Beginning Silversmithing

Learn the basics of wrapping the stone, making a bail and finishing with coils and beads. Pendant include an 18 inch leather cord and clasp with  2 inch extender.

Learn the basics of making beautiful crepe paper flowers. All materials provided. 

Annie Jaimes has been making crepe paper flowers since she was a small child. Her crepe paper flowers are in great demand and have been used in her art pieces, in weddings, Dia de LosMuertos events, Cinco de Mayo events, and more.

This class is a follow up to the Beginning Crepe Paper Flowers and will feature more intricate

flowers and paper manipulation.

The cost covers all supplies and is due at the beginning of class. Cash or

credit card payment available. Limited to eight (8) participants. 

Annie Jaimes has been making crepe paper flowers since she was a small child. Her crepe paper flowers are in great demand and have been used in her art pieces, in weddings, Dia de LosMuertos events, Cinco de Mayo events, and more.

This is a MEMBERS FREE class, all others pay $10.00
Sew a tote bag from a chicken feed bag. It is helpful to have basic sewing skills but not necessary. We will teach you how to use a sewing machine. Participants will take home an upcycled tote bag. 

All supplies needed for this class are provided by PEG Arts; however, we only have 3 sewing machines available. If you have a portable machine, please bring it. Otherwise, we will share. Limited to six (6) participants. Pre-registration is required. 

Cindy Bell is a multimedia artist with chickens and can’t stand to throw away anything that might be remotely useful or have a second life. 

 This class will teach the art of wet felting to create a felted piece of fabric. This fabric can be an art piece on its own or used by the participant to create something else such as a purse or a wearable article. 

The cost covers all supplies.  Limited to six (6) participants. 

Cindy Bell is a multimedia artist and has been involved in making wet felted art and objects for over 15 years.

Participants will learn the basics of needle felting onto cloth. 

All supplies needed for this class are provided for participants including a needle felting kit and fabric. Participants can bring a piece of wool or denim clothing to decorate if desired. Previous attendees of the wet felting class may wish to bring that piece in for needle felting.   

Class will be limited to six (6) participants. 

Cindy Bell is a multimedia artist because she can’t settle for just one type of art (she’s a Gemini). She has been involved in making various fiber arts for over 20 years.

This is a two-session class. Participants will learn to warp a small loom, read a bead pattern, weave beads onto a loom, size a bracelet to one of three wrist sizes, add a clasp to the finished bracelet. Participants will take their work home following the first class and complete the weaving portion of their work. Participants will take their weaving off the loom and add the clasp during the second scheduled class. The fee includes all supplies for this class: Loom, beads, clasp, needles, thread, glue, original pattern.

Limited to eight (8) participants. Pre-registration is required.

Neola Bye-Beza is a local weaving/beading artist who has taught classes in California and Arizona. Her creative works can be seen on Facebook at Weaves and Beads 4 Wine. She is a member of the Casa Grande Art Association and a member of the PEG Arts Center in Florence. 

Warp and weave a small rectangular loom using a cartoon (also known as a pattern).
APPROPRIATE FOR: Beginner or someone with basic weaving experience —- ages 14 and up. 

All supplies needed for this class are provided for participants including a small loom. Learn the basics of loom weaving and various weaving techniques to make a pleasing piece of wall art. 

Limited to eight (8) participants. Pre-registration is required.

Neola Bye-Beza has been teaching weaving and beading for many years. She works with several looms as well as organic looms such as tree branches. She is a member of several local art groups and supports the local community in its goal of bringing arts and crafts to ALL who wish to come out and play. Follow Neola’s art on her Facebook page WEAVES AND BEADS 4 WINE. 

This class will provide an introduction to basic loom weaving. Participants will warp a hoop and become familiar with different weaving techniques such as tabby, sumak, and rya. They will learn to plan ahead in choosing different weights and colors to form a pleasing piece of wall art.

All supplies needed for this class are provided for participants. 

Limited to eight (8) participants. Pre-registration is required.

Neola Bye-Beza has been teaching weaving and beading for many years. She works with several looms as well as organic looms such as tree branches. She is a member of several local art groups and supports the local community in its goal of bringing arts and crafts to ALL who wish to come out and play. Follow Neola’s art on her Facebook page WEAVES AND BEADS 4 WINE. 

This workshop will teach the basics of layering paper on various surfaces to create a collage. Use tissue paper from past gifts, magazines or calendars or anything with images to create your piece of art.

 Class will be limited to eight (8) participants. Pre-registration is required.