Use small wood pieces to make funky picture bracelets, or use letter stamps to spell out words or phrases. Instead of using as jewelry, make an assortment of the wood pieces and store them in a baggie for use on future craft projects.

Speaking of The Creative Quest, the Glendale paper arts store is hosting a weekend with artist Traci Bautista. Known for her vibrant collaged paper that she dyes, sews, scrapes, stencils and glazes, she will start Friday with a demo and trunk show, followed by a two-day workshop. Students will learn paper painting and doodle lettering and will complete an art journal from their work. 6-8 p.m. Friday (demo and sale); 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Price for two-day class is $200. 7146 N. 57th Drive, Glendale. Call (623) 847-2215 to make a class reservation.

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