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Create Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift and Decor Tags

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

A fun and earth-friendly side to creativity - learn the process of using recycled, up-cycled, and everyday items to create six different tags that can be used for holiday gift wrapping, hostess gifts, bookmarks, home decor, or any other way you choose. Create tags with a vintage feel. Or, create ones with more modern feel. The teacher brings a treasure trove of paper materials- art deco, nature, and Victorian themes. [...]

$60.00
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Winter Artisans Gift Market – Dec 6, 7

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Our annual Winter Artisans Gift Market is the area’s destination for unique gifts for friends, family, and clients -- created by regional fine artists showcasing a variety of mediums including jewelry, painting, glass art, mixed media, gourds, photography, and more. Meet talented artisans and makers showcasing their unique creations, each with its own story to tell. Engage directly with the creators and gain insight into their inspiration and artistic process. Artist [...]

Desert Awareness Park Tour

Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

  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, December through April and begin at 10am. [...]

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Holidays are filled with nostalgia and tradition, but in grief, even the happiest memories can hurt. Learn easy and effective tips to manage your pain during the holidays and get through the season with a minimum amount of stress. FORMAT: In-person - classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation AGES: Adults 18+ FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no charge to attend this event but please kindly RSVP below so we [...]

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Journal Jam

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Learn about ourselves and connect with others in a small group setting, guided by quick thinks and writing prompts to encourage writing without filters and conversations without judgment. SERIES DATES: September 9th October 14th November 11th (Veterans Day) December 9 EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: N/A FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there [...]

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Amazing Artist Series with Michael McKee

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Get to know eight accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series -- a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This month's featured artist: Michael McKee. "Color, shape, shadow and light define the language of my compositions. I use this language with joyful expression and a dance of design to bring my landscapes to life." - Michael McKee This is [...]

$10.00
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Open House – Come See Our New Look!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

The Holland Center has a brand-new look thanks to our friends at Kiwanis Club of Carefree! Please join us in thanking Kiwanis for their generous donation at an open house & ribbon cutting celebration! Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP below to let us know you are coming.  

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Journal Jam

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Learn about ourselves and connect with others in a small group setting, guided by quick thinks and writing prompts to encourage writing without filters and converse without judgement. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a journal or paper, and your favorite writing pen or pencil. FEE AMOUNT:Thanks to our [...]

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Make a Pearl Silk Knot Necklace

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Learn the traditional technique of hand-knotting pearls on silk thread by creating your own beautiful silk-knotted pearl necklace, guided by an experienced instructor, and ideal for beginners and intermediate jewelry makers. No experience necessary. You'll learn how to evenly space knots, securely attach clasps, and handle delicate materials to craft a professional-quality necklace. You'll leave the class with an elegant pearl necklace and the skills to design more sophisticated pieces. [...]

$125.00
Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

The American Flag – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

The American flag represents more than just the United States as a nation; it serves as an aspirational symbol of individualism and self-determination and has become an image of hope and freedom worldwide. Come explore the history of the American flag, the myths and the facts, and how it has been depicted in American culture. FORMAT: In-Person - classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture AGES: Adults 18+, Youth Ages 14-18 EXPERIENCE LEVEL: [...]

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How to Manage Anxiety, Stress, and Expectations

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Empower your joy! Learn from an experienced clairvoyant, Reiki Master, and spiritual life coach about how to deal with and let go of anxiety, stress, and expectations -- including the use of a heart protection & stress buster technique and why it is important to your joy now and always. Let’s take back your power of happiness & contentment and ability to release stress and anxiety... and walk away with [...]

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Paint Your Pet in Pastels

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Use pastels to bring your beloved pet to life in a special painting. Learn tips for capturing your pet's unique personality, techniques for creating realistic fur, and how value, composition, and layering of color all contribute to a successful painting. No drawing experience necessary. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Photograph of your pet/animal. Headshots are easier [...]

$125.00
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A Christmas Cinderella – A Children’s Holiday Play Dec. 12-14

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. A special holiday show for kids... and the rest of the family, too! Mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella gets help from her friends to attend the Prince's ball. Along the way, Santa lends his hand to bring more magic to Fairy Godmother's plan to give Cinderella the night of her dreams. In this holiday sing-a-long play, audiences will enjoy seeing familiar fairytale characters blend with holiday figures [...]

Featured Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette

Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette – Art with Stories

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. SERIES DATES: Every 1st Friday of the month at 10:00 AM. Sometimes Nicolette needs to change dates, so please always double check dates on [...]

$10.00
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Holiday Sing~Along!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Get ready to jingle all the way with us! Join a joyful interactive sing-along for all ages that’ll make your heart sing and your spirits soar! We're bringing all your favorite carols to life with a mini band and your voices to create an unforgettable experience! But wait, there's more! To keep you warm and toasty, we'll have steaming cups of hot chocolate and delicious treats to enjoy while you [...]

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The Bizarre History of Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Discover a peculiar past of plane crashes, ghosts, murders, wildfires, volcanic activity, military, mining, and ranching in the McDowell Mountains -- plus urbanization and preservation activities on the natural resources of the area, and the unique contributions of women from the various cultures that inhabited the area. FORMAT: In-Person - classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture AGES: Adults 18+, Youth Ages 14-18 EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None FEE AMOUNT: $10. [...]

