Community Media Arts Workshops in San Diego
Dive into the world of media arts with one of our hands-on workshops!
Our weekend and evening media arts workshops are open to families, teens, and adults. Unleash your creativity, master new skills, and explore technology in a fun and supportive environment.
Transform Your Creativity Into Art
Led by professional artists, our hands-on workshops offer an engaging blend of fundamental skills and practice, ensuring you walk away with practical know-how and the confidence to express your unique artistic vision.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others in the community, learn from professionals, and transform your creativity into art that you can take home with you or add to your portfolio.
Explore Our Latest Workshops
Whether you are new to or wanting to dive deeper into media arts, we have a workshop for you to take your craft to new levels. Sign up for our media arts workshops today and elevate your artistic journey to new heights!
See below for our current offerings or contact programs@outsidethelens.org for more information.
Land+Lenses: Landscape Dreams
Using a Polaroid camera, you’ll capture landscapes and overlay your images with personal reflections, drawings, or written intentions. Through guided prompts, you’ll explore your relationship with the land and dream about what an ideal park or community space could look like. At the end, you’ll contribute to a collective collage, creating a visual representation of […]
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Land+Lenses: Sea & Story
Join a plein air painting session where you’ll paint the ocean and waves, contributing to a collective artwork that visually connects each participant’s piece. You’ll also record the sound of ocean waves, capturing movement and rhythm in both visual and auditory forms. This workshop invites you to reflect on the power of water, interconnectedness, and […]
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Land+Lenses: Compost & Connect
Explore composting as a metaphor for transformation and healing. Guided by a guest artist, you’ll create compost dolls—biodegradable figures that can be planted or turned into chia pets. Through hands-on activities and discussion, you’ll reflect on cycles of life, grief, and renewal, considering how nature models regeneration through decay and growth. Come to a free […]
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Land+Lenses: Waves of Words
Breathwork, Poetry, and Open Mic… Immerse yourself in a creative space that blends deep breathing, poetry, and live music. You’ll participate in guided writing exercises, reflect on personal and collective experiences, and have the opportunity to share your words in an open mic setting. With the sounds of the ocean as a backdrop, this workshop […]
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Land+Lenses: Rituals & Remedies
Engage your senses in an immersive exploration of herbalism and ritual. You’ll move through interactive stations, tasting locally foraged teas, crafting intention-based spell jars, making smudge bundles, and contributing to a community recipe book. As you work with plants, you’ll reflect on traditional knowledge, self-care, and your relationship with the land. Come to a free […]
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