Sherry Blatner Summer officially arrives on June 21. Really? On April 26, we had the pleasure of a 103-degree day all to ourselves in Goodyear. But who’s counting? It’s hot so don’t focus on the weather, instead, come over to the Creative Arts Center to enjoy a warm and nurturing environment in your own ‘hood.…
Sherry Blatner This month the Expressions Gallery celebrates its 13th birthday. The party was held early on December 1 when so many of you supported the Gallery and its artisans with record-setting purchases for one day. Many thanks. It was quite a festival and we all look forward to exploring our 14th year together. To…
Sherry Blatner Starting today with the annual PebbleCreek Artists Holiday Fest hosted throughout the Creative Arts Center, we begin a month long festival of the creativity resident in PebbleCreek. Won’t it be fun to buy a holiday gift in your very own sunny community and forward it to friends and family in the cold plains…
Jeff Wilson Each member of the October Clay Jewelry class made ten pendant and beaded necklaces. But unlike past jewelry classes, this one was team taught by Jeff Wilson and Susan Hill. Susan brought a fresh perspective on creativity to the class. She provided the materials and expertise necessary for everyone to “bling out” three…
Sherry Blatner If you’ve been a loyal supporter of the Expressions Gallery in the past, you need to leave yourself plenty of time to browse the newly re-opened Gallery. Not only are there new stock and new consigners, there has been a whirlwind of placement changes! Books to the left, note cards front and center,…
Jeff Wilson Yes, the pottery room is empty and quiet now, but not for long. Pottery/Sculpture Club members will be back in August and new classes will start up again in September. Classes for September and October include: handmade pottery, extruded clay pottery, for the birds, clay and mixed media jewelry, non-objective abstract painting and…
Jeff Wilson The Pottery/Sculpture Club featured artist for August is Cheryl Tiffany. Cheryl was born into a military family so has lived in several states and Guam and France before ending up in Washington State in 1962. During the next 50 years she married, divorced, got an AA degree in accounting, taught country/western dancing, traveled,…
Sherry Blatner There are some key dates to be aware of in July regarding the entire Creative Arts Center, including the Expressions Gallery. Plan your shopping junkets for the first week of July only, with a time-out for the usual Fourth of July holiday celebration. Both the Gallery and the Center will be closed from…
Sherry Blatner There’s a really important holiday fast approaching—Father’s Day on June 17. Now, we’re not just talking about your husbands, but also sons and sons-in-law. The Expressions Gallery is ready to fulfill your shopping needs. While you may not be welcome in his man cave, wouldn’t it be fun to decorate? There are some…
Sherry Blatner It’s a New Year and we all have great resolutions to ponder. No. 1. Exercise more. First step – walk over to the Creative Arts Center or park far from the front door if you feel the need to drive. Enter the building and stroll through the halls to enjoy all the showcase windows…