Learn for Life - Arts and Crafts 

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 Arts & Crafts

Sugar Flower Making

You will learn basic techniques for making life-like sugar flowers that can be used for cake decorating or in flower arrangements. Previous experience with fondant or gumpaste is helpful but not required. Gumpaste, coloring and wires are included in the supply fee of $10. Tools and other supplies will be provided for classroom use only. Please bring an apron, pen & paper.

Supply Fee $10, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $29                                 P. Viegas

Tues & Thurs (2 sessions)        2/5 & 2/7

6:00pm-9:00pm                      NC 500 0367

Supply Fee $10, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $29                                 P. Viegas

Tues & Thurs (2 sessions)        3/4 & 3/6

6:00pm-9:00pm                      NC 500 0385

Supply Fee $10, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $29                                 P. Viegas

Tues & Thurs (2 sessions)        4/8 & 4/10

6:00pm-9:00pm                      NC 500 0388

 

Stamping & More!

Have fun learning to stamp and emboss greeting cards, decorate scarves, make a mini “purse” shaped scrapbook, and much more! In this class you will learn many techniques for creating unique crafts for your home, for gifts, and for yourself. A great mother/daughter activity.

Fee $12, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $49                                    J. Hester

Thursday (4 sessions)                 3/20-4/10

6:15 pm- 8:15 pm                      NC 500 0672

Fee $12, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $49                                    J. Hester

Saturday (4 sessions)                 3/29-4/19

9:00 am- 11:00 am                    NC 500 0850

 

Beginning Watercolors

Students will learn several techniques and exciting ways to paint in watercolors. Students will learn to use different textures and patterns to make their artwork unique. For a list of supplies, please visit our website at www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/spring/materials.asp

Cost $ 69                       J. Anderson

Thursday (6 sessions)    1/31– 3/6                                     

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm       NC 500 0409       

     

Intermediate Watercolors

Discover even more about the world of painting with watercolors. Improve upon the skills learned in Beginning Water Colors. For a list of supplies, please visit our website at www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/spring/materials.asp

Cost $ 69                       J. Anderson

Thursday (6 sessions)     3/20 - 4/24

6:00 pm -- 9:00 pm        NC 500 0410     

 

Oil Painting

Students will learn several techniques and exciting ways to paint in oil. Covered areas will include composition, building a painting, mixing paint and handling brushes, as well as value, chroma, color temperature, blending, bridging, subtractive painting, and the laws and rules of good oil painting.
The class is open to all skill levels, especially beginners over 16.  For a list of supplies, please visit our web site at
www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/fall/materials.asp 

Cost $79                       M. Perrier                                     

Saturday (8 sessions)     1/19 – 3/8                                     

9:00 am – 12:00 pm       NC 500 0752    

Cost $79                        M. Perrier

Saturday (8 sessions)     3/29 – 5/17

9:00 pm – 12:00 pm       NC 500 0683

 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*

 

Basic Hat Making

This beginning hat making class is designed for those who want to create their own hat. In this introductory class, you will learn the foundations of hat making. Each student will create a design and decorate their own crowning creation. Michelle Flowers has been teaching and making hats for over 15 years.

Fee $25, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $39                                    M. Flowers

Tuesday (3 sessions)                  1/15– 1/29

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm                    NC 500 0411

Fee $25, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $39                                    M. Flowers

Tuesday (3 sessions)                  4/8 – 4/22

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm                    NC 500 0412

 

Beginning Sewing

Welcome to the world of sewing! This is an exciting and fun place to be. There is nothing more wonderful than the feeling of pride you get when you create something yourself. You not only get to create a new world using your own ideas, but you can get everyday, practical use of your new talent. For a list of supplies, please visit our website at www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/spring/materials.asp The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.

Cost $69                        M. Flowers

Thursday (8 sessions)     2/14 – 4/10

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm        NC 500 0803

 

Kids Can Sew - Ages 9-12
Fun and easy projects for your small stitcher. For a list of supplies, please visit our website at
www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/spring/materials.asp The campus will be closed for Spring Break March 10 – March 15. Class will resume as regularly scheduled the following week.

