The Hive

Building Skill Share
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Learn the basics and beyond of designing, making, and building in a world of materials using a variety of tools.
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Stacked Wooden Sculptures
2024-03-01 15:00 - 17:00
Discover the endless possibilities of turning scrap wood and found wood into both abstract art and functional items. We’ll learn various techniques for stacking and combining these pieces to create cohesive forms, while exploring the balance between abstract beauty and functional design. Projects include crafting pure sculptures, as well as innovative pencil and necklace holders that not only serve a purpose but also stand as personal expression pieces. We’ll also discuss form, material coherence, and the value of upcycled materials, aesthetic and beyond. Perfect for anyone interested in eco-friendly art, woodworking, or simply looking for a creative way to repurpose materials.
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Screen Printing Skill Share
2024-03-04 18:30 - 20:30
Do you dream of recording your own music or hosting your own podcast? Our SoundBox recording studio is the perfect first step on that path. Learn how to work with audio equipment and software from your peers at the Hive.
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Publishing for Creatives: Where Do I Start?
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:30
From a box in your garage to the printing press, from your Notes App to the anthology! In this hands-on workshop, Curious Publishing founder Rebecca Ustrell and poet linett luna tovar will guide you through publishing tips, best practices, and exercises for getting your work published.
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Sound Recording Skill Share
2024-03-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-17 18:30 - 20:30

Concrete Casting
2024-03-22 15:00 - 17:00
Concrete, often perceived as daunting and difficult to use, is actually a flexible and approachable medium for creating lasting art. We’ll start with the basics, learning how to correctly mix concrete to achieve the desired consistency and strength. We’ll then progress to the process of mold-making, learning how to design and construct molds that shape creative visions. We’ll craft unique pots and plant holders, perfect for adding a personalized touch to any home or garden. As we mix, pour, and mold, we’ll gain insights into the practical aspects of working with concrete, including tips for curing and finishing.
But don’t wear your Sunday best! 😉
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Screen Printing Skill Share
2024-03-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-15 18:30 - 20:30
Screen printing is used by many, from artists to fashion industry professionals. Find out what makes this medium so compelling for so many.
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Sewing Skill Share
2024-03-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:30
Learn the basics of sewing by hand and with a machine with a variety of materials used in creative ways.
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Building Skill Share
2024-03-28 18:30 - 20:30
Learn the basics and beyond of designing, making, and building in a world of materials using a variety of toolsLearn the basics and beyond of designing, making, and building in a world of materials using a variety of tools.
RSVP Required.
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Clothing Swap + Sewing Basics
2024-04-10 16:00 - 19:00
Celebrate Earth Month in style—and for free! Bring your gently worn garments, and take home your next favorite outfit! We’ll also be offering some DIY sewing basics like mending, breathing new life into old items, and adding easy, stylish adornments. In collaboration with the Pomona Sustainability Office.
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Making Music from Nature
2024-04-12 14:00 - 17:00
