Summer Solstice Workshop

Summer Solstice Workshop THE place to come, collaborate and create. Our annual workshop is where it ALL happens in the creation of the Annual Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade.

Come join us at the Workshop. Be part of the Summer Solstice Parade! If you’re a little shy, you can still come and be part of the making of the Parade, learn how to make masks, costumes and build floats, be creative! It’s not about being talented. It’s about having fun! Solstice supplies the materials and a dedicated staff of artists, tech people, costumers, mask makers who teach, guide and mento

r you in this fun community art project. Location: 515 Garden
Dates: May 17, 2013

Hours: Wed - Fri: 3pm - 8pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Phone: TBA

The core of the Santa Barbara Solstice Celebration begins with the Community Arts Workshop. It hosts a diverse cross-section of the Santa Barbara community working side-by-side on their magical creations, and features a special Children’s Area designed to encourage kids and their parents to participate in artistic expression and creativity. People from all economic groups, able-bodied to disabled, all derive joy in this communal project. All participants must register as part of the Workshop and/or Parade. See the registration desk at the gate of the workshop. CRAFT THINGS
Cold & hot glue sticks, Feathers, Pipe Cleaners, Wire, Casting glue, Old metal frame backpacks

SEWING THINGS
Floss needle threaders, Safety pins, Fabric paints, Various elastic widths, Pinwheels, Ribbon & trims, Fishing line, Velcro, Wearable epoxy

BUILDING THINGS
Lumber in following sizes (or longer):
• 2”x2”x8’
• 2”x6”x10’
• 2”x4”x8’
Plywood in the following thicknesses:
• 3/4”
• CDX 1/2 “ or 3/8”
PVC piping over 8”, Aluminum pool cleaning poles, Rosen paper,
250-300 lb. castors (fixed and spinning), Bamboo (lengths over 6’),
500’ rope (3/4” nylon or close to that)

PAINT & GLUE
Paint & foam brushes in various sizes (disposable), Light-weight spackle,
Wallpaper paste (5 gallon size )

TOOLS
Multi-temp glue guns, Cordless 18volt driver/drills & drill bit sets, Socket sets (basic) & Pallet bit sets, T50 staples, Aero T50 Staple guns, Small generator, Small compressor, Angle grinder

SAWS & BLADES
Cordless jigsaw 18 volt, Cordless skill saw 18 volt, 12” multi-angle chop saw, Saw blades 2-8-1/2, 7 –10”, 3-7-1/4”/skill type, Freud multi-material saw blade

FASTENERS
Drywall screws (3”, 2-1/2” and 1-1/4” long), 1/2”x 2” bolts, Washers & nuts, Long bolts over 2” with washers & nuts, Lag screws over 3” (hex head 1/2” or 7/16”)
ParadeReg2013.pdf

Join the Fun: Solstice  Joyce Tuesday, Coronation on Saturday, Volunteer! http://conta.cc/1FFMy6C
06/09/2015

Join the Fun: Solstice Joyce Tuesday, Coronation on Saturday, Volunteer! http://conta.cc/1FFMy6C

Join us for a fun evening of pints and darts with musical entertainment from Terresa Russell at James Joyce, 513 State Street. It's farmer's market day so stop by and see some Solstice friends, have a pint and enjoy supporting the Summer Solstice! It is from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM...

06/04/2015

James Joyce Fun-draiser for Solstice
7:00-10:00 pm Tuesday, June 9 James Joyce, 513 State Street
Please come and enjoy a pint, play some darts and celebrate the upcoming Solstice. Music by Teresa Russell. It is always a great fun event!

05/22/2015

We're getting ready for the Open House tonight, May 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, please stop by. It will be your last chance to purchase a raffle ticket to be the King or Queen of this year's Solstice! Tickets are only $10 and you win the honor of being royalty in the 2015 parade, a costume, $250, dinner at the Palace, a night at the Upham Hotel, and much more! The drawing takes place at 6:20PM.. refreshments too!

VisitSolstice Booth at Earth Day this Weekend! http://conta.cc/1b8i8C6
04/18/2015

VisitSolstice Booth at Earth Day this Weekend! http://conta.cc/1b8i8C6

Quick reminder to visit Solstice booth at Earth Day - booth # 365!  The new t-shirt will be for sale all day from 11:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, April 18 & 19.

Volunteers needed for Solstice at Earth Day, Pascucci, Workshop, Parade! http://conta.cc/1EIJwBV
04/16/2015

Volunteers needed for Solstice at Earth Day, Pascucci, Workshop, Parade! http://conta.cc/1EIJwBV

This coming weekend, April 18 & 19th is Earth Day and Solstice will have booth #365 in the Market Place. Come see the new T-Shirt which is a collaboration from Stacie Bouffard and Pali-X-Mano. It reflects this year's parade theme of Sci-Fi. 

Spring is Here!! http://conta.cc/1EWqiED
03/30/2015

Spring is Here!! http://conta.cc/1EWqiED

We are busy planning our events. First up will be Earth Day on April 18 & 19th. Our booth is # 365 and will have the new t-shirt on display. Be the first to purchase a t-shirt or a tank. We could use a couple of volunteers to help with the booth that weekend so let us know if you are interested.

Vote for Your Favorite!   Poster Art Reception http://conta.cc/16opMGb
02/03/2015

Vote for Your Favorite! Poster Art Reception http://conta.cc/16opMGb

Summer Solstice Celebration is displaying the artwork for the Poster and T-Shirt Competition. Please join us for First Thursday at the Sojourner from 5:00 to 8:00 at 134 E. Canon Perdido. There will be musical Entertainment DHL Express, Deb Farris, Hans and Lisa and wine tasting featuring the Grassi…

Pop Up Jewelry Sale & Winter White Ball Thank You! http://conta.cc/1Cy3jk3
12/23/2014

Pop Up Jewelry Sale & Winter White Ball Thank You! http://conta.cc/1Cy3jk3

Thank you to everyone who attended the Winter White Ball. It was a very festive, lively and beautiful event. We want to thank the people who made it possible: Warren Butler of the Butler Event Center, Pascucci Restaurant, Fresco's at 5 points, Andersen's Danish Bakery, Marmalade Café, Fidel Cuellar…

This Sunday Winter White Ball Tickets available til noon Saturday http://conta.cc/1wvPkux
12/20/2014

This Sunday Winter White Ball Tickets available til noon Saturday http://conta.cc/1wvPkux

Tickets will be available through the Solstice office 965-3396 or online via our secure Paypal account at www.solsticeparde.com. until Saturday Noon.  The tickets are also available at Victorian Vogue.Live music Area 51, DJ Dave MacIntyre, appetizers, soup, no host bar, ticket includes one drink tic…

Solstice Winter White Ball This Sunday on the Solstice! http://conta.cc/1Arur2L
12/18/2014

Solstice Winter White Ball This Sunday on the Solstice! http://conta.cc/1Arur2L

The Butler Event Center will be turned into a magical white wonderland. Area 51 will perform with their big band and everyone can dance the night away! DJ MacIntyre will also spin tunes and harpist Rebekah Scoggin will greet guests with her ethereal harp music. One of the highlights is an amazing si…

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631 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 8pm
Thursday 3pm - 8pm
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

(805) 884-1151

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