Short Cuts Basket Christine Smith This fun little basket makes a great catch all. You choose the colors and sizes of reed to slant up the sides. It measures about 11” long. Materials fee of $8 is payable to the instructor at class. Thursday, 9/18-9/25; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $17; $22 Nonresident Room: SHS 14 Fancy Country Basket Christine Smith The special touches of dyed round and flat reed make this a beautiful basket, but it may also be woven with fewer extras for a simpler basket. Please register early and give your color preference. Materials fee of $18 is payable to the instructor at class. Thursday, 10/23-10/30; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $17; $22 Nonresident Room: SHS 14 Cornucopia Christine Smith Weave an old fashioned cornucopia to use in your fall decorating. This basket measures 13” long and holds a bountiful display of fruits and vegetables. Materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at class. Thursday, 10/9-10/16; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $17; $22 Nonresident Room: SHS 14 Large Tote Christine Smith This big, strong tote makes a perfect basket to carry with you, and the leather handles make it comfortable to hold. This basket may also be woven in a simple version. Materials fee of $22 is payable to the instructor at class. Thursday, 11/6-11/13; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $17; $22 Nonresident Room: SHS 14 Drawing for Beginners Jane Garnsey Loosely based on the book “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain,” this class is for beginners to intermediates. If you think you can’t draw -you’re just wrong! We’ll explore the right brain/left brain connection, move onto contour drawing, use of negative shapes, perspective and shading. Recommended materials for the course include: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, a #2 pencil and eraser, a soft charcoal pencil and a kneaded eraser, an 11 x 14 sketch pad, and a drawing board. Release the artist within you in this fun, informative class. Monday, 9/15-10/27; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $57; $62 Nonresident Room: SRVC V-8 Painting Workshop Jane Garnsey We’ll spend the first weeks covering basic color theory. Students will use acrylic paint to do two-color mixing exercises. (Please bring to first class - 1 small brush, paper towels, acrylic paints: cadmium yellow light, cobalt blue and napthal crimsom.) After the color theory exercises, students will decide which painting medium they would like to explore. For any technique, students will learn mixing application techniques and composition. Students may choose from watercolors, oils, pastels or acrylics. Monday, 11/3-12/15; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $57; $62 Nonresident Room: SRVC V-8 Iris Paper Folding Cindy Sauve The spiraling layers of paper in Iris folding creates an intricate design that looks complicated but is surprisingly simple. This is not like origami, but more like making a quilt with paper & tape instead of fabric & thread. There are many different templates and papers to choose from in creating your design but feel free to bring your own special papers if you have something particular you want to work with. Using a different technique, you can achieve a similar result working with 5 copies of your own photograph. Materials fee of $7 payable to the instructor includes all materials to create at least two projects of your choice. Monday, 12/1; 6:00-9:00 pm Course fee: $19; $24 Nonresident Room: SHS 12 Mosaic Design Workshop Cindy Sauve Design your own awesome mosaic frame or framed mirror from almost anything, but we’ll get started with tumbled stained glass pieces. If you feel more creative, the instructor will have a variety of old jewelry, buttons, beads, shells and other treasures from the beach. Feel free to bring your own odds and ends. Materials fee payable to the instructor of $12 covers all materials to complete a project of your choice. Wednesday, 11/19; 6:00-9:00 pm Course fee: $19; $24 Nonresident Room: SHS 12 Here Comes the Bride! Crystal Pelletier Give the gift that no one else can! In this class you will create your own three-tiered wedding “cake” that will make the bride blush with glee! The best part is that the entire “cake” is usable! There will be several designs from which to choose and all supplies are included in the course fee. Wednesday, 10/8; 6:00-9:00 