Four Saturdays from 9 - noon in the garage studio. $100 for the beginners class. Learn from a master and take home a beautiful stained glass work of art! All materials supplied. Rolling enrollment. Start on any Saturday. Register at https://pegarts.org/shop or stop by Ace Hardware and talk to Gary
This class is broken up into three parts and covers all the basics of soldering, sawing and stone setting. All supplies are included in this class! We will be using sterling silver, fine silver, copper and brass with genuine stones. You will have completed two stacker rings and a pendant (valued at $110) by the end of this course!
Registration for March, April, and May classes will open on January 31 at 9 am, and they will fill up FAST so be ready. creativeflostudio@gmail.com
Beginning Crochet with Dennis Burgess. Learn single crochet stitch. Yarn and hooks supplied. Bring a Size H hook if you have one you love. If you have your own yarn, make sure it's worsted weight.polyester. Dennis is an exceptionally talented fiber artist with 50 years experience, and this is just the beginning.
Paper mache cacti with crepe paper blooms with Annie.
Monday Jan 20th and Thursday the 23rd, 9 to 1. Bring your own pot or container.
Build on Monday and paint on Thursday.
Tuesday and Wednesday are drying time.
$40. Limited to 6 students.
Learn various techniques using alcohol ink to create colorful art. Students will go home with several pieces of art framing or mounted on notecards. Class cost: $30.00 Limited to six (6) participants.
Cindy Bell is a multimedia artist and has been playing with alcohol (ink) for years.
Participants will learn to bead a circular (tubular) peyote stitch to cover a leather or suede wrap on a feather quill. Simple patterns are provided. All supplies including feathers are included win the class fee of $40. Limited to eight (8) students.
Neola is a fiber loom and bead embroidery artist/teacher living at Anthem in Florence. Her art is inspired by nature and history of the desert and a love of rocks and fibers. Neola is a member of PEG and of the Casa Grande Art Association. She sees art as a means of communication and community building.
Follow Neola on face book at Weaves and Beads 4 Wine.
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 Center, however, we only have 3 sewing machines available. If you have a portable machine, please bring it. Limited to six (6) participants.
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. https://pegarts.org/shop
Handcrafted Weathered Copper Earrings with wrapped copper wire and turquoise bead. All materials (and snacks) provided. $5 discount for members.
Create a dyed silk scarf limited only by your imagination! No previous experience required.
The class fee of $40 covers instruction, one scarf, dyes, and other supplies necessary to produce your own colorful, wearable scarf. Extra scarves will be available for purchase from Eileen for $10 each (cash only).
Dyeing is messy work, please wear old clothes and an apron. An empty, clean yogurt container or two would be appreciated as well.
Eileen has been dyeing silk scarves since 1996. She teaches, in easy-to-follow steps, how to create your own scarf. https://pegarts.org/shop
Maureen Patricia Kane
An intensive introduction to the art of calligraphy with Maureen. This seven hour class (with lunch break) includes instruction and a full calligraphy kit. Cost is $65/student.
Spend the day creating your own wonderful artwork with the help and support of a master. Learn beginner to advanced techniques on topics of tools, sketching, color mixing, light and shade, composition, and art history. Jody has a MFA in Fine Art, BFA in Illustration & Design and has taught at the university level. His exhibitions and awards are numerous and his clients include Disney, Nike, Coke, Target, and Warner Brothers.
Class is limited to 8 students. Pre-registration is required online. https://pegarts.org/shop
Join us at the art center on Feb 16 for a rock painting workshop with Lorrie. Unleash your creativity and learn new techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. A refreshment will be served.
Lorrie is a self-taught artist who can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsbylorrie/
Appropriate for age 12+.
Class is limited to 12 students. Pre-registration is required online. https://pegarts.org/shop
Spend the day creating your own wonderful artwork with the help and support of a master. Learn beginner to advanced techniques on topics of tools, sketching, color mixing, light and shade, composition, and art history. Jody has a MFA in Fine Art, BFA in Illustration & Design and has taught at the university level. His exhibitions and awards are numerous and his clients include Disney, Nike, Coke, Target, and Warner Brothers.
Cost $60/student. Pre-register at:
Students will decorate a wooden tray with glass pieces. They will leave class knowing how to cut glass, apply glass, and grout. All supplies needed for the class are provided including glass, tools, grout, and trays. Participants may wish to bring their own safety glasses.
This is a multi-session class taught over 6 dates. Students will need to attend a minimum of 3 sessions to complete their project. All classes are 2 hours long and will be taught in the PEG Garage from 10:00-12:00. Session Dates: 2/17, 2/20, 2/24, 2/27, 3/3, 3/6
Class is limited to 4 students. Pre-registration is required online. https://pegarts.org/shop
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 class cost covers all supplies. Limited to six (6) participants.
Register at https://pegarts.org/shop
Cindy Bell is a multimedia artist and has been involved in making wet felted art and objects for over 15 years.
$25.00 for members and $30.00 for non members. Supplies included. Enter code 9cbqyj for member discount.
6 seats available
Come and make this pretty copper coil bracelet made with 18 gauge copper wire which is easy to work with. We'll be using liver of sulfur to patina and steel wool to polish. It can get a little messy so dress casually.
If you have any questions you can text Carmen at 480 392-4980. If you sign up and can't make please let me know so I can try to fill your seat, thanks.
Bring your sardine or smoked oyster (or whatever) cans and make some mosaics. We'll have the glass and tools and a bit of know how, but we'll all be learning this together. $15. Class limited to six students. We'll be doing this again if it works out. Should be fun! (And you don't have to be here all five hours.) Register online at https://pegarts.org/shop
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.
Participants will learn to make a brick stitch ladder -triangle earring with
attached fringe on a shepherds hook. One earring will be completed in
class and participants will have enough supplies to complete a second
earring at home.
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Free workshop hosted by Lisa - something different every week during Monday and Friday Open Studios! 11 - 3. Donations accepted for Lisa's time and materials.
Students will learn to combine beads of several different sizes and colors to create a 4-5 strand bracelet sized to their own wrist. The project should be able to be completed in one class. All supplies needed for this class are provided including beads, needle, toggle, bead thread or fireline.
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.
You don't need to black out or know how to write poetry.
Good for any reason or season.
Construct an offrenda to honor your loved ones for Dia de Los Muertos
Make yourself shine - Class for kids and adults.