| Art & Cultural Classes for May to August 2008 AMAZING ADULT ART 10yrs & up $45 Beginners thru advanced painters learn acrylic painting techniques 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 (no portraits or impressionist unless you are advanced). All materials furnished. $20 material fee payable in class. (4-wks) Instructor: Crowder. 45248 Tu 9-11am 5/6-5/27 College Estates 42549 Tu 7-9pm 5/6-5/27 Stearns 45250 Tu 7-9pm 6/3-6/24 Stearns 45251 Tu 7-9pm 7/15-8/5 Stearns 45252 Th 7-9pm 5/1-5/22 Heartwell 45253 Th 7-9pm 6/5-6/26 Heartwell 45254 Th 7-9pm 7/17-8/7 Heartwell
NEW! ARTIST GROUP 18yrs & up $5/per class
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. $5 instructor fee payable in class. M 9:45am-12:45 6/16, 6/23, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 Recreation
PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS 18yrs & up $75/90
Discover the joy of painting with acrylics. Learn how to mix colors and a variety of painting techniques under the guidance of one of Long Beachs finest art teachers. No experience necessary. $25 material fee payable in class. (5/6-wks) Instructor: Baeza. *No class 5/26. 45266 M 9-11am 5/5-6/9* (5-wk) Heartwell 45267 Sa 9-11am 5/3-6/7 Heartwell 45268 Sa 9-11am 6/14-7/19 Heartwell 45269 Sa 9-11am 7/26-8/30 Heartwell
WATERCOLOR IN ONE DAY 18yrs & up $25
Learn the beautiful art of watercoloring with Christine. We will be using watercolor cakes and watercolor pencils to create stunning effects. Techniques covered include masking, wax resist, graduated washes and more. $15 material fee payable in class, includes all supplies. Register early class size limited. Instructor: Angeli. 45273 Tu 7-9:30pm 5/6 Wardlow
JEWELRY FUNDAMENTALS 18yrs & up $25
This class is packed full of information on bead stringing, layout, design, tools, & earring construction. After this class, you will be able to make necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to sell or give as gifts. If you have broken necklaces or earrings at home or want to make jewelry inexpensively, this class is for you. $10-20 supply fee payable in class. Sample photos: www.craftwithme.com. Instructor: Angeli. 45274 Tu 7-9:30pm 5/13 Wardlow
CALLIGRAPHY IN A DAY 18yrs & up $40
Learn the basic italic style along with numbers, punctuation, how to address envelopes, and much more. Impress your friends this year with cards, gift tags, and addressed envelopes in calligraphy! $12 material fee payable to instructor. Includes supplies, pen, handouts, and snacks. Sample photos: www.craftwithme.com. Instructor: Angeli. 45276 Sa 9am-1pm 5/31 Wardlow
ACRYLIC PAINTING IN ONE DAY 18yrs & up $25
Learn about the different qualities of acrylic painting, brushes and even how to make your own Birchwood canvases! You will complete three small paintings in class. $20 supply fee includes 3 canvases, a set of brushes, a sketchbook and all paint. Come in clothes to paint in! 45277 Tu 7-9:30pm 5/20 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. You will complete 3 projects in class. $15 supply fee payable in class. Sample photos: www.craftwithme.com. Instructor: Angeli. 45327 Tu 7-9:30pm 5/27 Wardlow
Mosaic classes held at Mike Mosaic Ltd. Studio, 4126 Norse Way.
