Adult Art & Cultural
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WINTER Classes for December to February 2012 below:
AMAZING ART 10YRS & UP • $45
Acrylic painting: Bring 2 copies of the picture you want to paint both 8
x10, one color and one black & white paper copy. Learn how to handlea
brush properly, see contrast and more. Everything furnished, $20
material fee. (4-wks) Instructor: Crowder.
60014 • Th • 7-9pm • 1/5-1/26 Heartwell
60015 • Th • 7-9pm • 2/2-2/23 Heartwell
ARTIST GROUP 10YRS & UP • $5/PER CLASS
Are you an artist working alone? Not getting much done, and losing
enthusiasm? Come join the group and interact with other artists! Bring
all of your own materials. All mediums welcome.
• Tu • 9am-12pm • 1/3-2/28 College Estates
• Th • 7-9pm • 1/5-2/23 Heartwell
DRAWING & PAINTING 18& UP • $48
Beginning through advanced. Individual assistance given by instructor.
Chose your projects, work at your own pace. Bring your own supplies.
$10 material fee. (10wks)
60770 • M • 12-3pm • 1/2-3/5 Bixby
NEW PHOTO EDITING BASICS 16YRS & UP • $50
Learn useful image processing skills for making creative and
corrective changes to photographs. Demonstrations made with
Photoshop CS4, but any editing program is welcome. An inkjet printing
demonstration is included. $5 Material fee. Instructor: Fucile.
60772 • Th • 7-9pm • 1/12-2/2 PR&M Admin
BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY 16YRS & UP • $60
The ideal first course for owners of digital or 35mm cameras with
adjustments for shutter and aperture. Learn about functions, lenses,
ISO and useful skills to make better photographs. Bring camera and
owner's manual. Field session 2/4, 2-4pm. (6-wks) Instructor: Fucile
60773 • M • 7-9pm • 1/9-2/13 PR&M Admin
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18YRS & UP • $50
Everything you will need to know to enter the new and exciting world of
Digital Photography.We will discuss cameras, film, computers, printers,
imaging editing software and archival solutions. $5 material fee payable
at first class. Handouts available. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman.
60774 • W • 7-9:30pm • 2/8-2/15 PR&M Admin
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18YRS & UP • $50
We will develop projects with your digital pictures and explain how to
covert your old slides and prints into digital files to be used in these
projects as well. May bring camera and laptop. $5 material fee.
Handouts available. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman.
60775 • W • 7-9:30pm • 2/22-2/29 PR&M Admin
NEW A JEWELED HOLIDAY 14& UP • $25
As a gift or for yourself, beautifully unique jewelry for the holiday
season and beyond.We’ll use beading basics to create sparkle everyone
will be talking about. $25 material fee Instructor: Edwards
60776 • Sa • 10-2pm • 12/17 Wardlow
NEW LOVE BEDAZZLED 14& UP • $25
Join me as we celebrate cupid’s aim by creating some fun and
flirty jewelry that’s guaranteed to create a little talk. Instructor: Edwards
$15 material fee
60778 • Sa • 10-2pm • 2/4 Wardlow
NEW DESIGNS FOR THE SENSES 14& UP • $50
Everyone has an inner artist. Using both traditional and non-traditional,
new and re-furbished beads and materials we’ll create beautiful
custom jewelry inspired by your own sense of style. (4wks)
Instructor: Edwards. Supplies list (approx $60)
60779 • Tu • 6-8pm • 1/10-1/31 Wardlow
60891 • Tu • 6-8pm • 2/7-2/28 Wardlow
FLORAL DESIGN 18YRS & UP • $30
Make a beautiful fresh flower arrangement every week, using unique
and premium flowers. Hands on approach with many tips and tricks of
the trade from a skilled designer with 30 yrs experience. Bring scissors
or clippers. (3wk) $50 materials fee (cash only) Instructor: Margaret.
*No class 2/14
60808 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 12/6-12/20 College Estates
60809 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 1/17-1/31 College Estates
60810 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 2/7-2/28* College Estates
BRIDAL WORKSHOP 17YRS & UP • $50
Learn the art of professional piecework for weddings or special occasions.
Wiring, taping, ribbonwork. Make bout, corsage, two types of
bouquets, headpiece and more. All materials provided. Bring scissors
$60 materials fee (cash only). Instructor: Margaret.
60811 • Tu • 6:30-9:30pm • 1/3-1/10 College Estates
CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP 13YRS & UP • $20
Decorate a beautiful and fragrant fresh wreath of evergreens and cones
form the forests of Oregon. Make professional bow.Wreaths and varied
assortment of decorative materials provided. Bring scissors and glue
gun. $35 materials fee (cash only) Instructor: Margaret.
