Classes at CATALYST are currently offered through our partner organizations whose hours may vary.  For questions about a particular class or event, e-mail or call the number listed under the event. If you are are interested in hosting a class, workshop, or special event at CATALYST, please visit our Rentals page for more information.

ART AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES

Art Mixer
Appointments are HIGHLY recommended to ensure your paint day/time. Please call, text or email to set an appointment. 

"Fluid Hours" for walk ins:
painting availability not guaranteed for walk ins.
12:30pm - 4pm  |  Wednesday
12:30pm - 7pm  |  Thursday
12:30pm - 8pm  |  Friday
12:30pm - 8pm  |  Saturday
 2:00pm - 6pm    |  Sunday
​Have some fun and get creative with Art Mixer, a unique Tucson paint and sip experience. Public and private paint events and classes are available with no minimum number of participants. Just pick a project and schedule a date and time to paint. Attendees can choose step-by-step painting projects on canvas, wood board, wood cutouts, wine glasses, wine bottles and paint-and-take ceramics! Browse the Photo Gallery, Class Listings, and Shop at the Art Mixer website to see more projects and pricing! New projects are always being added. 

Learn more and make reservations at: https://artmixer.net/
Contact: (520)490-9400, artmixertucson@gmail.com

*Summer Camps*
Art Mixer is offering kid's weekly themed summer camps of art-tastic fun, painting on different mediums including canvas, wood, glass, & ceramics! (Angela Burton, owner & instructor, has over 13 years of experience teaching organized, step by step art to children. The environment is always fun, positive, & encouraging. Current fingerprint clearance card.)
Each camp will be held from 1:00pm-3:30pm, M-F.
Open to ages 7-13. $225 per week or $50 per day.

Advocacy and Alchemy - Fighting for the Forest through Fungal Forays

Tuesday, May 16
6PM to 8:30PM


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Presented by WildEarth Guardians and Desert Alchemist 

Have you ever wanted to cultivate mushrooms on your own? Hernan Castro, whose business The Desert Alchemist invites the public to learn more about mushrooms - from identification to cultivation - will guide us through an easy at-home set up to grow mushrooms. Additionally, you'll have an opportunity to learn about forest health and the value of the White Mountains and the Blue Range Primitive area of Arizona - where many mushrooms flourish in the summer months.

Register HERE

DIVERSITY IN FILM - NETWORKING EVENT

Saturday, May 20
3pm to 5pm


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Presented by Elephant Scout Productions

Elephant Scout Productions is hosting a networking event and you are invited!

Join us for an exciting evening of networking and learning at our Diversity in Film Networking Event! Our goal is expand our network and to create a space for individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities who are interested in the film industry to connect with each other, share experiences, and learn from one another.

We'll also be giving a short presentation on diversity in film called 'Telling All the Stories: The Importance of Representation in Film'.

YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: SUMMER CAMP
June 12 - 16
1pm - 4pm

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Give your child the gift of creative expression this summer! Join us for 5 days and learn a variety of 2D and 3D art techniques. This year we will also be offering more advanced lessons for students who have participated previously. We will be creating painted game boards with ceramic game pieces, collages, a collaborative weaving project and will practice advanced watercoloring techniques. Lessons will be tiered so that beginning through experienced young artists will have the opportunity to learn new techniques and expand the ones they already have. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their artwork by composing artist statements and displaying their work in an art show for families on the last day of class. Students will participate in the complete artist experience in this summer camp through the processes of design, production, reflection and display of their work. Please note the age of your child at the time of registration so the instructor can plan accordingly.

-This camp is for ages 10 and up
-5 day series runs June 12-16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day
-Please arrive 20 minutes early on the first day of the session in order to sign the liability waiver
-Please note the age of your child at the time of registration so the instructor can plan accordingly

​Fees: *Early registration: sign up before April 30 for the discounted rate of $200, registration is $225 beginning May 1, 2022

Ceviche & Gazpacho Soup cooking class
​with plant based potential
June 17
11:30am - 2pm


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A cooking class where we will be making a vegan ceviche and cold gazpacho soup for those hot summer days.
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Registration Link

STEMAZing Saturday with waters center for systems thinking
Last Saturday of the month
10:30am - 12:00pm
​*Virtual Only*
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May 27, 2023

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STEMAZing Saturday is a free virtual event for PreK-12th grade students held the last Saturday of the month. STEMAZing Saturday will start at 10:30 am Arizona time and end at 12:00 pm Arizona time. Teachers are also welcome to join us! También disponible en español aquí.

More information

*Virtual event only until further notice*

SPECIAL EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS

Ignite the Possibilities: A Collective Celebration

Friday, May 19
5:00pm - 7:00pm

IGNITE THE POSSIBILITIES

The community is invited to support the expansion of the mission and vision and attend the official relaunch party on Friday, May 19, 2023. Tickets to the Ignite the Possibilities: A Collective Celebration event are $40 and include food and beverage sampling, live performances by partnering organizations, visual art on display from CATALYST artists in residence programs, and interactive educational activities from the Waters Center for Systems Thinking. 

All monies raised will go directly to supporting the operations and mission of CATALYST.    

Comedy for charity: Stand up to violence

Saturday, October 21
7pm - 9pm

Join us for a night of fun and laughter while supporting local nonprofits Esperanza Dance Project and Ben’s Bells! This amazing fundraiser is produced and presented by Comedy for Charity.

Comedy for Charity is a non-profit organization created by comedian Suzie Sexton to reduce violence and to raise money for victims of violence. The lineup includes Butch Lord, Jan Brenner, Suzie Sexton, Gene Moore, and headliner Monique Marvez. Plus an original dance performance by Esperanza Dance Project.

LESSONS & REHEARSALS

Tucson Youth Music

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
2pm - 6pm

CATALYST is partnering with Tucson Youth Music to bring free weekly music lessons for underserved families in the community! Tucson Youth Music (TYM) provides comprehensive weekly free music lessons to teach students how to play a musical instrument as well as, proper technique, repertoire, sight-reading, music theory, ear training, performance, and music appreciation. All necessary materials are provided to qualifying school-age children, ages 6 - 18. TYM music teachers are an extraordinary group of musicians who bring compassion and understanding to the life transforming power of music education.  

Support, volunteer, or see if your child qualifies for lessons by visiting the Tucson Youth Music website. 
Contact: (520) 975-3787, info@tucsonyouthmusic.org

Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1979, the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is a vital community resource that unites performers and audiences through a passion for music. The orchestra presents world premieres, seldom-performed treasures and classical gems. Rehearsals take place at CATALYST Arts & Makerspace on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through their season.  For more information regarding volunteering, becoming a member, attending a performance, or financially supporting this community orchestra visit SASOmusic.org

Learn more and make reservations for upcoming concerts: https://sasomusic.org/
Contact: (520) 308-6226, manager@sasomusic.org
Weekly Rehearsals Not Open to the Public

esperanza dance project
Mondays and Thursdays
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Esperanza Dance Project (EDP) is a Tucson-based non-profit organization committed to empowering survivors of childhood sexual trauma by eradicating stigma and secrecy while inspiring hope for healing through our impactful dance performance, discussions, and advocacy. EDP has performed across Arizona, reaching high school students, professionals committed to maintaining child safety, and community advocates. 

Learn more at https://www.esperanzadanceproject.org/

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