AMAZING ADULT ART 10yrs & up • $45
Beginners thru advanced painters learn techniques of painting in acrylic on canvas. Bring 2 copies of the picture you want to paint: 1 in color and the other a Black & White photocopy of the same picture (please no portraits or impressionist unless you are advanced). All materials furnished. $20 material fee payable in class. (4-wks) Instructor: Crowder. *No class 9/10, 11/26
50504 • Th • 7-9pm • 9/3-10/1* Heartwell
50505 • Th • 7-9pm • 11/5-12/3 Heartwell
ARTIST GROUP 18yrs & up • $5/per class
Come join the group! Interact with other artists. Bring all of your own art supplies. All mediums welcomed. All artists are welcomed-whether you just started in art or are a professional. No material fee, just good company. The room has great natural light. Class will meet on the dates below. Pay $5 to instructor. *No class in Oct. & Dec.
Tu • 9-12pm •Continuous* College Estates
CALLIGRAPHY IN A DAY 18yrs & up • $40
Christine, teaching calligraphy for over 20 years, knows all the secrets to get you started writing calligraphy quickly. Learn the basic italic style along with numbers, punctuation, how to address envelopes, and much more. $12 material fee payable to instructor. Includes supplies, pen, handouts, coffee, tea and snacks. Sample photos: www.craftwithme.com. Instructor: Angeli.
50510 • Sa • 9am-1pm • 10/10 Wardlow
JEWELRY FUNDAMENTALS 18yrs & up • $25
This class is packed full of information on bead stringing, layout, design, tools, & earring construction. If you have broken necklaces or earrings at home or want to make jewelry inexpensively, this class is for you. Christine will also share her discount supply sources with you. $10-20 supply fee payable in class. Sample photos: www.craftwithme.com. Instructor: Angeli.
50511 • Tu • 7-9:30pm • 10/6 Wardlow
AMAZING STAMPING & SCRAPBOOKING 13yrs & up • $30
Wow your friends and family with stamped, handmade cards (w/envelopes and coordinating cases), scrapbook pages and gifts. Learn new tips & techniques. Take home a project each week. $30 material fee (covers all projects) Pay in class. (3-wks) We will make holiday cards 4th class (11/16-11/30) Instructor: Kessler
50512 • M • 7:30-9:30pm • 9/14-9/28 College Estates
50513 • M • 7:30-9:30pm • 10/5-10/19 College Estates
50514 • M • 7:30-9:30pm • 10/26-11/9 College Estates
50515 • M • 7:30-9:30pm • 11/16-11/30 College Estates
NEW JEWELRY MAKING 16yrs & up • $60
You will design earrings, bracelets, necklace, beads from polyclay and beads from recycle materials. Tools will be provided. Material fee $20. Instructor: Vargas
51091 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/14-10/19 Coolidge
51092• M • 6:30-7:30pm • 10/26-11/30 Coolidge
CREATIVE WRITERS’ WORKSHOP 16yrs & up • $46
Explore the fundamentals of creative fiction and non-fiction writing. Personal essays, memoirs and fiction welcome. Participants can begin new work or polish existing work. The course will cover the basic elements of storytelling, including descriptive language, character development, point of view and story structure. Workshop includes in-class writing exercises, class discussion and instructor feedback. Instructor: Higgins
50518• Su • 1-5pm • 9/27 Heartwell
50517• Su • 1-5pm • 10/18 Heartwell
50516• Su • 1-5pm • 11/15 Heartwell
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.
50519 • W • 7-9:30pm • 11/11-11/18 PR&M Admin
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18yrs & up • $50
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.
50520 • W • 7-9:30pm • 10/14-10/21 PR&M Admin
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18yrs & up • $50
Take your digital photography to a new level. Learn how to create good photos using 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.
50521 • W • 7-9:30pm • 10/28-11/4 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 owner’s manual. (6-wks) Instructor: Fucile. *No class 11/2. *Field session 10/17 2-4pm.
