Crafts
ART OF BASKET WEAVING Fee: $45
Baskets have been created for thousands of years, in all parts
of the world and out of every sort of material. Today, basket makers
are keeping a wonderful tradition alive as well as creating new
techniques. In this course you will gain knowledge of many different
types of designs, materials, and techniques. You may choose to
create several small or one large basket and be as traditional or
adventurous as you want to be.
Instructor: Susan Chasalow
| T | 2:00-5:00 pm | Apr 08-May 27 | 24 hrs | 91161 | FTCC/CEC 147 |
BASKETRY I Fee:
$45
In this class you will learn how to create beautiful handmade
baskets from a variety of materials. Basic basket forms will be
covered in this course designed for beginners. You will also learn
how to stain and finish your baskets.
Instructor: Gloria Langston
| M | 9:30-12:00 N | Apr 07-Jun 02 | 20 hrs | 91162 | Sycamore Tree Sr Ctr |
Instructor: Rosmarie Zanders
| F | 9:00-12:00 N | Apr 11-May 30 | 24 hrs | 91163 | Blue St Sr Ctr |
BASKETRY II Fee: $45
Basket weaving is a fun activity that gives you something to use for
storage or just for decoration. This course covers a full range of
weaving from the very simple to the complex depending on your desire
and ability. You will weave special baskets to give as gifts or to
beautify your home.
Instructor: Susan Chasalow
| Th | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 10-May 29 | 24 hrs | 91164 | FTCC/CEC 147 |
BEADED JEWELRY (Beginning) Fee: $75
Learn to design and create fabulous and unique pieces to wear,
sell, or give as gifts! This hands-on workshop will get your
creative juices flowing. Projects include beautiful earrings,
bracelets, necklaces, eyeglass chains, and bookmarks. Every item
will be unique because they are fabricated from supplies of your
choice. An experienced professional artist and instructor will
motivate you to explore your "crafty side". To see some of the
instructor's creations, be sure to visit her website at:
www.lisbethanne.com This is a self-supporting class;
fee-exempt status does not apply. DUE TO LIMITED ENROLLMENT;
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Instructor: Lisbeth Marin
| F | 9:30 am-12:30 pm | Apr 11-May 30 | 24 hrs | 91165 | FTCC/CEC 139 |
BEADED JEWELRY (INTERMEDIATE) Fee: $75
Explore the creative world of fashion and fine beaded jewelry
using the fundamental techniques introduced in Beaded Jewelry
beginning (or, if you already know the basics and are ready to move
to the next level). Advanced design and fabrication techniques will
be introduced and practiced in an interactive setting. Use your
tools, natural resources, and beads to create "one-of-a-kind" pieces
for personal use, gift giving, or profit! An experienced
professional artist will motivate and direct you to explore your
"crafty side". To see some of the instructor's creations, be sure to
visit her website at: www.lisbethanne.com This is a
self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply. DUE TO
LIMITED ENROLLMENT; PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Instructor: Lisbeth Marin
| F | 1:30-4:30 pm | Apr 11-May 30 | 24 hrs | 91166 FTCC/CEC 139 |
CARD MAKING BASICS Fee: $35
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own greeting cards?
If so, this is the class for you. Learn where to begin, what tools
to start with and how to use them, what basic supplies are
recommended, and how to make simple yet beautiful cards. Please
e-mail instructor for a supply list at:
stampgirl@earthlink.net
Instructor: Lisa Courter
| M | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 07-Apr 28 | 12 hrs | 91167 | FTCC/CEC |
CERAMIC ART Fee:
$45
Come learn the ancient art of ceramics. In a relaxed
classroom environment you will learn to clean green ware as well as
several techniques of glazing, under glazing, and staining. YOU
DO NOT NEED TO BE A SENIOR CITIZEN TO TAKE CLASSES AT THE SENIOR
CITIZENS CENTERS.
Instructor: Carole Halcomb
| W | 9:00-12:00 N | Apr 09-May 28 | 24 hrs | 91168 | Spring Lake Sr Ctr |
Instructor: Gloria Langston
| Th | 9:30-12:00 N | Apr 10-May 29 | 20 hrs | 91169 | Sycamore Tree Sr Ctr |
CREATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR CARD MAKING (INTERMEDIATE) Fee: $45
Throw away all those purchased cards! Learn how to make
beautiful handmade cards. You will learn techniques such as
embossing, faux stitching, creating faux metal, and much more. Cards
will be made using rubber-stamping and paper crafting. The
techniques learned in this class can also be applied to other types
of craft projects, not just to card making. Please e-mail instructor
for a supply list at: stampgirl@earthlink.net
Instructor: Lisa Courter
| T | 6:00-9:00 pm | May 13-Jun 24 | 18 hrs | 91171 | The Scrapbook Place |
GENERAL CRAFTS Fee: $45
If you love crafts you'll find a home in this course. A true
miscellany of fun things to do: make and decorate baskets, wreaths,
or table settings; create one-of-a-kind jewelry; turn a ho-hum shirt
into a fashion statement. There will be so many craft ideas to
choose from that you're sure to find several that are exactly what
you want to do. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A SENIOR CITIZEN TO TAKE
CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTERS.
