December events at the Arts Center

Tehachapi Arts Center is excited to participate in the Hometown Christmas event again this year. This year is the Reindeer Rush Scavenger hunt. Come on in and find the reindeer and we'll stamp your Reindeer Rush Passport. This event runs until Dec. 23.

The more stamps you have the more chances you get for the big drawing on Dec. 26.

We have passports if you haven't received yours yet. Don't forget to turn them in at City Hall by Dec 23. Good luck.

Will be holding various classes this month. Create your own design or use one of theirs to create decorations, ornaments, cooking ware, mugs, plates, trays and bowls.

There's many items and they make great original gifts.

Leila Kleiman is offering her fused glass making skills to teach her students how to make one of a kind items like ornaments, jewelry, etc. The class will be held on Friday Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m.

Geo will be teaching four classes this month.

Fridays the 6, 20 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Saturdays the 14, 28 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14, Jamie is conducting a special Christmas class to create a few holiday related items. The class is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jam Night: Dust off that old guitar, bass, keyboard, harmonica, ukulele or whatever you have and come out for a fun night of music and socializing. We are mostly a group of intermediate musicians, so don't think you have to be great to join us. Bring a few copies of songs you want to play. We usually start around 6 p.m. You can arrive as early as 5 p.m. People coming from work arrive as late as 8 p.m. This month Jam Night will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

The Art Center has increased its inventory of art supplies. We have paints, markers and a host of other jewelry making and art supplies.

Our keysmith Mark makes a variety of classic vehicle and household keys that are guaranteed to work. His hours are Tuesday and by appointment.

Rebecca is an attorney proficient in family law and children's rights. She is available in the evenings and weekends. For an appointment call (661) 829-4941.

Now open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Our jeweler, Alari Designs, is the only stop in town for watch batteries fine jewelry repair and reconstruction. Please call or text (661) 805-0849 for more information.

If you are looking for a place to display your art, consider joining us here as a co-op member or an artist vendor. If you have an artistic skill you would like to share, you can teach a class in our classroom. Young artists are welcome, too. We are proud to have a growing number of up-and-coming artists getting their first start here at the Arts Center.

Follow our Facebook page: Our Facebook page manager, Marta Escanuelas, has been busy posting our events, so don't forget to visit us there and follow us for a calendar of events each month. You can view all the classes and updates online.

The Tehachapi Arts Center is a cooperative continuing the heritage of Mel White's Treasure Trove, providing a venue for local artisans to gather, learn, teach, display and sell their art. We are located at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd. (Across the street from the Tehachapi Water Tower). If the flag is out, we are open! For more information, please call (661) 822-6794. Or follow our Facebook page for a calendar of events each month. You can view all the classes and updates online.