Your Creative Playground! Looking for a space to unleash your creativity, connect with fellow artists, and spark new ideas? Our Open Art Studio is the perfect spot! Whether you love painting, drawing, collage, mixed media -- or anything in between -- bring your favorite supplies and dive in.
Get to know accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series -- a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community.
Discover the joy of drawing in this fun and creative fine arts class designed just for youth! Students will explore essential drawing techniques—such as shading, perspective, and proportion—while experimenting with different materials and styles.
Beginners welcome! Create a whimsical scene from our Sonoran Desert by using oil paints to bring out the beauty of these avian treasures. Learn tips for capturing their remarkable topknot plume with intricate blends of gray, chestnut and blue plumage and their striking white face markings by layering color and brush strokes for feathers.
Create a one-of-a-kind frame for your special photo! Learn how to make a colorful and fun frame for a 5x7 or 4×6 picture. This is the perfect class for any learning level and makes a fantastic gift or addition to your home
Step into the season with elegance as you design a stunning centerpiece using premium autumn blooms in rich seasonal colors. 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.
Create a captivating portrait of a fur friend with pastels. Learn how to paint realistic fur, capture details & textures, and get the values correct as you create a wonderful piece of art that you can proudly display at home or give as a gift.
Come discover the wonderful world of weaving -- beginner friendly! With each pick and weave, over and under, you get into a nice rhythm and find yourself relaxing and enjoying the weaving process. Take home a beautiful weaving that you can hang on your bedroom wall or locker! Bring a friend and have a great time.
Mimi will show you how to create gorgeous paper beads to use in your art projects in a simple and easy process. You will also learn how to use some of your beads by creating a Dangle to use as a Journal Charm, Bag or Zipper Pull, or even an accent for to wrap a gift!
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 — you can master the art of freehand sketching. It is an ideal skill to have when traveling with a sketchbook, or drawing your family at sports events and during the holidays. It takes just four Tuesday morning workshops to learn the techniques for better acrylic painting.
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. You will also learn about the materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition and values.
Enjoy year-round flowers in your home. These bowls are made with fused glass, frit (ground glass) and stringers. Each students will make two bowls. These delightful bowls are approximately 7 inches across, just right for jewelry or other valuables. Come have fun creating unique art. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice, Intermediate PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please wear close-toed shoes. All materials provided by instructor. FEE: $80 – includes all [...]
Learn on how to sew and quilt on beginner student sewing machines. Each student will complete a beautiful fall wall hanging. Small class size of 10 students will make this class fun and engaging.
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.
A fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes!
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.
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 in this fused glass class! I'll provide many examples of the possibilities and you're welcome to bring your own ideas and create something truly unique! Create up to six larger ornaments or several smaller ones using sheet glass, vitrigraph, dots and murrini.
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.
Unlock the artistry of creating three captivating woven items. We will explore several techniques and create a Celtic Knot ornament, a braid bracelet and traditional Scandinavian star ornament.
Tis the season, for fun with fused glass. In this class students will create 6 holiday ornaments. Use your imagination to create unique glass ornaments to grace your tree or give as gifts. These ornaments may also be used as gift tags. Bring a friend and get in the holiday spirit with creative fused glass fun. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice, Intermediate PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please wear [...]
Learn to transform locally acquired recycled materials into fabulous holiday crafts for gift giving or your own personal use. Participants will create several classic holiday ornaments, using recycled materials like felted wools and other materials.
Succulents have evolved to minimize water loss through small or nonexistent leaves with a waxy outer layer. Learn tops for revealing the delicate structures of the plans, layering of colors and technique.
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.
A fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes!
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.
A fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes!
Relax, sip, and let your creativity flow in this heart-centered painting experience. No art skills needed—just bring your authentic self. Guided by intention and emotion, you'll create a personal masterpiece that reflects your inner world. Come for the painting, stay for the healing vibes and meaningful connection.
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.
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