Events

What are rituals and how are they different from routines? What purpose do rituals serve, for us and for people around the world? Would we recognize the rituals of another culture? Taught by Cultural Anthropologist, artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with whom we share the world. And, along the way, you will be finding out more about yourself. The sessions in this series are designed [...]

Do you love your laptop, but sometimes feel that it doesn't love you back?  Well, we have a class that's going to change that!   We want you to have fun computing! We don't want you to experience any more frustration! In this workshop you will get tons of tech tips for documents, photos, cleaning up email, Zoom, cloud computing (What's that? You'll find out),  finding lost files, and more. Bring [...]

  This session will challenge your ideas about "family". Even if you have studied your family genealogy, this session is a fascinating look at how other cultures understand, think and talk about their relationships to others in their families.  Taught by Cultural Anthropologist, artist-Jan Downey, the focus is on cultural lifeways of humans with who we share the world. And, along the way, you will be finding out more about [...]

  The definition of "art" is far from standard in the world, but why is that?  How is art conceived by people in different societies, what is its function, and why do we sometimes disagree about what is art -- and what isn't. Join Jan Downey for a lively discussion on this subject, as the #4 class in her fascinating AnthroBites series on Anthropology. When you register, you will be [...]

  Very much a presence in many societies, shamans and healers are often dismissed as being a "new age" phenomenon. They have been, in many instances, elevated to a mystical and romantic status.  Learn about the important role shamans and healers have held within small-scale socities for most of human history. Join Jan Downey in the 5th of her sessions on Anthropology. There will be a lively discussion, and you [...]

When you take a prescription drug, or an over-the-counter (OTC) drug, do you always know their side effects and how they will affect your body?  This workshop will identify common OTC and prescription drugs that are used today. Barbara Hewitt, an instructor in Health Sciences, will explain these drugs to us, sharing the basic pharmacology and the physiology of the brain and body.  Long term effects, side effects and risks [...]

  Race and Ethnicity have been in the news so much lately, but as much as in any time period, these terms are important to discuss and understand. How do we use the terms and how does our understanding inform our relationships with others? Leading us through this important instruction is anthropologist, Jan Downey, who will shed light on the subject in ways we may not have thought of. You [...]

What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?  Just why is it such a hot button? Can we spot it when it occurs? You will get these answers and more when you join Jan Downey, for her last talk in the AnthroBites Series. She will sum up the series, and leave you with an understanding of our world and its people. Please register 24 hours before [...]

How would you like to spend a fun afternoon crafting with paper and a glue gun!  In this brand new class led by Mimi Damrauer, you will learn how to construct a beautiful elegant giant paper flower that you can display on its own or as a part of a flower wall.  Think of the possibilities! What a wonderful accent to any room! TAKE AWAY: One Giant Red Rose Paper Flower [...]

  Create a unique doll, perfect for the Fall season, using something that most people have never worked with: Gourds! Darlene, your expert instructor, (you many have seen her at many of our shows), says "In this class you will create a detailed Gourd Doll or as I call them my girls with Attitude. ​I'll supply the gourd, mini pots and gourd base. I will have a limited number of tools [...]

Are you tired of being told what health care you need?  Are you ready to learn how to navigate our crazy system of health care? Do you need to understand what procedures are required, or just recommended?  These are just some of the topics that will be covered in this very valuable 3 part "Consumer Health Lecture Series". In this first session you will get an overview of health care [...]

Grades 4 and up are invited to an interactive, fast-paced multiplication extravaganza to relearn and solidify the basic multiplication facts. With fun drills, practice, and review, students will gain confidence and proficiency in the basic multiplication facts that will stay with them for life. Commit to memory the multiplication table, especially those facts that may have eluded them in the past. Build upon what they already know and learn fun [...]

Larry Charles will be providing Open Studio time every month, starting in October! Here's a chance to paint or draw under the supervision of an accomplished artist, who is eager to inspire you to try different mediums and subject matters. He will be doing this once a month on Tuesday afternoons. Here are the dates and times: Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, from 1:00-4:00 pm.   Larry [...]

  In this six-week class, you will learn the fundamentals of mindful meditation practice. Designed for beginners, this class demonstrates and explains how to meditate, what to do while meditating, and why meditation can transform your daily life. Includes understanding basic posture, meditative and mindful practices, and exposure to different meditation approaches. All are welcome. The instructor will lead guided meditations during class sessions. Instructor, Daniel Wayne, is a Certified [...]

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, [...]

STOP THE BLEED 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 Wound packing Makeshift [...]

Nicolette is back to kick off the Fall/Winter season with her first workshop and she is very excited to get together with all art lovers!  This class is on Zoom and it is a wonderful opportunity for artists and art lovers to get together, learn a great deal, and share what they love most.  Nicolette always has surprises for us, and this first session is no different.  She knows that [...]

  Join artist, Darlene Saucedo, as she teaches the skills to create a beautiful Gourd Luminary. With the lights off and the lamp on, transform any room into a desert sky full of stars! They make terrific night lights and are especially fun for children's rooms, providing a magical experience. This class will be either on the front patio of The Holland Center  or it will be in the Mesquite [...]

  If you have always wanted to draw, or if you need new techniques to make your drawing more realistic, our LEARN TO DRAW BETTER workshop is designed for you.  The workshop meets Tuesday mornings, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, for four weeks at The Holland Center Art Studio, on the following days: Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 2022. Participants will learn five techniques for drawing proportions, shading, [...]