Arts & Crafts
Pottery-Wheel Thrown Clay
An introduction to basic methods of forming clay for functional pottery using slabs, coil, and wheel. Students will become familiar with slips, oxides, and salt glazes. Supplies: $75 supplies cost payable to instructor first night.
| Course #67 | Instructor: Steve Degenhart | Skyview High Room 260 | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 3 | 7-9:30 p.m. | 8 sessions |
| Course #68 | Instructor: Steve Degenhart | Skyview High Room 260 | Fee: $119 |
| Thursdays | Sept 17-Nov 5 | 7-9:30 p.m. | 8 sessions |
Zipper And Ribbon Tote
You've got to see this magical tote that is made from 5 _ yards of continuous zipper and ribbon! Unique...and fun for all ages! Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #69 | Instructor: Marj Ostermiller | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $19 |
| Wednesday | Oct 7 | 6-9 p.m. | 1 session |
| Course #70 | Instructor: Marj Ostermiller | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $19 |
| Wednesday | Nov 18 | 6-9 p.m. | 1 session |
Triple Zipper Purse
This stylish purse has three compartments to organize valuables. The shoulder strap and three zippered pockets are made from continuous zipper. Choose fashion fabric to create a designer purse. Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #71 | Instructor: Marj Ostermiller | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $19 |
| Wednesday | Oct 28 | 6-9 p.m. | 1 session |
S(p)ock Ears
Got leftover sock yarn? Looking for something to knit while watching your favorite Sci-fi or fantasy film? How about your own set of pointy ears? Knit the ears from the lobes up in size small for an older child or small adult or large for an adult and then may the force be with you! Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #72 | Instructor: Nee Moy | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $39 |
| Mondays | Sept 14&21 | 6-9 p.m. | 2 sessions |
Beginning Crochet
Today's crochet is new, exciting and modern! This class is for beginners who have never held a crochet hook as well as those with some experience. Each student will be helped individually and will progress at their own pace. In addition to learning the basics of crochet, much emphasis will be on reading and understanding a pattern. Call Susan at 254-9045 with questions. Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #73 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $99 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Oct 20 | 7-9 p.m. | 6 sessions |
| Course #74 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $99 |
| Tuesdays | Oct 27-Dec 1 | 5-7 p.m. | 6 sessions |
Beginning Knitting
Knitting is an old art that is coming back rapidly. With all the new yarns and modern patterns, there seems to be no end to what you can create--even felted items! This class is for students who have never held a knitting needle as well as those with some experience who just need to learn more. The English method will be taught but students already proficient in the continental method may continue in that method. The basics will be taught as well as reading and understanding a pattern. Call Susan at 254-9045 with questions. Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #75 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $99 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Oct 20 | 5-7 p.m. | 6 sessions |
| Course #76 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $99 |
| Tuesdays | Oct 27-Dec 1 | 7-9 p.m. | 6 sessions |
Appliqued Leaf Tablerunner
From two contrasting colors of wool felt and gorgeous cotton fabrics make a tablerunner that has appliqued fall leaves. This project is quick and a great place to try out applique stitches on your sewing machine. Pick up a pattern ($7) and supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #77 | Instructor: Marj Ostermiller | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $19 |
| Wednesday | Oct 21 | 6-9 p.m. | 1 session |
Holiday Tablerunner
Stitch strip strata blocks and cut diagonally twice to make triangle blocks for your designing quilting pleasure. Looks and sounds complicated but it is quick and easy to make. Come join the fun! Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #78 | Instructor: Marj Ostermiller | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $38 |
| Wednesdays | Nov 4 & 11 | 6-9 p.m. | 2 sessions |
Seminole Quilting On The Serger
Dust off those "working" sergers and let's do some Seminole quilting on them! Make a Seminole quilted section to be appliqued to a ready-made placemat or use the section to make an elegant checkbook cover. In class we will also make a "quickie" checkbook cover on the serger from denim. This class is designed to make you love and use your serger more! Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #79 | Instructor: Marj Ostermiller | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $19 |
| Wednesday | Sept 30 | 6-9 p.m. | 1 session |
Drawing
Drawing is the basic fundamental of all art and can be an art unto itself. The class will provide instruction on drawing materials and various techniques, emphasizing line quality, values and "drawing from the shoulder." Basic laws of perspective will be covered. Subject matter may vary from bricks to bones, working toward the human face. Supplies: Pick up list at the Lincoln Center, 415 N. 30th Street, Room 107.
