Calling all young readers! Dive into the world of reading at Tohono Chul’s Fall Children’s Book Signing! Meet the authors, discover new books, and let your imagination soar at the Children’s Museum. Free with admission! WHEN Sunday, October 8th, from 9 am to 1 pm WHERE Education Center, right next to Children’s Museum Oro Valley Read more...
Note: This class has been rescheduled from 10/3 to 10/9. Hummingbirds are an instrumental part of gardens and landscapes. Join mosaic artist David Jarvinen to create a beautiful hummingbird for your garden or home. Our base is a custom-cut backer that is waterproof and great for indoor or outdoor display. Learn to nip & fit Read more...
This coming November 1 and 2 will be an important holiday for Hispanic cultures—Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. This evening’s foodways presentation from food anthropologist Linda Wyner will take a look at the food traditions associated with the festivities. A writer, lecturer and cooking instructor, Linda will fill the hour with Read more...
Marigolds (Cempazuchitl) are a staple of Día de los Muertos ofrendas (altars). Their vibrant colors and strong scents are said to attract the souls of the departed back to the land of the living. Sandy Villegas of Luna’s Paper Designs will teach you step-by-step how to create marigold flowers and leaves from crepe paper to include Read more...
Skulls are popular symbols of Dia de Muertos in Mexican culture. The artist Alfonso Castillo Orta from Izúcar de Matamoros Puebla, was the first one to create a clay skull, decorated with Monarch butterflies and caterpillars representing the circle of life. Sandy Villegas of Luna’s Paper Designs will lead you through a papier mache skull Read more...
Happy Halloween! Join mosaic artist David Jarvinen to make a fun Halloween mosaic trivet. Learn to nip and fit tiles while following a specific pattern. A ‘Grout Kit To Go’ will be provided. Kids ages 12 & up are welcome to attend this workshop if accompanied by an adult. No formal breaks are included so Read more...
Rescheduled for fall! Butterflies flutter in and out of our lives regularly. Frequency of butterfly sightings fluctuates from season to season. Artist, Dee Taube has a fun project to bring these delicate creatures into your life permanently! Make a beautiful bracelet with crystal beads and a butterfly focal. All skill levels are welcome, and all Read more...
Pique-Assiette is a mosaic technique that involves creating mosaic artwork using broken or recycled dishes, ceramics, and other found objects. Everyone seems to have a sentimental dish that never gets used laying around the house, right? Well, bring it with you to break into pieces to apply to a flowerpot, or use the China dishes Read more...