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ADULT CLASSES Adult Drawing Students will focus on mark making by using line. With pencil and charcoal, students will do thumbnail sketches, contour drawing, gesture drawing, value, scale and shadowing. This six-week class is both for the beginner and intermediate student who has had some drawing experience. All materials are provided. Adult Watercolor An adult approach to basic glazing with color, modeling form with color, and creatively learning basic design composition will be covered. Primary colors will be used to learn principles of mixing colors. A painting should be completed by the end of this six-week session. Students should purchase their own brushes. Adult Oil Painting Two sessions This six-week course will be an introduction to oil painting, using traditional and contemporary styles. Students will learn to layer and create new colors. A 12” X 16” painting should be completed by the end of the session. All materials and use of brushes and canvas are included. Students should bring a picture to the first class for their subject matter. Acrylic-Jingle Bell Floor Cloth During this two-day class students will paint a beautiful 2 X 3 Christmas floor cloth for your home. Acrylic paints will be used to make a cheerful holiday greeting floor cloth. (Sample on display at center). This would also make a great gift for someone special! All materials, brushes and pattern provided. Painted Antique Windows During this three-week class students will use acrylic paint to design and paint an antique glass window. A complimentary border design will also be painted on the wood frame to compliment the fall theme. Join the fun in creating a new fall decoration for your home. A 20 X 27 inch window frame and all supplies will be provided. (Sample on display at the craft center).
Knit and Purl Join us to learn the simple stitches needed to create any knitted garment. It all begins with knit and purl. Cast on your favorite color of yarn, loop it through the needles and before long you have your first potholder, then scarf, then sweater or mittens. You will be introduced to casting on and off, learning the knit and purl stitches, ribbing, increasing and decreasing, creating textured patterns and changing colors. All levels encouraged. Bring size 8 (US size) bamboo knitting needles, a skein or two of Lamb’s Pride 100% wool yarn, (preferably from Loopville in Homburg), a notebook, patience and a mug for your favorite hot tea! Basic Paper Making/ Simple Book Binding Two dates to choose from: During the first class students will learn basic paper making techniques using cotton linen, recycled paper and plant material. The second class will concentrate on simple books assembly such as the Japanese stab book and the accordion book. A beautiful book should be completed following the second class. Square Bottom Basket Learn to weave a beautiful 12”-14” square bottom basket or melon basket using a variety of different colored reeds. During these classes students will learn to make their own basket handles. All materials are included to complete the project. Information about purchasing materials for future weaving projects, and a history of baskets and their many functions will also be discussed during this workshop. (When registering please verify specific basket class). Clay Bead Workshop Roll, imprint, carve & embellish your own unique clay beads using our 112 brown speckled clay. These unique beads are perfect to use as pendants or accessorize with your own bead collection for necklaces and earrings. Beads are fired once to cone 6 reflecting the clay’s natural body. Students may design up to twenty beads. Intermediate Pottery Session I & II Designed for the intermediate student only. This class will emphasize more advanced throwing skills on the potter’s wheel. Functional forms such as pitchers, lidded pieces, and larger forms will be taught. Glazing, texture and decorating techniques will also be covered. Class includes up to 50 pounds of clay, use of tools and glazing and firing. (For students who purchase additional clay from the instructor, there is a $40.00 fee per 25 pound bag to cover materials and firing fees). Beginner & Intermediate Pottery I Designed for the beginner or intermediate student, this class will emphasize throwing functional forms on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, adding handles, decorative techniques and glazing will also be covered. Pieces are fired to cone 6 oxidation. Class fees include up to 50 lbs of clay, use of tools, glazes and firing. (For students who purchase additional clay from the instructor, there is a $40.00 fee per 25 pound bag, which includes firing). Beginner & Intermediate Pottery II Designed for the beginner or intermediate student, this class will emphasize throwing functional forms on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, adding handles, decorative techniques and glazing will also be covered. Pieces are fired to cone 6 oxidation. Class fees include up to 50 lbs of clay, use of tools, glazes and firing. For students who purchase additional clay from the instructor, there is a $40.00 fee per 25 pound bag, which include firing. Sculpture and Tile Design Session I & II Learn sculpture technique while making a variety of objects such as handmade tiles, masks, pots, boxes, vases and more. Demonstration and personalized instruction allow all skill levels to work at their own pace and develop their own style. All pieces will be fired to 06. Surface enrichment techniques will be