50522 • M • 7-9pm • 9/28-11/9* PR&M Admin
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 to first class. Tools supplied for use in class and available for
purchase also. (4-wks) Instructor: Klempner.
50523 • Tu • 6:30-9:30pm • 9/1-9/22 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 to first class. Tools available for use in class. (4-wks) Instructor: Klempner.
50524 • Tu • 6:30-9:30pm • 10/6-10/27 Heartwell
WOODCARVING LEVEL III 16yrs & up • $60
Prerequisite: Woodcarving Level II or instructor’s 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.
50525 • Tu • 6:30-9:30pm • 11/3-11/24 Heartwell
SELF EXPLORATION THROUGH COLLAGE ART 18yrs & up • $27
Create your own collage art. Arrange and glue provided materials on a surface in a way that is satisfying to you. Your collage will allow you to look at yourself with the element of play and surprise. Students may repeat the class each session. Pay $2 material fee in class. Instructor: Pack.
50526 • Th • 6:30-9:30pm • 10/15 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 to your first class, and scissors. (5-wks) Instructor has 26 years of experience, Margaret.
50527 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 9/1-9/29 College Est
50528 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 10/6-11/3 College Est
50529 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 11/10-12/5 College Est
NEW VINTAGE OVERNIGHT CASE 18yrs & up • $25
Take an old train case and transform it into a fun artpiece. A wonderful gift or personal accessory for cosmetics, jewelry or sewing box. Teacher will supply all cases and decorative materials, but you are welcome to contribute personal artwork for decoupage. Bring scissors and manicure scissors. Material fee $30 payable at 1st class. Instructor: Margaret.
50530 • W • 6:30-8:30pm • 9/2 College Est
NEW GIFT BASKET WORKSHOP 18yrs & up • $25
Make the most economically purchased bath and beauty, fruit or food items can look like luxurious catalog gift baskets. Bring an assortment of items you wish to use. Teacher will supply the baskets and decorative materials to add those personal touches that will leave your friends raving. Material fee $30 cash payable at 1st class. Instructor: Margaret.
50531 • W • 6:30-8:30pm • 9/23 College Est
BRIDAL WORKSHOP 17yrs & up • $50
A fun 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.
50532 • W • 6:30-9:30pm • 9/9-9/16 College Est
NEW WINTER FASHION
ACCESSORY WORKSHOP 18yrs & up • $25
Make one-of-a-kind accessories for yourself or as a Holiday gift. Projects include wool-felted purses, wrist cuff mittens and felted flower pins. Learn to embellish inexpensive items with bohemian accents to create that expensive boutique look! Teacher will supply all materials, but you are welcome to bring your pre-shrunk 100% wool sweaters. Bring scissors. Instructor: Margaret. (2 weeks)
50533 • W • 6:30-9pm •10/7-10/14 College Est
NEW HARVEST PARTY 18yrs & up • $25
Welcome autumn to your home! Many ideas, recipes and take home projects, including a vintage Halloween candy bucket, a harvest door hanger, and a beautiful fall centerpiece incorporating fall’s best fresh flowers, foliages and vegetables. We will also paint and embellish pumpkins based on whimsical 1930’s designs. Bring a small (or med) pumpkin to the first class. Bring scissors and glue gun. $75 material fee payable to instructor (cash only).
50534 • W • 6:30-8:30pm • 10/28-11/18 College Est
CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP 18yrs & up • $25
Make a professional florist quality (think Rogers’ Gardens) to grace your front door. Learn to make beautiful bows for all your holiday needs. Teacher will supply all materials. Bring scissors, wire cutters and glue gun. Material fee $35 cash payable in class. Instructor: Margaret.
