Art   

Cultivate creativity through playful activity. You don't have to be an artist to rediscover the joy of sketching and doodling with abandon while improving focus and cognition. Create a new piece each session, or build upon a few, it's up to you! Have fun and support fine motor skills through collage and mixed media, explore color theory and find your Zen Palette. No art experience required. Bring your existing water-based media. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class.
Material Expenses: $50 approx.

If you have mastered the use of the sewing machine and are ready to learn new skills, this class is for you. We'll learn how to install a zipper, make button holes and apply elastic. In this six-week long class we'll make 2 different types of zippered bags and a pair of lounge/pajama pants. 
Please bring your own sewing machine to class. Read the manual and familiarize yourself with the basic operations before registering for this class. Materials needed: 1/4 yard each of two matching woven (non-stretch) and a 9" zipper in coordinating color (fat quarters are ok for this project).

This is a foundation course, touching on such primary matters as perspective, drawing aids, composition, and value. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class. Material Expenses: $50 approx.

Work with acrylic paints using many different techniques. Acrylics can be used as solid colors, or just add water for many different effects, landscapes, still life scenes, people, anything you want to paint can be done with acrylics! A suppply list will be provided prior to the start of class. Material Expenses: $50 approx.

This class is designed for the novice as well as the practiced. Delve into the fundamentals of drawing portraits! Learn how to achieve likeness, and experience self-expression through the art of portraiture. Study the structure of the human head, practice measuring facial proportions and model form using light and shadow. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class.

In this class you will see demonstrated all the 'shop tricks' in watercolor painting. Students will learn to avoid common pitfalls and advance their abilities. Includes demonstration of color and design, wet on wet, and dry-brush techniques.
Each week three photos will be emailed to students who will be asked to choose their favorite and send in their vote. After all the votes come in, the week's project will be announced. Students are encouraged to send their photos for possible class projects. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class.
Material Expenses: $50 approx.

What better gift for the approaching holiday season than to create your very own chunky hand -crochet blanket for a loved one or yourself. No prior crocheting/knitting needed nor needles! Create these cozy blankets with your own hands!Materials: Bring 6 Skeins 'Bernat Blanket Big Yarn'. (Purchased at Michael's, Joann's, Amazon).