Celebrate Small Business Saturday with Casa Kira for an Open House Event!
Think local. Buy local.
Tucson Open Studio Tour
The Casa Kira studio provides an opportunity to browse jewelry designs by artist, Kira Geddes in a comfortable easy access setting. In addition to jewelry, Casa Kira, displays paintings, pottery and prints by other local Tucson artists. There's something for everyone , including lovely refreshments, and great conversation with friends old and new. We hope that Open Studio Tours inspires you and your creativity as well and that's why we have an activity table on the beautiful back porch of the Casa Kira Studio. Artistic materials of all kinds will be provided. So bring a friend and join in the fun.
Plan your route and discover new artists throughout Southern Arizona
OST Calendar: https://artsfoundtucson.org/open-studio-tours/ost-calendar/ Browse through the calendar to discover all studio openings. Each event listing provides detailed information to help you plan your visits and make the most of this exciting weekend.
Explore an interactive map
Studio Map: https://artsfoundtucson.org/studio-map/
Simply click on a red marker to view the studio name and access a link to the studio’s page to find address details and a list of all OST events happening at that location.
Open Studio Tours (OST) is one of the largest self-guided showcases of artist studios and creative work spaces in the region running for over 10 years. Throughout its history, OST has allowed Tucson and Pima County’s artists to invite visitors into their studios, free-of-charge, so they can directly engage with the working artists, see where art is created, and learn more about their artistic processes.
2024 OPEN STUDIO TOURS
NOVEMBER 8, 9 &10
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural scene of Tucson and Pima County for the 2024 Open Studio Tours, presented by the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Casa Kira Annual Pre-Mother's Day Open House: Moms & Mimosas,
MOMS & MIMOSAS IS BACK !
Grab a mom or a friend and join us for this beloved annual event at the Casa.
Enjoy a mimosa or fo-mosa, and meet friends old and new.
Shop local for mom this Mother's Day, or gift yourself!
💪🏽 Some alternate ways to gift a special mom this month:
❤️ Call, text or email for a private or group shopping appointment
💚 Check out The CASA KIRA online SHOP -Free shipping on everything
* I’d love to mail a PAPER GIFT CIRTIFICATE to anyone you want to gift. Your gift certificate includes a complimentary, locally made greeting card with a personalized message from you.
520-838-1387 kira@casakira.com
Valentine's Open House, Sale and Donation Drive for: Love. Period. with guest artist: Hazel
Valentine’s Open House & Period Supplies Donation Drive
With guest artist: Hazel Clark
I have lots of new designs for Valentine’s Day, Sweethearts and Flowers oh my! Gift yourself or someone you love with a locally handcrafted treasure.
CASA KIRA is partnering with The Alliance for Period Supplies And The Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona for an awareness building project and Donation Drive called:
LOVE.PERIOD.
Bring any period supply product or monetary donation to the studio and you will be entered into a raffle to win a fabulous prize!
or call or text for a private appointment.
Participate virtually by donating HERE : https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349184&id=47&cfifid=62
1 in 4 Women Have Struggled to Purchase Period Products in the Past Year Due to Lack of Income.
Alliance for Period Supplies is a national organization working to ensure that individuals in need have access to essential period products required to participate fully in daily life.
Valentine's Open House, Sale and Donation Drive for: Love. Period. (
Second Annual Period supplies Donation Drive
I have lots of new designs for Valentine’s Day, Sweethearts and Flowers oh my! Gift yourself or someone you love with a locally handcrafted treasure.
For the entire month of February, CASA KIRA is partnering with The Alliance for Period Supplies And The Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona for an awareness building project and Donation Drive called:
LOVE.PERIOD.
Bring any period supply product or cash donation to the studio and receive 50% off any pair of earrings. Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 3 PM on Saturday, February 12th for the open house (mask required, five people maximum)
or call or text for a private appointment to receive the same discount.
Participate virtually by donating HERE : https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349184&id=47&cfifid=62 When you do, I will send you a discount code to use on the CASAKIRA.COM website shopping page for 50% off any pair of earrings!
1 in 4 Women Have Struggled to Purchase Period Products in the Past Year Due to Lack of Income.
Alliance for Period Supplies is a national organization working to ensure that individuals in need have access to essential period products required to participate fully in daily life.
