Beginning Stained Glass - #1741
You will create two projects using two different techniques - one the "lead" technique, and one known as "copper foiling" developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. You will putty your window in class. Basic Tool Kit can be purchased online for $95 at www.isgs.com/default.htm. $98 if purchased in class. The glass for the first project is included in kit. The instructor will bring the kits to class. OR if you already have the required tools and need to purchase only the glass and materials for the first project , you will pay $35 in class (cannot be purchased online). Ask for a supply list to purchase tools separately. First project is a 9"x12" window sunset. Second project - student will choose their own design, pick the size and purchase the glass and materials (if larger than 24"x24" see instructor for assistance). Wear old clothes. No sandals. Bring pencils, scissors, glass cleaner.
Gabriel Venegas
Tues. - Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14
Mon. - Oct. 6, 13 (7 sessions)
6:30-9:30 p.m. $95
West Campus, Building 6000, Room 6002
Leisure Painting Watercolor - #7314
Watercolor for all levels. Learn basic techniques, color, and composition. You will receive individual assistance and experience the joy of painting watercolor. Supply List.
Nita Gunnarson
Fri., Sept. 12-Oct. 31 (8 sessions)
12:00-3:00 p.m. $95
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
Painting with Oils Wet on Wet - #8838
Landscape
Learn to paint with oils using "Wet on Wet" method. Create beautiful artwork. Expand your horizons - amaze your friends and family. $3 material fee to instructor for misc materials used by class. Supply list. and Sample Photos.
Deborah Wilbourne
Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 23-Oct. 16 (8 sessions)
7:00-9:00 p.m. $95
Art Building, Room 201
Mosaic Tile Clay Pots & Stepping Stones - #0572
Brighten up your yard with Mosiac Tile Clay Pots and Mosiac Tile Stepping Stones - designed and decorated by you! Student needs to bring one 12" to 16" clay pot and tile biters. All other material included in the $25 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Bring an idea for a design or bring a child’s "first coloring book" for simple, sample designs. See samples.
James Michael
Mon., Sept. 15-29 (3 sessions)
6:30-9:30 p.m. $59
West Campus, Building 6000, Room 6002
One Stroke Painting - #0573
Anyone can learn this technique to create beautiful pieces on canvas, wood, walls, glass or shirts. Learn the basic technique and create two projects. $30 material fee paid to instructor at class, includes project, brushes, caddy, and paint. See Photos.
Jena Dotson
Sat., Sept. 20 & 27 (2 sessions)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $39
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
One Stroke Painting Level II - #1730
Prerequisite: Beginner One Stroke Class or basic one stroke knowledge. You will expand your training to include roses, wiggle leaves and liner strokes on a beautiful frame. $10 material fee paid to instructor for frame and teaching guide. Bring to class: Folk Art One Stroke Brushes - 3/4 flat brush, #12 flat brush, #2 script liner brush (all 3 may be available in a kit); brush basin, brush cleaner, foam plates, practice paper, Folk Art Acrylic Paint - Wicker White, Thicket, Berry Wine and Sunflower; and Folk Art floating medium.
Jena Dotson
Sat., Oct. 18 (1 session)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $29
Art Building, Room 207
Faux Finishing - #0564
This is a 4-hour class packed with valuable information for the amateur or future professional who wants to learn the art of faux painting. You will learn several special painting techniques that will enable you to paint walls, floors and furniture with professional results. Theses include marble in two colors, ragging with two or more colors of paint at once, glazing on textured and smooth walls, and a crackle finish in two different colors. All supplies are provided and you will take home all of your sample boards of the various techniques. It is a completely hands-on learning experience. Complete written instructions are included. Dress to paint. $20 materials fee paid to instructor on day of class. Ruth McKinsey is a professional decorative artist for 17 years see full biography.
Ruth McKinsey
Sat., Sept. 27 (1 session)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $80
Art Building, Room 102
Beautiful Moveable Wall Art - #1665
This 4 hour class is designed to teach you to create, cut and learn to apply art that can be moved from wall to wall or remain stationary. This could be a solution to decorating an apartment that has restrictions against painting on the walls. This artwork will be done on Cambric cloth, which is similar to roller shade material. You will complete a design, cut it out and apply a special waxing to the back to allow it to adhere to the wall. You could also use wallpaper adhesive for permanent installation. Come dressed to paint! $25 material fee paid to instructor will cover all materials needed and written instructions and list of supply sources.
Ruth McKinsey
Sat., Nov. 8 (1 session)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $80
Art Building, Room 102
Creating Beautiful Effects with Faux Finish Glazes - #1664
Come learn the secrets to using faux finish glazes to create exciting effects such as stripes, a harlequin design (diamonds), corduroy stria, all over wall stenciling and custom painted wallpaper. This class is open to beginners as well as advanced students. Come dressed to paint! $20 material fee paid to instructor.
