This talk will focus on the era from the 1820's through the 1840's,  a time when Western Expansion was in its full swing. It will focus on the Mountain Men, a unique breed of people, who explored the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada.  It will also include an in-depth discussion of the lives, risks and processes that they used to ply their trade and survive.  The Mexican American [...]

  If you have family or friends with a permanent or temporary physical limitation, there's no reason you can't keep your travel plans and have them along! Accessible travel is more popular than ever, and with proper planning and preparation, it can be smooth and enjoyable. Come to this class to explore the tips/tricks and how to's to gain confidence in traveling with physical limitations. Wed., March 22, 2023 - [...]

Art outside the box! Just like this paper cutting of artist Masayo Fukuda's fish, we will look at amazing art from unusual sources. Be ready to be surprised! Some will take your breath away and some art may leaving you saying…hmmmmm? Please pay $5 at the door if you are coming in-person, and register below. Please press the button for Zoom Class Register for Zoom Class Here

Bill Gullwing's sculptures focus on the human form and portraiture.  His presentation will take you behind the scenes to his studio to see how he works with a wide variety of materials in a complex and multi-step process known as "Life Casting". Faces, torsos, and hands are made in exact sculptural images of his models in glass, plaster and fiberglass reinforced gypsum in addition to cast metals which include aluminum, [...]

  Please join us in attending a new women's group.  We have already had 3 sessions and, due to popular demand, we are going to do another. We all have stories worth sharing, and this is the perfect opportunity.  We use stories to make sense of our world and to share that understanding with others. This session is open to anyone who has wanted to come in the past, but [...]

Unfortunately, the presenter must postpone this class until fall.  Please watch our website for new dates!       Approximately one in five older persons experiences problems with dizziness or balance. Given the significant prevalence and negative effect of balance problems on daily activities as we age, balance disorders merit special attention. A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among [...]

This four-session watercolor workshop in April is designed for beginners and those current watercolorists who want to achieve more realistic techniques. Instructor Larry Charles will teach five techniques for capturing landscapes in fleeting sunlight, quick-sketch plein air pictures, lifelike characters, watercolor postcards, and still lifes. Expect to see at least one instructor demo during each three-hour class and plan to complete at least one watercolor each session. Tuesday, April 4, [...]

This is my FAVORITE TYPE OF ART!  Conceptual Art!  This is the thinking art in my mind. Come join us the FIRST Friday of April, April 7, at  10:00 and THINK!   (Smile)  Should be a great discussion; so much to consider. Last Art and Conversation this year is a May potluck and studio visit. More details to follow. Art and Conversation resumes in October. Friday, April 7 at 10:00 am. [...]

Explore the art of fused glass, and make some stunning cabochons (pendants) for yourself or to give as gifts!  Students will make 5 to 8 cabochons during the class.  Little or no glass cutting is required.  At the end of the class you will have up to 8 finished pieces that will then be fired in a kiln and be ready to pick up the following week. These are perfect [...]

  For many illnesses we need indicators, or tests to determine function.  There are many areas to be looked at: Bloodwork; Basic Metabolic Panel; Comprehensive Metabolic Panel; Lipid (cholesterol) Panel; Tests related to Thyroid Function; Tests related to vitamin B12 levels  And many more. Please join us for this extremely interesting and important subject. Monday, April 17, at 10:00 am.  $10

Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of Artificial Intelligence include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision. Dive into Kirby Plessas' world of technology and let her simplify this complicated topic. This slide talk and video presentation will demystify Artificial Intelligence and explore the development, uses, and controversies in Artificial Intelligence. Kirby's deep technology background includes a [...]

Take your paper printing to the next level!  In this class we go more in depth using Stencils, Rubber Stamps, and Paper Masking & other basic texture tools. This is a major printing session for you to create more complex beautiful papers! Students must have taken Gelli Printing 101. Note:  Wear painting clothes or bring an apron. Tues., April 18 -  1:00-4:00 pm -  Please register below.  $60 (includes materials)

  Jim Sherbert will explore not only the discovery and mining operations in the Gold Rush era, but the impact of 'gold-fever' on the entire nation including the building of California as a major factor in America's future. This includes the development of San Francisco from the small fishing village of Buena Vista to becoming one of America's major cities . . . overnight! Tuesday, April 18, 4:00-5:30.  $10 payable [...]

Try something really unique, and surprise your friends and family. Learn about the history, tools, and basic techniques used in the Renaissance-era art form known as "quilling", or "paper filigree".  You will then be given a chance to practice the craft hands-on and create a notecard with your own design or from examples provided. Class cost includes a starter tool kit. Shannon, your instructor, is a native of Scottsdale whose [...]

The mud of trench warfare in World War I seems an unlikely catalyst for the creation of a new art form. But this is exactly what happened when local artisans in Belgium saw their livelihoods disappear as war was waged in their farmlands and trenches took over their beautiful, pastoral landscape. Sue Palmer, a native of England, will share her collection of “silks”—postcards made only during WWI. She will explain [...]

  Each month, the Holland Center offers an afternoon Open Studio in our art room.  Art instructor, Larry Charles, will be on hand to provide helpful advice about art materials and techniques as you work on a project of your own choice.  Feel free to create with your oil paint, acrylics, colored pencils, watercolor, gouache or drawing pencils. Ask for helpful tips or color combinations while the Open Studio instructor [...]

In this class, you will be making several 5"x7" collage cards that can be used as a small frameable artwork or even as a notecard. Use any of your beautiful papers that you have created or collected to create small artworks/cards. We will be working loosely with papers, paints, and various markers to create one of a kind art pieces.  All supplies will be provided except your any collage papers that you [...]

  Don't be a victim! Learn techniques for being alert and keeping yourself safe. This seminar on self-defense is given by Grandmaster Gilbert Houseaux, 9th Degree Blackbelt, Pressure Points Specialist. Friday, April 28th from 9:30 - 11:30 am.  $40 Don't miss the opportunity to stay safe!  Please register below.

Historian and author Bill Staples, Jr. joins us to mark the beginning of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the conclusion of the “Spotlight” series for Spring, 2023.  Executive Order 9066 was signed and issued during World War II by President Roosevelt on February 19, 1942. It authorized our military to force over 120,000 Japanese Americans into 10 prison camps across the United States.  Two of the largest prison camps [...]