Olaf Wieghorst Museum

Plein-air Art Workshops at Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-20 | CA
Hosted by East County Arts Association (eastcountyart.org), there will be a total of 3 workshops, all at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden.
The 3rd workshop will focus on calligraphy.
NOTE: A date has not yet been established but will be in December.
When a date is established, you may register at http://eastcountyart.org

Plein-air Art Workshops at Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden
2020-10-17 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | CA
Hosted by East County Arts Association (eastcountyart.org), there will be a total of 3 workshops, all at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden.
8/15/20 from 9am to 12:30pm Watercolor & Mixed Media with Chuck McPherson.

Chuck will share thought about painting in acrylic on wood panel and demonstrate in watercolor from 9am to 10am. Artists are free to paint around Garden with input available unto 12:30pm.
Chuck’s website is http://chuckmcphersonart.com
Register at http://eastcountyart.org
Members $30.00
Non-Members $35.00

2020 Ghostriders Fundraising Event!
2020-10-01 - 2020-11-02 | CA
It is our 5th annual GhostRiders event!
Stay safe at home and avoid the virus.

On-line donations via Olaf’s Corner Gift Shop!

Plein-air Art Workshops at Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden
2020-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Hosted by East County Arts Association (eastcountyart.org), there will be a total of 3 workshops, all at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Cactus Garden.
7/25/20 from 9am – 12pm Watercolor Painting with Gabriel Stockton.
Gabriel will share practical knowledge about brushes and the ways to use brushes in watercolor painting more effectively. Gabriel’s website is http://gabrielstocktonfineart.com
Register at http://eastcountyart.org
Members $30.00
Non-Members $35.00

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum is temporarily closed. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
2020-05-08 - 2020-05-31 | CA
Please go to “OLAF’S CORNER GIFT SHOP” to make a donation to the Museum. For additional information on donations, please contact Jim Daniels at 619-813-5070.

Life Drawing Classes
2019-12-05 17:00 - 19:30 | CA
The Olaf Wieghorst Museum will have a life drawing class every 1st Thursday of the month.
$10 per person each meeting. ($2.00 to Museum and $8.00 to model)
These will be; 2, 5, 10 and 20 minute poses. Bring your own supplies. 5 to 7:30 p.m. time may be adjusted as we get established.
Please RSVP Gloria Chadwick (gloriachadwick@yahoo.com) so a head count for room set up can be established.

Movie Night 2019 - ELDORADO starring John Wayne
2019-11-01 17:30 - 20:30 | CA
‘ELDORADO’, starring John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan and Olaf Wieghorst as Swede Larsen the gunsmith. Also, the movie features Olaf’s paintings as backdrops during the credits!
As you may or may not know, Olaf Wieghorst & John Wayne were friends. There is a permanent exhibit in the museum dedicated to John Wayne. Take a look before the movie.
Complimentary Orville Redenbacher (also a friend of Olaf’s) Popcorn will be served. Bring your own beverage of choice for the evening.
Doors open at 5:30pm, movie starts at 6pm.
You don’t want to miss this movie night!!

James Caan, John Wayne, Olaf Wieghorst

Robert P. Kidd artist's reception.
2019-10-24 16:30 - 19:00 | CA

Robert Kidd Exhibit - Please come and enjoy the fabulous art!
2019-10-13 - 2019-11-10 | CA

OLAF WIEGHORST RESTROSPECTIVE - "Purchase your tickets from Olaf's Corner Gift Shop!"
2019-08-03 16:00 - 21:00 | CA
Click here to purchase your event admission today!

Life Drawing Classes
2019-07-18, 2019-06-20, 2019-06-06, 2019-05-17 | CA
The Life Drawing classes will resume August 1, 2019. Enjoy the summer and see you then!

Life Drawing Classes
2019-07-04 | CA
The Life Drawing classes will resume August 1, 2019. Enjoy the summer and see you then!
Have a Happy 4th of July!!!