NEW! MOSAIC LARGE MIRROR WORKSHOP 12yrs & up $45 Large round 22 clizmitec mirror. All materials provided you will learn to create the mosaic design around it. $95 material fee payable in class. Location: Mike Mosaic Ltd. Studio, 4126 Norse Way. Instructor: McCormick. 45278 Tu/W 7-9:30pm 6/24, 6/25
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. $65 material fee payable in class includes all materials. Location: Mike Mosaic Ltd. Studio, 4126 Norse Way. Instructor: McCormick. 45279 Tu/W 7-9:30pm 5/6, 5/7 45280 Tu/W 7-9:30pm 7/8, 7/9 45281 Tu/W 7-9:30pm 8/5, 8/6
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 payable in class includes all materials. Location: Mike Mosaic Ltd. Studio, 4126 Norse Way. Instructor: McCormick. 45282 Tu/W 7-9:30pm 6/10, 6/11
MOSAIC TRIVET WORKSHOP 8yrs & up $25
Complete a 12 x 12 square rod iron frame trivet. Complete your project in one class and take it home! $95 material fee payable in class includes all materials. Location: Mike Mosaic Ltd. Studio, 4126 Norse Way. Instructor: McCormick. 45284 Sa 10am-2pm 6/21
MOSIAC HOUSE NUMBER WORKSHOP 8yrs & up $30
Make a mosaic street # plate for your home or business. Black wrought iron frame 6 x 12 or 18 with your street number in your choice of colors. $55 material fee payable in class. Location: Mike Mosaic Ltd. Studio, 4126 Norse Way. Instructor: McCormick. 45285 Sa 10am-2pm 8/9
MOSAIC MIRROR WORKSHOP 8yrs & up $25
Complete a 12 metal frame mirror with a mosaic border. Complete your project in one class and take it home! $50 material fee payable in class includes all materials. Location: Mike Mosaic Ltd. Studio, 4126 Norse Way. Instructor: McCormick. 45286 Sa 10am-2pm 5/17 45287 Sa 10am-2pm 8/23
NEW! 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 payable at first class. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman. 45288 W 7-9:30pm 6/11-6/18 PR&MAdmin
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18yrs & up $50
Enter the exciting world of Digital Photography. 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. 45289 W 7-9:30pm 5/14-5/21 PR&MAdmin
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. Add and subtract people from a group picture, create panoramas, scan and restore an old photo, and much more. $5 material fell payable at first class. (2-wks) Instructor: Boorman. 45290 W 7-9:30pm 5/28-6/4 PR&MAdmin
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. 45291 M 7-9pm 6/23-7/28 PR&MAdmin
WOODCARVING LEVEL I 16yrs & up $55
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 are also available for purchase. (4-wks) Instructor: Klempner. 45292 Tu 6:30-9:30pm 5/6-5/27 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. 45293 Tu 6:30-9:30pm 6/3-6/24 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. 45294 Tu 6:30-9:30pm 7/8-7/29 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. Students may repeat the class each session, as the experience is different with each collage. Pay $2 material fee in class. Instructor: Pack. 45295 Th 6:30-9:30pm 5/15 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 scissors and $75 (cash only) material fee to your first class. (5-wks) Instructor: Margaret. 45296 Tu 7-8:30pm 5/6-6/3 College Est 45297 Th 10:30-noon 5/8-6/5 Chavez 45298 Tu 7-8:30pm 6/10-7/8 College Est 45299 Th 10:30-noon 6/12-7/10 Chavez 45300 Tu 7-8:30pm 7/15-8/12 College Est 45301 Th 10:30-noon 7/17-8/14 Chavez
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. $60 material fee payable in class includes all materials. Bring scissors. (2-wks) Instructor: Margaret. 45302 W 6:30-8:30pm 7/9-7/16 College Est
EMBELLISHMENTS WORKSHOP 18yrs & up $25
Nostalgic class combining vintage and found items to create beautiful home and fashion accessories. Vintage linens, trims, china, etc. will come together in a real trash-to-treasure experience. Great class for flea market lovers & pack rats. One take home project. Material fee $25 payable in class. Instructor: Margaret. 45305 W 6:30-9pm 8/27 College Est
NEW! EDIBLE GOURMET CENTERPIECES 14yrs & up $25
