Sue Bart The new officers for Desert Threads are starting to make plans for the coming year (runs through June 30, 2022). We invite anyone interested in quilts to come join our chapter of Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) and express your desires for programs and classes. Our September meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m.…
Category: Clubs & Classes
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Beginning Watercolor Class
Don and Terry Helmstetter The Fine Arts Guild held a beginning watercolor class instructed by Terry and Don Helmstetter. The eight attendees learned some basics and then practiced on a monochromatic painting, learning the effect of tone changes with one color and water mixed in different volumes. They also did a landscape, learning to mix colors.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Yard Decorating with Pottery
Carol Breen Why spend money on purchasing yard decorations when you can have fun making your own? Put your creativity to use and you will be surprised at the results. Hesitant to get started? Just stop by the Pottery Studio where there will be plenty of people to assist you. Be sure to check the Pottery…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Paper Crafters Member Profile: Doreen Beers
Jaine Toth After retiring, Doreen Beers and her husband A.J. moved to Robson Ranch in July 2019. She loves it here and she loves the free time to pursue her arts—paper crafting and watercolors—time which was limited while working full time. Doreen created a space in the walk-in closet which she calls her happy place.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Super Bowl Thursday
Cynthia Melito Members of the Stained Glass Club were busy Thursday evenings in July creating mosaic super bowls in Studio V, and just look at the results! Each member had an assortment of glass gems, along with pieces of glass, which they foiled and soldered together over a bowl mold. The bowls averaged a total…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Think Small in Fused Glass!
Doris Betuel When we start a new craft hobby, our excitement sometimes means we get all the tools and supplies to get started. No one knows this more than the members of the Fused Glass Club. A beautiful piece of glass may be purchased without a clue on what to make it into. However, we…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Make a Cheese Cutting Board With Wire Cutter
Michael Consentino There are several basic classes that you can take in the woodshop to create unique gifts or keep for yourself—how to make a cheese cutting board with wire cutter and how to turn a handle. The cost of the class is approximately $25, which includes material. All material will be pre-cut, so you will be…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Happy Feet
Linda Gayer If you were to enter the Sports Club around noon, you would hear music from the aerobics room filling the hallways. That would be the Line Dance Club holding one of the four different classes that is offered. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, CJ and Kathy teach the intermediate and improver classes; on Wednesdays…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Join Our Handle Turning Class
Michael Consentino This class was designed to follow the “Basic Lathe” class. The student will be using the lathe and many of the common tools used in wood turning, including the proper use of said tools. They also will be introduced to the many different species of wood blanks and styles of handle kits that…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Enjoy Essential Oils Through Diffusion
JoAnne Gaudioso One of the easiest and most effective ways to enjoy essential oils is through diffusion. Placing a few drops of oil in an essential oil diffuser can immediately alter the atmosphere of your home, office, hotel room, or any indoor area, as the potent aroma of essential oils travel through the air. The…