VISUAL ARTS
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
OPENING
Tucson Miniature Showcase — Tucson Woman's Club, 6245 E. Bellevue St. Sales of miniatures crafted by miniature artisans from across the country. Exhibits of miniatures, silent auctions, raffles, workshops and demonstrations, plus a sales table and make/take projects just for kids. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21. $7. 881-0606. theminitimemachine.org.
Art by Joseph Comellas — Jane Hamilton Fine Art, 2890 E. Skyline Drive Suite 180. Oil paintings follow the shapes and organic forms that the southwestern buttes, arroyos, mesas and mountains inspire. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 1-7. 529-4886. janehamiltonfineart.com.
ET CETERA
All Souls CraftShop: Sonoran Gourd Masks with Guest Artist Lynne — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Materials provided, you are welcome to bring your own. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18. 481-8003. allsoulsprocession.org.
Third Thursday: Build your own PocketShrine with DIRT — Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave. Build your own pocket shrine or mini alter. Supples provided but bring our own special objects. Cash bar and food trucks. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18. 624-5019. moca-tucson.org.
Wild Blue Yonder Paint Night — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road. Paint the Davis Monthan baby, the A-10 Warthog, along with a beautiful desert sunset. Ages 21 and over may BYOB (up to) 40oz or beer or 1 liter of wine. We provide all paint supplies, cups, ice, bottle openers, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18. $35. 245-0340. thecraftrevolt.com.
National Pottery Painting Day — Color Me Mine Tucson-Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Paint pottery and spin the prize wheel to win. Spin to win prizes or discounts. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 20. Cost of pottery plus $8 Studio fee. 790-1100. tucson.colormemine.com.
Wild Kingdom GLOW — Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. Glowing sculptures, multi-media installations, theatrical performances and music. Dress in your glowing costumes. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 20. $20. 623-6732. trianglelranch.com.
Adventures of the Heart: Annual Show — Madaras Gallery, 3035 N. Swan Road. Three new series of paintings: "Spirit Animals, California Coastline and Back to Greece." 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21. 615-3001. madaras.com.
Encaustic Painting and Collage Workshop — Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince Road. Encaustic is the use of heat and pigment infused beeswax on a painting or collage. Explanations of tools, materials, and techniques. Bring collage materials including photographs and two dimensional personal keepsakes. All other materials will be provided. Lunch is not included. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22. $145. 623-1003. blueravenartschool.com.
All Souls CraftShop: Aluminum Flowers with Jody — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center. Learn how to make aluminum can flowers with Jody Cummins to decorate crowns, altars, masks and costumes for All Souls Procession. Call to RSVP. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23. $20. 481-8003. allsoulsprocession.org.
ArtNow! with Scott Treleaven — Museum of Contemporary Art. Autobiographical lecture illustrated with images from the artist's work. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 23. $10. 624-5019.
All Souls CraftShop: New Orleans Parasol Altars — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center. Learn to make a New Orleans Style Parasol to carry with you in the procession. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24. $20. 481-8003. allsoulsprocession.org.
All Souls Craftshop: Elegant Paper Flowers with Maria’s Paper Petals — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center. Make a paper flower, to become part of your personal altar, costume, or headdress. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25. $20. 481-8003. allsoulsprocession.org.
Giant Paper Flower Making Workshop — The Craft Revolt. Supplies provided. Ages 21 and up may bring up to 40 oz of beer or one liter of wine. 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25. $45. 245-0340. thecraftrevolt.com.
Witches Wine and Paint — Color Me Mine Tucson. Paint and create for Halloween or Dia de los Muertos. Fee includes glazing and firing of pottery. Pottery purchase of choice the day of the event. Ages 21 and up. BYOB. Light snacks. 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25. $10. 790-1100. tucson.colormemine.com.
Painting with Fire: Exploring the Possibilities - Torch Fired Enamel — Blue Raven Art School. Immersion method to enamel beads, pendants, add decals and wire to create one of a kind components for jewelry. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26. $65. 623-1003. blueravenartschool.com.
Burlap Wreath Making Workshop — Beads of Courage Studio J Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd. Supplies provided. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26. $45. 245-0340. thecraftrevolt.com.
