From our families to yours, the volunteers, staff and board of directors wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe and hug the ones you love!
If you've ever been to the Holland Center in December, you know we LOVE to decorate for the holidays! Come join us and have some fun getting into the holiday spirit!
Learn how to compose a small artwork on paper using beautiful collage papers and finishing with some mark making. Take home an original artwork made by you that is ready to hang! All Supplies included. Tuesday, November 28 1:00 - 2:30 pm $35 Please Register Below Holland Center Cancellation Policy Cancellation 14 or more days prior to the first day of class will be refunded, minus a $10 processing [...]
Be sure to check out the Art Exhibit in the Quail Gallery from Local Artist, Carlos Frey before it's gone! Carlos's estate donated his entire collection of his own art as well as art from his friends to charity. We've had a very successful show here at the Holland Center and sold some beautiful pieces of art, but there are still some great ones left! The show is coming down [...]
This seminar is designed to help you prevent Type 2 Diabetes, and give you as much information as possible on it. 1 out of 3 American adults has prediabetes. It's very important to know what you are dealing with, how to prevent it, how to help family members, and how to cope with it yourself. The Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program includes: A proven program to prevent or delay [...]
Join us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am. The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail. For more information, click HERE. Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, November through April and begin at 10am. [...]
LEARN TO GOLD-LEAF ALMOST ANYTHING Nothing adds a touch of pizzazz like a band of gold leaf trim. In this two-day workshop, instructor Larry Charles will teach you every step of how to add gold leaf to stationery, paintings, gift wrapping, jewelry boxes and metal. All of the art supplies are included in your registration fee. Projects include creating handmade letterhead, adding gold pin stripes to boxes, writing with gold, [...]
Learn to make beautiful original colorful collage papers with watercolor and paint pens. Use these papers and more to create a one of a kind artwork. Learn to make collage papers with your own unique marks. and have fun creating art in Mimi's high energy class with other creatives. Take home an original artwork made by you that is ready to hang! Class fee includes all supplies. This is a [...]
Get ready to flutter into a world of butterfly and pollinator conservation! Natalie Melkonoff from the Desert Botanical Garden shares some exciting insights on the significance of pollinators, why they are under threat, and how we can each help protect these essential creatures from our homes and yards. Presented by Natalie Melkonoff, Plant and Insect Ecology Program Manager at Desert Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Desert Foothills Land Trust [...]
This is the only three-day workshop in the Valley that teaches you all the paper engineering techniques for creating paper pop-up books and cards. Instructor Larry Charles will cover such topics as art materials, simple cutting and folding techniques, creating movement, and coloring tips. Expect to do one or two finished pop-ups each morning. All the necessary art supplies are included in your registration fee. December 6, 7, and 8, [...]
Are you retired or close to retirement? What follows retirement? Whether you have or have not decided what your purpose is, this woman only class can bring enlightenment. In spite of the topics remaining the same, the class environment never remains the same. Why, because of YOU. Your story-of-life gives the topic depth because of your experiences. Topics can include: marriage, being single, career change, health, caring for loved one, [...]
Get ready to jingle all the way with us! Join our incredibly talented music director, Kent Campbell, at the piano for a joyful holiday sing-along that'll make your heart sing and your spirits soar. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Gather your friends, family, and fellow carol enthusiasts for an afternoon of pure musical magic. We're bringing all your favorite carols to life with Kent's musical [...]
Oh, those French! Amazing Architecture outside the box! Do you know there's a lake under the Paris Opera House! Yup, come see. Nicolette is back for a new season with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect to the art world, while her thought-provoking nature encourages us to contemplate deeper meanings and connections. If you are seasoned enthusiast or newcomer, [...]
All your favorite vendors will be back for the 2nd year at the Holland Center...come see the new things they have! GCS Farmers Market will be here the 2nd Saturday of the month, November -April from 9am - 1pm with over 50 vendors. For vendor information go to www.gcsfarmersmarket.com .
The Sonoran Arts League & the Holland Center are bringing together eight accomplished artists to share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes! Gail Haire is a contemporary Southwest artist who began her painting career after working in the marketing and sales field. She uses a rich palette [...]