Ruth McKinsey
Sat., Sept. 27 (1 session)
1:30-5:30 p.m. $80
Art Building, Room 102
Spiral Beaded Bracelet - #1632
We will make a beautiful spiral beaded bracelet out of seed beads. It will have an outside color and a core color spiraled together to make a beautiful bracelet. $15 material fee paid to instructor for all supplies to complete your bracelet. See a color picture of a bracelet.
Anna Christiansen
Sat., Nov. 8 (1 session)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $25
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 104
Pearl and Bead Stringing - #7238
Learn to tie your own pearl necklaces and save money. Quality jewelry is hand-tied and knotted. Don’t pay the high cost of professionally-tied necklaces . . . tie your own. Make a pearl necklace for a loved one for a special gift. Find out where to purchase the pearls and precious beads. $30 material fee paid to instructor includes pearls, needles, clasp, tips, cord, cutters and tweezers.
Jean Hayes
Fri., Oct. 10-24 (3 sessions)
6:30-9:30 p.m. $59
West Campus, Building 6000, Room 6003
Elegant Beaded Bracelet - #7239
Get in on the latest beading craze. This bracelet is made with glass beads and is soooo elegant. Once you learn this technique, you will be able to make them for all your friends and family. A sparkling beaded bracelet would make a wonderful Christmas gift, but don’t forget to make one for yourself. Most students will be able to finish their bracelet by the end of class. $15 material fee paid to the instructor at class will include everything you need to complete your bracelet. See a color picture of the elegant beaded bracelet.
Anna Christiansen
Sat., Oct. 18 (1 session)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $25
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 104
Rubber Stamping Techniques - #1604
Beginning and advanced rubber stampers love learning new techniques that enable them to make cards and gifts that are one of a kind. We’ll work on 5 techniques at each session, which will fit into a 6"x6" reference book and then make at least 3 cards using these fun techniques. $20 material fee paid to instructor. Additional optional materials will be available for purchase. See photos.
Margaret Van Vliet
Mon. & Wed., Sept. 22 & 24 (2 sessions)
6:00-8:30 p.m. $37
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 103
Creating with Rubber Stamps - #1605
The art of rubber stamping enables us to create our own unique greeting cards and gifts. Come stamp one fall and at least 2 Christmas cards. You will also stamp a perpetual calendar which makes a great gift for Christmas or other occasions. If you’ve never stamped before or have stamped for years, you’ll be inspired and go away with lots of great card and gift ideas! $12 material fee paid to instructor. Additional optional items will be available for purchase. See Photos.
Margaret Van Vliet
Wed., Nov. 5 (1 session)
6:00-8:30 p.m. $25
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
Wire Wrapping - Necklace and Drop Earrings - #1599
Learn to create your own beautiful custom designs - you will make a necklace and a pair of drop earrings using silver wire, crystals, pearls and semi-precious stones. Students will see lots of ideas and samples for future creations, including a rosary, an anklet, a belt, Christmas ornament and wedding necklace to make for yourself or as gifts using the techniques learned in class. Bring to class: wire cutter, round nose pliers and needle nose pliers - will be available for purchase in class for $7 each. Jewelry boards will be provided during class or may be purchased for $4. $35 material fee for supplies to complete one pair of drop earrings and one necklace: wire, crystals, pearls, semi-precious stones, clasps, chain, etc., paid to instructor at class. See pictures.
Alicia Serratos
Sat., Oct. 18 (1 session)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $35
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Rd., Room 113
Wire Wrapping - Chandelier Earrings - #1598
Come learn to create your own beautiful custom designs - you will make a pair of chandelier earrings using silver wire, crystals, pearls and semi-precious stones. You will get lots of ideas for earrings you can create for yourself or as gifts using the techniques learned in class. Bring to class: wire cutter, round nose pliers and a needle nose pliers - will be available for purchase in class for $7 each. Jewelry boards will be provided for use during class or may be purchased at class for $4. $30 material fee for supplies to complete one pair of chandelier earrings: wire, crystals, pearls, semi-precious stones, clasps, chain, etc paid to instructor. See pictures.
Alicia Serratos
Sat., Oct. 18 (1 session)
1:30-4:30 p.m. $30
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Rd., Room 113
Sewing
Sewing machines will be provided. If you prefer to bring your own machine, that is fine.
If requested on supply/instruction list, cut fabric BEFORE class.
Print out General Quilt Class Information
Woodpile Table Runner Quilted - #1593
Advanced Beginner
This table runner measures approximately 18" x 52". Combine just two blocks, rail fence and woodpile, to get a log cabin look in this easy project. Choose Christmas fabrics for a fast Christmas gift. Ask for a supply list. $10 material fee to instructor.