Every donation will enter you into a raffle to win a beautifully curated Valentine Basket with local art, and goodies from Tucson artisans and makers, and Gift Certificates to Local Businesses!
Art in the Urban Grove
Visit a part of Tucson history! The urban Grove is a remnant of the historic Reid family Orange Grove. Walk among the citrus trees and enjoy some of Tucson's local artists and artisans! Free pet friendly event.
A representative will also be attending from the Southern Arizona Animal Food Bank to accept donations for pets in need. Attendees are welcome to donate pet toys, food, pet bedding, and other pet supplies.
Casa Kira Annual Pre-Mother's Day Open House & Donation Drive for Sister José Women's Center. Guest Artist: Stuart Goldberg of Truth Pottery
Casa Kira Annual Pre-Mother's Day Open House Features Guest Artist Stuart Goldberg of Truth Pottery
Purchase raffle tickets for $5 each for a chance to win a gorgeous basket filled with a local arts and goodies. 100% of raffle goes to Sister José women's Center.
Sister José Women’s Center (SJWC) is dedicated to the care and nurture of homeless women in a welcoming and safe environment. For many Tucson women experiencing homelessness, they are their only safe haven and the first step to recovery from homelessness. A Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009.
💪🏽 Some alternate ways to gift a special mom this month: (all of these links are in my bio)
❤️ Call, text or email for a private appointment
💛 Shop in person at a social distance or have a live virtual tour of the studio, then have your purchases shipped or swing by for curbside pick up.
🧡 Purchase a Casa Kira eGift Card
-Send a digital gift card in any amount you choose to your friends, family, or yourself!
- Good for In studio shopping, future open houses, and virtual tours
💚 Check out The CASA KIRA online SHOP -Free shipping on everything
* I’d love to mail a PAPER GIFT CIRTIFICATE to anyone you want to gift. Your gift certificate includes a complimentary, locally made greeting card with a personalized message from you.
520-838-1387 kira@casakira.com
Tucson Museum of Art Artisan Market
The layout is different this year, so check out the map below, I am in Booth 12
TMA’s Spring Artisan Market features dozens of unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. The 2021 Market will be held over two weekends, with different participating artisans each weekend.
Friday–Sunday, April 23–25, 2021
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 23, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
An open air pop-up at the Casa Kira Studio with The Artist Liam Wallace and Friends
The studio doors will open on April 10th at 10 AM for shopping and browsing. Make your way through the studio and into the spacious backyard & Desert Garden behind the Casa Kira studio. to meet several up-and-coming Tucson artists who will be displaying their work, and process.
Featured artists are Liam Wallace, Jada Wehner, and Kimberly Castro.
The Studio will also be open for jewelry shopping. Please wear a mask and give space.
I first met Liam Wallace at open studio tour in the garden at the Casa Kira studio. We had community art projects happening back there, and he sat and sketched most of the day. I was blown away by the gorgeous art he had made in a single afternoon, and now I am thrilled to have him back at the studio participating as a participating artist in this upcoming open house
Valentine's Open House, Sale and Donation Drive for: Love. Period.
Please join me in celebrating a new year of hope and love.
I have lots of new designs for Valentine’s Day, Sweethearts and Flowers oh my! Gift yourself or someone you love with a locally handcrafted treasure.
For the entire month of February, CASA KIRA is partnering with The Alliance for Period Supplies And The Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona for an awareness building project and Donation Drive called:
LOVE.PERIOD.
Bring any period supply product or cash donation to the studio and receive 50% off any pair of earrings. Drop in anytime between 9 AM and 3 PM on Saturday, February 13th for the open house (mask required, five people maximum)
or call or text for a private appointment to receive the same discount.
Participate virtually by donating HERE : https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349184&id=47&cfifid=62 When you do, I will send you a discount code to use on the CASAKIRA.COM website shopping page for 50% off any pair of earrings!
1 in 4 Women Have Struggled to Purchase Period Products in the Past Year Due to Lack of Income.
Alliance for Period Supplies is a national organization working to ensure that individuals in need have access to essential period products required to participate fully in daily life.
Every donation will enter you into a raffle to win a beautifully curated Valentine Basket with local art, and goodies from Tucson artisans and makers, and Gift Certificates to Local Businesses!
