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.
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.
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
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.
Mar 5 Phoenix Flea
10am-5pm in Hertiage Square, Phoenix. Market for vintage goods, fine art & crafts, fashion, and artisan food.
Mar 12 Southwest Maker Fest
12-7pm in Downtown Mesa. Read about a previous SWMF or my travel journal workshop.
Mar 14 CraftHack
6pm at Gangplank Chandler. Meet other artists and crafters and learn something new or bring your own project to work on!
Mar 19-20 Annual Art Detour
Phoenix. Self-guided tour of studios in Phoenix Arts District.
- Mar 10 5-9pm: Art d’Core Gala in Hance Park. Celebration and arts showcase.
- Mar 18 6-10pm: Third Friday Art Detour Preview Night.
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.
