Recognizing Guatemalan Heritage through Food, Craft, and Art Snapshots of Guatemala Highlands artist Kathleen McCabe and Guatemalan-American artist Paula Sontay will share experiences in this free event In this free program, participants will learn how to make Guatemalan worry dolls, a craft originating in the Guatemalan [...]

Kathleen McCabe Lecture: My Life in Art Quilts Snapshots of Guatemala Highlands artist Kathleen McCabe discusses her life in art quilts Kathleen McCabe learned to sew clothes in the fifth grade, and her skills evolved as she learned to express herself using fabric and thread. She [...]

wa (和): Harmony Through Sashiko Stitching, Kukicha Tea, and Haiku Poetry Registration is open to all here. Cultivating harmony through art, with Sanae Suzuki and Tania Pryputniewicz This immersive workshop, which begins at San Diego Writer's Ink (2730 Historic Decatur Rd., one block from VMOTA) invites participants [...]

The Veranda Sale Location: VMOTA 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106 Guild & Member Preview: Friday, July 31, 2026, 2-6 pm Public Sale: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:30 am - 4 pm By shopping our sale, you: Benefit from incredible prices on textiles, embellishments, and sewing tools. Lower your carbon footprint [...]

Artists Gallery Talks Location: VMOTA 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106 Watch this space throughout the year for dates and times that artists will be talking about their exhibitions. Our Artist Gallery Talks are free and open to the public. *** Connect with artists from our exhibitions Next event is June [...]

Liberty Station First Fridays | 5 – 7:30 pm Visit VMOTA during evening hours on Liberty Station’s First Fridays: Next event is Friday, July 3rd Location: VMOTA, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92106 Time: 5 – 7:30 pm  (In addition to regular hours, we are [...]

United We Stand - Art for Those Impacted by L.A. Fires Supporting those impacted by the 2025 L.A. Fires It is unimaginable to comprehend the extent of loss and grief that our neighbors are experiencing in addition to losing their home structure, from family heirlooms to artwork to basic necessities, [...]