WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH LARRY CHARLES
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
In four Tuesday morning workshops, instructor Larry Charles will show you how to “paint what you see” in watercolor. This workshop series will have a special emphasis on problem-solving.
Each class begins with a detailed step-by-step demonstration from the instructor. Then it’s your turn to create the same image as he provides individual mentoring to each participant. Expect to create at least one quick sketch and one finished watercolor painting every Tuesday.
Whether you are a beginner or an artist in search of greater realism, this workshop series will guide you through color mixing, brush techniques, shading and more.
FUSED GLASS BEASTIES WITH YOUR BESTIE
Thursday, Oct. 10, 1:30-4 p.m.
Grab a bestie and create colorful, whimsical beasts together! In this class, you will create one standing fused glass and wire sculpture. Options include an owl, penguin, cat, dog, bird, moose, shark, crab or frog. Everything you need to complete the project will be included in the class.
DESERT FOOTHILLS LEADERSHIP OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Wondering what this Leadership Academy is all about? Have you thought about becoming more involved in your community? Are you wanting to take your leadership skills to a new level? Come and join us for some light food and drinks to learn more about the Desert Foothills Leadership Academy and what it can do for you.
Interact with graduates of the program, current participants, and the board.
Learn more about the community and get the behind-the-scenes information.
GOURD SOUTHWEST ORNAMENTS
Friday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Create three different gourds that will add festive flair to your holidays. Use to decorate your home or gift to a friend. Instructor provides all materials, including acrylic paints to create similar designs in photos.
Start with choosing your black, turquoise bread, white, or natural gourd pre-colored ornaments. Then choose from plenty of southwest designs using acrylic paints to decorate your gourdornaments.
If you want to wood burn designs on your gourd, you need to bring your own wood burning tools. All burning must be done outside. Then after, you can bring the piece in to finish and color. This is a fun class. Gourdornaments make great gifts for your partner at bunco or the tie on a wine bottle to take to a Christmas party.
BLUE ZONES: A COMMUNITY PROJECT
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Learn about Blue Zone Project Scottsdale and how you can engage and make your community healthier.
Gain the insider scoop on Blue Zones Project Scottsdale and what you need to know about this community transformation initiative in the years to come. Learn how you can engage with the project and be a part of improving well-being for yourself and your neighbors. Blue Zones mission is to empower everyone everywhere to live better and longer by making the healthy choice the easy choice.
CREATE ECO-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Thursday, Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Create unique Christmas ornaments from sustainable, recycled materials.
Add eco-friendly cheer to your holiday decor. Create five handmade ornaments from re-used, recycled, and locally acquired materials from thrift stores, friend’s castoffs, and the teacher’s Cave Creek backyard. Hang your ornaments on your tree, gift to a fellow nature lover, or use as a holiday hostess gift.
These handmade one-of-a-kind decorations will create holiday cheer and promote a greener planet.
DESERT FOOTHILLS BOOK FESTIVAL
Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Holland Center and Desert Foothills Library are proud to host the 3rd Annual Desert Foothills Book Festival. READING IS FUN! It’s even better when you come meet the Award-Winning Local Authors who write the books you love to read!
Have a blast talking all things book and don’t forget to get a signed copy of your favorite! It’s a great way to support local authors and our community, and the event is FREE!
SPOOKY STORIES OF SCOTTSDALE
Monday, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m.
Enjoy stories of people in Scottsdale whose lives came to an unusual end over the last 85 years. Could these people be the ghosts that haunt the buildings of Old Town?
In partnership with the City of Scottsdale, the Holland Center is hosting Arizona Historian, Bruce Wall. Join Bruce and discover fascinating stories about Scottsdale including an early entrepreneur who was involved in a ghastly collision in northern Arizona and it took a year for him to succumb to his gruesome injuries. Second was the town Marshall who got horrible news and how he responded. Finally, a woman kicked out a boyfriend from her house but was tragically confronted days later.
2024 COMMUNITY FEST at HAROLDS CORRAL
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
Join the Holland Center for an evening of celebration and support at the Cave Creek cornerstone, Harold’s Corral. Enjoy lively music, great food all while supporting some amazing causes. Backyard BBQ, Games and Raffles. Live music by Darrell Doepke, Glade Wilson and Coyote Joe.
