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Topics > Arts, Crafts & Music
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Acrylic Painting Techniques
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$79.00 (1 section available)
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This class is for all levels of experience, including beginners. Acrylic paint is great for artists just getting started- it's quick drying application, and ability to overlap make it very forgiving to use. Whether you are interested in abstract or realistic techniques, we will cover it all - paint application, color mixing, blending, value, surfaces, and more!
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Drawing Basics
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$99.00 (1 section available)
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This fundamental drawing course includes the topics of shape, light, line, value and perspective. With graphite and ink for its working media, this course is recommended for the beginner or anyone wanting to improve drawing skills. This course is a stepping stone in preparation for more advanced drawing classes. For the first class, students will need an 11x14 sketch pad, assortment of drawing pencils 6B-4H, vinyl and kneaded erasers, blending stump and photo (front view at least 3x5). Other materials will be discussed at the first class.
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Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
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$149.00 (3 sections available)
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Learn how to make the most of your scrapbooking talents and artistic ideas when you combine digital and traditional scrapbooking techniques.
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It's in the Bag
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$49.00 (2 sections available)
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Get a jump on the holiday gifts by sewing two coordinating accessory bags. A sewing machine and knowledge of how to use the machine is required for the class. A supply list will be sent prior to the class. Approximate supply costs $20. Skill Level: Beginner
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Knitting 2 - Advanced Beginner - Lace And Charts
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$59.00 (2 sections available)
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Go beyond the basics of knitting and continue to build confidence and add to your knitting knowledge! Students will learn how to read patterns, read charts, knit a variety of stitches such as increases, decreases, and lace patterns. Learn to fix mistakes and learn lots of tips and tricks. You will learn to build your skills to learn how to confidently knit many intermediate-level patterns. Class projects may include examples of intermediate dishcloths, scarves, wrist warmers, mittens, and hats. Projects will be using intermediate stitches and repetitive stitch patterns. Bring size US 8/5.0 mm knitting needles and worsted weight cotton yarn. Students are encouraged to take Knitting 1.
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Knitting 3 - Advanced Beginner - Circular Knitting and Cables
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$59.00 (2 sections available)
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Students will learn to knit in the round and include cables. Also referred to as knitting in the round, circular knitting creates a seamless tube. Circular knitting requires the use of circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPN). Learn to knit with circular needles, double pointed needles, and two circular needles at a time. Projects may include techniques for hats, cowls, fingerless gloves. Students are encouraged to take Knitting 1 and Knitting 2.
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Macro Photography in Nature
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$99.00 (1 section available)
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Close-up photography will give you an intimate view of the world around you. Focused on nature, this class will cover the basics of macro photography, including equipment, concepts and special techniques - all for great results when getting up close and personal with your subject matter. Both in-classroom and on-location instruction is provided. Students should have knowledge of photography fundamentals and skill with their own camera. Macro lenses are helpful.
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Making Holiday Bows
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$49.00 (2 sections available)
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Learn how to make bows for any occasion by learning tips and techniques used by gift industry professionals. Please bring two rolls of wire edge ribbon and a sharp pair of scissors to class.
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Mastering Your Digital SLF Camera
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$149.00 (3 sections available)
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Take your photography to the next level by learning how to master lenses, apertures, shutter speed, exposure settings, and more on your digital SLR camera.
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Open Sew
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$89.00 (1 section available)
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Come learn a specific skill or make anything you'd like with help from a skilled seamstress. Beginners to Intermediate sewers welcome!
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Painting With Watercolor
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$79.00 (1 section available)
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Explore techniques that can bring watercolors to life through practice in the classroom. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies needed for the course will be discussed at the first meeting.
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Photographing People With Your Digital Camera
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$149.00 (3 sections available)
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Photographing people can be fun, exciting---and complicated! This course will make taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies simple.
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Watercolor Painting W/Pen & Ink
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$69.00 (1 section available)
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Create some beautiful art by mixing watercolor painting with pen & ink from Micron pens. You will need: hot pressed/smooth watercolor paper, micron pens of various sizes/thicknesses (only a few different sizes are needed. You can also, in a pinch, use a ultra fine tip sharpie, but there are not a variety of sizes of these). You'll need drawing pencils, white eraser, ruler, foam or plastic plate/palette, watercolor paints a variety of paint brushes, small to large, flat and round, cup for water, paper towels, newspaper to cover your surface, smock/shirt.
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