Art & Cultural Classes for March 2010 to May 2010

AMAZING ADULT ART 10YRS & UP • $45

Beginners-advanced learn techniques of painting in acrylics. Bring 2

copies of the picture you want to paint (8X10). 1 in color and the other

a Black &White paper copy of the same picture (No portraits or impressionist

unless you are advanced). All materials furnished. $20 material

fee payable in class. (4-wks) Instructor: Crowder.

53013 • Th • 7-9pm • 3/4-3/25 Heartwell

53014 • Th • 7-9pm • 4/8-4/29 Heartwell

53015 • Th • 7-9pm • 5/6-5/27 Heartwell

 

ARTIST GROUP 18YRS & UP • $5/PER CLASS

Artists of all mediums – come join in with other artists. Bring your own

materials. Build enthusiasm and friendship among other artists. Don’t

work alone. Pay $5 to instructor.

Tu • 9am-12pm • Continuous College Estates

 

NEW ART MANDALAWORKSHOP 18YRS & UP • $25

Learn to draw/paint your own Mandala. Learn about the 5 universal

symbols that appear in the all art cross-culturally. Examples:

Navajo sand paintings, the Christian Rose window, Medicine wheels,

Tibetan Mandalas. No art experience required. Tools and materials will

be supplies. The 3rd session will be in nature using natural materials.

Instructor: Robertshaw.

53021 • Su • 1-4pm • 3/21 El Dorado Nature Center

53022 • Su • 1-4pm • 4/11 El Dorado Nature Center

53023 • Su • 1-4pm • 5/9 El Dorado Nature Center

 

BEST PICTURES

FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA 18YRS & UP • $50

We will explore 27 ways to get better photos from your digital camera.

These will include composition, your cameras controls, lighting, color,

when to shoot, workflow and some pitfalls to better photography $5

material fee payable at first class. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman.

53024 • W • 7-9:30pm • 6/9-6/16 PR&M Admin

 

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18YRS & UP • $50

Enter the exciting world of Digital Photography. If you are considering

the purchase of a digital camera, or just purchased one, this course is

for you. We will discuss cameras, computers, printers, imaging editing

software, scanning and archiving. Learn the basics of editing your photos,

e-mailing and printing them. $5 material fee payable at first class.

Handouts available. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman.

53025 • W • 7-9:30pm • 5/12-5/19 PR&M Admin

 

INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18YRS & UP • $50

Take your digital photography to a new level. Learn how to create good

photos using the power of Adobe Photoshop Elements.

We will demystify the many features and terms used by your camera.

Add and subtract people from a group picture, create panoramas, scan

and restore an old photo, and much more. Handouts will be given out.

$5 material fell payable at first class. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman.

53042 • W • 7-9:30pm • 5/26-6/2 PR&M Admin

 

AVAILABLE LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY 16YRS & UP • $45

Explore the photographic possibilities that exist under low levels of natural

and artificial light. Learn how to make better quality photographs at sunset,

dawn, indoors of night scenes, etc. Bring your digital camera with

adjustable shutter and apeture, owner’s manual and 6 photographs to

class. (3-wks) Instructor: Fucile.

53043 • W • 7-9pm • 3/10-3/24 P&R Admin

 

NEW  BEGINNING GLASS MOSAICS 16YRS & UP • $80

Learn the basic techniques for creating mosaics including how

to nip, score, cut glass and then grout the finished mosaic.

Students will create a beautiful framed mirror and a lovely 8in x 8in wallhanging.

$30 material fee payable to instructor. Instructor: Bott

53066 • F • 6-8pm • 3/12-4/9 Whaley

53067 • F • 6-8pm • 4/23-5/21 Whaley

 

WOODCARVING LEVEL I 16YRS & UP • $60

Anybody can learn to carve wood.Wood carving basics will be offered

as you carve and complete one project. Bring #2 pencil and $9 material

fee. Tools supplied for use in class and available for purchase also.

(4-wks) Instructor: Klempner.

53068 • Tu • 6:30-9:30pm • 3/2-3/23 Heartwell

 

WOODCARVING LEVEL II 16YRS & UP • $60

Prerequisite:Woodcarving Level I or instructor’s approval. Project deals

with negative space and will add to your woodcarving skills & knowledge.

Bring #2 pencil and $9 material fee. Tools available for use in

class. (4-wks) Instructor: Klempner.

53071 • Tu • 6:30-9:30pm • 4/6-4/27 Heartwell

 

WOODCARVING LEVEL III 16YRS & UP • $60

Prerequisite:Woodcarving Level II or instructor’s approval.Carve a fourlegged

animal, providing another opportunity to improve your negative

space skills. Bring a #2 pencil and $9 material fee. Tools available for

use in class. (4-wks) Instructor: Klempner.

53072 • Tu • 6:30-9:30pm • 5/4-5/25 Heartwell

 

SELF-EXPLORATION

THROUGH COLLAGE ART 18YRS & UP • $27

In a supportive setting express your personal vision through the

process of collage. Using materials provided, you will explore new and

healing aspects of your inner world. No art experience required. $2

material fee in class. Instructor: Pack.

