Friday | April 12th and 19th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 The forms and shapes embroidered into Otomi textiles have ancient roots, dating back even before the rise of the Aztec Empire. According to many stories, these shapes were preserved in prehistoric cave paintings of the Mexican Plateau, giving artists Read more...
Friday | April 12th and 19th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 The forms and shapes embroidered into Otomi textiles have ancient roots, dating back even before the rise of the Aztec Empire. According to many stories, these shapes were preserved in prehistoric cave paintings of the Mexican Plateau, giving artists Read more...
Professional Development Workshop for Artists | Education Center Classroom 1 With each “Call for Entries – Call to Artists” sent out, Tohono Chul’s Exhibits Department receives numerous inquiries wondering “what exactly are they looking for?” Tohono Chul’s own Director of Arts & Engagement, James Schaub, will address this question and others through a discussion that Read more...
Wednesday | April 3rd | 1pm -2:30 pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 Have you been on a walk outdoors and noticed a hole in the ground and wondered what animal made it or whether it could be a snake hole? Have you been bewildered by the profusion of holes, burrows, divots, depressions and Read more...
Friday | March 8th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 The spring flowering season in the Arizona Upland subdivision spans from mid-February to mid-June with a peak from mid-March to late April depending on rainfall and temperatures during the growing season. “It happens when all the weather conditions are just right, Read more...
Friday | February 9th and 16th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 Traditional Mexican folk art is a colorful and creative reflection of Mexican culture through handcrafts or artesanías. They are a blend of native and Hispanic art traditions that continue to inhabit local homes as objects for daily use or Read more...
Friday | February 9th and 16th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 Traditional Mexican folk art is a colorful and creative reflection of Mexican culture through handcrafts or artesanías. They are a blend of native and Hispanic art traditions that continue to inhabit local homes as objects for daily use or Read more...
Monday | January 22nd | 10am – 3pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 Steppingstones make a great addition to the home garden. Using porcelain tiles, Mosaic Artist David Jarvinen, will walk you through the process of using tools and adhesive to design a colorful mosaic steppingstone to adorn your outdoor spaces. Each base Read more...
With each “Call for Entries – Call to Artists” sent out, Tohono Chul’s Exhibits Department receives numerous inquiries wondering “what exactly are they looking for?” Tohono Chul’s own Director of Arts & Engagement, James Schaub, will address this question and others through a discussion that will examine the myriad things artists must consider when creating Read more...
Helen Hardin was a Contemporary Artist you might not know of! She was a trailblazing Indigenous artist from Santa Clara Pueblo whose art was unexpected. Helen Hardin was known for creating complex contemporary works of art that combined colorful symbols from her Native American heritage with abstract art techniques and geometric patterns. Presented by TMA Read more...
Happy Winter to you! Join mosaic artist David Jarvinen to make a fun Frosty the Snowman trivet mosaic. 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 join when accompanied by an adult. No formal breaks are Read more...
Thursday, November 30 to Saturday, December 2 | 10 am – 4 pm | Education Center Classroom 1 | $320 members, $350 general public This quick-draw technique of artist, Kath Macaulay is perfect for travel journaling, hiking, biking, sauntering or just sitting in a roadside café. Capture what you see in twenty-five minutes or less Read more...