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SUMMARY:Whispers of the Desert: Sonoran Landscape in Pastels
DESCRIPTION:Discover how drawing and pastels come together to create a stunning three-dimensional desert landscape! Learn the magic of values\, color\, and depth as you follow step-by-step with the instructor. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike\, this fun\, supportive workshop makes creating your own masterpiece easy and inspiring.  You will create a 9 x 12 piece of art to display in your home or give as a gift. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFORMAT: In-Person Classroom\nINSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-On Workshop\nAGES: Adults 18+\n\n\nEXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner\, Intermediate\n\n\nPREREQUISITES: Drawing skills\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING: \n\n\nApron or old clothes (pastels are dusty)\nWet wipes for your hands\nViva Paper towels\nSmall & medium cheap hard brushes\nOptional: latex gloves or finger cots\nOptional: your own pastels\, if you have some\n\n\n\n\nFEE: $125.00 – Pastels and paper will be provided. Please purchase tickets below.\n\nINSTRUCTOR: Beverly Carlson-Bradshaw\nBeverly began drawing from a young age while growing up in Montana on a farm. She then moved to Seattle\, WA and had her own interior design firm for 20+ years. She still works part-time in interior design but now has made her pastel paintings a priority. Beverly is self-taught\, has taken workshops from notable pastel artists\, and has won awards in juried shows. Her artwork is currently on display at The Finer Arts Gallery in Cave Creek\, AZ.
URL:https://hollandcenter.org/event/whispers-of-the-desert-sonoran-landscape-in-pastels/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34250 N. 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Aging Human Brain: Memory\, Emotion\, & Cognition - Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Brian Browne and take a tour through the brain’s major structures and networks—and define what they are and how they change with age. \nDon’t miss any of Brian Browne’s popular lectures from our Healthy Aging & Cognitive Health series! \n\n\n\nFORMAT: In-person – classroom\n\n\nINSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation\nAGES: Adults 16+\nFEE: Free. Please RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. Donations accepted at the door\n\nINSTRUCTOR NAME: Brian Browne\n\n\nBrian Browne is the president of NeuroThrive Health™\, founder Neuro-Nutrition™. Dr. Browne is a nutritional neuroscientist and possesses over 20 years of expertise in the fields of aging\, dementia and nutrition. His research interests include examining the role of nutrition and lifestyle intervention to reduce the risk for cognitive decline and abnormal aging.\n\n\n\n\n  \nBROUGHT TO YOU BY: \nCLEARWATER MAYO BLVD – A Senior Living Community \nNORTHSTAR Memory Care Navigation \nSETTLE SIMPLY  – Organize. Downsize. Relocate \nWHOOS CARING  – Senior Assistance \nThank you to these sponsors for making this series possible for our community. Feel free to invite friends and family that will benefit from this excellent education.
URL:https://hollandcenter.org/event/exploring-the-aging-human-brain-memory-emotion-cognition-brian-browne-cognitive-health-series/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34250 N. 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Open Studio: Thursday Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Make time for art projects that inspire you! Whether you’re just beginning your artistic journey or have years of creative experience\, our Artist Open Studio offers dedicated time and a welcoming place to create. Bring your own supplies and work independently or in a small group. \nBeginners through experienced artists are welcome to create in the medium of their choice—from painting and drawing to mixed media\, fiber arts\, glass\, collage\, and more. Continue developing your skills\, experiment with new techniques\, complete works in progress\, or begin an entirely new creation. \nThis is self-directed studio time—not an instructor-led class. Whether your goal is to learn\, practice\, or refine your craft\, take time for yourself and your art at The Holland Center. \nThe room is set-up with six to eight – 8′ tables and chairs. Easels are available for use. \nOpen Studio is scheduled for every Thursday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Tickets are purchased individually for each scheduled Thursday session.  \nFORMAT: In-person\nINSTRUCTION METHOD: Self-directed\nPREREQUISITES: None\nAGES: Adults 16+\nEXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner through Experienced\nFEE: $10.00 Please purchase tickets below.\nINSTRUCTOR NAME: None
URL:https://hollandcenter.org/event/artist-open-studio-13/
LOCATION:The Holland Center\, 34250 N. 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Arts
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