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 [...]

The number one cause of Level I Traumas in an ER is injuries resulting from a fall, and these injuries can be very serious, possibly resulting in death.  Our Fall Prevention Awareness program is a one hour class introducing and discussing the causes of falls, the results of falls and methods of the prevention of falls.  Please join us for this informative safety class - for your health! Joe Meier, [...]

Presented by a Trauma Services paramedic, this class is all about bleeding control for massive hemorrhage.  It is a national initiative from the American College of Surgeons to help all members of the community be able to help each other in case of a bleeding emergency.  Topics covered will include a short power point presentation and lots of hands on skills practice: Identifying life threatening bleeding Calling 911 Commercial tourniquet [...]

  Do you love the ocean?  How about bringing it into your home? Come and make a restful piece of art depicting a wave that swells but never crashes. Using Frit (ground glass) of various sizes, a picture of a wave will emerge to grace your wall. Your piece will be taken to the kiln and fired. The finished piece will be returned to you the next week. Kathy Nelson [...]

  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 [...]

  Please join us in attending this new women's group. 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 couldn't. It is also open to anyone who would like to retake the class as a refresher. [...]

Get ready for the vacation season with this four-session series of Tuesday morning watercolor workshops in June.  Instructor Larry Charles says the workshops are ideal for both beginners and those interested in expanding their watercolor techniques. Capture travel vistas while learning the tips for quick sketching, perspective, color-mixing, and realistic people scenes.  Also included will be sessions on creating watercolor postcards, travel journals, and "plein air" realism.  Each of the [...]

Preserve our beautiful desert in glass!  You will be doing a large curved piece of glass, with a Sonoran Desert theme. Kathy Nelson, our premier glass artist, will be showing you how to create this work of art using pre cut cactus pieces, frit (ground glass), stringers and noodles to create a cactus garden like no other!  It should be fun. You will work on your piece in class, and [...]