Tag: Creative Arts

Kumihimo Is Back

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…

Carver Completes Three Sisters

Jim Brown Why would anyone carve three of the beginner kachinas? That was the question posed to Joan Casale. The answer was very interesting, Joan has two sisters and she wanted to carve everyone a Kachina to celebrate their sisterhood and living in the Southwest. Joan is one of the few people who had carved…

Expressions Gallery and Gift Shop: The Approach of Spring

Sherry Blatner Wow! The Gallery is completely stocked with beautiful items hinting at the approach of spring. This month, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th. Don’t just concern yourself with the “wearing of the green,” but also think about the “serving of the green.” The glassmakers have outdone themselves with both useful and decorative…

Festival was a Huge Success!

The 2023 Creative Arts Holiday Festival was a huge success! The event took place Dec. 2, 2023, in the Creative Arts Center. The photo above shows the large group of most of the volunteers on the morning of the fest before the doors were opened.