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The Sawdust Art Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. Since its inception, the nonprofit Sawdust Art Festival organization has celebrated and supported the work of local artists.

Sawdust Art Classes serve a unique population of both local and visiting patrons, providing year-round art classes in a variety of mediums from ceramics and glass to jewelry and screen-printing. The SAC program highlights the artistic history of Laguna Beach while providing professional Sawdust artists the opportunity to teach their craft in hands-on classes.

Pendant Set Class

Create a unique textured copper pendant and/or earrings with jewelry designer David Farris. In this 2 hour class you will learn a variety of different techniques including cold connection, texturing, finishing, metal forming and stamping. No experience necessary. 

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Leather and Copper Cuff Class

Create a unique textured metal accent piece bound to leather with jewelry designer David Farris. In this 2 hour class you will learn a variety of different techniques including cold connection, texturing, finishing, metal forming and stamping. No experience necessary.

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