The Walter Hive

Community Welding Workshop
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Join us for a hands-on Learn to Weld workshop at The Walter Hive! This exciting, beginner-friendly event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the art of welding while creating a small sculpture.
Under the guidance of our skilled instructors, you’ll learn the basics of welding in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity!
⏰ Time: 5pm – 7 PM
📍 Location: The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
We can’t wait to weld with you! 🔥✨
SIGN UP HERE
*please make sure to fill out our safety waiver before attending here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/thewalterhive/thewalterhivereleaseofliabilityform
For safety, please bring closed toe shoes, a long sleeve shirt (made of cotton, not polyester), pants, and a hair tie if you have long hair.

Gallery Open Hours
2025-12-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-28 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 12:00 - 14:00 and 9 more dates | Walter Art Gallery, 6425 East Thomas Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, United States
The Walter Art Gallery is open by appointment only during select hours.
To schedule a private viewing, please email us at gallery@thewalterhive.org — we’d love to share the space and art with you!

Third Friday - FREE EVENT *Community Event*
2025-11-21 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-17 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-19 18:30 - 21:00 | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
These Third Friday Events are specifically meant to celebrate the opening and closing receptions for the exhibits featured in the Walter Art Gallery.
It also bring our growing community together for a potluck & BYOB party in our makerspace while listening to live music!
PARKING IS LIMITED SO PLEASE UBER OR CARPOOL IF YOU CAN!
6425 E Thomas Rd (Walter Art Gallery and Walter Dome)
FREE ENTRY

Hope Sign Making Volunteer Event at The Walter Hive
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
We need your creativity and helping hands! Join us for a Sign Making Volunteer Event at The Walter Hive on November 19th, 2025. We’re looking for 15 volunteers to assist in decorating beautiful, hand-painted signs that will be gifted to our local community. This is a great opportunity to get involved, share your artistic flair, and give back in a fun and meaningful way!
Event Details:

Date: November 19th, 2025

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00 PM (please arrive at least 15 minutes early)

Location: The Walter Hive (address on the website)

What We’ll Be Doing:

Painting and Decorating Signs: You’ll be helping create personalized signs that will brighten the community.

Team Collaboration: Work alongside other volunteers, bringing your ideas to life in a collaborative environment.

Community Impact: These signs will be shared with local community members, spreading positivity and connection.

How to Sign Up:
If you’re ready to pitch in and be part of this great community project, sign up through our Bloomerang Volunteer portal . We are capping the number of volunteers at 20, so make sure to grab your spot quickly!
This event is the perfect way to give back, meet new people, and contribute to something special in our neighborhood. Plus, it’s a fun and creative way to spend your day!
We hope to see you there!

Leather Coaster workshop @ Six Byrd Cider
2025-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Six Byrd Cider, 3619 E Indian School rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85018, United States
Join us for a hands-on evening of creativity and craftsmanship at Six Byrd Cider in Phoenix! On Monday, November 17th, 2025, from 6-8 PM, we’ll be hosting a unique leather coaster workshop where you’ll get the chance to sew, stamp, and stain your very own set of personalized leather coasters.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, our expert instructors will guide you through the process step by step. You’ll leave with a set of custom coasters that are as functional as they are stylish, and best of all, you’ll have learned a new skill! Enjoy the cozy, welcoming atmosphere of Six Byrd Cider while sipping on delicious cider and letting your creativity flow.
What to Expect:

Learn how to sew and assemble leather coasters

Get hands-on with stamping tools to add a personal touch

Experiment with staining techniques to create a unique look

Take home a set of 4 handmade leather coasters

Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this fun and crafty evening! If you’re ready to craft, sip, and unwind, sign up now by hitting the link below.
Sign up here
See you at Six Byrd Cider!

Community Welding Workshop
2025-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Join us for a hands-on Learn to Weld workshop at The Walter Hive! This exciting, beginner-friendly event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the art of welding while creating a small sculpture.
Under the guidance of our skilled instructors, you’ll learn the basics of welding in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity!
⏰ Time: 5pm – 7 PM
📍 Location: The Walter Hive, 6425 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
We can’t wait to weld with you! 🔥✨
*please make sure to fill out our safety waiver before attending here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/thewalterhive/thewalterhivereleaseofliabilityform
For safety, please bring closed toe shoes, a long sleeve shirt (made of cotton, not polyester), pants, and a hair tie if you have long hair.
Grab your spot here

Community Welding Workshop
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Join us for a hands-on Learn to Weld workshop at The Walter Hive! This exciting, beginner-friendly event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the art of welding while creating a small sculpture.
Under the guidance of our skilled instructors, you’ll learn the basics of welding in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity!
⏰ Time: 5pm – 7 PM
📍 Location: The Walter Hive, 6425 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
We can’t wait to weld with you! 🔥✨
*please make sure to fill out our safety waiver before attending here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/thewalterhive/thewalterhivereleaseofliabilityform
For safety, please bring closed toe shoes, a long sleeve shirt (made of cotton, not polyester), pants, and a hair tie if you have long hair.