Casa Kira Ofrenda Open House
An event Encore! I was touched by those who stopped in last Saturday to contribute to my community offend. Was lovely to see your smiling eyes!!
So we're doing it again on Halloween Day.
The day of the dead is especially meaningful this year of 2020. As I usually do, I have put up my ofrenda at the Casa Kira studio.
I invite you to participate and contribute.
Stop in anytime on Saturday from 9 to 2 .
Bring an item for the shrine if you like. Check out my new Dia De Los Muertos and Catrina Sugar Skull Jewelry Lines, Or just come and say "HI". Mask required. Five people at a time maximum. If you prefer, feel free to make an appointment. I hope you will pop in however briefly. I love you and miss you my Tucson community.
CASA KIRA AND FRIENDS HOLIDAY ART SALE
Are you looking for holiday gifts but want to make sure you are shopping and supporting locally? This is the place for you! Check every name off of your list!
Every Year I gather a unique group of artists to the Casa Kira Studio for your Holiday Shopping pleasure. A one day event, conveniently located in midtown Tucson. Easy in - easy out. Something for everyone. Check off all of the names on you list.
Want to make art with us??? We will have ACTIVITIES for all ages! Make and take your own ornament. Or contribute to the community canvas.
This year’s GUEST ARTISTS include:
Agave Pantry offers handcrafted baked goods, pottery, infused salts, and spice blends along with ceremonial items influenced by daily life in the Southwest. Quality ingredients blended, baked, and fired with care, these creations evoke the desire to slow down, take a moment and enjoy simple pleasures. Saffron, cardamom, mint, lavender, and rose delight the senses while spirit pots and goddess pendants inspire deeper connections and rituals.
Shazieh has lived in Tucson since 2012 and has been honing her skills in pottery, baking, and day to day ritual-making for over fifteen years. Agave Pantry is the culmination of her adventures; a pop up shop and custom order specialty bakery managed from a private kitchen.
Local Artist, Jeanne Hartman lives on Mt. Lemmon where she creates a variety of art. She offers Water colors, Cards, Prints, An Oracle Deck, memory game, coloring books, Growth chart poster..and more..
VALERIE EVANS of QUILTED WINGS
You all know Val for her wonderful Crafts using felt, vintage quilts, buttons. This year Valerie will be featuring angels, Santa’s, trees, hearts, snowmen, pin cushions and more made from vintage quilts, linens and trims. Additionally, she will have many items made from wool appliqué including table mats, covered stools, covered boxes, shelves and more. There will be new, vintage and antique quilts for sale.
STUART GOLDBERG, TRUTH POTTERY
The Truth Pottery Studio is located in the Casita behind Casa Kira Studio. It is a wonderland of artistic creations of all kinds. Stuart is a Master Potter and teacher. He specializes in functional dinnerware as well as artistic Raku. His mugs make the BEST gifts for guys & Are you looking for holiday gifts but want to make sure you are shopping and supporting locally? This is the place for you! Check every name off of your list!
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Angela Flanagan, Red Heart Woman Art works in paper mache using mainly recycled materials and has also begun painting with acrylics. She’s currently working on a campaign with Bridge the Gap Studios based in London, to bring awareness to PTSD - documenting her artistic process. Her work will be shown at the Sight Gallery in London in March 2020.
Adan Rodrigues is back with kids crafts!
This year he's bringing an amazing assortment of garlands, Christmas ornaments, Snow globes, mini Christmas cards, and the ever popular handcrafted stress balls! A must for the season.
TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART, HOLIDAY ART MARKET
JOIN US FOR THE 34TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART MARKET + STREET FESTIVAL
Click here for MORE INFO
Shop local this holiday season! The Holiday Art Market brings together more than 100 artisans selling handmade and one-of-a-kind items. Browse original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, fine art, and gift items while enjoying Tucson’s perfect autumn weather.
New Moon Monsoon Party
A New Moon Monsoon Party Featuring Guest artist, Brook Patterson of Astral Mama, offering astrological readings.
Stay tuned for more info.
Pre- Mother's Day: Moms, Mimosas and Massage Open House
Casa Kira Studio’s, Annual Moms, Mimosas and Massage Open House! Stop by the studio the Saturday before Mother's Day and enjoy the unique shopping experience that only is found at Casa Kira. This year's lineup of guests is an amazing group of women.
