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"Under the shadow of the northern hills of Joshua Tree National Park, nestled amidst the benign palm trees of the Oasis of Mara, proprietress Gretchen Grunt has set up a multi-purpose gallery, shop, studio complex, showroom, and best of all, classroom, for the art-minded weekend {and weekday} traveler." -Mark Hornish, LA Deserts Travel Examiner with the 29 Palms Inn: "The Creative Center is founded on the premise that the creative spirit is an integral part of our spiritual and social paths in life. A loving and non-judgmental art studio environment is one of our primary goals." A Video about the Creative Center: Eye on the Desert ART CLASSES: The Creative Center offers private or group art classes for any level of artists or hobbyists in a variety of mediums: Stained Glass Pottery on the wheel Clay Creatures by Hand Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Printmaking with Linoleum Blocks, Monotypes, Etchings, Drypoints, Collaging & Bookmaking Mosaics Charcoal & Gesso Drawing Collage Painting Color-n-Paint on T-shirts & Fabric. CURRENT ART CLASSES ART GALLERY: A place to feature guest artists & discuss art in an exciting & welcoming gallery. ART OPENINGS: A space for private art parties, public art openings, live music & art performances. CURRENT EXHIBIT ART STUDIOS: The Creative Center compound provides studio spaces for a handful of talented artists, who invite you into their creative spaces during your visit... Jewelry & Sculptures, Mikal Winn Mikal has moved back to his glorious studio Visit Mikal at Moonway Lodge Multi-Media Printmaker & Instructor, Gretchen Grunt gretchengrunt.com Stained Glass Designs & Instructor, Doug Whitfield stained glass page Multi-Media Painter & Crafts, Anna Houghton Printmaker, Justin Marquis CALL FOR ARTISTS! If you are interested in becoming a featured artist of the month, or exhibiting display case size art (jewelry & small crafts) Please, contact Gretchen for an application. |
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