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Urban Works Santa Cruz embraces art and recreation, creating a more enriched, diverse and unified community especially for adults with disabilities.
Click on the image or text below to learn more about our FREE programs
supported by Partners of Active Living (PAL) Grant.
URBAN WORKS PROGRAMS
CREATE
We offer 2 weekly art classes, one online and one in-person. Both are led by local artist, Rachel Corvese. Rachel started The Vision Sanctuary community art space & gallery in downtown Santa Cruz in 2022 and continues to be involved in the arts and community.
In-person Art Sessions
Thursdays 12-1 pm
at Trinity Church Santa Cruz
420 Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz Ca
in the Fellowship Hall (the corner room that faces Poplar Ave)
- RSVP to Rachel's classes by
texting 831-222-0259
Materials are included, and there is no cost to participate.
We create different projects each week. Materials are included, but if you’d like to bring a personal journal or sketchbook, that is always encouraged!
No Session on May 1, 2025.
Art Online
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 pm
RSVP to Rachel's classes by texting 831-222-0259
Join Zoom Meeting Here
Zoom Meeting ID:
942 4238 2309
Password:
152823
DANCE
To participate in FREE Worldanz classes, please click the button below!
Worldanz describes "The bulk of the class consists of carefully layered choreographed dances inspired by a variety of dance genres. The primary focus of Worldanz DCF is to present people with physical challenges that will help them attain balanced, strong, and intelligent bodies. In order to do this we draw from traditional and contemporary forms and combine them in a way that complimentary muscle groups are being used methodically throughout the class."
YOGA
Join Marcee's yoga class for a fun, playful approach to wellness! Marcee is highly attuned to the needs of her students, customizing every session to fit their interests, abilities, and goals. Her classes blend mindfulness, breathwork, stretching, vinyasa, & animal-inspired movements, to create a one-of-a-kind experiences. Marcee offers group, semi-private, and private classes, ensuring a supportive and personalized environment for everyone. In collaboration with chair yoga instructors, Marcee and her team are passionate about making yoga accessible to all, inviting you to explore the benefits of mindful movement. Email info@urbanworks-sc.org with the subject, "Yoga" for schedule inquiries, private bookings, or questions.
Wheels & Waves
Our Wheels and Waves program makes high-energy, exciting physical activities available to our community year-round.
During the summer months we partner with Environmental Traveling Companions ("ETC") to host overnight-camping white-water rafting excursions led by trained and experienced guides. Partnering with Shared Adventures we offer daytime kayaking outings closer to home in Santa Cruz.
In the cooler months we have regular roller skating events. Providing adaptive skating equipment, safety gear, and free roller skate rentals in downtown Santa Cruz. We have great volunteers who help teach people to skate or encourage participants to keep getting out on the rink to hone their skills and get comfortable on wheels. We offer additional activities off the rink to keep people engaged and having fun when they're taking a breather after working up a sweat on quads or inlines.
SAIL
In partners with Salty Sheep
Salty Sheep is a wheelchair accessible sailing program created by Captain Ryan Althaus, as a means of gathering people from diverse backgrounds and utilizing sailing to bring those people together.
Quoting Plato, Rev. Ryan says, "You can discover more about someone in an hour of play than a lifetime of conversation."
Are you interested in joining Captain Ryan for a sail?
Please send us an email so we can add you to the waitlist: info@urbanworks-sc.org
Join us at Camp for an overnight trip full of fun, laughter, and connection! FREE admission.
📍 Camp Harmon - 16403 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
All ages welcome! Come for the day, or stay overnight! Limited Spaces Available.
Call or text Katie at 408.438.3201 or email info@urbanworks-sc.org for any questions about the event.
What's included: 🎨 Mothers Day Card Creation 💃 Dance Class 🔥 Campfire & S’mores
🎲 Fun Games 🛌 Cozy Cabins 🍽 Hot Meals (Friday night Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, and snacks before Lunch)
🧘 Yoga to Unwind 🥾 Morning Hike 💎 Jewelry Creation for Mothers Day
IN THE WORKS
We are working out details for:
- Kayaking in the Monterey Bay
- Camping retreat with white water rafting in the Sierras
Please, stay tuned and sign up for our newsletter below if you want to stay in the loop.
PAST PROGRAMS
Wheels & Waves
Roller Skate Party Recap!
Thank you to everyone who made it to the Wheels & Waves Costume Bonanza! We met at the Santa Cruz Palladium to celebrate our Shared Adventures' program director, Becky.
Whether we are seasoned skaters or first time rollers, we all met on the skate rink with our wheels and rolled along to some dance-able tunes. Rad!
As we glide into spring, we’re waxing our bearings for another Wheels & Waves event on April 28 from 5-7pm! Tell your friends, and come see how we roll (:
"I am so thankful for our art class with Ms. Rachel with Urban Works. She brings to the table a variety of fun art and variety of ideas. She is so welcoming and everyone has a seat at this table. "
April + Joe
Nothing like some fresh air and new friends, exploring beautiful Lake Tahoe! We plan to host more retreats at other California-based locations... more to come!
Tahoe Retreat Video
