The Hive

Toolbox 101
2024-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Toolbox 101 is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to dive into the world of hands-on creativity and craftsmanship. You’ll be introduced to many of the tools and techniques available in this unique space. You’ll embark on a personal project, utilizing skills from woodworking and metalworking to jewelry making, clay art, prototyping, block printing, and so much more. You’ll receive a tour of the Toolbox and Tool Wall, gaining insights into the various equipment and materials at your disposal. After the introduction and with the help of Toolbox mentors, you’ll get to start a project of your own, guided by imagination and newly acquired knowledge.
Registration recommended!
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Sewing Skill Share
2023-12-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-15 18:30 - 20:30 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Learn the basics of sewing by hand and with a machine from our student proctors.
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Holiday Card Making
2023-12-01 16:30 - 18:00
Kick off the holiday season by making something special for those you like, love, and care about. Join us for some fun holiday crafting and cardmaking. We’ll have a jolly good time!
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Printmaking Skill Share
2023-11-29 18:30 - 20:30 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Screen printing is used by many, from artists to fashion industry professionals. In our introductory skill shares, find out what makes this medium so compelling for so many.
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Building Skill Share
2023-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 | 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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Block Printing
2023-11-17 15:30 - 17:00
Join us to learn the basics of block printing! We’ll show you how to design, carve, and print using rubber blocks, and you’ll walk away with your own card design!
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Sound Recording Skill Share
2023-11-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Do you dream of recording your own music or hosting your own podcast? Our Sound Recording skill share 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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Hive Community Night!
2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Calling all our community partners new and old to come get the full Hive experience! Join us to create some art, tell stories, sing a song, share a laugh, and turn a neighbor into a new friend.
Family and friends of all ages are welcome!
Registration is recommended – register here!
En Español:
Noche comunitaria en el Hive 10 de noviembre de 6-8p
¡Llamando a todes nuestres compas en la comunidad a tener la experiencia completa de Hive! Acompáñanos a crear arte, contar historias, cantar canciones, reír juntes, y convertir vecines en
amigues. ¡Familia y amistades de todas las edades son bienvenides!
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Woodburning
2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:30
Interested in exploring the world of pyrography? Come create with heat and wood, tailored for both beginners and those familiar with the craft. Pyrography, or woodburning, involves etching designs onto wood surfaces using heated tools. We’ll cover the basics, from choosing the right wood to understanding the tools and techniques. You’ll leave with a foundational understanding of this art form and a completed piece to take home.
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Printmaking Skill Share
2023-11-08 18:30 - 20:30 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Screen printing is used by many, from artists to fashion industry professionals. In our introductory skill shares, find out what makes this medium so compelling for so many.
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Product Management
2023-11-03 15:30 - 17:00
Learn what product management is, what it’s like to be a product manager, and what types of companies hire them. Experience this hands-on, interactive dive into a real-life company case study.
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Dia de los Muertos: Crafting + Community Altar
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:30
Create and celebrate in community at this Dia de los muertos event! We’ll be making meaningful handmade altar pieces to honor our loved ones and learning more about this tradition. We encourage you to bring a photo or offering for our collective altar.
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Introduction to Podcasting
2023-11-01 15:30 - 17:00
Ever wanted to create a podcast, but not sure where to start? This two-part series will introduce you to fundamentals behind the process and production of podcasts. On November 1, join us at the Hive to learn the creative process behind planning and producing a podcast, then, a week later, on November 8, join us at the Harvey Mudd Makerspace to learn about the recording equipment and tech needed to create crisp, high-quality podcast audio.
This is a two-part event! Please attend both sessions.
11/1: 3:30-5pm @ the Hive
11/8: 3:30-5pm @ the Harvey Mudd Makerspace
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Building Skill Share
2023-10-31 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.
RSVP required – Click to register.