2019 Paint & Pallet Art Contest
2019-07-02 09:00 - 2019-08-26 17:00 | CA

Olaf Wieghorst painting and more memorabilia in the front Gallery! It's the 20th anniversary of the Olaf Wieghort house being moved to the museum!
2019-07-01 - 2019-10-31 | CA

ECAA (East County Arts Assoication) Open Masters of the Moment Art Reception
2019-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
Come to the reception and enjoy the art from local talent!

ECAA (East County Arts Assoication) Open Masters of the Moment Art Show
2019-06-04 - 2019-06-28 | CA
This is an exhibit of art work submitted by artist around the San Diego area in all media that
is juried for awards. There are 59 pieces of art that made it through the process and are hung in the front gallery for exhibit and sale. The exhibit will be on display from now through June 29th. Please come by and enjoy the art!

Jack Jordan Art Sale has been cancelled due to a family illness.
2019-05-19 | CA
Unfortunately, the Jack Jordan family has canceled the sale due to family illness. There are no plans at this time for another sale date in the future.

East County Chamber of Commerce Garden Mixer at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum
2019-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
Please RSVP with the East County Chamber.

Sip & Paint Art Event
2019-04-28 16:00 - 19:00 | CA
Create a masterpiece! No talent is required and everything supplied. “If I can do it…..anyone can!!”
And it’s fun, even if you can’t draw a straight line with a ruler, you will create a masterpiece!!
The event is limited to 30 people, so get your tickets today!
Visit Olaf’s Corner Gift Shop to purchase your tickets.

Western and Rodeo Photography Show Reception
2019-04-20 16:00 - 19:00 | CA
Please join us at the reception with Richard Ybarra. Refreshments provided by Cupid’s!

Western and Rodeo Photography Show
2019-04-08 - 2019-05-04 | CA

Pueblo Storyteller Pottery Dolls Talk!
2019-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
A free talk to learn about Helen Cordero who excited the 1960’s with her Pueblo pottery depicting storytellers. Learn how and where these unique figures are made. Our speaker will be Artifacts and Antiques Appraiser Craig Helm.

Pueblo Storyteller Pottery Dolls exhibit!
2019-02-19 - 2019-03-30 | CA
Don’t miss the free talk on Feb. 27th to learn about Helen Cordero who excited the 1960’s with her Pueblo pottery depicting storytellers. Learn how and where these unique figures are made. Our speaker will be Artifacts and Antiques Appraiser Craig Helm.

Craig Helm - Appraiser of Native American and Western Artifacts!
2019-01-12 10:00 - 15:00 | CA
Appraiser of Native American and western artifacts, Craig Helm has offered to conduct an appraisal day for the Museum with 100% of the proceeds gifted to the Museum.
Thank you Craig!
Just $5 for each appraisal with a maximum of 3 items per person. Bring in your item(s) for an appraisal!

The Holiday Luncheon - Tickets are available online at the website shop.
2018-12-06 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
“Celebrate the Holidays”

American Quilt Show and Demonstration with Cheryl Minshew
2018-11-26 - 2018-12-29 | Olaf Wieghorst Museum, 131 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
Various quilters will be on hand giving demonstrations and talking about the history of quilts during the Underground Railway. View an 1880 quilt made by New York prisoners and a collection of miniature sewing machines that traveling salesmen carried with them for their sale pitches. Learn the names for different patterns. Special seasonal quilt items will be available through the gift shop.
Demonstration by Cheryl Minshew on Saturday December 1st from 10am to 3pm!

SMALL BUSINESS DAY
2018-11-25 12:00 - 18:00 | CA
The Olaf Wieghorst Museum is participating in Small Business Day. The Museum will have a tented booth in our Garden Patio with discounted items from our gift shop “Olaf’s Corner”, as well as our first plant sale! There will be both potted plants and cuttings of plants from our Garden, most being cactus and succulents representing the arid regions of the world. Please join us for this exciting event!
