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Come learn to create a unique patchwork design pendant using bronze metal clay. From simple designs to complex patterns, these pendants will engage your creative energy and delight your creative spirit.
Come learn to create a unique patchwork design pendant using bronze metal clay. From simple designs to complex patterns, these pendants will engage your creative energy and delight your creative spirit.
Create your own sugar skull art to honor a loved one, come make art with lots of bright colors and great shapes. Meet new friends, enjoy some creativity, and celebrate Día De Los Muertos!
Create your own sugar skull art to honor a loved one, come make art with lots of bright colors and great shapes. Meet new friends, enjoy some creativity, and celebrate Día De Los Muertos!
Students are invited to bring photos of interest. The workshop will provide many demos and ideas for a creative expression, rather than how to copy.
Students are invited to bring photos of interest. The workshop will provide many demos and ideas for a creative expression, rather than how to copy.
Tubac artist David Simons, a self-taught artist will explain how he studied and strived to master both watercolor and oil painting. He will discuss his approach and methods, as well as the joy he experiences while painting.
Tubac artist David Simons, a self-taught artist will explain how he studied and strived to master both watercolor and oil painting. He will discuss his approach and methods, as well as the joy he experiences while painting.
Come learn to create a unique patchwork design pendant using bronze metal clay. From simple designs to complex patterns, these pendants will engage your creative energy and delight your creative spirit.
Come learn to create a unique patchwork design pendant using bronze metal clay. From simple designs to complex patterns, these pendants will engage your creative energy and delight your creative spirit.
Create your own sugar skull art to honor a loved one, come make art with lots of bright colors and great shapes. Meet new friends, enjoy some creativity, and celebrate Día De Los Muertos!
Create your own sugar skull art to honor a loved one, come make art with lots of bright colors and great shapes. Meet new friends, enjoy some creativity, and celebrate Día De Los Muertos!
Students are invited to bring photos of interest. The workshop will provide many demos and ideas for a creative expression, rather than how to copy.
Students are invited to bring photos of interest. The workshop will provide many demos and ideas for a creative expression, rather than how to copy.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your skills, check out our Adult Education program—featuring a range of workshops and classes in the arts.
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Come learn to create a unique patchwork design pendant using bronze metal clay. From simple designs to complex patterns, these pendants will engage your creative energy and delight your creative spirit.
Come learn to create a unique patchwork design pendant using bronze metal clay. From simple designs to complex patterns, these pendants will engage your creative energy and delight your creative spirit.
Create your own sugar skull art to honor a loved one, come make art with lots of bright colors and great shapes. Meet new friends, enjoy some creativity, and celebrate Día De Los Muertos!
Create your own sugar skull art to honor a loved one, come make art with lots of bright colors and great shapes. Meet new friends, enjoy some creativity, and celebrate Día De Los Muertos!
Students are invited to bring photos of interest. The workshop will provide many demos and ideas for a creative expression, rather than how to copy.
Students are invited to bring photos of interest. The workshop will provide many demos and ideas for a creative expression, rather than how to copy.
Discover the unique art of alcohol ink. The Inks are vibrant and brilliant. The inks run with complete abandon by tipping the tile or using your breath to move the alcohol. Come and explore these unseen horizons of creativity. Enjoy the dance of color and spirit, guided by intuition and the flow of alcohol inks on 6”x6” tile. This course is guided by Janet Blumenthal, who is known for breathing life into her alcohol ink paintings.
Discover the unique art of alcohol ink. The Inks are vibrant and brilliant. The inks run with complete abandon by tipping the tile or using your breath to move the alcohol. Come and explore these unseen horizons of creativity. Enjoy the dance of color and spirit, guided by intuition and the flow of alcohol inks on 6”x6” tile. This course is guided by Janet Blumenthal, who is known for breathing life into her alcohol ink paintings.
Come learn to create a unique patchwork design pendant using bronze metal clay. From simple designs to complex patterns, these pendants will engage your creative energy and delight your creative spirit.