53073 • Th • 6:30-9:30pm • 4/1 College Estates

 

FLORAL DESIGN 18YRS & UP • $40

Learn the techniques of professional florists as you prepare and create

a beautiful, fresh floral arrangement each week. Using seasonal and

holiday themes in both classic and contemporary designs, each session

is unique. Bring $75 (cash only) material fee to your first class, and don’t

forget your scissors. (5-wks) Instructor has 30 years experience,

Margaret. *No class 4/20.

53074 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 3/2-3/30 College Estates

53075 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 4/6-5/11* College Estates

 

MOTHER NATURE’S

BEST FLORAL DESIGNWORKSHOP 18YRS & UP • $25

Create lush, organic floral arrangements with the beautiful assortment

of flowers, natural blooming branches, mosses and foliages that this

time of year has to offer. Enjoy the transition of seasons ... The last crop

of spring flowers coming in with the bright, bold colors of summer making

their appearance. Nature's best floral showcase! Bring your scissors

(wire cutters and glue guns, if you have them - if not, we'll share).

Material fee $40.

53077 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 5/18-5/25 College Estates


NEW  SACHET WORKSHOP 18YRS & UP • $25

Make beautiful and fragrant sachets for your boudoir or as gifts

for your special friends. We will work with the freshest crop of

California's best - dried lavender and aromatic artisan rose potpourris.

Sachets will incorporate these beautiful fragrances with a wealth of vintage

ribbons, linens, artwork and romantic embellishments. Let your

inner Victorian lady come out and play! $25 material fee.

53082 • W • 6:30-8:30pm • 3/10

 

NEW  SPRING WREATH WORKSHOP 18YRS & UP • $25

Welcome Spring with a personalized permanent wreath.

Materials include a cheerful assortment of artificial flowers and natural

design elements dried hydrangea, mosses and twigs, including pussy

willow branches and forest gatherings. Embellish with fanciful ribbons or

vintage lace, or a whimsical bird's nest. Don’t forget your glue gun, scissors

and wire cutters. Bring anything you would like to incorporate into

your design. $75 material fee.

53379 • W • 6:30-9:30pm • 3/3 College Estates

 

NEW  GARDEN BASKET WORKSHOP 18YRS & UP • $25

Plant a garden basket of blooming color, plants and natural elements.

A gorgeous creation for your home or garden, or a stunning gift.

Can be customized for your preferences. Romantic and shabby chic, or

streamlined (succulents and rustic elements) Specify preference when

you sign up.You may speak to me directly by asking registration for my

phone #. (1 wk notice required for customization). $30 material fee.

53092 • W • 6:30-9:30pm • 4/14 College Estates

 

BRIDALWORKSHOP 17YRS & UP • $50

A fun interactive class for brides-to-be or anyone that would like to learn

the art of piecework. Students will make a boutonniere, corsage, head

wreath, flower girl basket and 2 types of bouquets. Teacher will supply

all materials. $60 material fee payable in class. Bring scissors. (2-wks)

Instructor: Margaret.

53093 • W • 6:30-9:30pm • 3/24-3/31 College Estates

53094 • W • 6:30-9:30pm • 5/12-5/19 College Estates

 

EDIBLE GOURMET CENTERPIECES (FRUIT) 14YRS & UP • $25

Create and take home an appetizing centerpiece sure to get raves at

any gathering. Learn from a professional florist. Bring cutting board,

knife, pineapple and small watermelon. Instructor will provide all other

fruit and materials. $25 material fee pay in class. Instructor: Margaret.

53096 • W • 6:30-9pm • 4/7 College Estates

53095 • W • 6:30-9pm • 5/26 College Estates

 

RECYCLED JEWELRYWORKSHOP 13YRS & UP • $25

Make interesting bracelets, chokers, wrist cuffs, or necklaces using

multimedia materials. Teacher will bring stash of vintage buttons, broken

jewelry and found items to create one-of-a-kind wearable art

pieces. All material will be supplied, but your own interesting additions

are welcome. Bring scissors and wire cutters. Material fee $25 cash

payable in class. Instructor: Margaret

53098 • W • 6:30-9pm • 4/21 College Estates

 

“A-MAYING-WE-WILL-GO” 13YRS & UP • $25

For lovers of medieval romance. Make a floral May-day basket to decorate

your door and a beautiful head wreath you can wear to the

Renaissance Faire. Lots of pretty flowers and ribbons! $35 material fee

due to instructor. Bring scissors. Instructor: Margaret.

53101 • F • 6:30-9pm • 4/28 College Estates

 

AMAZING STAMPING & SCRAPBOOKING 12YRS & UP • $30

Wow your friends and family with stamped, handmade cards

(w/envelopes and coordinating cases), scrapbook pages and gifts (tile

hangings, stamped candles etc.). $30 material fee (covers all projects)

Pay in class. (3-wks). Instructor: Kessler

53102 • F • 7:30-9:30pm • 3/5-3/19 College Estates

53103 • F • 7:30-9:30pm • 3/26-4/9 College Estates

53104 • F • 7:30-9:30pm • 5/7-5/21 College Estates

 

PLEIN AIR PAINTING 16YRS & UP • $30

Paint like an Impressionist in oil or acrylic. Learn how to simplify and

identify colors forms in nature. Each class begins with a demo.