Instructor: Rosmarie Zanders
| M | 9:00-12:00 N | Apr 07-Jun 02 | 24 hrs | 91172 | Spring Lake Sr Ctr |
Instructor: Coralena Chavis
| Th | 9:30-12:00 N | Apr 10-May 29 | 20 hrs | 91173 | CCAIP |
Instructor: Lydia Riojas
| F | 9:30-12:00 N | Apr 11-May 30 | 20 hrs | 91174 | Sycamore Tree Sr Ctr |
PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY Fee: $35
Using the colors and textures of the outdoors as your
inspiration, you will learn how to create a coiled pine needle
basket. Coiling is one of the oldest forms of art and has been used
to produce pottery and basketry by many ancient cultures. Susan will
show you how to collect, prepare, dye, and V-stitch pine needles
into a basket. She will show you how to use natural as well as dyed
pine needles as the core of your basket and teach you a variety of
stitches that can be used to produce traditional or freeform
baskets. You will also learn how to use natural materials such as
pinecones, twigs, fabric, or beads to enhance your designs. No
previous basket weaving experience is necessary. If you are an
intermediate/advanced basket weaver, Susan can help you with more
challenging projects.
Instructor: Susan Chasalow
| W | 1:00-4:00 pm | May 07-May 28 | 12 hrs | 91175 | FTCC/CEC 147 |
PORCELAIN DOLLS Fee: $45
Porcelain dolls are among the most beautiful and enduring of all
dolls. Whether you are a beginning or advanced doll maker, you will
be right at home in this course. As a beginning student, you will
learn to pour, clean, and paint the porcelain sections of the doll
and to construct and fill the body (cloth). If you are more
advanced, you can learn to produce jointed dolls, insert glass eyes,
teeth, and wigs. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A SENIOR CITIZEN TO TAKE
CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTERS.
Instructor: Carole Halcomb
| T | 1:00-4:00 pm | Apr 08-May 27 | 24 hrs | 91176 | Spring Lake Sr Ctr |
| Th | 1:00-4:00 pm | Apr 10-May 29 | 24 hrs | 91177 | Spring Lake Sr Ctr |
| Th | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 10-May 29 | 24 hrs | 91178 | Spring Lake Sr Ctr |
SCRAPBOOKING BORDERS AND MORE… Fee:
$35
Now that you are a pro at cropping and arranging your
pictures on a page, let's take a look at the fresh and fun selection
of page borders and layouts to spice up your pages. The variety of
items on the market and the skills you learn in this class can only
improve your scrapbooks in the future. Come discover layering and
lettering techniques, cutting techniques, and many other fun tricks
of the trade. Please e-mail your instructor at:
stampgirl@earthlink.net for supply information at least one
week prior to the class start date—put "Scrapbooking" in the subject
matter.
Instructor: Lisa Courter
| Th | 6:00-9:00 pm | May 01-May 22 | 12 hrs | 91179 | The Scrapbook Place |
SCRAPBOOKING FOR BEGINNERS Fee: $35
Let your instructor help you arrange and create beautiful
scrapbooks full of family memories to pass down through the
generations one page at a time. You will want to start by bringing
16 pictures with you the first day of class. We will work together
cropping pictures and arranging them for wonderful results. Please
e-mail your instructor at: stampgirl@earthlink.net for
the supply list and put "Scrapbooking" in the subject matter.
Instructor: Lisa Courter
| T | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 08-Apr 29 | 12 hrs | 91180 | The Scrapbook Place |
STAINED GLASS I Fee: $45
Learn the ancient art of stained glass. Emphasis will be on learning
how to choose color, cut glass, and work in both lead came and
copper foil techniques. In learning to work with the brilliance of
refracted light, you will develop a better understanding of design
as it relates to glass, as well as a sensitivity to color. The
course is designed for both beginning and intermediate students and
progress will be at an individual pace.
Instructor: Virginia Nelson
| T | 9:00-12:00 N | Apr 08-May 27 | 24 hrs | 91181 | Belden-Horne House |
| Th | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 10-May 29 | 24 hrs | 91182 | FTCC/CEC 131 |