Foothills Community Foundation
Contact: Betsy Anderson
Office: 480-488-1090
Email: betsy@azfcf.org
Register: www.azfcf.org/Take Classes/Holland Community Center
Subject: Bark Art Journal with Yvette St. Amant
Starts: April 18, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Headline: Make a Pint-Sized Creation out of Natural Materials!
Details: Design and construct your very own book of art using a variety of papers, and nature’s finest mediums. You will be using a variety of papers, and pairing them with ink, charcoal, birch bark, help, and wax linen threads, for a twist on repurposed art. You will be making a journal to hold the wonderful collection of mixed media treasures you will create. Makes quite an unusual gift! $65
MORE CLASSES FOR APRIL:
Thursday, April 11, 2019 9:00 – 1:00
Asian Brush Painting – Cactus
Join us for this unique painting experience with Martha Klare, whose extensive background in teaching and exhibiting paintings in the Chinese Brush style represents a fusion of traditional techniques and aesthetics learned in both China and the US. $65
Friday, April 12, 2019 9:00 – 4:00
Saturday, April 13, 2019 9:00 – 4:00
Batik on Paper Workshop
An exciting day of creativity and inspiration! Learn the tools, techniques, and basics of working with wax and dye. Get started on your batik journey with Valerie Hildebrand! $125
Saturday, April 13, 2019
“Pewter Sampler”
Using simple hand tools, we will cover the basics of metal embossing including a few background textures. Beginners Welcome! Metal Embossing tools will be provided for use in class for those students who do not have their own tools. Please check Lynda’s website for more information: www.5AcreArts.com. $75
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 1:00 – 4:00
Warrior Cuff Bracelet II – Japanese Lace
In this class, learn the chain mail pattern used exclusively by the Japanese. You will be making quite a unique bracelet. Materials are included in the fee, and you will have a choice of colors. Either bring your own tools, or use those provided by the instructor, Julia Harmon. $65
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 1:00 – 3:00
Persian Keychain
In this class, you will learn the Persian weave. You will be making two keychains in your choice of colors. Perfect for gifts! Julia Harmon is the instructor. Check out her website at: www.harmonstudios.com. $45
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 9:00 – 11:00 am
Morning Joe with TED
There is no better way to start the day than with hot coffee and cool topics! Each month, explore a topic through the TED medium – short videos – which are then discussed with Mark Sweeney facilitating.
April 3: Topic: Humor – Technology’s funny consequences and amusing takes on humanity’s fixed ideas. $2 at the door.
Mondays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00 – 12:00
Beginning Mahjongg
Join in the fun! Learn the exciting game of Mahjongg in a comfortable small-class setting and receive individual, hands-on attention. Instructor Maureen Johnson takes those who want to learn
this challenging tile game and guides them through the steps to understanding Mahjongg and how it is played. Make new friends and learn the ins and outs of this addictive game! $90
Monday, May 6, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Pre-Harvest Seminar
Gain insight into what, where, how & why to harvest 10 desert edible plants. $15
Sponsored by the Desert Awareness Committee of the Foothills Community Foundation.
Monday, May 20, 2019 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Mesquite Harvesting Workshop
Mesquite tree pods are some of our desert’s greatest edible treasures. Come learn how to identify Mesquite trees and how to harvest, store, and process pods from Peggy Sorensen, an herbalist, forager, and teacher of edible and medicinal plants in the desert southwest. Sponsored by the Desert Awareness Committee. $15
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