Are you looking for ways to express your creative side? Join Monterey Peninsula Pride for a Summer Garden Art Walk at the Cooper-Molera Adobe and work on your watercolor skills.
You can find us on Saturday, July 26th from 10 am to 2 pm - $10 cover, includes a personal watercolor kit and canvas! First come, first served with limited supplies available! This is an all ages event.
Proceeds will be split between the Cooper-Molera Adobe museum and Monterey Pride.
Open Air, Timeless Views: Plein Air Paintings of Cooper-Molera Adobe
In partnership with the board members and artists of Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association (MBPAPA), a 40+ painting exhibition will open in Cooper Adobe's Skylight Room.
Extended Exhibit dates/hours here. Updated Weekly.
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THE ARTISTS
Kayla Allen Yakub, Karen Arendt, Michael Armstrong, Greta Billman, Jackie Bleisch, Kati D’Amore, Cyndy Davis, Linda Elling, Adam Hansen, Michele Hausman, Guna Hebbar, Noe J. Hinojosa, Lonnie Horne, Rick Ingraham, Katie Mackin, Caroline Mitchel, Debra Nichols, Deborah K. Rich, Sidney Angel Richardson, Suzanne Roth, Al Shamble, Willa Strupat, Murray Wagnon & Barbara West
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Special thank you to Debra Nichols, Linda Elling, Murray Wagnon, William Comstock and Alfred Shamble.
For more information, contact Executive Director, Karyn Lee-Garcia at KLee-Garcia@savingplaces.org
20% of painting sales to be donated to Cooper-Molera Adobe/National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Mondays at 10:00am with Liana Olson, Senior Trainer with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Class location: garden level or indoor Skylight Room (weather-permitting). A six-week series: April 14 - August 4, 2025; Drop in for one-class or pay for a 6-session class series.
Tai Chi for Beginners was designed by Dr. Lam and his team of tai chi experts. This Tai Chi program is learner-friendly and is based on the most popular Yang style 24 Forms. The Beginners set gives students an easy-to-learn format that leads to a solid foundation. The program takes learners on an enjoyable journey to better health and harmony through the power of tai chi, building in steps that incorporate warm-ups, Qigong, stepping exercises, foundation movements, and exploring the connections between movements. Tai Chi principles are introduced in each session. It is both a safe and a satisfying program. To learn more, watch the video, Anyone Can Learn Tai Chi, here.
What to Prepare:
-Please wear comfortable, well-fitted shoes and dress in layers.
-Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign class waiver and sign-in.
Fees:
$10 (drop-in fee) or $48 for a 6-session class pass. Pay instructor directly.
Join us for Qigong in the Cooper Gardens! Tuesday, July 29th at 11:00am with Michelle Polkabla of Human Minded will offer an hour-long Qigong session. Donation-based class. Qigong classes are weekly from July 29 - September 16: the dates are July 29, August 5, 19, 26, September 2, 9 & 16. {Skip August 12 due to Car Week}
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice “that combined gentle movements, breath-work, and meditation to cultivate balance, harmony, and vitality in the body, mind, and soul…”.
No experience necessary. All physical levels are welcome. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. Entrance is through Munras Avenue or Polk Street gates.
Venue Rental

To inquire about renting our Museum or Garden Spaces, please contact our main line at:
831-259-4513 or email: KLee-Garcia@savingplaces.org