Sign Up here

Intro to Cyanotype workshop
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Step into the world of classic photography with our Intro to Cyanotype class! This all-ages, beginner-friendly workshop explores one of the oldest alternative print methods, first discovered in the 1800s. Cyanotype was invented in 1842 by English scientist Sir John Herschel, but it was botanist Anna Atkins who popularized the process, using it to create stunning botanical prints and laying the groundwork for what we now call photographic art.
Using sunlight, water, and natural materials, you’ll create beautiful blue-toned prints and learn the science behind this awe-inspiring process. All materials are included and you get to take home your magical creation at the end of the workshop.
Tickets are $30 per person
Get your tickets here

Zen day of Art Retreat
2025-10-11 09:00 - 18:00 | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Leave the noise of everyday life behind and step into a sanctuary devoted to unlocking your Creative Flow. In this day-long retreat, you’ll be guided through experiences that soothe your mind, replenish your spirit, and awaken the wellspring of inspiration within you. Let the world slow down, and allow your creativity to rise, unbound and unstoppable.
This isn’t your typical retreat—The Zen Day of Art is the first of its kind, blending yoga, mindfulness and artistic exploration in a supportive, playful, and soulful environment. Whether you’re an experienced artist feeling blocked or someone simply seeking a refreshing, restorative day—this retreat is for you. No yoga, meditation, or art experience needed.

Date and time:

Saturday, October 11 · 9am – 6pm MST

Location: 6435 East Thomas Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
Welcome & Grounding Meditation with Tanika
Gentle group arrival and a short guided meditation to open the sacral chakra (creative center), set intentions, and arrive fully.

9:20 AM – 9:40 AM
Morning Pages (Inspired by The Artist’s Way)
20 minutes of free writing to clear mental clutter and access intuition and creativity.

9:40 AM – 10:55 AM
Sacral Chakra Yoga Flow with Jennifer Miles
A mindful, hip-opening flow designed to awaken the water element, release creative blocks, and bring fluidity into body and spirit.

10:55 AM – 11:45 AM
Sound Bath Healing with Jennifer Miles
Immersive sound journey using bowls, chimes, and tones that align with the sacral chakra, helping you drop into a deeper creative state.

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch Break
A delicious, wholesome box lunch will be provided by Panera Bread. Outdoor seating (weather permitting), relaxing music, and optional journaling prompts for digestion & reflection

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Zen Tangles with Charlotte Strawn
A meditative drawing class using intricate, repetitive patterns to bring mindfulness and flow into your creative process. No art experience needed — this is about presence over perfection.

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
“Releasing the Creative” Watercolor Workshop with Mary Strawn
Learn how to soften the edges and let go of the control we often feel the need to have in our lives. Connect to your emotions and intuition through the movement of line, water and color. Mary guides you through intentional art techniques and watercolor exploration focused on letting go, expression, and embodied creativity.

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Break + Tea Lounge with Jules
Light snacks, herbal teas, and time to breathe, journal, or explore the Hive.

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Choose-Your-Flow Creative Session
Pick the art path that calls to you: 1. Intuitive Collage & Vision Boarding with Trish– Cut, layer, and intuitively arrange images and words that speak to your creative energy. 2. Clay Play with Kim Edwards – Hand-build tactile forms with air-dry clay. A grounding and earthy creative expression. 3. Neurographic art with Jules– Use paints, markers, pastels, and mixed media with no rules, just pure flow.

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Creative Circle & Reflection with Mary, Jules, & Elvis
Share your art, voice insights, or simply hold space. Includes a brief closing visualization to seal in the creativity and connection.

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Optional Integration Time
Relax, Drink tea, wander, revisit your work, or connect with fellow creatives.

Tickets:
– $175 per person
– $300 for two (bring a friend and save!)
Lunch orders must be placed 1 week prior to the event.

Why It Matters:
All proceeds directly benefit The Walter Hive, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing therapeutic
arts programming to underserved communities. By joining us, you’re supporting the
healing power of art—and helping make it accessible to all.

Creativity is for Everyone.
No experience needed. Just an open heart and a curious mind.
Let’s create, move, laugh, and connect—together.
Reserve your spot today. Space is limited to 40 participants.
All proceeds from this event support The Walter Hive, a 501 (C) non profit, whos mission is to is to build resilience, promote healing, and foster creativity through the arts.

Volunteer Mixer
2025-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Current Volunteers are invited to The Walter Hive’s Volunteer Mixer — an Ice Cream & Float Party to celebrate YOU! Join us for a sweet evening of sundaes, root beer floats, and fun as we thank our amazing volunteers. Come enjoy tasty treats, good company, and lots of appreciation. You make The Walter Hive special — let us treat you in return!
Bring snacks and drinks to share if you like and lets make this evening fun!

If you’re interested in joining us, please sign up on Bloomerang Volunteer HERE

New Volunteer Orientation
2025-09-12 17:00 - 18:00 | The Walter Hive, 6435 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Ready to make a difference? Join our New Volunteer Orientation to learn everything you need to get started at The Walter Hive! We’ll cover our mission, safety guidelines, and what to expect during your volunteer experience.
Please sign up on Bloomerang Volunteer to reserve your spot.
