DATES: Now through Aug. 24 TIMES: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission. The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1,000 ceramic pieces, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity. During the course of the exhibit, local artist Mary Meyer will periodically add new ceramic leaves as more people contribute observations on iNaturalist. The Garden invites guests to engage with this distinctive art installation, offering a captivating opportunity to reconnect with nature. Exhibition unavailable during private events. Mary Meyer is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work utilizes systems of carved components that investigate the intimate connections between community and botanicals. Originally trained in stone carving, she is drawn to meditative processes and materials such as clay, wood and metal that foster the intuitive exploration of form. Meyer has lived in Arizona for more than 28 years. She holds a BFA in sculpture from Arizona State University where she studied foundry casting methods and metalworking. She completed her graduate studies […]
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2 events,Doylene H. Land attributes her love for wide-open spaces to her lifelong residence in West Texas. The region’s desert landscape, expansive sky, and ever-changing clouds have captivated her since childhood, with the flat, stark horizon holding a special fascination for her. This linear horizon frequently appears in her oil paintings, where she blends cherished everyday objects with natural elements to create personal visual narratives. She is most known for her oil paintings as well as her installation art, which feature her ancestral influences that have affected her life as an artist. |
3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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3 events,Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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4 events,Date: July 21-25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Price: Youth $400 Member $360 This camp is recommended for ages 12-16. Campers become junior architects! We’ll discuss how to design for tricky environments, landscapes, and clients. Mimicking the design process architects follow, campers will create fully detailed architectural models of innovative structures they dream up. This camp also features an architect guest speaker to share about their career. No previous camp or architecture experience is required. Daily lunch is included in this camp. At the conclusion of the week, families and friends will be invited to Taliesin West to see a showcase of the campers’ work! Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |
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4 events,Date: July 28-August 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Price: Youth $400 Member $360 This camp is recommended for ages 9-11. Want to learn more about the basics of architecture and design? Campers will spend a week creating their own building plans during this project-based camp! They’ll learn about organic architecture, history, and more through hands-on activities and tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert home, Taliesin West. Using apps on provided iPads, they will create digital floor plans and architectural models of their very own dream space. Daily lunch is included in this camp. At the conclusion of the week, families and friends will be invited to Taliesin West to see a showcase of the campers’ work! Coloring reduces stress, improves focus, and stimulates creativity. Newcomers welcome. Adults. |