| Art & Cultural Classes for September to December 2008 > ADULT ART & CULTURAL AMAZING ADULT ART 10yrs & up $45
Beginners thru advanced artists. Learn techniques of painting in acrylic on canvas. Bring 2 copies of the picture you want to paint(8x10): 1 in color and the other a Black & White photocopy of the same picture (please no portraits or impressionist unless you are advanced). $20 material fee payable in class. (4-wks) Instructor: Crowder. *No class 11/11 & 11/27. 46582 Tu 6:30-8:30pm 10/7-10/28 Stearns 46583 Tu 6:30-8:30pm 11/4-12/2* Stearns 46584 Th 7-9pm 10/9-10/30 Heartwell 46585 Th 7-9pm 11/6-12/4* Heartwell ARTIST GROUP 18yrs & up $5/per class Interact with other artists. Bring your own art supplies. All medias welcomed. Beginner or professional. Class will meet on the dates below. Pay $5 to instructor in class. 46593 Tu 9-Noon 10/7, 10/14, College Estates 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 WATERCOLOR IN ONE DAY 18yrs & up $25
Use watercolor cakes and watercolor pencils to create stunning effects. Techniques covered include masking, wax resist, graduated washes and more. $15 material fee. Instructor: Angeli. 46594 Tu 7-9:30pm 10/14 Wardlow JEWELRY FUNDAMENTALS 18yrs & up $25 This class is packed with information on bead stringing,design, tools, & earring construction. After this class, you will be able to make necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. $10-20 material fee. www.craftwithme.com. Instructor: Angeli. 46595 Tu 7-9:30pm 10/28 Wardlow CALLIGRAPHY IN A DAY 18yrs & up $40 Learn the basic italic style along with numbers, punctuation, how to address envelopes, and more. $12 material fee. www.craftwithme.com. Instructor: Angeli. 46596 Sa 9am-Noon 10/25 Wardlow ACRYLIC PAINTING IN ONE DAY 18yrs & up $25 Learn about the different qualities of acrylic painting, brushes and how to make your own Birchwood canvases! You will complete three small paintings in class. $20 material fee. Come in clothes to paint in! 46597 Tu 7-9:30pm 10/7 Wardlow METAL STUDIO 18yrs & up $25 Make beautiful embossed art with a variety of metals. Learn how to distress, color, and emboss metal and create incredible art work. $15 material fee. www.craftwithme.com. Instructor: Angeli. 46598 Tu 7-9:30pm 10/21 Wardlow MOSAIC SMALL TABLE WORKSHOP 8yrs & up $45 Make a 10x16 mosaic table in two classes. 1st class: make design, break tiles and glue in place; 2nd class: grout, clean and polish. All materials (tiles, table, glue, grout, plywood & finish) and tools are provided. $65 material fee payable in class. 46599 Tu/W 7-9:30pm 10/7-10/8 MOSAIC END TABLE WORKSHOP 16yrs & up $65 Larger table workshop. End table top 18 x 18 x 20 high. For new and experienced students. $95 material fee. 46602 Tu/W 7-9:30pm 11/4-11/5 MOSAIC TRIVET WORKSHOP 8yrs & up $25 Complete a 12 x 12 square rod iron frame trivet. All materials and tools are provided. Complete your project in one class! $50 material fee. 46604 Sa 10am-2pm 9/20
MOSAIC CROSS WORKSHOP 8yrs & up $35 Large wrought iron cross 22x16. All materials provided. Complete your project in one class. $75 material fee. 46605 Sa 10am-2pm 10/18 MOSAIC MIRROR WORKSHOP 8yrs & up $25 Complete a 12 metal frame mirror with a mosaic border. All materials provided. Complete your project in one class! $50 material fee. 46606 Sa 10am-2pm 12/6 INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18yrs & up $50 We will discuss cameras, printers, imaging editing software, scanning and archiving. Learn the basics of editing your photos, e-mailing and printing them. $5 material fee. Handouts available. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman. 46609 W 7-9:30pm 10/15-10/22 PR&M Admin INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18yrs & up $50 Learn how to create good photos using the power of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Add and subtract people from a group picture, create panoramas, scan and restore an old photo, and much more. Handouts available. $5 material fee. