Art Social: Mixed-Media Art Journals

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Create your own art journals using recycled and upcycled materials! After constructing their journal, participants will practice several mixed media techniques inside the pages, including print-making, watercolor, and collage. Led by Nicole Austin.

$35

Art Social: Pumpkin Luminarias

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Get into the fall spirit with this fun ceramics class for beginners! Participants will learn how to make and join pinch pots into closed forms, then shape them into pumpkin luminarias of their own design. All materials included; instructor will glaze, fire, and return completed projects at a later date. Led by Kathleen Escobedo.

$35

Deities of the South: Marco Albarrán

Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ

Multi-media artist Marco Albarrán’s focus on pre-Conquest indigenous deities and motifs unites his diverse artistic output, which ranges from prints to large sculptures. Deities of the South examines the roles of ancient sacred deities in a modern world and encourages viewers to consider indigenous perspectives, modular spirituality, and sacred environments.

Free

Make and Take: Clog Shoe Charms

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Stop by Vision Gallery to make some clog shoe charms! Use air-dry clay, sequins, beads, feathers, and more to create one-of-a-kind accessories for your clog shoes! This is a free, self-led activity for all ages. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Registering for a time slot helps us plan, but drop-ins are welcome!   Register

Free

Make and Take: Halloween Lanterns

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Stop by Vision Gallery to make a spoOoOky Halloween paper lantern! Fold and cut paper to make a jack-o-lantern, witch, ghost, Frankenstein, or any other creepy character you want. This is a free, self-led activity for all ages. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Registering for a time slot helps us plan, but drop-ins are welcome!

Free

Art Social: Needle-felted Ornaments

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Let your imagination go wild as you explore the wonderful world of wool by creating your own felted ornament. You will learn the basics of 3D needle felting, working with various shapes to create hanging pieces of art. This class is for adults; registration is $35.

$35

Art Quilts: IMPACT!

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Our 29th annual Art Quilts exhibition showcases art quilts that have a bold visual impact and message. Fiber artists from across the country and abroad were invited to submit to this annual exhibition of contemporary art quilts, showcasing some of the finest textile art on display in the Southwestern United States.

Free

The Art of Letting Go

Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ

For this exhibition, curator and monosilk enthusiast Edgar Fernandez invited eleven other Phoenix-area artists to create monosilk prints. Ranging from novice to expert printmaker, each artist brought their various techniques and styles to the process in a series of open studios. During their studio time, they were given one directive-- to use a specific type of pencil and crayon to draw on the screen. The result is a unique single edition print. Art of Letting Go Invitational Exhibition highlights a medium that is seldom celebrated while also helping artists find the freedom to let go.

Free

Make and Take: Perler Bead Ornaments

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Get in the spirit with a fun holiday craft! Stop by Vision Gallery on Saturday, December 7 to make an ornament with fusible beads. Enjoy free hot cocoa or cider as you do any last-minute shopping in our gift shop too!

Free

Make and Take: Origami

Vision Gallery 10 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Stop by Vision Gallery to make origami and enjoy our current exhibit! Follow instructions to fold colorful paper to create a variety of animals and objects. This is a free, self-led activity for all ages. Children are welcome to participate with assistance from an adult. Registering for a time slot helps us plan, but drop-ins are welcome!

Free