| Course #80 | Instructor: Joyce Lee | West High Room 151 | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 3 | 6-8 p.m. | 8 sessions |
Creative Floor Cloth And Placemat Painting
Learn how to make rugs, placemats, tablerunners, and mats for pet food dishes out of canvas. These rugs add color to your home and are great to walk on. To clean them you simply wipe them off with a damp cloth or paper towel and mild soap when needed. They last for years! You will learn many painting texture techniques and you will learn how to transfer a design that you may wish to paint. No artistic talent is needed. Susan has many designs and ideas to share with you! If you can color in the lines in a child's coloring book, YOU CAN MAKE A FLOOR CLOTH! Call Susan at 254-9045 with questions. Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107.
| Course #81 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $52 |
| Thursdays | Sept 17-Oct 1 | 6-9 p.m. | 3 sessions |
| Course #82 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $52 |
| Thursdays | Oct 29-Nov 12 | 6-9 p.m. | 3 sessions |
Creative Furniture Painting
Learn how to transform old furniture into beautiful conversation pieces. Simple repair work will be taught as well as many techniques that add texture and color to your piece. Artistic talent is not required. You won't believe how easy it when using sponges, stamps, combs, toothbrushes, feathers, plastic bags, rags, leather, stencils, crackle medium and other items to enhance your work. Let Susan help bring out the creativity inside of you! If your piece is too large to transport to class, you may bring a small unfinished wooden item purchased at a craft store to practice on. Call Susan at 254-9045 with questions. Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107. Class is held at instructor's house, 1159 El Rancho Dr in Billings Heights.
| Course #83 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | 1159 El Rancho Dr | Fee: $52 |
| Mondays | Sept 14-28 | 6-9 p.m. | 3 sessions |
Beginning Watercolor
This class will provide in-depth, detailed information and a study of watercolor techniques. Geared for beginners, this is a relaxing, informal setting that will give you enough information and techniques to advance. This class will not teach you how to draw. You will finish, or nearly finish, a quarter-sheet painting in each class. Supplies: Pick up list at the Lincoln Center, 415 N. 30th Street, Room 107.
| Course #84 | Instructor: Kathy Volk-Hein | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 10 | 9 a.m.-Noon | 9 sessions |
| Course #85 | Instructor: Kathy Volk-Hein | West High Room 151 | Fee: $119 |
| Wednesdays | Sept 16-Nov 11 | 6-9 p.m. | 9 sessions |
Patchwork Christmas Balls
Participants will create colorful Christmas balls for their tree. These balls have an "old-fashioned" look and are so easy and inexpensive to make. Small pieces of cotton fabric are glued on to Styrofoam balls and then decorated with rickrack, ribbon, etc. You can use prints of your choice; instructor prefers calico or Christmas prints. Call Susan at 254-9045 with questions. Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107, $3 to instructor first night.
| Course #86 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $19 |
| Thursday | Nov 19 | 6-9 p.m. | 1 session |
Paper Mache Bowls
Paper Mache is an art form that satisfies the sculptor, the painter and the crafter all in one easy, inexpensive project. You will create a colorful bowl, plate, or tray out of torn newspaper and flour paste. Once you learn this technique you will be able to apply it to create many things. No artistic talent is needed to complete your project. Bowls and plates are easily finished using stencils, stamps, sponges and even decoupage. Call Susan at 254-9045 with questions. Pick up a supply list at Lincoln Center, Room 107, $3 to instructor first night.
| Course #87 | Instructor: Susan Brandt | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $39 |
| Thursdays | Oct 8-22 | 6-9 p.m. * | 3 sessions |
*6-9 p.m. first session, then 6-8 p.m.
Calligraphy
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. Enhance your creative memory albums and your rubber-stamping with your own calligraphy. In this course you will learn the Foundational alphabet and complete one finished piece as well as learn how to make some small unbound books and cards, write in color, and play with a variety of writing tools. Supplies: Approximately $20 payable to instructor first night.
| Course #88 | Instructor: Jeanine Bernhardt | Senior High Room 126 | Fee: $119 |
| Tuesdays | Sept 15-Nov 3 | 7-9 p.m. | 8 sessions |
Stained Glass
Learn types of glass cutting, breaking, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, framing and cleaning glass. Instructor has patterns from which you may choose. You will complete at least one project.
| Course #89 | Instructor: Mary Bratton | Lincoln Room 406 | Fee: $119 |
| Mondays | Sept 14-Oct 26 | 6-9 p.m. | 7 sessions |
