Raku is a type of low-fire ceramic firing technique, in which a previously fired pot is rapidly heated in a small kiln, and then removed at a temperature near 2,000°F when the glazes have melted. The glowing pots are then placed into containers of combustible materials which immediately ignite. The containers are then covered so as to starve the flames of oxygen. This results in a “reducing” smokey atmosphere; one where the combustion is looking for oxygen, which it steals from the oxides in the glazes, thus “reducing” their chemical makeup from an oxide to a metal. This results in unpredictable metal flashes on the finished pottery.

We’ll be attempting two (or more) firings back-to-back, each with four vases, making for a vivid and fiery display after dark.

Evening Schedule

• 3:30 PM – Heat the kiln and settle in for some early chit-chat

• Around 4:00 PM – Glazing begins

• 5:00–6:00 PM – Raku firings (two or more in rapid succession)

A new program of The Santa Fe Symphony in Los Alamos! Bring the whole family to the gallery and cozy up for an enchanting time of story and music. Join music educators from The Santa Fe Symphony for singing, movement, & musical stories your little ones will love, in a new program geared towards families with young children that supports early childhood development and social-emotional growth. 

It's the last fundraiser brunch of 2025 at Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse! This time, we are raising funds for a partnership with New Mexico Performing Arts Society in February.

Extra shopping hours? Yes, please! If you’re heading to the Winterfest parade, stop by our gallery afterward to warm up and shop affordable art from local and regional New Mexican artists. We'll be closed during the parade so our staff can enjoy the lights, too!

This town loves their coffee! Stop by for our holiday pop up featuring H-Bar Coffee this Saturday from 11-1 in our gallery. Shop handmade mugs by local artists and pair it with your favorite flavor of coffee to keep your hands and heart warm this winter.

The Los Alamos Flute Choir is made up of members entirely from the Los Alamos and White Rock area. They range from professional musicians, to scientists, to volunteers and mothers. Join us for an enchanting performance of these talented musicians! FREE to the public.

Musicians:

Nina Epperson
Kris Raber
Valerie Collins
Jo Ann Howell
Ivanna Austell
Wendy Keffeler
Andrea Dowdy, conductor

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) joins Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in David Ireland’s critically acclaimed and darkly funny new play.
After years in Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The two bond over black coffee and shared confessions, building a fragile friendship grounded in recovery. But as Luka nears step five—the moment of truth—secrets surface that could shatter the trust between them.
Directed by Finn den Hertog, this provocative and gripping production was filmed live from @sohoplace in London’s West End.

Join us for a day of shopping local art and supporting Los Alamos & New Mexican artists this holiday season! We have thousands of new pieces of art - and all of them make perfect gifts this holiday season. We have gifts for the animal lover, coffee drinker, the chef, the poet and more - and all of them are tariff-free, support a local nonprofit (us) and the artists.

We’ll be doing door prizes and a Shop Small Saturday deal on gift cards: for every $100 in gift cards you purchase, you get $10 for free.

It will also be a member discount day - if you’re a Los Alamos Arts Council member, you get a discount on your purchase today!

Join us for a day of shopping local art and supporting Los Alamos & New Mexican artists this holiday season! We have thousands of new pieces of art - and all of them make perfect gifts this holiday season. We have gifts for the animal lover, coffee drinker, the chef, the poet and more - and all of them are tariff-free, support a local nonprofit (us) and the artists.

We’ll be doing a Black Friday deal on gift cards: for every $100 in gift cards you purchase, you get $10 for free.

Join us for a casual craft meetup sponsored by the Los Alamos Arts Council. We will bring fiber art supplies for those who don’t have their own but want to hang out! Free (although donations for supplies appreciated).

We will bring supplies or bring your own! Please no paints, glues, or messy crafts, our goal is to hang out, spend some time together on our hobbies, and not leave a big mess for the Tub crew.

Bathtub Row Brewing offers non-alcoholic beverages and you can bring your own food or a snack to share

Stephanie will teach the basics of mixed-media collage. You will walk through the different processes to create a collage of your own design. Materials and supplies are included in the class fee. This one day class is appropriate for ages 15+.

Create your own eco-friendly wrapping paper using brown packing paper, paints, stamps, spray bottles and more. This is a great family activity and it save a bit of money on wrapping paper this holiday season.