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman. 46610 W 7-9:30pm 10/29-11/5 PR&M Admin BEST PICTURES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA 18yrs & up $50 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. Advanced class (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman. 46608 W 7-9:30pm 11/12-11/19 PR&M Admin BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY 16yrs & up $50 The ideal first course for owners of 35mm single-lens reflects (SLR) cameras or digital cameras with adjustments for shutter and aperture. Learn about functions, focusing, file formats, films and useful skills to make better photographs. Bring camera and owners manual. (6-wks) Instructor: Fucile. *No class 11/4, Saturday Field Session 11/1 10am-noon. 46611 Tu 7-9pm 10/7-11/18* PR&M Admin WOODCARVING LEVEL I 16yrs & up $55 Wood carving basics will be offered as you carve and complete one project. Bring #2 pencil and $9 material fee to first class. Tools supplied for use in class and available for purchase also. (4-wks) Instructor: Klempner. 46612 Tu 6:30-9:30pm 9/2-9/23 Heartwell WOODCARVING LEVEL II 16yrs & up $55 Prerequisite: Woodcarving Level I or instructors approval. Project deals with negative space and will add to your woodcarving skills & knowledge. Bring #2 pencil and $9 material fee to first class. Tools available for use in class. (4-wks) Instructor: Klempner. 46613 Tu 6:30-9:30pm 9/30-10/21 Heartwell WOODCARVING LEVEL III 16yrs & up $55 Prerequisite: Woodcarving Level II or instructors approval. Carve a four-legged animal, providing another opportunity to improve your negative space skills. Bring a #2 pencil and $9 material fee to the first class. Tools available for use in class. (4-wks) Instructor: Klempner. 46614 Tu 6:30-9:30pm 10/28-11/18 Heartwell SELF EXPLORATION THROUGH COLLAGE ART 18yrs & up $27 Discover the healing process of creating your own collage from materials provided. Your completed collage will give you the opportunity to explore an aspect of yourself with the element of play, surprise and love. $2 material fee. Instructor: Pack. 46615 Th 6:30-9:30pm 9/18 College Est 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 and scissors to your first class. (5-wks) Instructor Margaret. 46616 Tu 7-8:30pm 9/2-9/30 College Est 46617 Th 10:30-noon 9/4-9/30 Chavez 46618 Tu 7-8:30pm 10/7-11/4 College Est 46619 Th 10:30-noon 10/9-11/6 Chavez 46620 Tu 7-8:30pm 11/11/12/9 College Est 46621 Th 10:30-noon 11/13-12/11 Chavez 46622 Tu 10:30-noon 10/7-11/4 Admiral Kidd NEW FLORAL DESIGN WINTER WONDERLAND 18yrs & up $20 Create holiday centerpieces using winters beautiful evergreens, flowers, berries and woodland materials. Channukah centerpieces upon request. Bring $40 (cash only) material fee and scissors to first class. (2-wks) Instructor:Margaret. 46972 Tu 7-8:30pm 12/16-12/23 College Est BRIDAL WORKSHOP 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. Materials provided. $60 material fee. Bring scissors. (2-wks) Instructor: Margaret. 46623 W 6:30-8:30pm 10/1-10/8 College Est EDIBLE GOURMET CENTERPIECES 14yrs & up $25 Ideas for using fruit, vegetables, or meats & cheeses. Learn from a professional florist. Bring cutting board, knife, 2 blocks of cheese (Cheddar or Jack) and head of lettuce. Instructor will provide all -materials. $25 material fee. Instructor: Margaret. 46628 W 6:30-9 11/12 College Est CIGAR BOX PURSE WORKSHOP 13yrs & up $25 Create a one of a kind purse decoupaging vintage cigar box art with other embellishments. Materials provided. $25 material fee. Instructor: Margaret. 46971 W 6:30-9pm 9/10 College Est FUNKY PURSE WORKSHOP 16yrs & up $30 Make a custom purs-onality bag form recycled textiles (sweaters, jeans, lace, belts, etc) creatively craft a one-of-a kind keepsake or gift. Teacher will bring assortment of buttons, vintage jewelry, crochet trims and fabrics. Your own contributions welcome. Bring scissors. $30 material fee. Instructor: Margaret. 46630 W 6:30-9pm 9/24 College Est HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP 12yrs & up $25 Students will make decorations that recall the whimsy of old Halloween collectibles. Pumpkins will be painted & decorated(bring your own). Share recipes and party ideas. Teacher will supply vintage art and trimmings. $20 material fee. Instructor: Margaret. 