The Copper Country Quilters annual quilt show, Pieces of Friendship XXVI, is scheduled at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts from February 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012. This show features the Centennial Quilt Fabric Challenge collection and a boutique selling hand made and quilted items as well as Pieces of Friendship quilt raffle.

The Pieces of Friendship Quilt raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00 and are available at the front desk at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. The drawing will be held Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Opening reception for the Pieces of Friendship XXVI show is February 11, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Admission to the show is free, however, a donation is requested to benefit Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

An oil painting class is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th with Artist/Instructor Wanda Mitchell-Tucker at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts at 101 N. Broad Street in Historical Downtown Globe, Arizona. The class begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m., with a one hour lunch break. You have the option of going "Dutch" and joining Wanda and the class at a local restaurant or you may spend your lunch hour as you choose.

Supplies needed for the class are a 16 X 20 canvas, oil paints, art supplies (brushes, etc.), and a painting shirt. Cost for this class is $25.00 per person and is due at the Center on or before February 10th. This class is available for ages 12 and up. If you don't have paints, Wanda will provide them for you for an extra $5.00. Please RSVP by calling the Center at (928) 425-0884.