Local Color

It’s giving… Botanical 🌸🌿

Take a short stroll through the park. Press flowers into art. Leave feeling refreshed, creative, and maybe a little inspired.

On July 1, Local Color Founding Executive Director Erin Salazar (Erin Salazar) is leading a free Botanical Collage workshop as part of Golden Steps, our new art and wellness series for adults ages 55+.

Each Golden Steps session begins with a gentle 10-minute walk and ends with a beginner-friendly, hands-on art activity designed to encourage creativity, movement, relaxation, and connection.

📍 Arena Green Pavilion, Downtown San José
📅 Tuesday, July 1
⏰ 10:30am–12:30pm

✨ Free to attend
✨ All materials provided
✨ Pre-packaged refreshments available

RSVP through the link in our bio. Registration helps us accommodate accessibility and dietary needs.

Day 3 Live Painting at San Pedro Square for the World Cup watch parties with the gorgeously great ❤️ Sasha 🦁 , NOW WITH the bonus edition of the Community Mural designed AND facilitated by the divine enigma that is Arely Cardenas

Come on by tomorrow 12-4pm to add to the Community Mural and see our final wall of the Live Painting Mega Cube (designed and manufactured by Ben Henderson) be painted by Houyee Chow

🌞 Introducing our Golden Steps artists!

From sun prints and botanical collage to stamp printing and moss art, Local Color’s Golden Steps workshops are filled with chances to learn something new alongside local artists.

Explore:
☀️ Solar Prints with Andy Nguyen (Andy Nguyen)
🍃 Botanical Collage with Erin Salazar (.es)
🎨 Layered Stamp Printing with Melissa West (Melissa West)
🪴 Moss Art with Steven Nizzotes (Steven nizzotes Rubalcaba)

Each FREE session begins with a gentle walk through a San José park before transitioning into a hands-on creative activity designed to inspire curiosity, relaxation, and connection. Pre-packaged refreshments will be available

Whether you’re picking up a new skill, spending time outdoors, or simply making space for creativity, these workshops are designed to be beginner-friendly and fun.

RSVP to join us at one of our workshops using the link in our bio – early registration helps us accommodate dietary restrictions and accessibility needs.

Golden Steps is supported through grant funding from Trust for Public Land.

✂️: Daenielle Tuico