Cost $69                        M. Flowers

Saturdays (8 sessions)    2/2 – 3/29

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm        NC 500 0802

 

Beginner Quilt Making

Everything you need to know about quilt making in one class. We will start with fabric selection at a local quilt shop and finish with your very own quilted table runner. Sewing machine required for some classes. Sue Bailey has been teaching quilt making for 15 years and has owned and managed her own quilt shop. Instructor will contact students before the first class with the supply list.

Cost $99                        S. Bailey

Tuesdays (6 sessions)    1/8 – 2/12

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm        NC 500 0693

 

Intermediate Quilt Making

Using the techniques learned in the Beginner Class and the Set B templates used in that class we will create a full size quilt top ready for quilting. No sewing machine required. Instructor will contact students before the first class with the supply list.

Cost $89                        S. Bailey

Thursday (4 sessions)     1/31, 2/28, 3/27 & 4/24

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm        NC 500 0553

 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*

 

Machine Quilting - Beginner

We’ll practice all the quick and easy ways to quilt your quilt on the machine. Sewing machine required. Fabrics provided by instructor in a kit. For a list of supplies, please visit our web site at www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/spring/materials.asp, or refer to the end section of Learning for Life.

Supply fee $5, payable to instructor in class

Cost $29                        S. Bailey

Tuesday (1 session)       1/29

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm        NC 500 0697

 

Machine Quilting – Intermediate

Learn some of the latest techniques for free motion quilting and practice while you work on a sampler. Sewing machine required. Fabrics provided by instructor in a kit. For a list of supplies, please visit our web site at www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/spring/materials.asp, or refer to the end section of Learning for Life.

Supply fee $5, payable to instructor in class

Cost $29                        S. Bailey

Tuesday (1 session)       4/22

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm        NC 500 0695

 

Memory Quilts

Explore many techniques for transferring images while creating a textile based scrapbook of memories in the form of a quilt. No sewing machine required. Instructor will provide all supplies in a kit.

Supply fee $15, payable to instructor in class

Cost $49                        S. Bailey

Thursdays (3 sessions)   2/7, 3/7 & 4/3

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm        NC 500 0696

 

Painting with Fabric – Beginners

Create a beautiful wall hanging while learning the importance of value when creating textile art. Sewing machine required in second class. Instructor will provide all supplies in a kit.

Supply fee $15, payable to instructor in class

Cost $29                                    S. Bailey

Tuesdays (2 sessions)                1/17 – 1/24

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm                    NC 500 0534

 

Painting with Fabric – Intermediate

Design your own watercolor quilt and execute the design in fabric ready for completion at home. No sewing machine required. Instructor will provide all supplies in a kit.

Supply fee $15, payable to instructor in class

Cost $29                        S. Bailey

Tuesdays (2 sessions)    4/10 – 4/17

6:30 pm- 9:30 pm          NC 500 0537                 

 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*

 

Photo Sharing Album

Make a one of a kind gift; add your family pictures to an 8 x 8 album. Bring up to 15 photos to personalize your album. You will learn how to crop the photos, adhere to the album, enhance with photo mounting paper or stickers and journal as you share special memories.  Additional supplies may be purchased from the instructor to create additional albums at home.

Supply Fee: $20, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $5                        K. McCoy

Thursday (1 session)      1/31

6:15 pm – 8:45 pm       NC 500 0691

Supply Fee: $20, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost $5                        K. McCoy

Thursday (1 session)      5/8

6:15 pm – 8:45 pm       NC 500 0692

                                           

BorderMania

Do you put your pictures in albums? Enhance your pages with borders you make yourself. All of your supplies are included to make 10 fun borders to compliment your page layouts. Additional supplies may be purchased from the instructor to continue scrapbooking at home.