Marilee Heaston
Mon., Sept. 15 & 22 (2 sessions)
6:30-9:30 p.m. $35
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
Screen Tote - Quilted - #1592
Advanced Beginner
A fun tote bag using scraps or fat quarters and window or pet screening material. Personalize it for your favorite person or keep it for yourself. Great for carrying books, quilts or even your groceries. These make great gifts. $15 material fee paid to instructor for pattern and screen. Supply list.
Marilee Heaston
Mon., Sept. 29-Oct. 13 (3 sessions)
6:30-8:30 p.m. $35
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
Table Toppers - Quilted - #1591
Advanced Beginner
Combine three fabrics: a background, main fabric and an accent fabric, to make either of these two versions of a table cover. This could also be used as a wall hanging as it finishes at approximately 36" square. Make one for each season or holiday or to match your décor. Great gift idea for Christmas! Supply list.
Marilee Heaston
Mon., Oct. 20 & 27 (2 sessions)
6:30-9:30 p.m. $35
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
Adult Sewing - Beginning - #7302
Become familiar with sewing machine operation, sewing tools and notions. Learn to read a pattern, purchase fabric, cut and sew your project. Learn simple alterations and repairs. Projects: double drawstring bag, pillow with zipper and apron. Sewing machines provided or you can bring your own.
Roxanne Durando
Tues., Sept. 9-Oct. 14 (6 sessions)
6:30-8:30 p.m. $92
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
Adult Sewing - The Next Step - #1633
Build on basic skills - seam finishes, fabric suitability, darts, lap zipper application, facings and hem. More alterations and repairs. Student will choose easy pattern to make a garment. Sewing machines provided or you can bring your own. No class Nov 11.
Roxanne Durando
Tues., Oct. 21-Dec. 2 (6 sessions)
6:30-8:30 p.m. $92
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
Knitting - Beginning - #7283
By making a scarf you will learn the basics of knitting-casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. $12 material fee paid to teacher at first class for materials and booklet for beginning project.
Carrie Carlile-Ward
Tues., Sept. 23-Oct. 14 (4 sessions)
6:30-9:00 p.m. $49
West Campus, Sierra Hall, Room 133
Knitting - Intermediate - #7298
Learn to increase, decrease, pick up stitches and read a sweater pattern. The project is a toddler sweater. Bring to first class: Knitting Needles - size 6, straight; size 8, straight; size 6, circular 16"; Tapestry needle; 4 stitch holders; 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn (do not use black or navy blue yarn). $4 material fee for pattern paid to instructor at class. No class Nov. 11.
Carrie Carlile-Ward
Tues., Oct. 21-Nov. 18 (4 sessions)
6:30-9:00 p.m. $49
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 103
Knitting - Knit Cap - #0575
Just in time for the cold weather! Want to learn to knit cables? Learn the secrets of cables and create a stylish cap at the same time. Intermediate level, student should know how to knit and purl. Bring to class: size US 8 circular needle 16" length; size US 8 double point needles; 1 cable needle; 1 skein worsted weight yarn (about 250 yards)
Carrie Carlile-Ward
Mon., Oct. 13 (1 session)
6:30-9:00 p.m. $22
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 103
Lace Scarf - #1629
Learn to knit a lace scarf and how to read a lace pattern. Students will learn about different types of knitted lace and how to block lace. Bring to class: Worsted weight yarn - 250 yards; Size 11 Knitting Needles, Tapestry Needle, Pencil and Paper.
Carrie Carlile-Ward
Mon., Nov. 3 (1 session)
6:30-9:00 p.m. $22
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 113
Knitting - Advanced Intermediate - #1630
Learn to knit circular, or in the "round." and knit the wonderful Wallaby, hooded and front pouched sweater that can be made from toddler to adult size. Bring to class: 24" circular needles, sizes 6 & 8; double point needles, sizes 6 & 8; 1 pair size 8 straight needle; 3 skeins (3 or 4 oz) 4 ply worsted weight yarn; stitch holders; crochet hook (size 6); markers; tapestry needle. $9 material fee paid to instructor at first class for book.
Carrie Carlile-Ward
Tues., Nov. 25-Dec. 16 (4 sessions)
6:30-9:00 p.m. $49
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 104
Crochet - Beginning - #8881
While making a scarf, students will learn how to chain, single and double crochet. Bring to class: two skeins worsted weight yarn - about 400 yards (acrylic or wool) and a "J" crochet hook (metal is best).
Linda Casey
Mon., Oct. 6 & 13 (2 sessions)
6:30-8:30 p.m. $35
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 101
Crochet - Intermediate - #0525
Learn to increase, decrease, crochet in the round, and read a pattern. Make a cute beret for the fall. Bring to class: two skeins worsted weight yarn (8 ozs.) and a "J" hook.
Linda Casey
Mon., Oct. 20 & 27 (2 sessions)
6:30-8:30 p.m. $35
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 104
