Tacoma is a living, breathing example of the powerful positive impact art can have on a community. So it's not surprising to see Saturday bringing an event at Tacoma Art Place simply known as Community Art Day. And the title pretty much says it all. Expect workshops, demonstrations and family fun all day, and all for free.

A huge raffle will be part of this year's Community Art Day. For $10 each, you could win a two-night stay with breakfast in the Waddell Spa Suites at Courtyard by Marriott, three-course dinner for two at Pacific Grill, a Rasul Mud Chamber treatment at Clara Spa Salon & Studios or Republic of 253 gift certificates. These staycation goodies hit the $1,000 mark in value. Grab raffle tickets now at Tacoma Art Place.

Workshops

11a-12p Egg blowing and decorating
11:30a-12:30p Intro to ceramics/ hand-building
12p-1p Beading bracelets
12:30p-1:30p Iris folding paper art
1p-2p Children's Hair pins
1:30p-2:30p Crochet unique scarves
2p-3p Basic portrait drawing
2:30p-3:30p Basic quilting
3p-4p Origami
3:30p-4:30p Wooden egg painting

The Weekly Volcano is a proud sponsor of Community Art Day.

[Tacoma Art Place, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free, 1116 S. 11th St., Tacoma, 253.238.1006]