A human-centered design team navigates between the real and the abstract by uniting acoustics and epistemology in order to “investigate the primacy of sound as a modality of knowing and being in the world.” Exploring biophony, sounds from nature including animal vocalizations such as birdsong; geophony, referring to the sounds of weather and other natural elements; and anthropophony, environmental sounds created by humans such as sound design, language, and industrial sounds leads to understanding and engaging with local natural environments. Students create a polyvocal soundscape that is not merely laid out for prospective listeners but can be an autonomous system that listens and replies to itself. This soundscape is a collage of points and sounds that produce a polycentric soundscape populated by animals, plants, and natural and human-produced phenomena.
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Affirmation Jar Making
2024-04-16 18:30 - 20:00
Come collaborate with the Hive and EmPower Center to create affirmation jars! Create one for yourself or a friend to help spread words of encouragement and positivity throughout our Claremont community.
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Cyanotyping
2024-04-19 15:00 - 16:30
Are you curious about early photographic processes? Do you need new art for your dorm room? Join us to learn how to make your own cyanotype prints!
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Tiny Patio Concert
2024-04-19 19:00 - 20:30
Presented by the Hive’s Soundbox, Tiny Patio is a bite-sized outdoor concert highlighting Claremont student musicians. Inspired by the beloved NPR series but with a Hive-y twist, join us on the patio to jam out to some fresh new music and support our local music community.
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A Year In The Making
2024-04-26 15:00 - 18:00
A celebration of creative and collaborative projects made with the Hive! Come experience the cool things students, faculty, and staff have created this year. We’ll show, play, run, and tinker while sharing our processes, joys, and oops. And feel free to bring your own creations to share with us!
Think of this as Tiny Patio for all the creative spaces … Tiny Toolbox, Small Sewing Shed, Petite Print Lab, Mini Making at its finest!
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Grad Cap Decorating
2024-05-06 09:00 - 17:00
Congratulations, Graduates! Looking to spice up your graduation fit? Join us for a whole week of grad cap decorating!
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Blue Tape Mural
2024-08-29 16:30 - 18:00
Discover all the incredible things you can create with blue tape while designing this year’s annual Blue Tape Mural.
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Game/Trivia Night
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for the Hive’s Game/Trivia Night! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics, from pop culture to Hive lore, in a fun, collaborative environment. Or, relax with friends over cards or Catan! Enjoy friendly competition, snacks, beverages, and prizes. It’ll be a blast – we hope to see you there!
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Design Thinking Crash Course
2024-09-19 16:30 - 18:00
Design thinking is a way to uncover unmet human needs by rapidly generating many potential solutions, creating prototypes, and testing your designs. This fast-paced, hands-on experience gives you a memorable exploration into designing something amazing. A great introduction to the highly-sought-after full course, Human-Centered Design, this course gives students a little taste of what we offer at the Hive!
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Maker Market + Tiny Patio Concert
2024-09-27 15:00 - 20:30
Two beloved Hive series in one day?!? You betcha: Tiny Patio + Maker Markets!!!
Students connect, sharing and selling their art of all kinds. Jam out to fresh new music made by your peers, discover unique arts and crafts, and support Claremont’s creative community.
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Startup Salon
2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:30
Curious about startups? Interested in how founders channel their creativity, talents, and grit to tackle problems that matter? Join us for an evening of candid conversation with successful venture capital investor Miles Bird and venture-backed CEO Sunil Rajaraman! Hear their stories, ask your questions, and connect with inspiring change-makers from the the Claremont Colleges!