Gothic Cathedrals stand majestic and proud in the heart of Europe. In this special Spotlight Series event, learn how these cathedrals come to be and what they represented for the people of the High Middle Ages. Join Dominique Flamm for a visual journey into these magnificent feats of art and architecture! Dominique graduated from the Ecole du Louvre in Paris studying art history and museology. She was an Art Lecturer [...]
Our December class is about reclaiming the magic of the holiday season. Dealing with and letting go of grief, and expectations. While the holidays feel like they need to be joyful and filled with family, the truth is you have the power to envision what happiness is and how to make your own joy. Come hear about how to use a heart protection & anxiety buster technique and why it [...]
Distilled spirits have been around for thousands of years, evolving from very simple liquor made from fermented grain, to the complex and expansive oak-aged beverages enjoyed around the world today. We will explore its evolution through time examining the differences in cultures and processes, focusing on Irish and Scottish blends and comparing to American varietals. We will explain the proper spelling of Whiskey or Whisky. We will also examine the [...]
Parents enjoy your night out while we throw a kids themed holiday pajama party! We invite kids ages 7-12 to join us for a night in with DFT on December 22 from 6p-9p! We will play games, sing karaoke, dance, and enjoy pizza and holiday treats while watching ELF! For more information, contact Makenzie with DFT at 480-488-1981 REGISTER HERE!
From our families to yours, we wish you peace during this beautiful holiday time. Thank you for making the Holland Center the special place that it is.
Please keep us in mind as you plan your year-end giving, as donations to the Holland Center made now through December 31st will be matched by a generous donor - up to $50K! Donate Here (or stop in and see us!) As a non-profit organization, The Holland Center relies on our generous donors to continue making a difference in our community. The Holland Center (formerly Foothills Community Foundation) is a [...]
Journal Jam is an opportunity to learn about ourselves and others and to develop friendships through writing and conversation. Quick thinks and writing prompts are provided at the start of each session to encourage writing without filters and to converse without judgement. 1st Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Class size is limited, be sure to register soon!
Want to see how Mona Lisa REALLY LOOKED? Come join us and see her and other remarkable stories. Join Nicolette with her wonderful blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions. Her insight adds an enjoyable and relatable aspect to the art world, while her thought-provoking nature encourages us to contemplate deeper meanings and connections. If you are seasoned enthusiast or newcomer, Nic will truly enhance your appreciation and understanding of [...]
Join us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am. The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail. For more information, click HERE. Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, November through April and begin at 10am. [...]
The Sonoran Arts League & the Holland Center are bringing together eight accomplished artists to share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists and learn more about their creative processes! A life-long artist and writer, Virginia is a wonderful example of how an artist can evolve over the years…and still have her work remain fresh. [...]
Our four Tuesday morning watercolor workshops in January are geared for both first-time watercolorists and those more experienced artists who want to achieve more realistic effects in their paintings. Instructor Larry Charles will begin each class with a step-by-step demonstration, followed by individual help as you create your own version of the same subject. Lessons include how to mix the right color; how to get more brush control for details; [...]
Learn to create beautiful original colorful collage paper with acrylic paints and Gelli plate. If you have taken the class before, come again to make a new stack of your own papers. In class 2, we will use those papers plus others to make an original artwork that is ready to hang! In this class you will: Learn to use a gelli plate... you won't believe how easy it is [...]
Visualize your dreams by utilizing our custom developed Manifestation workbook. Use goal setting and reinforcement to manifest a future that works for you. Bring your hopes and dreams for the New year and leave with a completed vision board, a light heart and a clear understanding of how you can attain your best life! REGISTER HERE
A fun, informative event to meet up close some of your backyard wildlife neighbors. Arizona is home to over 800 species of animals, so it’s not surprising to have encounters with them in our backyard or neighborhood. An educator from Arizona Game and Fish will be bringing live native species to help class participants learn how to identify some of the most commonly seen urban wildlife. Learn easy, effective tips [...]
All your favorite vendors are back for the 2nd year at the Holland Center...come see the new things they have! GCS Farmers Market will be here the 2nd Saturday of the month, November -April from 9am - 1pm with over 50 vendors. For vendor information go to www.gcsfarmersmarket.com .
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