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Beginning Apparel SewingArtBuild on your sewing skills and create a garment of your choice in class. Each class will consist of group instruction and demonstrations to further explore sewing terms, techniques and materials as well as time to work on your own projects with instructor guidance. Students should be familiar with operating their sewing machine. Bring your sewing machine, scissors, thread, needles, pins, measuring tape, and materials for making the project of your choice.Winter/Spring 2019
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Easy Oil Painting - Red SkyArtDon't think of yourself as an artist? Join this class to learn how easy and fun painting can be! We will work with easy oil paints, and the instructor will supply all the materials you will need, including paints, 16x20 inch canvas, and painting supplies. Your painting will be ready to frame and hang once you get home. There is always much to learn, and the "Joy of Painting" might be the highlight of your year. Quality, inexpensive frames will be available for purchase.Winter/Spring 2019
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Felted Water Bottle CozyArtKeep your cool in yoga class, on a hike, at work; anywhere you take water or other cool beverages. No knitting or sewing, wool fibers and warm soapy water are the key ingredients in this fun class. Learn simple pattern drafting, traditional seamless wet felting and a variety of surface embellishing techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind insulating bottle cozy. $20 supply fee includes all fibers and supplies and is payable to instructor. Bring from home: Reusable water bottle with straight sides (Rubbermaid, Contigo or similar), or a water/pop bottle or can (12 – 30 ounces, no bottles with pronounced “waists”). Scissors, 2-3 old hand towels, an old bath towel, a bag lunch and plastic bag to carry home wet items.Winter/Spring 2019
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Glass Mosaic Garden Stake or SignArtCreate a beautiful garden stake for your garden or a sign for your home. Using pre-cut glass, decorate a bird, butterfly, or flower garden stake or create a sign using your name, house numbers, or a saying. All the cutting is already done, we just need you and your creativity (or you can use one of our patterns). Both projects are wonderful for home decorations or to give as gifts. The first night is dedicated to working on your project, having fun, and discovering your creative side. The second night is messy using grout, so make sure to dress for a mess and bring some old towels. After your project is finished, you will learn about glass cutting, mosaic resources, other types of mosaics, and I will answer questions. A material fee is payable to the instructor on the first night of class. A variety of signs will be available in different sizes and prices, prices will range from $14-$30 and the garden stakes are 3 for $30 and you can make additional ones for $10 each.Winter/Spring 2019
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Glass Mosaic Garden Stepping StoneArtUsing pre-cut glass, design and create a gorgeous stepping stone for your garden. Patterns will be available or you can bring an an outline of your child's hand-print to make a unique keepsake. 8" Round and square molds will be available. We might get a little messy using cement, so make sure to dress for a mess and bring some old towels. Bring a bag lunch and material fee of $15/stepping stone payable to the instructor on the day of class.Winter/Spring 2019
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WaitlistIntroduction to SewingArtLearn basic sewing techniques, including hand sewing and machine sewing. Explore sewing terms, which tools and equipment you need and how to use them, how to select fabric, and how to read a pattern. You will learn all you need to know to sew a tote bag in class. Perfect for those with little or no sewing experience. A $10 material fee will be collected by the instructor and bring your sewing machine, scissors, thread, needles, pins, and measuring tape.Winter/Spring 2019
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Photography CompositionArtHave you ever wondered why people look at some of your photographs longer than others? It's all in the way the image was put together. Learn how to compose an image before taking it. We'll cover what works and what doesn't along with the basic rules of composition. You'll have the chance to put the rules of composition into practice during class.The first night will be held in the classroom and the remaining nights we will meet at Fairview before going on location. Locations will be discussed in class. Camera that can be used in a manual setting and tri-pod are needed.Winter/Spring 2019
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Pottery - Hand BuildingArtLearn the basics of creating pottery and sculpture. The instructor will assist you in developing your building skills as you create cylinders, bowls, vases, and platters. We will use molds, coils, paper patterns, and slabs to build forms. This class is designed for beginners as well as individuals who wish to continue developing their skills. This is a great class to learn at your own pace and have fun. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor.Winter/Spring 2019
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FullPottery - WheelArtLearn the basics of creating pottery on the wheel. The instructor will assist you in developing basic throwing skills as well as advanced techniques. Participants will learn how to create cylinders, bowls, vases, and platters. This class is designed for the beginner as well as individuals who wish to continue developing their skills on the potter’s wheel. This is a great class to learn at your own pace and have fun. Supply fee of $20 payable to the instructor.Winter/Spring 2019
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PopularWatercolor Painting - IntermediateArtIf you have some experience with watercolor, join this class to develop your skills. Please note that this is not a beginner class. Some skills you should have before taking this class are knowing the wetness and dryness of the media, how to mix basic colors, and understanding basic perspective principals. You will learn techniques, see demonstrations, receive guided instruction, and participate in a class critique. Each week we will work on a different topic. Materials fee of $5 payable to the instructor. Purchase a copy of John Shaw and Ferdinand Petrie's "The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor" prior to class.Materials to Bring:Pad of 140 lb watercolor paper 11x15 (this can be Strathmore or Arches - avoid Canson paper - do not get a block of paper, this is too expensive)Board to put them on1 multi-compartment palette or tray1 roll of better quality paper towels1 #2 pencil1 art gum eraser-1 roll of masking tape1 bottle mask-off any color1 lightweight pair of scissors1 ruler at least 18 inches long1 set of good quality tube-style watercolors. Set should include a crimson red (naphthol or alizarin), cadmium red light, ultramarine, cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, raw sienna, purple or violet, sap green or olive green, payne's grey, and cerulean blue. Some colors may need to be purchased separately.Brushes - Size 10 and 12 round brush, 1 flat brush size 1/4" or 1/2" wide, and 1 large brush 3/4" or widerA cup for waterOptional: a small misting bottle (an old hairspray bottle works well)Winter/Spring 2019