Join us for a cozy Friendsgiving Junk Journal Hangout! Inspired by the book A Year of Junk Journaling, this is a relaxed, drop-in gathering. It’s not a class, just a creative get-together with friends, family and our community. We’ll have supplies on hand, or feel free to bring your own journal and favorite materials.

Enjoy a gluten-free and vegetarian spread while you craft, chat, and unwind with fellow makers. Journals are available for purchase at the Los Alamos Arts Council gallery, or bring one you already love.

No pressure, no rules, just good company, creativity, and gratitude.

Join award-winning miniature figurine painter Dharam Khalsa for office hours. Bring your own projects, paints and supplies to work alongside an amazing artist! You can:

• Ask for advice on techniques, materials and more

• Get guidance and feedback from an expert on your current project

• Enjoy live demos from a seasoned professional!

Registration required. Suggested donations are optional to add on to cover cost of materials.

Bring the whole family to make an explosion book! Grown ups and kids can create these small, square books that “explode” into a series of square and triangular pages when you open them. Students can draw or paint to create the squares & triangles before assembling them into their book.

Bring a picture of your favorite furry (or feathery or scaley) friend for this fun filled class with Stephanie. You will learn techniques for creating abstract designs in the background as well as how to block out the pet portrait in the foreground.

Los Alamos Arts Council Members and Affordable Arts Artists are welcome to join us for this exclusive sneak-peek at our Affordable Arts shop. Get first dibs on new prints, paints, fiber arts, stickers and so much more! Baked Goods by Olivia will also be available for purchase during a yummy pop-up while you peruse the art.

Join us in the Fuller Lodge Art Center gallery during Affordable Arts to grab a yummy baked good from talented local baker and artist "Baked by Olivia"! You may have picked up a pie or pastry from her at our craft fair.

Her pop up will be available to the public from 4-5, then limited to members-only during our Affordable Arts Members-Only shopping event from 5-7.

Each class explores a different medium - watercolors, alcohol inks, and dyes - and how each one flows, layers, and surprises us on paper. You’ll discover soft watercolor washes, bold alcohol ink blooms, and luminous dye transparencies, all in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment. And here’s the best part: there are no mistakes. If you don’t love your whole painting, you’ll learn how to crop out your favorite parts and transform them into giftable treasures like cards, bookmarks, magnets, jewelry, or ornaments. Come for one class or join them all - every session is designed to stand on its own while adding to a month of colorful exploration.

Tomas Lozano is a singer, musician, composer, scholar and writer, born in Barcelona, Spain to Andalusian parents. Known for his eclectic musicianship, Lozano’s performance of Spain’s traditional ballads stand out as iconic. Lozano has become well-known for his musical compositions set to legendary poets. He performs his original compositions, solo or accompanied, masterfully expressed through his smooth voice, the vibrant finger work on his guitar and the soothing droning of his hurdy-gurdy.

Rima Montoya holds a Master of Science from UNM. Her love of language led her to explore communication and words that express the more essential nature of life. That is why she naturally took to translating poetry. Her joy for this sort of work makes sharing it through recitation a life fulfilling experience.

Join us for this limited seating event at Samizdat Bookstore. Everyone loves a brunch from our local favorite bookstore and this one is for another great cause with the Los Alamos Arts Council!

Five courses, made fresh and paired with tea and tea infused drinks (non-alcoholic).

The menus for this event will be from two brand new cookbooks. Once Jill has the menu finalized we'll share it here. The menu will be vegetarian (although eggs will be used in some recipes, so they will not be vegan).

Limited seating so grab a seat early! Add a box of cupcakes as an add-on, these will only be available pre-sale so don't miss the chance for some extra snacks to take home!

Click here to get tickets.

Every year, thousands of people gaze in wide wonder at glowing visions of scary creatures, funny faces, cute animals, and fancy flowers. We encourage people of all ages and artistic talent to participate because anyone can carve a pumpkin! The annual Pumpkin Glow is held the Saturday before Halloween in conjunction with other Trick-or-Treat on Main Street events. More info here.

MThe 2025 Pumpkin Glow was made possible by N3B Los Alamos. We could not have done it without them