion. Consulting psychologist, author, artist.
www.pellermarion.com

$75 Non-members | $60 OHCA Members
plus $20 Materials Fee to be paid to the facilitator the day of the workshop
Limit: 8 attendees

Monoprint - March 1
2026-03-01 10:00 - 15:00

Bits & Pieces - First Tuesday Art Walk Reception
2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:00
Soft Opening for our March Gallery Exhibition: Bits and Pieces. 5:30 – 7 in the Gallery.

LOFT Art Opening - Robb Havassy "Liquid Daydreams"
2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:30
Meet the artist – Our March Loft Show:
