By Tiffany Huang, Class of 2026
Happy March! 🍀
It me again, today we will be discussing some fun activities that can help you brush up on manual dexterity 😄 This list is from the ADEA mixed with some ways you can do these activities in Arizona!
1. Drawing/Painting
Painting with a Twist (https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/tempe/calendar/): With locations in Gilbert, Phoenix, and Tempe, bring yourself or some friends for a fun night of painting and drinks! This is a great opportunity to network with others in the community or have bonding time with the homies. In-studio classes range from $25 to $50. No experience necessary. Other paint and sip events here: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/az--mesa/sip-and-paint/
Mesa Arts Center offers many art courses as well from pottery, painting, glass blowing, etc. They also offer scholarship opportunities for these courses. More info here https://www.mesaartscenter.com/classinfo
DIY: Head over to your local Michaels or JOANN and purchase some art supplies and create away! Make sure to check online for any store coupons (there usually are!) 😋
2. Crocheting/Knitting
The Woobles (https://thewoobles.com/): Learn how to crochet in an hour with this cute AAPI-owned company. The Woobles allowed me to tick off a last-minute 2022 bucket list activity. I present to you Sebastian the lion. 10/10 would recommend.
Tempe Yarn & Fiber (https://www.yelp.com/biz/tempe-yarn-and-fiber-tempe?osq=Crochet+Classes): This locally owned yarn shop also hosts crocheting/knitting/etc. classes! They also sell unique yarns for you to take that knowledge home and create away on your own.
Family Arts Needlework Shop (https://familyartsneedlework.com/pages/calendar-of-events): Learn how to knit/bejewel/stitch with this lovely nonprofit store with excellent customer service.
3. Sculpting/Ceramics
Mesa Arts Center (https://www.mesaartscenter.com/classes): Offers metal sculpting/pottery/ceramics classes and many other courses that will help strengthen your manual dexterity skills!
Bits & Pieces Ceramics (https://bitspiecesceramics.business.site/): Work with or purchase ceramics at this location. You may have to call to see what the workshop schedule is though.
4. Learning a musical instrument
Tammie’s Music Studio (https://www.tammiesmusicstudio.com/): Learn how to play piano or guitar at Tammie’s Music studio. With rates from $140/month for weekly 30-minute lessons to $280/month for weekly 60 min lessons.
Linton Milano Music (https://www.lintonmilano.com/lessons): Learn how to play string or brass instruments with private lessons costing $35 for half an hour or $66 for one hour.
Thanks for reading, appreciate you! 🥰
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