Create one-of-a-kind, captivating glass dragonflies to add an enchanted sparkle to your garden -- or to give as a gift. Combine various glass elements together, including frit ground glass, pebbles of glass, and stringers. No glass cutting skills required. Each student will make one large and one small dragonfly.
In four (4) Monday afternoon classes, Sandi Carll from our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater will host an engaging and lively improv class. Participants will actively participate in fun and easy improv games designed to improve cognitive ability, foster brain health, and broaden creative expression.
In four (4) Tuesday morning classes, Larry Charles -- a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor -- will help you learn the secrets of doing quick, lifelike watercolor illustrations of the world around you. Topics include color mixing, shading, realism techniques, and tonal values. Ideal for both beginners and watercolor artists who want a higher level of image impact.
Beginners welcome! Wild Burros reign supreme as an emblematic resident of the Sonoran Desert. Using oil paints on canvas, you'll learn tips to capture one of these adorable residents through the layering of color and brush strokes. You will also learn about the materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition, and values.
Join us for a fun and inspiring creative morning where participants will design and paint two unique flower-themed coasters using easy-to-learn, tangled-style patterns. This relaxing class encourages creativity, play, and self-expression -- one stroke at a time.
Learn wet felting by turning wool fluff and other embellishment materials into a beautiful transparent fiber sculpture that will be illuminated from within by a portable light. Your finished piece doubles as an art sculpture and light in your home, and you'll walk away with the knowledge necessary to continue your wet felting journey on your own.
Discover how simple and satisfying it is to make your own classic condiments at home—no preservatives, just pure flavor. In this hands-on demonstration, Janey will show you how to whip up favorites like: Mayonnaise & Aioli, Mustard, Ketchup and BBQ Sauce
Create a unique glass art piece! Using glass frit (ground glass), stringer (thin filaments), and noodles (flat, long pieces of pulled glass), design your own four-season glass curve. Each curve features four trees, representing nature's seasons. Enjoy this art in your home or gift it to a friend. Let your imagination blossom.