Individual help provided and a show and tell at the end. Pick up supply

list at the Nature Center.

53108 • Sa • 1-5pm • 3/13 El Dorado Nature Center

53375 • Sa • 1-5pm • 4/10 El Dorado Nature Center

53376 • Sa • 1-5pm • 5/8 El Dorado Nature Center

 

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. Continuing students

are encouraged to attend.Must furnish own tools and supplies (approx.

$150). List will be given at first class. (8-wks) Instructor: Voas.

53111 • Th • 7-9pm • 3/25-5/13 Whaley

 

DRAWING, PAINTING & PORTRAIT 18YRS & UP • $47

Advanced students have some assigned projects using advanced techniques

with materials used. Beginners learn art basics through

assigned project and will receive informational handouts. All are

encouraged to develop their own style.Materials include watercolor, oil,

acrylic, pastel, pencil, and ink. Subject matter also includes portrait. $10

material fee payable in class. (10-wks) Instructor: Venne.

53115 • M • 12-3pm • 3/1-5/3 Bixby

 

KNITTING & CROCHET 16YRS & UP • $50

Learn how to knit or crochet in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. You

will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off while making an accent

scarf or baby hat. Advanced beginners, intermediate knitters or continuing

students are welcome to strengthen their skills in pattern reading,

problem solving and new stitch techniques. Pre-registration is suggested.

$20 - $27 materials fee may apply for yarn and needles if you

purchase them at class. (4-wks) Instructor: Carter.

Class held at:

Alamitos Bay Yarn Company, 174 Marina Dr.

53119 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 3/9-3/30

53120 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 4/20-5/11

 

FAST QUILT 16YRS & UP • $33

Make a trip around the world for your special loved ones. Good for

beginners or more advanced. Material list at 1st meeting. Instructor:

Szladek.

53123 • W • 6:30-9pm • 3/17-4/21 Wardlow

53124 • W • 6:30-9pm • 4/28-6/2 Wardlow

 

CERAMICSWORKSHOP 18YRS & UP • $45

Learn basic ceramic sculpture hand building techniques. Beginners will

learn basic skills to include slabbing, coiling and glazing. A. Podresor

will present wheel to intermediate and advance students only. All skill

levels welcome. $15 material fee, notebook & pencil to 1st class.

Additional supplies needed, instructor will provide list; cost approx. $15.

(8wk) Instructor: Sinclair.

53134 • Sa • noon-3pm • 3/20-5/8 Bixby

 

SEWING MACHINE BOOT CAMP 18YRS & UP • $25

Do you have a sewing machine that you don’t know how to use? Are

you nervous about using your machine? Come learn how to use your

machine and how to perform basic maintenance on it.

53125 • Sa • 1:45-4:45p • 3/13

53126 • Tu • 6p-9pm • 4/20

53127 • Th • 6p-9pm • 5/13

 

NUTS AND BOLTS OF QUILTING 18YRS & UP • $59

Class is specially designed to teach beginners the skills needed to create

quilts. 1st class will be lecture/demo to familiarize students with

terms. Students will make a small wall hanging, while learning quiltmaking

skills including rotary cutting, machine piecing, setting blocks,

simple machine quilting and binding a quilt.We will use traditional block

so no pattern or book is needed. No class 3/29

53129 • M • 6p-9pm • 3/15-4/19

 

BEG SEWING – THE APRON 18YRS & UP • $49

Develop an understanding of sewing tools and textiles, learn how to follow

a sewing pattern and gain sewing machine skills while making an

apron and potholders. You will master a variety of sewing techniques,

which will enable you to sew both garments and home decoration projects.

Students 16-17 years must enroll with an enrolled adult. Optional

beginning sewing book is available for purchase. CLASS FEE

INCLUDES ONE PATTERN & USE OF MACHINE. (4-classes)

Instructor: Sew Vac Ltd.*No class 5/8

53131 • Sa • 2-4:30pm • 4/24-5/22

 

BEG SEWING - THE TOTE BAG 18YRS & UP • $59

Learn to use and care for a sewing machine, while making a roomy zippered

tote bag with lots of pockets. You will learn rotary cutting, sewing,

accurate seams, seam finishing, inserting zippers. This class is perfect

for beginning sewers interested in quilting, crafting and home decoration.

(5-wks) *No class 3/17, 4/14

53132 • W • 6-9pm • 3/10-4/21

 

BEYOND BEGINNING SEWING

– TOP OR BOTTOM 18YRS & UP • $45

Prerequisite: Adult beginning sewing or similar level. Students will make

their choice of a cute skirt, women’s top or unisex (or child’s PJ pants),

while learning new skills including modern construction techniques, following

a garment pattern, inserting sleeves and seem finishing. CLASS

FEE INCLUDES ONE PATTERN & USE OF MACHINE. (3-wks)

53133 • M • 6-9pm • 5/10-5/24