Are you a student ages 7-15 and need some extra help with your Spanish school work or homework? Studying for quizzes or tests? Our pop up free Spanish tutoring with Ruth may be a great help to you.
Learn wet felting by turning wool fluff and other embellishment materials into a beautiful transparent fiber sculpture that will be illuminated from within by a portable light. Your finished piece doubles as an art sculpture and light in your home, and you'll walk away with the knowledge necessary to continue your wet felting journey on your own.
There are key changes that could redefine retirement for millions! Join us to learn how the Big Beautiful Bill impacts your overall financial plan. We'll take a closer look at what’s in the bill and how it may affect taxpayers and investors.
The industrial revolution drove the expansion of opportunity and wealth beyond anyone’s imagination. But with this expansion came a spectacular increase in the demand for laborers who were often treated as merely disposable tools. Labor unions successfully evolved to establish work standards and protect worker’s safety. But with that success also came socialism and corruption. We will examine the history of labor unions including an in-depth look at their structure and function and which ones were most influential.
Youth ages 14-18 are invited to attend three (3) introductory meetings for free to see if The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Cadet Program is right for them. The program is a community-based policing program designed to educate and engage young men and women in law enforcement functions, whether they decide to enter the field or not. As a Cadet, young adults have the opportunity to assist the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as volunteers and receive specialized law enforcement training, attend weekly meetings, and volunteer to perform important community services. Along the way, they learn teamwork, responsibility, accountability, leadership, ethics, and other fundamental skills that enable youth to be successful in life.
Join us for a fun and inspiring creative morning where participants will design and paint two unique flower-themed coasters using easy-to-learn, tangled-style patterns. This relaxing class encourages creativity, play, and self-expression -- one stroke at a time.
Beginners welcomed! With step-by-step guidance, learn how to paint desert birds from nationally exhibiting and published artist Beth Zink. Pick your bird from two choices to complete an 8×10 canvas masterpiece that will be ready for framing.
Beginners welcome! Wild Burros reign supreme as an emblematic resident of the Sonoran Desert. Using oil paints on canvas, you'll learn tips to capture one of these adorable residents through the layering of color and brush strokes. You will also learn about the materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition, and values.
Step into the spotlight with a series of three (3) high-energy dance classes designed specifically for theater and acting students. Whether you're prepping for your next high school musical or gearing up for dance casting calls, this class will boost your confidence and sharpen your skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Planning a big trip -- especially internationally? Learn why travel insurance is an important investment and how it works. Learn tips to save money AND protect your trip. You’ll have time to ask questions and hear about travel stories from other people. And there will be prizes to give away and treats to eat!
In four (4) Tuesday morning classes, Larry Charles -- a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor -- will help you learn the secrets of doing quick, lifelike watercolor illustrations of the world around you. Topics include color mixing, shading, realism techniques, and tonal values. Ideal for both beginners and watercolor artists who want a higher level of image impact.
In four (4) Monday afternoon classes, Sandi Carll from our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater will host an engaging and lively improv class. Participants will actively participate in fun and easy improv games designed to improve cognitive ability, foster brain health, and broaden creative expression.
Create one-of-a-kind, captivating glass dragonflies to add an enchanted sparkle to your garden -- or to give as a gift. Combine various glass elements together, including frit ground glass, pebbles of glass, and stringers. No glass cutting skills required. Each student will make one large and one small dragonfly.
This 4-session class is designed as an introduction for beginners but can also be taken repeatedly as an enjoyable hour of beneficial exercise where students have reported improvement in balance, flexibility, and posture. Warm-up includes breathing and stretching prior to the Tai Chi movements.
This workshop blends guided reflection, mindfulness and creative expression to explore the body's energy centers known as chakras. Through the art of painting and assembling a personalized "chakra totem." Each session includes opening meditation and centering breathwork, optional journaling and guided creativity with stone painting.
Create either a panel for an LED stand or a lantern with fairy lights. Work with pre-cut blank panels of fusible glass, and materials such as stringers, vitrigraph, frit (crushed glass), and murrine -- plus a variety of colorful sheet glass to adorn your panels. Items will be available for pickup within two weeks after kilning.
Looking for a creative way to unwind? In this free 1 hour workshop, you will be guided step by step through simple tangle patterns that produce a beautiful and calming piece of artwork. This hour is artistic and meditative-no prior experience is needed. We will explore precision without pressure and focus without stress.
Beginners welcomed! With step-by-step guidance, learn how to paint breathtaking cactus flowers from nationally exhibiting and published artist Beth Zink. Pick your flowers from several choices to complete an 8x10 canvas masterpiece that will be ready for framing.
James K Polk, the 11th President of the United States, was an Andrew Jackson protégé, and the leader of Jackson’s Democratic Party. Polk waged war with Mexico that resulted in the securing of the entire Southwestern United States, he annexed the Oregon Territory, and the assimilation of the Republic of Texas into the Union -- all in one four-year term. He also built the Independent Treasury, separating the US Treasury Department from the Central Bank. But Polk was a Southerner, and like his predecessors and successors, made little progress on the issue of slavery. We will examine the remarkable successes of James K Polk, and how he changed America during his short tenure.
In just 4 sessions, feel confident speaking and understanding basic sentences and phrases in Spanish with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and home services workers. This will be a fun and interactive class. No prior Spanish knowledge required.
Learn how to live in the quantum, where all possibilities exist. We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe, and we all have the ability to create what we want in our lives. The challenge, however, is to figure out -- or "remember" -- how to do that. Learn tools and exercises to get you there from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer.
Scammers are getting smarter-but so can you. Bring your lunch and learn how to recognize the red flags of Medicare fraud, protect your personal information, and avoid the 10 most common traps. Whether you are on Medicare or helping someone who is, this session will give you the tools to stay one step ahead.
Don’t let heat, humidity, or long days ruin your flawless face! Join celebrity makeup artist (and local favorite!) Charlie Green—fresh off her win as Best Makeup Artist of Our Valley 2025—for a lively lecture packed with pro tips to keep your makeup fresh and meltdown-proof.
Experience more energy, better balance, better sleep, less stress, and LESS PAIN with Reiki energy and sound healing -- led by Sallyann, a 7th generation Reiki Master from Dr. Usui.
“Pieced Together” - Quilted Textiles Displaying daily through Oct. 13. Open during The Holland Center's operating hours, free admission, no RSVP required.
“Beneath the Surface” Collection by Catherine P. Muller. Displaying daily through Oct. 13. Open during The Holland Center's operating hours, free admission, no RSVP required.
Beginners welcome! With step-by-step guidance, learn how to reveal the hidden glow of breathtaking desert sunsets using color layering and brush strokes. Also learn about materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition, and values. Bring your favorite drink and snack for a relaxing session, and leave with a captivating piece of art for your home or to give as a gift.
In four (4) Tuesday morning classes, Larry Charles -- a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor -- will help you improve your drawing skills. Learn techniques for capturing more realistic scenes of your travels, family, and the world around you including how to achieve better proportions, realistic shading, and lifelike sketches.
Frequent flyer and loyalty programs are everywhere, and learning how to earn and utilize points strategically can save you thousands of dollars -- especially on travel. In this 3-part series, you'll learn everything you need to know to be a savvy points consumer including tips & tricks about traveling for nearly free whenever you can. We'll be giving away prizes and sweet treats too!
Learn how to live in the quantum, where all possibilities exist. We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe, and we all have the ability to create what we want in our lives. The challenge, however, is to figure out -- or "remember" -- how to do that. Learn tools and exercises to get you there from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer.
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