Join Roberta Kritzia, Professional Artist and Art Instructor as she introduces a new approach to the word "lecture." Her Interactive Lectures will be conducted without the use of a "power point" presentation. The attendees, to the lecture, will be invited to come up to the table displays, as Roberta re-creates the atmosphere of the historical Scandinavian artists that she is most passionate about. This collection of artists were influential in [...]

Think it would be fun to make your own jewelry – either for yourself or as a gift? Here’s a perfect opportunity to get started!  This class will show you how to transform a simple piece of copper sheet (or what the jewelry industry refers to as a copper blank) into a beautiful jewelry component.  You’ll learn how to punch holes, file, and sand the piece.  And then we’ll get [...]

Life Line Screening will be at The Holland Community Center,  34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. Thursday March 31, 2022 Lifeline Screenings go beyond regular checkups to look inside your arteries for signs of plaque buildup. These screenings offer a 5-test package to thoroughly check you for risk of Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease and other chronic conditions. Pre-registration is required. CALL 1-800-690-0289  to register or go online to https://llsa.social/HSC   This service [...]

The last month of Art, Coffee, and Conversation until next fall. Meet my favorite diva in architecture! She’s Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Come join the fantastic group of people that join each month to look at art and talk things over!   REGISTER HERE    

  Jim Sherbert, a top chief executive and business advisor, will take attendees through an exploration of several pillars of U.S. and Arizona history in this Americana Lifelong Learning series. Sherbert has a passion for history and the broad scope of events and people who make America unique among nations. Held on the second Tuesday of the month, the series will delve into one pillar of what makes the U.S. [...]

The countdown to Derby is on and that means the countdown to getting your outfit is on since the Derby is all about the HAT!  Join Cathy Ross for a few hours to design and create the look that puts that finishing touch to your Derby outfit, expressing your personality and letting yourself show. Raid your stash of ribbons, netting, feathers, charms, dried flowers, etc to add to a hat [...]

Make the perfect pair of earrings for everyday wear! These stylish earrings are simply made using jump rings (or O rings) in various sizes.  They’re sure to be your new go-to earrings!  While the design is simple, you’ll learn a lot about how to open and close large sized jump rings well.   This is a great class for beginners – so if you’ve been thinking about making your own jewelry, [...]

  The Purse-Impressions Pop-Up Fundraiser is back and it will be bigger and better! Friday AND Saturday, 9am - 3pm This 2-day marketplace style event will feature over 300 unique new and gently used specialty purses for sale, raffle baskets and a purse drive to benefit Purse-Impressions. There is no entry fee to the event, however patrons are encouraged to bring a donation of purses, jewelry, or hygiene products. Each [...]

In this class you will create a Gourd bowl embellished with botanicals. Use ink dyes giving your gourd a truly unique design! Gourd, dyes and Botanicals, pine needles, palms and wax linen will all be provided. Class will be held outdoors on The Holland Center Patio, weather permitting. Please wear old clothes bring an apron, lunch, snack and drink Class Cost: $75   REGISTER HERE    

The countdown to Derby is on and that means the countdown to getting your outfit is on since the Derby is all about the HAT!  Join Cathy Ross for a few hours to design and create the look that puts that finishing touch to your Derby outfit, expressing your personality and letting yourself show. Raid your stash of ribbons, netting, feathers, charms, dried flowers, etc to add to a hat [...]

What if you could be happy, feel good, experience joy and wake up each morning excited about the day ahead? What if you could feel like this regardless of what is going on around you? The last two years have taken a toll on all of us to varying degrees. Know that regardless of what has happened, it is possible to get back to living your life with Ease, and [...]

  Jim Sherbert, a top chief executive and business advisor, will take attendees through an exploration of several pillars of U.S. and Arizona history in this Americana Lifelong Learning series. Sherbert has a passion for history and the broad scope of events and people who make America unique among nations. Held on the second Tuesday of the month, the series will delve into one pillar of what makes the U.S. [...]

This three day, three-hour workshop will be using a landscape photograph supplied by the instructor.  The last day you can bring your own photo either landscape, still life or animal to work from, which ever you prefer. The three classes will be practicing basic techniques like underpainting techniques, and how to build your pastel paintings, simplifying the landscape, values, colors, edges and atmospheric changes.  Expect step-by-step demonstrations and helpful class [...]

Think it would be fun to make your own jewelry – either for yourself or as a gift? Here’s a perfect opportunity to get started!  This class will show you how to transform a simple piece of copper sheet (or what the jewelry industry refers to as a copper blank) into a beautiful jewelry component.  You’ll learn how to punch holes, file, and sand the piece.  And then we’ll get [...]