60812 • W • 7-8:30pm • 12/7 College Estates
SUCCULENT GARDEN 13YRS & UP • $25
Plant a beautiful, unique drought-resistant dish garden of succulents &
organic design materials to grace your coffee table or patio. Teacher will
supply all materials. You are welcome to bring your own container. $25
materials fee payable to instructor (cash only).
60815 • W • 7-8:30pm • 1/11 College Estates
VALENTINEWORKSHOP 13YRS & UP • $20
Design special works of art for friends and lovers using wide assortment
of vintage art, trims, and decorative materials. Everything provided,
just bring scissors and imagination. Personal photos or artwork welcome.
$25 materials fee, cash only.
60816 • W • 6:30-8:30pm • 2/8 College Estates
STAINED GLASS (BEG. & BEYOND) 16YRS & UP • $45
Learn lead and copper foil methods to make beautiful stained glass
windows or bring your unfinished projects for help. Must furnish own
tools and supplies (approx. $150). List will be given at first class.
(8-wks) Instructor: Voas.
60176 • Th • 7-9pm • 1/12-3/1 Whaley
KNITTING & CROCHET 16YRS & UP • $50
Learn to knit and crochet in a relaxed atmosphere. Beginning or
beyond, simple or spectacular, it’s your choice. You can also advance
your current skills. $20-27 material fee, if you buy in class. Instructor:
Carter. Class held at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company. 174 Marina Dr.
60177 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 1/10-1/31
60178 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 2/7-2/28
CERAMICS WORKSHOP 18YRS & UP • $45
Learn basic ceramic techniques. Coiling, slabbing, wheel, glazing,
whistles, sculpture. All skill levels welcome. Bring $20 material fee,
notebook & pencil to 1st class. Additional supplies needed, instructor
will provide list. (8-wk). Instructor: Sinclair.
60817 • Sa • Noon-3pm • 1/7-2/25 Bixby
FAST QUILT 16YRS & UP • $33
Join the quilt group. Complete your own project or work on a new one.
It will feature stars and the color blue. Material list at 1st meeting.
Instructor: Szladek
60174 • W • 6:30-9pm • 1/4 –2/8 Wardlow
60175 • W • 6:30-9pm • 2/15-3/21 Wardlow
All Sewing Classes below meet at Sew Vac Ltd., 1762 Clark Ave.
For supply list go to www.sewvacltd.com , or call (562) 498-6684.
SEWING MACHINE BOOT CAMP 18YRS & UP • $25
Do you have a sewing machine, which you don’t know how to use, or
are afraid to use? Come and learn how to use and maintain it and find
out what all the accessories do. Supply list: www.sewvacltd.com. No toy
machines.
60818 • Th • 6-9pm • 12/29
60819 • Th • 6-9pm • 1/12
60820 • M • 6-9pm • 2/20
BEG SEWING - THE APRON 18 YRS. & UP • $49
Make an apron and optional potholder while learning to sewing skills
such as machine use and maintenance, cutting, using patterns instructions,
and sewing techniques. Learn about textiles, sewing tools and
equipment. Sewing machine and pattern are included in fee. No experience
needed.
59653 • Tu • 6:30-9pm • 11/29-12/20
60821 • Th • 6:30-9pm • 1/26-2/16
NUTS AND BOLTS OF QUILTING 18 YRS. & UP • $59
Class is designed to teach beginner skills, which form the foundation for
all types of quilting including, rotary cutting, piecing, sandwiching a quilt
and elementary quilting. Students will make a small wall hanging. No
experience needed. * No class 1/21
60823 • Sa • 1:45-4:45pm • 1/7-2/11*
BEG SEWING – THE TOTE BAG 18YRS & UP • $59
Make a roomy, zippered tote bag with lots of pockets while learning
sewing skills such as rotary cutting, using a sewing machine, zipper
insertion, seam finishing and pressing. Pattern and use of sewing
machine included. *No class 2/6.
60824 • M • 6-9pm • 1/9-2/13*
BEYOND BEGINNING SEWING– TOP OR BOTTOM 18 YRS. & UP • $45
Designed for students with experience following pattern and basic
sewing skills. Students will make a tunic top, pajama bottoms, skirt, or
kimono robe while learning additional skill such as inserting sleeves,
seam finishing and attaching facings. Fee includes pattern and use of
sewing machine. (3-wks.)
60825 • W • 6-9pm • 1/25-2/8