50535 • W • 7-8:30pm • 12/2 College Est
CHRISTMAS DÉCOR WORKSHOP 18yrs & up • $25
Make the most of nature’s beautiful and fragrant winter offerings. Projects include fresh greenery garland, cinnamon and orange mulled cider, orange and clove pomanders, a kissing ball and holiday spice cones. Teacher will supply all materials. Bring scissors and glue gun. Material fee $50 cash payable at 1st class. Instructor: Margaret. (2 weeks)
50536 • W • 7-8:30pm • 12/9-12/16 College Est
WINTER WONDERLAND 18yrs & up • $25
Create unique arrangements featuring a lush assortment of fragrant Christmas greens and forest gatherings from Oregon. This décor will take you through the holidays and make your home smell fantastic! Teacher will supply all materials, bring clippers. Material fee $50 cash payable at 1st class. Instructor: Margaret. (2 weeks)
50537 • Tu • 7-8:30pm • 12/15-12/22 College Est
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 other fruit and materials. $25 material fee pay in class. Instructor: Margaret.
50538 • W • 6:30-9 • 9/30 College Est
EDIBLE GOURMET
CENTERPIECES (Vegetables) 14yrs & up • $25
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 other veggies and materials. $25 material fee pay in class. Instructor: Margaret.
50540 • W • 6:30-9 • 10/21 College Est
PLEIN AIR PAINTING 16yrs & up • $40
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.
50541 • Sa • 1-5pm • 10/10-10/17 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.
50544 • Th • 7-9pm • 10/1-11/19 Whaley
DRAWING, PAINTING & PORTRAIT 18yrs & up • $47
Beginners learn art basics through assigned project. Advanced students have some assigned projects using advanced techniques of materials used. 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.
50546 • M • 12-3pm • 9/14-11/16 Bixby
KNITTING & CROCHET 16yrs & up • $50
Learn to knit and learn more about knitting in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. You will learn 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. Pre-registration suggested. $20-25 material fee payable in class depending upon project. (4-wks) Instructor: Carter. Class held at Alamitos Bay Yarn Company. 174 Marina Dr.
50547 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 9/15-10/6
50548 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 10/27-11/17
50549 • Tu • 6-7:30pm • 11/24-12/15
FAST QUILT 16yrs & up • $33
New to quilting? Join the fun of making personalized quilts for the
holidays. Projects are suitable for the new quilter or the more
experienced. (6-wks) Material list at 1st class. Instructor: Szladek.
50550 • W • 6:30-9pm • 9/2-10/7 Wardlow
50551 • W • 6:30-9pm • 10/14-11/18 Wardlow
SEWING MACHINE BOOT CAMP 18yrs & up • $25
Do you have a sewing machine which 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.
50552 • W • 6-9p • 9/2
50553 • Th • 6p-9pm • 10/15
50554 • W • 6-9p • 11/4
50555 • Su •1:30-4:30p • 12/6
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 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. *No class 9/22 & 10/20, 10/27
50556 • Tu • 6p-9pm • 9/15-11/3
BEG SEWING – The Apron 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. Students will make an apron and potholders Students 16-17yrs must enroll with an enrolled adult. Optional beginning sewing book is available for purchase. Class fee includes one pattern and use of machine. (4-classes) Instructor: Sew Vac Ltd.*No class 11/14
50558 • Sa • 2-4pm • 11/7-12/5
BEYOND BEG SEWING – HE JAMMIES 18yrs & up • $49
Students will make a pair pajamas while learning skills including basic pattern adjustment, sleeve insertion, creating a facing, and making buttonholes. Class fee includes one pattern & use of machine. Students must have taken beg sewing or have equivalent skills. (4 classes) *9/28
50559 • M • 6-9pm • 9/14-10/12*
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)
50560 • W • 6-9pm • 9/16-10/14
BEYOND BEG 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 garmet pattern, inserting sleeves and seem finishing. Class fee includes one pattern & use of machine. (3-wks)*No class 11/26
50562 • Th • 6-9pm • 11/19-12/10*
CERAMICS WORKSHOP 18yrs & up • $45/35
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. $15. (8/6-wks). Instructor: Sinclair.
50563 • Sa • noon-3pm • 9/5-10/24(8wk) Bixby
50564 • Sa • noon-3pm • 11/7-12/12(6wk) Bixby