Come learn to create a unique patchwork design pendant using bronze metal clay. From simple designs to complex patterns, these pendants will engage your creative energy and delight your creative spirit.
Create your own sugar skull art to honor a loved one, come make art with lots of bright colors and great shapes. Meet new friends, enjoy some creativity, and celebrate Día De Los Muertos!
Create your own sugar skull art to honor a loved one, come make art with lots of bright colors and great shapes. Meet new friends, enjoy some creativity, and celebrate Día De Los Muertos!
Students are invited to bring photos of interest. The workshop will provide many demos and ideas for a creative expression, rather than how to copy.
Students are invited to bring photos of interest. The workshop will provide many demos and ideas for a creative expression, rather than how to copy.
Discover the unique art of alcohol ink. The Inks are vibrant and brilliant. The inks run with complete abandon by tipping the tile or using your breath to move the alcohol. Come and explore these unseen horizons of creativity. Enjoy the dance of color and spirit, guided by intuition and the flow of alcohol inks on 6”x6” tile. This course is guided by Janet Blumenthal, who is known for breathing life into her alcohol ink paintings.
Discover the unique art of alcohol ink. The Inks are vibrant and brilliant. The inks run with complete abandon by tipping the tile or using your breath to move the alcohol. Come and explore these unseen horizons of creativity. Enjoy the dance of color and spirit, guided by intuition and the flow of alcohol inks on 6”x6” tile. This course is guided by Janet Blumenthal, who is known for breathing life into her alcohol ink paintings.
TCA brings together art and education through the Art Speaks series—engaging presentations led by experts on a wide range of art-related topics. Whether you're an artist, enthusiast, or lifelong learner, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
Tubac artist David Simons, a self-taught artist will explain how he studied and strived to master both watercolor and oil painting. He will discuss his approach and methods, as well as the joy he experiences while painting.
Tubac artist David Simons, a self-taught artist will explain how he studied and strived to master both watercolor and oil painting. He will discuss his approach and methods, as well as the joy he experiences while painting.
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Travel through the history of winter in art, from the groundbreaking landscapes of Pieter Bruegel the Elder to the luminous snow scenes of familiar artists like Monet, Pissarro, and the Wyeth’s. Additionally, you will become immersed in breathtaking winter landscapes by lesser-known Japanese, European, and Russian painters who beautifully captured the magic and mystery of the winter season—all while enjoying the cozy warmth of Tubac in January!
Travel through the history of winter in art, from the groundbreaking landscapes of Pieter Bruegel the Elder to the luminous snow scenes of familiar artists like Monet, Pissarro, and the Wyeth’s. Additionally, you will become immersed in breathtaking winter landscapes by lesser-known Japanese, European, and Russian painters who beautifully captured the magic and mystery of the winter season—all while enjoying the cozy warmth of Tubac in January!
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Throughout the history of Western civilization, artists have sought to express the classical virtues of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness—ideals rooted in the artistic and philosophical traditions of ancient Greece. This lecture begins with a look at art from Greek antiquity, then follows the rebirth of these virtues during the Renaissance, and concludes by considering how modern and contemporary artists have reimagined them for the present age.
Throughout the history of Western civilization, artists have sought to express the classical virtues of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness—ideals rooted in the artistic and philosophical traditions of ancient Greece. This lecture begins with a look at art from Greek antiquity, then follows the rebirth of these virtues during the Renaissance, and concludes by considering how modern and contemporary artists have reimagined them for the present age.
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Step into the fascinating and controversial world of French artist Paul Gauguin as he left modern society behind in search of paradise. Journey with him from Brittany to Martinique, Tahiti, and the remote Marquesas Islands, where he created some of his most celebrated works. Join us to explore Gauguin's bold colors, dreamlike imagery, and unforgettable vision of paradise through the remarkable art inspired by his extraordinary journeys.