$10.00
Featured Healthy Aging & Cognitive Health Lecture Series

Secrets of the Blue Zones – Healthy Aging & Cognitive Health Lecture Series

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

In five regions of the world called Blue Zones, people routinely live to be 100 and suffer far less incidence of chronic illness and disease than other parts of the world. Come learn the secrets of the Blue Zones and the lifestyle science that contributes to their optimal health and longevity. FORMAT: In-person - classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation AGES: Adults 18+ FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no [...]

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Access Your Greatness for Optimal Living

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

It's now or never. Discover the greatness within you now before getting defeated by the same 'ol - same 'ol, day in and day out -- and learn how to access that greatness through tools and exercises from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer. Michele Guy Syne's professional and life experiences have led her to a universal truth: We all have greatness within us. The challenge, however, is to figure [...]

$44.44
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You Can Make The Holland Center TWICE as Nice!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Please keep us in mind as you plan your year-end giving. Donations to the Holland Center, a 501(c)3, made now through December 31st will be matched by a generous donor - up to $50K!  As a non-profit, The Holland Center relies on our generous donors to continue making a difference in our community. We couldn't do it without you! Please Donate Here (or stop in and see us!) The Holland [...]

Featured Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette

Art, Coffee, & Conversation with Nicolette – Naive & Outsider Art That Touches the Heart

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. SERIES DATES: Every 1st Friday of the month at 10:00 AM. Sometimes Nicolette needs to change dates, so please always double check dates on [...]

$10.00
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Desert Awareness Park Tours

Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

  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, December through April and begin at 10am. [...]

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Art Gallery Reception: Dr. Gail Suttelle and Tyler Kapus

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

You are invited to a special event celebrating the art of expression by our current featured gallery artists Dr. Gail Suttelle and Tyler Kapus Saturday January 4, 1- 4:00 p.m. Please kindly RSVP below. Their shows will be up at The Holland Center through February 17th. About the Artists Having lived in New Mexico, Chicago, and Arizona, the late Dr. Gail Suttelle's work represents each of these environments. She first [...]

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Better from Within Book Launch with Phyllis Strupp

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Feeling older? Hitting speed bumps? Think you don’t have a story? Think again. Get 2025 off to a great start with a signed copy of the new book Better from Within: 7 Steps to a Wise Brain. Better from Within reveals that your personal story drives how well you age from head to toe. In this step-by-step guide—which includes links to online companion videos—author Phyllis Strupp offers a proven approach to [...]

$25.00
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Watercolor Realism with Larry Charles – Morning Class

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

In four Tuesday morning workshops, instructor Larry Charles will guide you through the techniques for creating more realistic watercolor paintings. Each class begins with a step-by-step instructor demonstration.  Then you will create the same painting, as Charles provides individual mentoring. Topics include how to mix colors; proportions and composition; correcting mistakes; and getting more realistic landscapes, still life, and people. Expect to complete one quick sketch and one finished art [...]

$200.00
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Watercolor Realism with Larry Charles – Afternoon Class

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

In four Tuesday afternoon workshops, instructor Larry Charles will guide you through the techniques for creating more realistic watercolor paintings. Each class begins with a step-by-step instructor demonstration.  Then you will create the same painting, as Charles provides individual mentoring. Topics include how to mix colors; proportions and composition; correcting mistakes; and getting more realistic landscapes, still life, and people. Expect to complete one quick sketch and one finished art [...]

$200.00
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Unlock the Power of Your Smartphone Camera

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

During this 4-week class, you'll learn essential photography techniques for taking high-quality photos with your smartphone--guided by a professional photographer with 35 years experience in the world of print, online, and multi-media photographic advertising. Learn photography techniques in-person and receive mentoring in small group environment. Improve photography skills through media presentation and outdoor shooting. Apply easy-to-master techniques to your photo taking adventures. Discover a new appreciation for detail. Enjoy the [...]

$200.00
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Get Healthy in 2025 with 5 Simple Steps

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Kickstart your health journey this year with a fresh, actionable approach to wellness! Join us for an engaging and practical presentation that will empower you to make simple, sustainable changes for a healthier 2025. Learn how to set realistic health goals, fuel your body with nutritious foods, plan meals with ease, and embrace mindful eating habits. We'll also cover tips for staying hydrated, moving more, and overcoming common obstacles to [...]

$10
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Create Fused Glass Flowers

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Learn the art of fused glass by creating two beautiful flowers for your home or garden using glass pebbles, stringers, and frit (ground glass). Completed project will be taken to the kiln and fired, then slumped into a plate mold. Available for pickup within two weeks. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL:  Novice, Intermediate PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please wear close-toed shoes. All materials provided by instructor. FEE: $80. Please [...]

$80.00
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Make the Most of Visiting Your Doctor

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Learn helpful tips to make the most out of your doctor visits--presented by Hospice of the Valley. Identify the framework most doctors use, learn how doctors organize their time with patients, and learn how to come prepared with information and questions to make the visit a mutually rewarding experience. FORMAT: In-person – classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation AGES: Adults 18+ FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no charge to attend this event but [...]

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Vision Board Masterclass

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Manifest the life you want in 2025 with this guided vision art canvas class. Bring your hopes and dreams for the new year and leave with a completed vision board, a light heart and clear understanding of how you can attain your best life. No artistic talent needed! FORMAT: In-Person - Classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Lecture, Presentation, Q&A / Discussion AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: none FEE [...]

34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-1090
info@hollandcenter.org

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