Benefits
Listen to your creative calling and realize that art is a form of self-care. Taking an art class can improve your life in many ways – sign up today and take advantage of just a few of the benefits of art:
- Enables you to create something unique that reflects your interests and spirit
- Creates opportunities to form new friendships
- Enables you to express thoughts and emotions that can be hard to put into words
- Helps you shift your focus away from pain and stress to activities that are soothing and enjoyable
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Class Offerings
Batik
Explore techniques to create unique fabrics that can be used for scarves, accessories and clothing. Learn wax resist, free-form painting, making custom pattern stamps and more. $20 supply fee due at first class.
Floral Design & Decor Workshops
All floral workshops below have a $15 supply fee due at class.
Floral Design - Winter
Create a contemporary door swag or wreath with a velvety or frosty touch. Bring decorative pieces you already have in your craft box to share or trade. $20 supply fee due at class.
Floral Design – Random Act of Kindness
Surprise someone with a bouquet of fresh flowers and a handmade card with an encouraging message. $20 supply fee due at class.
Floral Design – Spring Basket
Make a spring basket with seasonal flowers and a special treat. Makes a great gift for a friend or neighbor. $20 supply fee due at class.
Jewelry - Chain Earrings
Using chains to make simple or splashy earrings is all the rage. Learn how to use simple findings and chains to make your own stylish look. $25 supply fee includes chain, jewelry findings and use of tools.
Jewelry - Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet
Use beads and jewelry findings to make a three-strand classic bracelet that you’ll be proud to show off. Class supply fee of $30 includes all beads, jewelry findings, and use of tools.
Jewelry - Wire Wrap Pendant
Learn how to use wire and polished stone to make a classic pendant that will get you compliments. Class supply fee of $30 includes stones, silver wire, and use of tools.
Carving
Wood Carving
From European chip carving to relief and carving-in-the-round, receive step-by-step instruction on using hand tools. Class focuses on individual projects with technical aid from the instructor. $8 supply fee for new students payable to instructor. Experienced students can use the class as studio time. Instructor: Joseph Sikora
Quilting
Quilting - Beginners
Learn the fundamentals of quilt piecing including reading and understanding a pattern, using rotary cutters, proper quarter inch seam sewing, and pressing techniques. Complete one 12 inch quilt block during class.
Quilting - Intermediate
Make a quilt from beginning to end during class. Be guided through proper cutting, piecing, pressing, making a quilt sandwich, beginner quilting techniques, binding, labeling, and making a hanging sleeve for a quilt.
Quilting and Binding
Learn how to sandwich and baste a quilt. Practice stitch in the ditch and echo quilting. Learn how to make your own binding, and attach it to your quilt, then make a hanging sleeve on the back of your quilt as well.