Gourd Art Kaaren Drent 520-818-2343 Nov.-May, Mon., 1-4 PM, Fri., 9 AM-Noon, Lapidary Room
ON THE COVER
The gourd artists are in full swing. Newcomers are invited to join us. Don’t forget the Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival February 11, 12 and 13.
Northern cardinal pair Photo by Sheryl Hester
Japanese Flower Arranging Donald Marier 520-825-4878 dolmar21@gmail.com Nov.-May, Second and Fourth Mon., 2-4 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge Clay Pres. John Grandner 240-271-9585; VP Barb Peterson 612-710-9421 www.scovclayclub.com As Valentine’s Day approaches, thoughts turn to love. What do our members love about about Clay Club? Kathy Foster says, “the feel of the clay. It’s totally creative and you make something your own.” Bonnie Klenda says, “the companionship.” Maria Welch says, “I find Clay a very enjoyable club.” Jean Van Arnam says, “all the different ways to be creative. You can express in different L-R, Bonnie Klenda; Karen Kane, Susan ways.” Susan SteinSteinhart (seated), Maria Welch hart says “I like the welcoming nature of all the participants.” Looking for beautiful handmade gifts this month? Stop by the Clay and Glaze Studio windows to view unique pieces of both thrown and hand-built pottery. Many pieces are available for purchase. You may contact the artist whose phone number is listed on the sign with any questions. Those interested in a membership in Clay Club, please stop by the Clay Studio to sign up for mandatory orientation.
Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana, is the art of arranging flowers, branch materials, grasses and leaves. At its core is the beauty resulting from a combination of color, shapes and graceful lines. More than simple floral decoration, it is a form of sculpture with plant materials. Learn from certified instructors at your own pace and make creative arrangements for your home.
Knit and Crochet Jane Fairchild 520-909-5069 janemail11@yahoo.com Tue., 2:30-4:30 PM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge
If you have a knit or crochet project, or would like to learn to crochet plastic bags into sleeping mats, come and join us. An ongoing group project is making crocheted sleeping mats out of plastic shopping bags. We deliver these mats to the Gospel Rescue Mission for Tucson people who are experiencing homelessness. You can participate in this project by cutting the bags into strips, stringing them into plastic yarn (plarn) and/or crocheting them into mats.
Modelers Pres. Fred Faust 520-907-3469 fjfaust1030@gmail.com Second Fri., 8:30 AM, Catalina Vista/Pusch Ridge www.scovaz.com/clubs/modelers
Colored Pencil Plus Sue Parkes 520-825-7307, Bette McGrath 815-347-4282 Fri., 9 AM-1 PM, Catalina Vista/Art Studio
Jane Honeywell working on a scratchboard piece of her adorable puppy.
If you appreciate fine detail in art, our club may be just the group for you. We have colored pencil and scratchboard artists who will be happy to get you started. Basic drawing skills are helpful, but not essential. We hope you will join us.
Sun City Oro Valley Tipster, February 2022
Photo by Tom Prall Modelers love to share the fruits of their labors with the families who come to our four open houses each year as these folks did in December. But, visitors are welcome to come in any time we’re working in the club workroom in the Artisan Center. The history of the prototypes of the models we build is important to us. It adds to our appreciation of the miniature world we are creating and leads to more accurate representations. Presentations at our monthly meetings in Catalina Vista help us learn more about the planes, cars, boats, buildings and trains we build. On February 11, club member Bruce Dewald (USN retired) will talk about the role of the B-24 Liberator (PB4Y-1) in naval combat during WWII. All are invited to join us. This 45-minute talk will begin at 9 AM.
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