Roxana Caffaratto, November Featured Artist I learned to love and appreciate the art of painting from my parents, who met at an art studio when they were very young in Argentina. I grew up in Hernando, a small town in an agricultural area in Argentina, where we all knew each other. One of my fondest…
Judy Freidman As you can see from the picture, square dancing has evolved into a casual and social activity. At this point in our lives it isn’t easy to find something completely new to learn. The PebbleCreek Square Dance Club is here to help. Dance is a good workout. You will be moving around, but it…
Gena Wikstrom, CCPC Vice President The Ceramics Club of PebbleCreek (CCPC) continues to offer its members the opportunity to learn new techniques through in-class programs and specialized classes such as Workshop Wednesdays. Recent classes include working with alcohol (not the drinking kind!) for a blended effect and applying “blown bubbles” for a unique result. Upcoming…
A beginners Mah Jongg class was held for four weeks in October. The attendees learned how to play the game by learning the names of tiles, how to set up to play the game, and strategies of the game. They played Mah Jongg on their first day, and each table had a Mah Jongg. Another…
Trips Planned to State Farm Stadium, Lake Pleasant Patricia Ingalls During October, LifeLong Learning (LLL) is offering a day trip to tour State Farm Stadium in Glendale and another trip to take a lunch boat cruise on Lake Pleasant, northwest of Peoria. For full details and to register, go to lifelonglearningatpc.org. Registration for both trips…
The fall season of PebbleCreek (PC) dances is upon us. The PC Ballroom Dance Club (PCBDC) invites all residents of PebbleCreek to join us at our popular weekly group dance lessons, located in the air conditioned dance studio at Tuscany Falls (enter through the side door). We invite couples and singles. If you are single,…
Interested in trying something new and creative? This class gives you the opportunity to try a new craft and see if it’s for you. Introduction to Ceramics offers you the basics of how to clean greenware and how to paint or glaze it as a final, fired piece! When you come back to pick it…
Carol Meier Come and learn a new craft at the Creative Arts Center. Kumihimo is an ancient form of braiding developed by the Japanese that dates back to the 6th century. With Western influence it has evolved today to include beautiful cords used for jewelry, interior décor, and other complimentary art forms. The class is…
Kitty Kowalczyk We were finally able to have our “spring” Beginner Fused Glass class in July, led by former glass club board president Karla Heinz and helpers Kurt Goss (current VP), Dee DeCostera, and Steve Nathan (past president). Our September Beginner Fused Glass class will be held 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 10…
Carol Meier Come and learn a new craft at the Creative Arts Center. Kumihimo is an ancient form of braiding developed by the Japanese that dates back to the 6th century. With Western influence it has evolved today to include beautiful cords used for jewelry, interior décor, and other complimentary art forms. The class is…