pm Course fee: $59; $64 Nonresident Room: SHS 12 Special Delivery! Crystal Pelletier What better way to celebrate a new bundle of joy than with this creative bundle of diapers and gifts! In this course you will create your own three-tiered diaper “cake” that will leave all of the other guests envious! The best part is the the entire “cake” is usable! There will be several designs from which to choose and all supplies are included in the course fee. Tuesday, 9/23; 6:00-9:00 pm Course fee: $49; $54 Room: SHS 12 Knit & Crochet for Anyone! Jane Garnsey Create your own unique knit and/or crocheted wearable works of art! Learn the basic stitches, stitch variations, gauge, how to work from simple patterns, and finishing. For our first project we’ll craft a beautiful, warm scarf. After that, let your imagination take you on to your next creation! Please bring to the first class: 12 ounces of knitting worsted four-ply yarn and one pair of #10 (6.5 mm) knitting needles and/or one size F (4 mm) crochet hook. No class 11/11 & 11/25. Tuesday, 11/4-12/16; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $57; $62 Nonresident Room: SHS 12 Holiday Ornaments Colleen Valliere Get a jump on holiday decorating and gift giving with this three-hour session in which you will craft several unique and special ornaments. Included will be etched glass ornaments, glass mosaic ornaments and wired charms. A materials fee of $15 is included in your course fee. Monday, 11/10; 6:00-9:00 pm Course fee: $27; $32 Nonresident Room: SHS 12 Pottery: Beginners & Beyond Cathy Hammond It’s time to give pottery a try or brush up on those skills you learned back in school! The class content will be catered to each student’s interests and skill level. Both hand building and wheel throwing methods will be covered. The possibilities are endless. Plus, it’s the perfect time for making your own holiday gifts!! Course fee includes clay, glazes and firing of finished products! Tuesday, 10/7-11/25; 6:00-9:00 pm Course fee: $179; Pasture’s Edge Studio, Lyman Beading Basics Michelle Wilson Learn about beading supplies, tools, wires, thread, clasps, etc. and make your own piece of jewelry. Design and create a unique necklace or bracelet. Students will also learn to make a “pendant” focal point for the necklace as well as how to bend wire to make earrings. All materials will be provided by the instructor for $15 (payable at class). Bring your own tools if you have them. Wednesday, 9/17; 6:30-9:00 pm; Course fee: $12; $17 NR Room: SHS 9 Two-Strand Entwined Necklace Michelle Wilson This unique and beautiful necklace is easy to make but looks very intricate and advanced. Once you learn this simple technique, using complementary focal and seed beads, the variations and color combinations are endless. Materials fee of $15 payable to instructor at class. Tuesday, 9/30; 6:30-9:00 pm; Course fee: $12; $17 NR Room: SHS 9 Lariat & Tassel Necklace Michelle Wilson Relax and enjoy the process of creating this easy but beautiful necklace. Learn to make the basic rope on the first night, finish it during the week, and make the tassel on the 2nd night. You’ll be making them for all your friends! All materials will be provided by instructor for $15 per class (payable at class). Tuesday, 10/14-10/21; 6:30-9:00 pm; Course fee: $21; $26 NR Room: SHS 9 Crystal Bracelet Michelle Wilson Using crystals and beads to create sparkle and shine - make this easy bracelet to impress and dazzle. All materials will be provided by instructor for $15 (payable at class). You’ll be making them for all your friends! Wednesday, 10/29; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $12; $17 Nonresident Room: SHS 9 Triple Strand Necklace Michelle Wilson Using crystals and beads to create sparkle and shine - make this easy bracelet to impress and dazzle. All materials will be provided by instructor for $15 (payable at class). You’ll be making them for all your friends! Wednesday, 11/12; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $12; $17 Nonresident Room: SHS 9 Suncatcher/Ornament Michelle Wilson These beautiful lead crystal sun catchers will provide hours of beautiful prism rainbows when placed in a sunny window. May also be hung on a Christmas tree as an ornament. Materials will be provided for each student to make two suncatchers per class. Materials fee of $15 payable to instructor at class. Wednesday, 12/3; 6:30-9:00 pm Course fee: $12; $17 Nonresident Room: SHS 9