46631 W 6:30-8:30pm 10/15 College Est. HARVEST DΙCOR WORKSHOP 17yrs & up $25 Natural & artificial materials combine to create door hanging and harvest wreath. Ideas will be shared. Materials provided. $50 material fee. Bring scissors, wire cutters and glue gun. Instructor: Margaret. 46632 W 6:30-8:30pm 11/5 College Est. Its A GOOD THING HOLIDAY WORKSHOP 17yrs & up $25 Learn to make professional bows, cut gift cards and tags. Ideas for creative gift wrapping, making a party special and make easy home made gifts. $30 material fee. Bring scissors, wire cutters and glue gun. Instructor: Margaret. 46633 W 6:30-8:30pm 11/19 College Est CHRISTMAS DΙCOR WORKSHOP 17yrs & up $25
Make a beautiful Christmas Wreath. Learn how to make fancy bows & trims for your holiday gift wrapping. Decorate a length of winter greens to make a showpiece garland for table top or mantle. Materials provided. $50 material fee. Bring scissors, wire cutters and glue gun. Instructor: Margaret. 46634 W 6:30-8:30pm 12/3 College Est. CHRISTMAS DΙCOR WORKSHOP #2 17yrs & up $25 Make a beautiful fresh candle ring and kissing ball to take you through the holdiays. Learn how to make fancy bows & trims for your holiday gift wrapping. Make your table special with season greens, cones and berries supplied by teacher. $50 material fee. Bring scissors, wire cutters and glue gun. Instructor: Margaret. 46635 W 6:30-8:30pm 12/10 College Est. 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. 46636 Th 7-9pm 10/2-11/20 Whaley KNIT & CROCHET 16yrs & up $50 Learns 2 basic stitches as you create an accent scarf or baby hat. May also continue a project from prior class or work on more advanced one. Class size is limited. $20-25 material fee, depending upon project. (4-wks) Instructor: Carter. Class held at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company. 174 Marina Dr. 46973 Tu 6-7:30pm 9/9-9/30 46974 Tu 6-7:30pm 10/14-11/4 46975 Tu 6-7:30pm 11/25-12/16 FAST QUILT 16yrs & up $33 This session we will be getting ready for fall & Christmas. Beg or more advanced there is a project for you. (6-wks) Material list at 1st class. Instructor: Szladek. 46637 W 6:30-9pm 9/3-10/8 Stearns 46638 W 6:30-9pm 10/15-11/19 Stearns SEWING MACHINE BOOT CAMP 18yrs & up $30 Learn how to use your machine and how to perform basic maintenance on it. 46640 W 6-9pm 9/24 46641 Sa 1:30-4:30pm 10/25 46642 W 6-9pm 12/3 BEGINNING SEWING 18yrs & up $49 Complete a fabric project while learning how to follow a sewing pattern, sewing machine skills, and gain tool and textile information. Master a variety of sewing techniques, which will enable you to sew both garments and home decoration projects. Students will make an apron and potholders Students. 16-17yrs must enroll with an enrolled adult. Optional book is available for purchase. CLASS FEE INCLUDES ONE PATTERN & USE OF MACHINE. (4-classes) Instructor: Sew Vac Ltd. *No class 11/15,11/29. 46643 Sa 2-4:30pm 9/3-9/27 46644 W 6:30-9pm 10/15-11/5 46645 S 2-4:30pm 11/1-12/6* NUTS AND BOLTS OF QUILTING 18yrs & up $59 Class is specially designed to teach beginners the skills needed to create quilts. Students will make a small wallhanging, 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. 46646 M 6-9pm 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 10/13, 10/27 BEYOND BEG SEWING 18yrs & up $45
Pre-Req Beginning Sewing or garment/sewing experience. Students will make a skirt, a top, or PJ bottoms while learning more advanced sewing skills, such as button holes, attaching waistbands, and beginning pattern fitting. Pattern & use of machine included. Classes meet at Sew Vac Ltd., 1762 Clark Ave. (3-wk)*No class 10/9. 46647 Th 6-9pm 10/2-10/23* 46648 M 6-9pm 11/17-12/1 CERAMICS WORKSHOP 18yrs & up $45 Learn basic clay ceramic sculpture, hand building and glazing techniques. Beginners will learn sculpture, slabbing, coiling and glazing. Pottery wheels are available for inter and adv students only. All skill levels welcome. Bring $15 material fee, notebook & pencil to 1st class. Additional supplies needed, instructor will provide list; cost approx. $30. (8-wks). Instructor: Sinclair. 46649 Sa noon-3pm 9/6-10/25 Bixby 46650 Sa noon-3pm 11/1-12/20 Bixby |