Unseen Film Screening
2023-10-30 18:30 - 20:30
With experimental cinematography and sound, Unseen reimagines a cinema accessible for blind/low vision audiences. Through Pedro’s personal journey, the film explores the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health. Screening followed by a Q&A with Unseen director and producer Set Hernandez.
Presented in collaboration with IDEAS at the CCs, IDEAS Mentoring program, Accessibility Resources & Services (ARS), Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA), and the Asian American Resource Center.
The film has bilingual Spanish/English dialogue, there will also be English open captions and English audio description.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Linett at linett.lunato@hive.claremont.edu or 909-607-9156
more information on the film at unseen-film.com
RSVP recommended – Click to register.
With experimental cinematography and sound, Unseen reimagines a cinema accessible for blind/low vision audiences. Through Pedro’s personal journey, the film explores the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health. Screening followed by a Q&A with Unseen director and producer Set Hernandez. Presented in collaboration with IDEAS at the CCs, IDEAS Mentoring program, Accessibility Resources & Services (ARS), Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA), and the Asian American Resource Center.
The film has bilingual Spanish/English dialogue, there will also be English open captions and English audio description.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Linett at linett.lunato@hive.claremont.edu or 909-607-9156
more information on the film at unseen-film.com
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Con sonido y cinematografía experimental, “lo que no se ve” reimagina el cine para audiencias ciegas y de baja visión. Por medio de la historia de Pedro, la cita explora la intersección de inmigración, discapacidad, y salud mental. La proyección será seguida por una conversación con le directore Set Hernandez y protagonista Pedro. Presentado en colaboración con el Asian American Resource Center, IDEAS , IDEAS Mentoring Program, Accessibility Resources and Services, and Chicano Latino Student Affairs.
El documental cuenta con diálogo en inglés y español, subtítulos en inglés, y descripciones de audio en inglés. Buscamos ofrecer eventos accesibles e inclusivos que puedan ser disfrutados por toda persona, incluyendo aquellas con discapacidades. Para solicitar acomodaciones o preguntas sobre accesibilidad, por favor contacte a Linett al linett.lunato@hive.claremont.edu o al 909-607-9156.
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Halloween Costumes
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Commons — The Hive, 130 E 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Come to the Hive to get inspiration, explore materials, and create your costume!
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Leatherworking w/ Dan DeWolff
2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:00
Come learn the skills and process of leathercraft. Taught by Dan DeWolff (Pomona ’09), who founded the Luto Vhum 10 years ago to pursue his passion for craft and designing products that last. You’ll learn to shape full-grain, vegetable-tanned, utility leather. Each piece is cut, stamped, and assembled by you. In the end, you’ll walk away with a heritage leather product created by your hands and ready for whatever life brings your way.
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Designing a Message that Moves: Social Justice Poster Design
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00
From inspiration to creation, theory to practice, join Kareem Collie in collaboration with the Benton Museum, as we explore the impact of art rooted in activism. In this designer-led, two-part series, students will work with Kareem Collie to explore the archives of the Benton and then create their own design that uses language and visuals to communicate a message with impact. To get the most out of this workshop, please attend both sessions.
This is a two-part event! Please attend both sessions.
10/19: 7-9pm @ the Benton
10/20: 3:30-6:30pm @ the Hive
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Sewing Skill Share
2023-10-11 18:30 - 20:30 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Learn the basics of sewing by hand and with a machine from our student proctors.
RSVP required – Click to register.

Crafting Your Personal Story
2023-10-07 13:00 - 16:00
Get ready for Crafting Your Personal Story! Come get a start on a standout, one-page digital portfolio centered around your unique story. Over two engaging days, dive into both your personal and professional narratives, designing a digital portfolio that truly reflects you. Play around with mood boards, dive into Figma, and get a grasp on UX/UI design basics. Day one focuses on pinpointing your distinct narrative and the optimal ways to showcase it, while day two brings that narrative to life in a digital format. By the end, you’ll have the start to a polished, one-page portfolio and a refreshed toolkit of design skills. Ready to create and inspire?
Sessions run from 1-4pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Each day has an optional “office hour” session from 4-5pm.
Please attend both sessions.
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Upcycling Styrofoam Into Craft
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:30
Join us in the Toolbox to imagine, design, and execute sustainable human-centered practices toward our waste culture by creating with Styrofoam.
We’ll take Styrofoam, which can be hard to recycle and handle, and learn how it can be turned into a smooth plastic that dries hard and can be turned into things like glue, letters, jewelry, and more!
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Printmaking Skill Share
2023-10-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Studio 1 at the Hive—130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA, 91711

Design Thinking Crash Course
2023-09-29 15:00 - 16:30
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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Homemade Clay and Sculpture
2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:30
Look no further! Join us at the Toolbox for a hands-on, fun experience. You’ll not only discover how to craft your very own sculpting medium, but also gain insights into basic sculpting techniques. We will explore different uses of this homemade “clay” and the creative possibilities it offers!
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Comedic Storytellling
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:30
Back by popular demand, this unique opportunity allows participants to learn the basics of joke writing, storytelling techniques, and hone their skills in delivering captivating performances. Facilitated by stand-up comedian and professor Jonathan Aragon; professor and storyteller Shamini Dias; and feature film actor Bryan Truong. No matter your background or experience level, this collaborative workshop promises to be an inclusive and enriching experience for all.
About the facilitators:
Jonathan Aragon is a national touring, headlining stand-up comedian, sketch comedy writer, and professor at CGU. He teaches Transdisciplinary Pedagogy for Ethical Education and courses on Teaching Practicum and Portfolio, as well as teaches stand-up comedy for personal and professional enrichment.
Shamini Dias is a Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies at CGU and a distinguished educational consultant with an exceptional track record in teaching storytelling internationally.
Bryan Truong is a Hollywood actor best known as “Minnesota” in Martin Scorsese’s The Card Counter. He has a wealth of experience in professional acting and improv comedy.
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Tiny Patio Concert
2023-09-22 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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