Create and take home an appetizing centerpiece sure to get raves at any gathering. Ideas for using fruit, vegetables, or meats & cheeses. Learn from a professional florist. Bring cutting board, knife, pineapple and small watermelon. Instructor will provide all other fruit and materials. $25 material fee payable to instructor. Instructor: Margaret. 45306 W 6:30-9pm 5/28 College Est 45307 W 6:30-9pm 8/13 College Est
NEW! 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. You are welcome to bring your own container. $25 material fee payable to instructor (cash only) includes all materials. 45308 W 7-8:30pm 6/18 College Est
FUNKY PURSE WORKSHOP 16yrs & up $30
Make a custom purs-onality bag form recycled textiles (sweaters, jeans, lace, belts, etc) as a keepsake or gift. Teacher will bring assortment of buttons, vintage jewelry, crochet trims and fabrics. Your own contributions welcome. Bring scissors and imagination. Material fee $30 payable in class. Instructor: Margaret. 45309 W 6:30-9pm 7/30 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. *No class 6/5 & 6/12. 45310 Th 7-9pm 5/1-7/3* Whaley
DRAWING, PAINTING & PORTRAIT 18yrs & up $47
Beginners learn art basics through assigned project and will receive informational handouts. Advanced students have some assigned projects using advanced techniques of materials used. Studio artists choose materials & projects. All are encouraged to develop their own style. Materials include watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, pencil, and ink. Subject matter also includes portrait. First time students: $10 material fee payable in class. (10-wks) Instructor: Venne. *No class 5/26. 45311 M 12-3pm 5/12-7/21 Bixby
KNITTING 16yrs & up $50
Learn to knit. 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. Class size is limited for more personalized instruction, 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. 45313 Tu 6-7:30pm 5/6-5/27 45314 Tu 6-7:30pm 6/3-6/24 45315 Tu 6-7:30pm 7/15-8/5
FAST QUILT 16yrs & up $33
We will working with bright colors this session and incorporate them into a flower quilt. Join the fun and make new friends while learning the art of quilting. (6-wks) Material list at 1st class. Instructor: Szladek. *No class 6/4. 45316 W 6:30-9pm 5/7-6/18* Stearns 45317 W 6:30-9pm 7/16-8/20 Stearns
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.
Class fee includes one pattern and use of machine.
SEWING MACHINE BOOT CAMP 16yrs & up $30 Come learn how to use your machine and how to perform basic maintenance on it. 45319 Sa 1:30-4:30pm 5/3 45320 Tu 10:30am-1:30pm 6/3 45321 Su 1-4pm 8/24
BEGINNING SEWING 16yrs & 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 beginning sewing book is available for purchase. (4-classes) *No class 5/27. 45322 Tu 6:30-9pm 5/13-6/10* 45323 Sa 2-4:30pm 6/7-6/28 45324 W 6:30-9pm 7/23-8/13
TEEN & ADULT BEG SEWING 14yrs & up $69
Students will make a large tote bag/book bag while learning how to follow a commercial pattern, rotary cutting skills, how to use and maintain a sewing machine, and basic sewing skills. 45326 Tu/Th 10am-1pm 7/31-8/14
NUTS AND BOLTS OF QUILTING 18yrs & up $69
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. *No class 6/11. 45325 W 6-9pm 5/14-6/18*
BEYOND BEG SEWING-THE JAMMIES 18yrs & up $65
Prerequisite: Adult beginning sewing or similar level. Students will make a flattering skirt or cardigan (gentlemen will make PJ bottoms or boxers) while learning a more advanced skill, such as buttonholes, attaching waistbands, and beginning pattern fitting. (5-wks) 45331 M 6-9pm 7/21-8/18
BEYOND BEG SEWING- TOP OR SKIRT 18yrs & up $49
Students will learn techniques such as a pattern fitting, seam finishing, inserting sleeves & attaching waistbands while creating a fun skirt, or fashionable top., gentlemen have the option of making drawstring pajama pants. Great refresher for those who have not made garments in a while, and the perfect follow up to Beg sewing. (3-wks) 45332 M 6-9pm 6/16-6/30
CERAMICS WORKSHOP 18yrs & up $45
Learn basic clay ceramic sculpture, hand building and glazing
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