Join Lisa for a creative workshop where you'll learn how to make your own junk journal! Discover the therapeutic benefits of junk journaling and how it can be a fun and eco-friendly way to express yourself and preserve memories. Workshop fee of $45 includes all materials and 3.5 hours of master instruction. You'll learn various technique
Join Lisa for a creative workshop where you'll learn how to make your own junk journal! Discover the therapeutic benefits of junk journaling and how it can be a fun and eco-friendly way to express yourself and preserve memories. Workshop fee of $45 includes all materials and 3.5 hours of master instruction. You'll learn various techniques such as bookbinding, collage, mixed media, and decorative embellishments. Bring your creativity and a willingness to experiment, and leave with a one-of-a-kind journal that reflects your personality. No experience is necessary! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with others and foster your creativity! Pre-registration and payment by two weeks prior to class date. Email lmessinger913@gmail.com to register.
October class is FULL. Please let us know if you'd be interested in a second session if one is offered. You can also sign up for the Old West Cowboy Journal class by emailing Lisa. This one is filling up fast too!
"No wrong way to Journal"
"Moving through uncertain transitions"
"Art is a basic human necessity . . ."
"Therapeutic joy of writing"
Free journal. Snacks provided.
Free Your Creativity
Chronicle Your Life
Recover Sense of Safety
Record Revelations
Therapeutic Joy of Writing
To register go to:
https://futureforwardfoundation.com/product/journaling-classes/
Make a pair of beaded fringe earrings with Carmen. All supplies are included with the class cost of $25. Limited to six (6) participants. Pre-registration is required—please go to https://pegarts.org/shop or email us at PEGArtsCenter@gmail.com.
Carmen Lewis has been making jewelry since 2007 including use of Czech glass, gemstones, and o
Make a pair of beaded fringe earrings with Carmen. All supplies are included with the class cost of $25. Limited to six (6) participants. Pre-registration is required—please go to https://pegarts.org/shop or email us at PEGArtsCenter@gmail.com.
Carmen Lewis has been making jewelry since 2007 including use of Czech glass, gemstones, and other materials. She is also an accomplished metalsmith and has had gallery shows in California.
More advanced flower making. $35. No prior experience necessary. All materials provided. Limit 6. Register at https://pegarts.org/shop or you can email us at pegartscenter@gmail.com or stop by.
Learn basic techniques of alcohol ink on a variety of surfaces. Students will take home several works of art. No prior experience necessary. All materials provided. Limit 6. Register at https://pegarts.org/shop dropdown menu under "More" at top of the page) You can also email us at pegartscenter@gmail.com or stop by.
Come join Carmen and make this Dia de los Muertos necklace. 18" chain and 2 1/2 inch drop pendant included. Experience with wrapped wire loops is helpful but not necessary. Classes are small in order to give everyone individual attention. $35 for non-members and $30 for members. Pre-registration required at http://pegarts.org/shop or emai
Come join Carmen and make this Dia de los Muertos necklace. 18" chain and 2 1/2 inch drop pendant included. Experience with wrapped wire loops is helpful but not necessary. Classes are small in order to give everyone individual attention. $35 for non-members and $30 for members. Pre-registration required at http://pegarts.org/shop or email us at pegartscenter@gmail.com. Cash or check accepted at start of class.
In celebration of our Town's Annual Jr. Parada (always scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving), we will be creating our very own Old West/Cowboy-themed junk journal! Tuck those favorite rodeo pics under a belly band or jot down those special parade moments on a journal card or two in this wildly western journal! Wear your boots, if
In celebration of our Town's Annual Jr. Parada (always scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving), we will be creating our very own Old West/Cowboy-themed junk journal! Tuck those favorite rodeo pics under a belly band or jot down those special parade moments on a journal card or two in this wildly western journal! Wear your boots, if it inspires your inner creativity, and get ready to have a stomping good time! Join our Friday, November 1st class from 11am-2:30 pm, right here at PEG Arts in Downtown Florence. All tools and supplies, as well as 3.5 hours of personal master instruction, are only $45! Class size is limited and the deadline for registration and pre-payment is Friday, October 18th. Contact Lisa Messinger directly to pre-register and make your payment at: lmessinger913@gmail.com
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 eight (8) 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 and is due at the beginning of class. Cash or check only. Limited to eight (8) 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 eight (8) participants.
Pre-registration is required—please register on line at pegartscenter@gmail.com
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—please register by emailing us at PEGArtsCenter@gmail.com
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—please register by emailing us at PEGArtsCenter@gmail.com
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—please register by emailing us at PEGArtsCenter@gmail.com
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.
Cash or check only. Class will be limited to eight (8) participants.
Pre-registration is required—please register at pegartscenter@gmail.com
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—please register by emailing us at PEGArtsCenter@gmail.com
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.