Step into the fascinating and controversial world of French artist Paul Gauguin as he left modern society behind in search of paradise. Journey with him from Brittany to Martinique, Tahiti, and the remote Marquesas Islands, where he created some of his most celebrated works. Join us to explore Gauguin's bold colors, dreamlike imagery, and unforgettable vision of paradise through the remarkable art inspired by his extraordinary journeys.
Tubac artist David Simons, a self-taught artist will explain how he studied and strived to master both watercolor and oil painting. He will discuss his approach and methods, as well as the joy he experiences while painting.
Tubac artist David Simons, a self-taught artist will explain how he studied and strived to master both watercolor and oil painting. He will discuss his approach and methods, as well as the joy he experiences while painting.
Travel through the history of winter in art, from the groundbreaking landscapes of Pieter Bruegel the Elder to the luminous snow scenes of familiar artists like Monet, Pissarro, and the Wyeth’s. Additionally, you will become immersed in breathtaking winter landscapes by lesser-known Japanese, European, and Russian painters who beautifully captured the magic and mystery of the winter season—all while enjoying the cozy warmth of Tubac in January!
Travel through the history of winter in art, from the groundbreaking landscapes of Pieter Bruegel the Elder to the luminous snow scenes of familiar artists like Monet, Pissarro, and the Wyeth’s. Additionally, you will become immersed in breathtaking winter landscapes by lesser-known Japanese, European, and Russian painters who beautifully captured the magic and mystery of the winter season—all while enjoying the cozy warmth of Tubac in January!
Throughout the history of Western civilization, artists have sought to express the classical virtues of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness—ideals rooted in the artistic and philosophical traditions of ancient Greece. This lecture begins with a look at art from Greek antiquity, then follows the rebirth of these virtues during the Renaissance, and concludes by considering how modern and contemporary artists have reimagined them for the present age.
Throughout the history of Western civilization, artists have sought to express the classical virtues of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness—ideals rooted in the artistic and philosophical traditions of ancient Greece. This lecture begins with a look at art from Greek antiquity, then follows the rebirth of these virtues during the Renaissance, and concludes by considering how modern and contemporary artists have reimagined them for the present age.
Step into the fascinating and controversial world of French artist Paul Gauguin as he left modern society behind in search of paradise. Journey with him from Brittany to Martinique, Tahiti, and the remote Marquesas Islands, where he created some of his most celebrated works. Join us to explore Gauguin's bold colors, dreamlike imagery, and unforgettable vision of paradise through the remarkable art inspired by his extraordinary journeys.
Step into the fascinating and controversial world of French artist Paul Gauguin as he left modern society behind in search of paradise. Journey with him from Brittany to Martinique, Tahiti, and the remote Marquesas Islands, where he created some of his most celebrated works. Join us to explore Gauguin's bold colors, dreamlike imagery, and unforgettable vision of paradise through the remarkable art inspired by his extraordinary journeys.
TCA offers the annual Hi/Mid Art exhibit for students to learn how to present their artwork professionally, share their art with the community and visitors to Tubac Center of the Arts. During the summer, TCA welcomes children from ages 6 to 13 to learn by creating art. Students discover and learn different art mediums such as painting, drawing, and mixed media. Summer Arts is held in June of each year.
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The annual Hi Art exhibit offers students an opportunity to learn how to professionally present their artwork, share and sell their art with the community and visitors to the Tubac Center of the Arts. The 2026 Hi Art Exhibit will be a live exhibit in our galleries.
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Each summer TCA welcomes children from ages 6-13 to learn by creating art. Students discover and learn different art mediums such as painting, drawing, and mixed media. Summer Arts is held during the month of June each year.
Tubac Center of the Arts contains over 1,000 art books in 30 categories ranging from acrylic painting to woodworking, all donated over the years. The collection is housed in the Studio Gallery, which serves as a meeting space and art gallery. Thanks to our volunteer librarian, Ray Harrison, the Jean A. Burgess Memorial Library has been organized and categorized so members and visitors are able to find and enjoy the library. Special thanks to volunteer Thea Arai.
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