Semester Calendar

09.01 Blue Tape Mural - Discover all the things you can create with blue tape while designing this year’s annual Blue Tape Mural at the Hive.

09.07 Meet and Sketch (A Stranger!) - Join us to sketch someone you don't know! We will help you with the basics of sketching, and you may just find a friend for life.

09.22 Tiny Patio Concert - Join us on the Hive patio for a bite-sized outdoor concert highlighting Claremont student musicians.

09.26 Comedic Storytelling - Back by popular demand, participants will learn the basics of joke writing, storytelling, and delivering an engaging performance, with an emphasis on empathizing with the audience to provide them with a fun and meaningful interactive experience.

09.27 Homemade Clay and Sculpture - Join us in the Toolbox to craft sustainable sculpting clay using everyday items from your home or dorm.

09.29 Design Thinking Crash Course - Explore the design thinking framework and create something amazing through this highly-engaging crash course!

10.05 Upcycling Styrofoam into Craft - Join us in the Toolbox to imagine, design, and execute sustainable human-centered practices toward our waste culture by creating with Styrofoam.

10.07 + 10.08 Crafting Your Personal Story - Come craft 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.

10.19 + 10.20 - Designing a Message that Moves: Social Justice Poster Design - Explore the Benton Museum's protest art with designer Kareem Collie and curator Salim Moore, then create your own designs using visual communication to create messages with impact.

10.21 Leatherworking with Dan DeWolff - Come learn the skills and process of leather craft from Dan DeWolff (Pomona '09)! Each leather piece is cut, stamped, and assembled by you, and in the end, you'll walk away with a heritage leather product created by your own hands!

10.25 Halloween Costumes - Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Come to the Hive to get inspiration, explore materials, and create your costume!

10.30 - Unseen Film Screening - Join us in an exclusive screening of the documentary film Unseen, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Unseen follows the story of Pedro, an undocumented blind student facing a myriad of challenges in his pursuit to become a social worker.

11.01 Introduction to Podcasting (pt 1) - In this two-part experience, we will introduce you to fundamentals behind the process and production of podcasts, from planning your show to recording it.

11.01 Dia de los Muertos: Crafting + Community Altar - As part of the Dia de los muertos celebration, join us in creating handmade altar pieces to honor those who have passed.

11.03 Product Management - 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.

11.08 Introduction to Podcasting (pt 2) - In this two-part experience, we will introduce you to fundamentals behind the process and production of podcasts, from planning your show to recording it.

11.09 Woodburning - Discover the art of pyrography in the Toolbox as we create with heat and wood. Dive into basic woodburning techniques and craft intricate designs that bring wood to life.

11.14 Career Pathways: Alumni Design Networking - In this first-ever virtual Career Pathways: Alumni Design event, come network with fellow HCD alumni over fun stokes, discussions, and more!

11.17 - Block Printing - 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!

12.01 Holiday Card Making - 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!

• 09.13 Printmaking
• 09.19 Woodworking
• 09.20 Sewing
• 09.25 Sound Recording
• 10.04 Printmaking
• 10.10 Woodworking
• 10.11 Sewing
• 10.23 Sound Recording
• 10.31 Woodworking
• 11.08 Printmaking
• 11.13 Sound Recording
• 11.15 Sewing
• 11.28 Woodworking
• 12.04 Sound Recording