Learn a simple and easy process for creating gorgeous paper beads to use in your art projects — taught by award-winning textile artist Mimi Damrauer. Also learn how to use some of your beads for creating a dangle to use as a journal charm, bag or zipper pull, or even an accent for to wrap a gift. Walk away with many handmade beads to use in your journaling, scrapbooking, notecards, and other artistic projects.
In just four (4) classes, you can master the techniques of freehand sketching from Larry Charles — a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor. It's an ideal skill when traveling with a sketchbook, or drawing your family at sports events and during the holidays. Larry begins each class with a demonstration, then guides you through a step-by-step process with individual attention at every stage.
Beginners welcome! The saguaro cactus' blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona. Using oil paints, you will capture the intricate dance of light and shadow that plays upon each section of spines, and learn about the materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition, and values — all from our beloved local and juried artist Cynthia Tadych-Eral.
Enjoy year-round flowers in your home with fused-glass flower bowls! These bowls are made with fused glass, frit (ground glass), and stringers. Each student will make two delightful bowls measuring approximately 7 inches across — just right for jewelry or other valuables. Come have fun creating unique art!
Join us for an engaging hands-on workshop that is perfect for both photographers and artists eager to improve the photographic images of their work. Using your own laptop and Adobe Photoshop, you will gain experience making basic photographic adjustments that can dramatically improve the quality of your images and creative endeavors.
In this 3-session class, The Holland Center and Cave Creek Unified School District's (CCUSD) Education & Community Services (ECS) partner to introduce students to sewing and quilting skills using a sewing machine. After application of skills, students will walk away with a beautiful, quilted piece of art that can hang on a door or wall inside the home. Open to all students; not required to reside in CCUSD.
Discover how relaxing and fun doodling can be! In this 2-hour holiday workshop, you’ll learn six easy patterns that anyone can draw, then use them to bring festive designs to life. Each participant will receive two holiday drawings to fill in with their favorite patterns, creating one-of-a-kind handmade art perfect for cards, tags, or keepsakes. No art experience required — just come ready to relax, create, and enjoy the season.
See how drawing and painting collide as you transform a flat painting into a stunning three-dimensional desert landscape using the magic of values and color. Whether you’ve never tried pastels as a medium or have experience and are looking to refine your skills, this introduction to pastels is designed for you!
Create some holiday joy with fused glass ornaments! See examples of possibilities, and you can also bring your own ideas to create something truly unique! Create up to six larger ornaments or several smaller ones using sheet glass, vitrigraph, dots, and murrini. Templates will be provided including mushrooms, gnomes, and penguins. Ornament hangers and ribbon will be available to add once fired.
Step into the season with elegance as you design a stunning, custom centerpiece using premium fresh autumn blooms that you can take home for your holiday table. Guided by professional flower designer Lori Kirby, you’ll learn techniques for working with upscale materials, balancing textures, and styling arrangements worthy of a boutique floral studio. Perfect for those looking to elevate their floral skills or for simply enjoying a refined creative experience.
In this fun and creative class, kids will sketch and paint their favorite four emojis on canvas—bringing these expressive faces to life with bright colors and big personality! From silly to cool, happy to wacky, every child can customize their masterpiece to show off the emojis they love most.