Massage therapist Caryn Fraser of Agave Massage, Will honor us with her presence and skill in the “pop-up spa” on the luxurious porch of the Casa Kira studio
Brooke Patterson of Astral Mama Cosmic Wellness, will offer mini- astrology readings.
Shazieh Gorji, of Agave Pantry will bring us a special selection of Mother's Day amaretti and an assorted goodies and gifts.
And of course all of the bonus extra local art that rotates through the studio. We currently have hand-thrown mugs, by Stuart Goldberg, original cards by Everyday Beautiful Human, organic skincare by Sweet P’s.
Tucson Museum of Art Spring Artisans Market
For decades, locals and visitors have discovered Tucson’s best artisans at the Tucson Museum of Art’s annual Spring Artisans Markets, featuring more than 100 artisans of finely crafted pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, fine art, and gift items.
The Museum is free and open to the public during all three days of Artisans Market.
140 N.Main Ave Tucson, Az 85701
HOURS
Friday, March 15, 2019:
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2019:
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 2019:
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Organized by the Museum Store @ TMA, the Spring Art Market & Flower Festival features over 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, fine art, and gift items. Additionally, local florists and nurseries will participate, offering an array of living art. The event also includes food by local vendors, noontime concerts, and other programs throughout the weekend.
When the market starts on, Friday, March 15, admission to TMA’s galleries is free for the duration of the market and festival. On Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, TMALearn!, the museum’s education department, will offer a family-friendly art-making activity in the TMALearn! Creative Space, located in the historic Fish House.
Sweets for your Valentine Open House with Guest artist: Agave Pantry
Our February Open House is Valentine’s themed, of course. What better way to treat yourself or someone you love, than with a little something sweet from Agave Pantry. Shazieh will bring us an Assortment of Amaretti's and treats. Look forward to saffron flavored amaretti's and more. You can pick some up at the open house or pre-order for Valentine's Day (Thursday).
Kira will also have plenty of new designs featuring hearts and flowers for the day.
(Bonus guest artist this month is Art by Adan)
This Sunday December 2nd 3 - 6pm The soap ladies are back with their natural, handcrafted Soaps. Perfect teacher gifts and stocking stuffers
This Sunday December 2nd 3 - 6pm
The soap ladies are back with their natural, handcrafted Soaps. Perfect teacher gifts and stocking stuffers
Casa Kira Studio Summer Happy Hour
July Studio Happy Hour!
5120 E. Willard st
See the new Jewelry lines.
Other offerings include: Paintings by Kyle Johnston, mugs and Raku by Stuart Goldberg, Natural soaps by Debi and Jenny, Natural lotions and lip balms by Sweet P's, Multi media sculpture by Ricardo.
Heart Of Tucson Art (HoTA) Spring Open Studios Tour
Heart of Tucson Art (HoTArt) welcomes the general public to visit our free self-guided two-day Open Studios Tour. Visit Hota Website for more info.
MARCH Open House with Lori Kindler Pottery
Join us on SUNDAY March 18th for a Casa Kira Open House and Sale. This Month we feature guest artist, Lori Kindler. Decorative and functional stoneware pottery. www.LoriKindlerPottery.com
Enjoy drinks and refreshments while shopping for locally, handcrafted jewelry, pottery and more. Bring a Friend!
Casa Kira December Open House and Art Sale with special guests!
Casa Kira & Friends Holiday Open House and Sale
You are invited to Open House and Sale at Casa Kira studio featuring Guest Artists: Valerie Evans, Stuart Goldberg and Kyle Johnston
Saturday, December 9th
10am-3pm
5120 E Willard St. Tucson
Tucson Museum of Art Holiday Artisan's Market
Shop for unique and locally made artisanal crafts and original artwork at the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block’s 32nd Annual Holiday Artisans Market. The market will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday; and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17-19 on the Museum’s campus at 140 N. Main Avenue in historic downtown Tucson. The event is free and open to the public.
JEWELRY HAPPY HOUR!
Cocktails and Jewelry shopping "It's a good thing" At the home of Carolyn C. Please call Kira or Carolyn for directions. 520-838-1387