taught. Class includes 25 lbs. of clay, instruction, use of tools and firing fees. Stained Glass Panels Two sessions available: Join the revival of stained glass! Whether you are a beginner or need a class to focus on the art, this informative class is for you. Students will meet once a week for four consecutive weeks and should have a beautiful finished piece of art at the end of the session. All tools, work boards, and patterns are included. Students are responsible for purchasing their own glass and metal. Students will meet at 600 p.m. on the Monday prior to class beginning to choose their patterns from the instructor prior to purchasing their glass. (Independent studio hours are available on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., call center to confirm). Glass Fusing Workshop During this one-day workshop, students will learn the basics of glass fusing. Students will make pendants and earrings using dichroic glass. They will learn how to cut, stack and glue their designs prior to firing. Following the firing pieces will be mailed to the students within the week. The materials fee includes supplies to produce three or four pieces. Additional glass may be purchased from the instructor. Private Piano Lessons Ages 5-Adults Join music major and nationally certified music teacher, Paula Johnson. Through individualized piano lessons and learning at their own pace, students will begin a rewarding musical adventure that will enrich their lives for years to come. Students will learn traditional note reading and theory through a wide variety of musical styles. Paula has over ten years of teaching experience. Ages 16-Adults, Guitar Dust off those guitars and let’s make some music. During beginning guitar class we will start from scratch and learn some basic chords and strums that will allow us to play some of our favorite songs! You will go home strumming a well known tune the first lesson. We will also be learning some new ways of reading and playing music which is quick and easy. No musical experience is necessary, just a willing spirit to have a great time! (book/materials included). New guitar rental available $45.00 a session or purchase $100.00 including gigbags and straps. Ages 16-Adults, Banjo Lessons During this time together students will learn an old style playing called up-picking. During this class we will familiarize ourselves with cords, reading tablature and rhythm! You will be up and picking the first night of class and never look back. We will play gospel songs, as well as learning many old standards like “Wildwood Flower” . No musical experience necessary. New banjo rental available $85.00 a session or purchase $185.00 including gigbags and straps. Yogalates (Day & evening classes available) This class practices vinyasa yoga creating a flow by linking poses with the breath which purifies the body, improving circulation and flexibility. We combine core work (emphasizing Joseph Pilates exercise methods) to provide results. A strong, toned, flexible controlled body with a calm mind free of tension and stress. Mats and props provided. Sandy is a certified yoga/Pilates instructor with over twenty years of teaching experience. Basic Yoga ( Day & evening classes available) Reverse the aging process, relieve stress and revitalize with a flowing sequence of yoga poses, stretching and breath work. Options and modifications will be shown to take medical and physical conditions into consideration. Everyone welcome! Sandy is a certified fitness and yoga instructor, with over twenty years of teaching experience. Mats are provided. Belly Dancing Basics and More Feel fabulous and get fit with the ancient art of belly dancing that provides a total workout for the body, mind and spirit. Students will learn technique, basic combinations and conditioning. Hip scarves provided, no experience required. For a unique birthday party or “Ladies night out”, private parties available. Sandy is a certified fitness and professional dancer. Belly Dancing II Students are introduced to a quicker pace with basic layering, traveling, footwork and choreography with possible use of hip scarves. Basic ballet techniques will also be presented for posture alignment, turns, flexibility, etc. Six months of the basic course suggested prior to registering for this class. Low-Impact Martial Arts to Music Join this stress busting class! Kathryn is a certified aerobics instructor as well as a black belt instructor of Isshinryn Karate with decades of teaching and training experience. The class combines the best of kickboxing aerobics, karate conditioning for strength and Tai Chi style movement for the cool down. This class is geared for active adults and can be modified to fit varying fitness levels. It is totally low-impact and may be done without getting down on a mat. Wear tennis shoes with good support. Hoop Fit Exercise Class Using 2 lb. fitness hoops, students will work their core muscles, burn calories and have fun. The first 30 minutes of class will focus on basic hoping both on and off the body. The students will also use fitness cables and personal body weight to strengthen and tone the total body. The session will end with stretching and relaxation techniques. Abdominal Strengthening & Back Exercises During this thirty-minute class students will concentrate on strengthening the abdominal and back muscles with a unique floor workout. Students will be able to replicate the individual exercises and continue this workout at home, helping to built a stronger core.
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