Miles Bird — Claremont McKenna College ’13

Miles Bird CMC’13 is the Founder and Managing Partner of StoryHouse Ventures, a VC that backs the brightest entrepreneurs from the Claremont Colleges ecosystem tackling big problems with revolutionary solutions. Before StoryHouse, Miles spent a decade as an investor at Silicon Valley venture capital firms and was the first hire at startup accelerator K50. He led early investments in companies like fintech unicorn Alloy, HR automation leader CodeSignal, and Gabi (acquired by Experian). Miles’ entrepreneurial journey started as a student at the Claremont Colleges. He took a leave between his sophomore and junior years to found Khan Investment Management, an investment and advisory group focused on Mongolia-related equities. Upon returning, he founded the Randall Lewis Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Claremont McKenna College.
Sunil Rajaraman —

Sunil Rajaraman is the Founder of Hamlet, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make public information easier to understand. Hamlet’s starting point is extracting key data from City Council and Planning Commission meetings to make it easier to understand how cities make decisions on real estate development. Prior to Hamlet, Sunil co-founded Scripted.com, a marketplace for businesses to hire freelance writers. Scripted was acquired in 2017, and raised $20M from Crosslink Capital, Redpoint Ventures and others. Sunil was on the Founding Team of Radiance Labs, which sold to Bloomreach in 2023 – Radiance Labs was backed by NEA and Foundation Capital. Sunil owned and operated The Bold Italic, a local San Francisco publication, which he sold to Medium in 2019. He has held executive roles, including CMO of Metromile, and VP of Marketing at GoodRx. Sunil’s writing has appeared in Forbes, Fortune, The Information Techcrunch and others. He once ran one of the top 200 podcasts in the US. Sunil resides in Orinda, CA where he serves on a public commission.
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Leatherworking
2024-10-01 17:30 - 19:30
This comprehensive workshop introduces basic leatherworking techniques for all skill levels. Guided by Danny Becker, a local craftsman, you’ll learn cutting, stitching, embossing, burning, and finishing. Create unique leather items and develop skills to continue your leatherworking passion!
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Resume + Portfolio Workshop
2024-10-08 16:30 - 18:00
Calling all future Creatives, Artists, Designers, Writers, and Freelancers! Whether you’re dreading the task of building your resume and portfolio, or already well on your way, this session is for you. With the guidance of Rebecca Ustrell, the founder of Curious Publishing, get inspiration, advice and share feedback with peers as you build your resume and portfolio.
Rebecca Ustrell is an artist, educator, writer, and documentarian in the Inland Empire of Southern California. In 2018 after a long period of creative burn-out, she leaned into her lifelong passion for printed ephemera and founded Curious Publishing, a non-profit artbook publishing company which focuses on archiving stories and creating wealth by supporting queer, BIPOC, and femme creatives through small-run artbooks, zines, and print collections. She was the 2023-24 Activist Artist in Residence for the Community Engagement Center at Pitzer College, and is currently Event Coordinator for Museum Arts & Culture at the City of Ontario.

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The Giggle Gala
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:30
Ready for a comedy show with pro comics? Want to try your hand at comedy or just enjoy an evening of hilarious entertainment? Come out for an incredible lineup of professional comics and talented 7C comedians, including Prof. J Finley! Lottery spots for 2-minute sets open at 6:30 pm.

Mateen Stewart is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Originally from Detroit, Michigan. Mateen has performed stand-up comedy at numerous clubs and colleges. He’s a regular at The World Famous Laugh Factory and The Hollywood Improv where he hosts his weekly show “Late for Work”. He has also appeared on television shows such as Coming to the Stage, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and HBO’s Funny or Die Presents. Mateen is known for his energetic and engaging performances, as well as his ability to connect with audiences through his personal stories and unique perspective. He has been praised for his sharp writing and delivery, as well as his ability to tackle difficult topics with humor and sensitivity. He’s co-host and executive producer of Voyage Media’s podcast “Scumbags of History” and he tours the country with his show “Comical Race Theory.”
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Startup Studio
2024-10-17 19:00 - 20:30
Try your hand at tackling a real-world problem with a real-world startup! Space is extremely limited for this intimate view into how a startup team works through ambiguous challenges. With the mentorship of an experienced entrepreneur, Jane Liu, you’ll get the opportunity to learn how they think and work, and maybe even develop a solution that will change the world!

Jane Liu — CEO & co-founder, tenured professor of Chemistry
Jane Liu is CEO & co-founder of BRT Biotechnologies, Inc., (BRT) and a tenured professor of chemistry at Pomona College. Jane has worked as a biochemist for 20+ years, with 20 publications and multiple awards for her leadership, teaching and research. As the CEO of BRT, she has organized a complementary team of scientists, consultants, and advisors, filed a PCT application for the company’s platform technology, BRiTeCycle, and raised over $350,000 in capital (including an institutional investor). At Pomona, her research program on microbial gene regulation has received grants from the NIH, the NSF, and the Dreyfus Foundation. Jane holds a BA from Swarthmore College and a PhD from Harvard University.
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Creative Policy Design for Social Change
2024-10-22 18:00 - 19:30
Students are introduced to innovative approaches to policy design aimed at addressing social justice issues through a human-centered approach with Ph.D. Student, Tiffany Shao. Participants engage in group activities, discussions, and brief lectures to develop policies that are responsive to community needs, culturally sensitive, and grounded in evidence.

Tiffany Shao is a Ph.D. student in the Psychology program at Claremont Graduate University. Her research primarily focuses on topics at the intersection of law and psychology, specifically how racial attitudes, stereotypes, and prejudice influence decisions made in the criminal legal system. She is committed to exploring innovative approaches for crafting evidence-based policies that are responsive to community needs
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