Happenings in Arizona: February 2016 and Beyond!

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We’ve been including a list of hand-picked maker/artist/explorer events in our monthly newsletter, and I thought I’d share the Arizona portion here today.

Arcosanti cafe

Now – Apr 30 Arcosanti Resident Art Show

Arcosanti, near Cordes Junction. Art by Arcosanti residents and alumni for sale. The day we had breakfast at Arcosanti was also during an art show. Work for sale included jewelry, photography, and mixed media pieces.

  • Gourd Art: Mar 2 + Apr 6. Basic gourd art for beginners. $35-$45.
  • Terrarium: Mar 11 + Mar 12. Choose your succulents and create an indoor garden. Walk-in class. $15.

Macayos margarita

Feb 21 – Mar 29 Macayo’s Tequila Dinner Series

Macayo’s Mexican Grill & Cantina, Scottsdale. Read our review of the redesigned Macayo’s Scottsdale.

  • Feb 21 3-8pm (National Margarita Day!): Tequila & Margarita Tasting to benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society with 9 Top Shelf Tequila samples, 9 handcrafted cocktail samples, appetizers, and live music by Nick Hranek. Open house style event. $40/person.
  • Feb 23 5:30pm: Tequila Dinner & LIVE! Macayo Salsa Challenge
  • Mar 29 5:30pm: Tequila Dinner

Eucalyptus trees at arboretum

Mar 2 – Apr 6 Craft Classes at the Arboretum

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior. Whether or not you take a class, it’s a lovely place to spend the day.

  • Gourd Art: Mar 2 + Apr 6. Basic gourd art for beginners. $35-$45.
  • Terrarium: Mar 11 + Mar 12. Choose your succulents and create an indoor garden. Walk-in class. $15.

Heritage Square Phoenix

Mar 5 Phoenix Flea

10am-5pm in Hertiage Square, Phoenix. Market for vintage goods, fine art & crafts, fashion, and artisan food.

Southwest Maker Fest

Mar 12 Southwest Maker Fest

12-7pm in Downtown Mesa. Read about a previous SWMF or my travel journal workshop.

Quilling

Mar 14 CraftHack

6pm at Gangplank Chandler. Meet other artists and crafters and learn something new or bring your own project to work on!

Art Detour

Mar 19-20 Annual Art Detour

Phoenix. Self-guided tour of studios in Phoenix Arts District.

Ceramic art by Robin Ray.

Now – Apr 3 Arizona Fine Art EXPO

26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 100 artists set up shop under big tents in Scottsdale for 10 weeks. Also cafe, sculpture garden, and weekend music. $10 season pass.

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