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Alcohol Inks
Students are blown away when using alcohol inks to create gorgeous vivid art! Alcohol Ink is an amazing free flowing medium just beginning to be noticed. Enjoy learning what the inks are and how to use them to create beautiful landscapes, flowers and abstracted looks. Tools and the best products to purchase will be discussed. Demos will be broken down to a step by step painting process on different kinds of papers to spark your imagination and creativity! All levels of painters will complete unique art to take home. So come join this adventure of loosening up and having an exciting time! -
All Occasion Hand-Stamped Cards
Create 25 hand-stamped all-occasion cards (five cards each of five designs) including thank you, birthday, anniversary/wedding, sympathy and blank note cards. All supplies included in fee: embellishments, envelopes, pre-cut materials, stamps, inks and tools to complete cards. Bring an adhesive of choice (double-sided tape, etc.). Sorry, no discounts apply. -
Basic Italic Calligraphy
Enjoy the art of beautiful handwriting, featuring the popular and versatile italic script hand. Learn through discussion, demonstrations and hands-on practice. Supply fee of $18 payable to instructor at class. Supplies include a penholder, pen nib, one bottle of ink, practice paper and an instructional booklet. No previous calligraphy experience is required. -
Bob Ross Method of Oil Painting
Do you remember Bob Ross from his “Joy of Painting” series on PBS? His “Wet on Wet Technique” of painting is for all skill levels as well as for those who have never painted before. Complete an entire oil painting. Be amazed at how much fun and enjoyment this painting technique will give you! Supply fee of $15 payable to instructor. September 20 and 27: Hidden Stream November 8 and 22: Rivers Dream December 6 and 13: Reflections of the Moon -
Bob Ross Method of Oil Painting
Do you remember Bob Ross from his “Joy of Painting” series on PBS? His “Wet on Wet Technique” of painting is for all skill levels as well as for those who have never painted before. Complete an entire oil painting. Be amazed at how much fun and enjoyment this painting technique will give you! Supply fee of $15 payable to instructor. January 17 and 24: Mountain Lights February 7 and 21: Northern Lights March 7 and 28: Rivers Dream -
Hand-Stamped Holiday Cards
Create 25 hand-stamped holiday cards (five cards each of five designs) that will be sure to delight the recipient’s holiday! All supplies included in fee: embellishments, envelopes, pre-cut materials, stamps, inks and tools to complete cards. Card patterns/designs are new for each class. Bring an adhesive of choice (double-sided tape or tombow). -
Open Woodshop: All Ability Levels
Develop or expand your woodworking experience and knowledge with the guidance of a skilled instructor. Work at your own pace on your own project. Create a side table, curio cabinet, decorative shelves ... you decide! Before the first night, contact instructor to ensure project can be completed within class time and discuss materials to bring to first night of class. Upon registering, instructor's contact information will be available.Waitlist -
Open Woodshop: All Ability Levels
Develop or expand your woodworking experience and knowledge with the guidance of a skilled instructor. Work at your own pace on your own project. Create a side table, curio cabinet, decorative shelves ... you decide! Before the first night, contact instructor to ensure project can be completed within class time and discuss materials to bring to first night of class. Upon registering, instructor's contact information will be available. -
Painting Flowers with Acrylics
Paint a colorful bouquet of flowers on canvas with your choice of colors. Learn about acrylic painting tools and several helpful tips with techniques.Step by step demos. All level of painters will complete a successful painting to take home. Dar's entertaining teaching style will stimulate your creativity without pressure. So come expecting to have fun! No acrylic painting experience necessary. -
Quick and Cute: Easy Costumes
Want a unique costume, but don’t want to spend a lot of time or money on it? This class will show you how to deconstruct a famous look and copy it. Discuss finding suitable materials, adding structure, and making it wear-able. Sewing skills are helpful but this class can be successful for non-sewists too. -
Sewing for the Terrified
Have you wanted to learn how to sew? Learn beginner sewing skills. Discover how to decode the magic words in a pattern, learn how to lay out fabric and plan finishing details. Use a basic pattern to understand concepts, but feel free to bring something if you have specific questions. If you have an easily transportable sewing machine, Colleen can offer practice and use suggestions. -
Vibrant Holiday Flowers
If you love flowers this is a class not to be missed! Beginners welcome. Paint vibrant flowers with watercolors and exciting mixed media that will make your flowers sing. Discover the wonderful impact of using hot press watercolor paper which is smoother in texture and creates a softer look. Learn techniques that enhance the design, color and depth of your art. Plus, you will love discovering unique finishing supplies! Come, have fun and enjoy Dar's spontaneous, fun and relaxed teaching style. Please bring a lunch and beverage. -
Visions of Snow: Water Color with Dar Brooks
Create a beautiful snow scene watercolor painting to enhance your home or office. Learn the simple process of the watercolor wet into wet technique along with finishing touches. Receive personal attention and guidance from instructor. All supplies included to complete an 11" X 14" painting. Beginners are welcome. -
Yarn Gathering - Free!
Join others who enjoy knitting or crocheting! Drop in on Monday nights and feel welcomed by a group of like-minded people. Bring your current project, join in the conversation, see what others are making, and view new patterns and ideas. There is no fee and reservations are not required. You may come and leave as you desire. Other yarn art participants are welcome, too!