All classes:

Supply Fee:       $20, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost:                 $5                                

Instructor:         K. Mc Coy         

Time: 6:15 pm – 8:45 pm

Thursdays:        1/31      NC 500 0646

                        2/7       NC 500 0647                 

                        3/6       NC 500 0673

                        4/10      NC 500 0674

                        5/8       NC 500 0675

 

Scrapbooking – Getting Organized

Do you have shoe boxes full of photos? Do you want to put them in albums, but don’t know where to start? Bring 4-6 rolls of your most recently developed pictures and learn how to sort, organize and crop your photos. The second night, learn how to complete an easy page layout to turn your pictures into albums and tell the stories behind the pictures with journaling. Capture your memories before they fade away! Additional supplies may be purchased from the instructor to continue scrapbooking at home.

All classes:

Supply Fee:       $20, payable to instructor on first day of class

Cost:                 $5                                

Instructor:         K. Mc Coy         

Time: 6:15 pm – 8:45 pm

Thursdays:        2/21                  NC 500 0654

                        3/20                  NC 500 0664

                        4/3                   NC 500 0667

                        5/1                   NC 500 0676

                       

Scrapbooking Super Saturday

Local Creative Memories Consultants will be hosting this event at Estrella Mountain Community College in the North Community room of Estrella Hall.  The main workshop is 9 am - 4:30 pm with two beginner sessions available.

Choose the activity that best suits you!! All sections are $5 per class. Call Estrella Mountain Community College to register: (623) 935-8888.

This workshop is designed to accommodate those new to making memory albums, as well as those who have been doing it for years. It will help those having trouble finding the time to organize photos into albums or who simply want additional training and help. We will have supplies on hand should you need to purchase anything.

I’m a beginner.  For the beginner, we will be offering a Beginner Basics class that teaches tips on organizing, using special tools and the dos and don’ts of album making. If you haven’t had this class in a while you may want to sit in on this as a refresher. This class focuses on teaching a simple method that helps you complete your albums quickly. You should bring 4-6 packs of recently developed photos. You will organize and crop these photos as part of the class.

Cost $5                         K. McCoy

Saturday (1 session)       9:00 am – 12:00 pm      

2/2       NC 500 0680                 

3/8       NC 500 0316

5/3       NC 500 0318

I’m experienced.  For the experienced memory album maker (scrap booker), this is a “no frills” event that allows you time and space to work on your album making projects. You should bring all your regular scrapbooking supplies with you.       

Cost $5                         K. McCoy

Saturday (1 session)       9:00 am – 4:30 pm       

2/2       NC 500 0681                 

3/8       NC 500 0679     

5/3       NC 500 0317     

 

Cake Decorating 101— The Basics

Decorate your cake and eat it too! Learn the Wilton-method of cake decorating including leveling, torting, borders, flowers, writing, pattern transfer, and figure piping. For a list of supplies, please visit our web site at www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/fall/materials.asp

Cost $29                        R. Holmes

Tuesdays (2 sessions)    1/15 – 1/22

6:45 pm – 8:45pm         NC 500 0456

Cost $29                       R. Holmes

Tuesdays (2 sessions)    2/12 – 2/19

6:45 pm – 8:45 pm        NC 500 0688

Cost $29                       R. Holmes

Tuesdays (2 sessions)    4/8 – 4/15

6:45m – 8:45 pm           NC 500 0689

 

*Class dates and times are subject to change, please call 623-935-8426 for confirmation*

 

Cake Decorating 102 – Working with Fondant

Learn the advanced techniques of the Wilton-method of cake decorating working with fondant. Previous basic cake decoration is helpful, but not required. For a list of supplies, please visit our web site at www.estrellamountain.edu/learn4life/fall/materials.asp

Cost $29                        R. Holmes

Tuesdays (2 sessions)    1/29 – 2/5

6:45 pm – 8:45 pm        NC 500 0457

Cost $29                        R. Holmes

Tuesdays (2 sessions)    2/26 – 3/4

6:45 pm – 8:45 pm        NC 500 0460

Cost $29                        R. Holmes

Tuesdays (2 sessions)    4/22 – 4/29

6:45 pm – 8:45 pm        NC 500 0505



 
 Last Updated: 2/7/08