Learn for Life - Arts and Crafts 

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 Arts & Crafts

Beginning Sketching and Drawing

COMM_ED 750-10023

In this class, we'll work our way through a number of exercises designed to train the eye, hand and imagination to work as a team. You'll learn about shapes and shading, how to look at things as an artist and draw what you see more accurately.  All materials are provided.

Cost:  $69                                    J. Spratt-Anderson

Sat                                               1:00pm – 4:00pm

2/06/10 –3/13/10                                          55228

 

Oil Painting

COMM_ED 750-10042

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. 

Cost:  $79                                                M. Perrier

Sat                                              9:00am – 12:00pm

1/23/10 – 3/13/10                                         55182

 

Stained Glass

COMM_ED 750-10015

You will learn the techniques of copper foil with the traditional leaded method. Technique is strongly emphasized so students have a good basic background and working knowledge to make a variety of projects after the class is finished.  For a list of supplies, please visit our website:  www.estrellamountain.edu/academics/learn4life/

Cost:  $69                                    J. Spratt-Anderson

Saturday                                      1:00pm – 4:00pm

3/27/10 – 5/1/10                                           55331

 

Beginner Quilt Making

COMM_ED 750-10032

Everything you need to know about quilt making.  You will start with fabric selection at alocal quilt shop and finish with your very own quilted table runner.  Sewing machine required for some classes.  Instructor will contact students before first class to verify supply list and location of quilt shop.

Cost:  $89                                                   S. Bailey

Thurs                                            6:30pm – 9:00pm

2/4/10-3/4/2010                                            55214

 

Paint w/Fabric (Beginner)

COMM_ED  750-10048                                          

Create a beautiful wall hanging while learning the importance of value when creating textile art.  Sewing machine required in second class.  In the final class you will design your own watercolor quilt and begin to execute the design in fabric ready for completion at home.  Kit provided by instructor.  Material Fee $20..

Cost:  $49                                                      S.Baily

Tues                                             6:30pm – 9:00pm

2/16/10 – 3/02/10                                         55251

 

Fabulous Faux for Boring WaIls

COMM_ED 750-10012

A professional faux painter shares her years of experience and secret tricks of the trade allowing you to create your own mouth-dropping walls.  Her dual-roller method quickly creates a variety of looks-sued, marble, granite, southwest rustic or old world Tuscan.  Learn the secret for creating prefect edges, how to rescue a wall from disaster, how to make your own glaze and more.  

Cost:  $45                                               L. Coffman

Fri                                                6:30pm – 8:30pm

4/16/10                                                          55351

 

All Around Crafty Class

COMM_ED 750-10005

Four weeks, two hour sessions. Week 1; A card for all seasons (5 cards), Week 2; Scrapbook in a box (bring pictures), Week 3; Canvas Art, Week 4; Decorative glass jar

Cost:  $49                                                   J. Hester

Mon                                             6:00pm – 8:00pm

1/11/10 – 2/08/10                                         55172

 

Floral Design

COMM_ED 750-10006

Create an elegant center piece for your table.  The first day of class you will see examples and build your supply list.  The next two weeks you will be creating your own centerpiece.

Cost:  $29                                                   J. Hester

Thurs                                            6:00pm – 8:00pm

1/07/10 – 1/28/10                                         55165

 

Machine Quilting Beginner

COMM_ED C50-10034

We’ll practice all the quick and easy ways to quilt on the machine.  Sewing machine required.  Kit provided by the instructor.  Material Fee $5.

Cost:  $29                                                     S. Baily

Thurs                                            6:30pm – 9:00pm

3/25/10                                                          55320

Machine Quilting Intermediate

COMM_ED 750-10047

Practice some of the latest techniques for free motion quilting while you work on a sampler.  Sewing machine required.  Kit provided by instructor.  Material Fee $10.

Cost:  $29                                                     S. Baily

Thurs                                            6:30pm – 9:00pm

4/15/10                                                          55349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       



 
 Last Updated: 10/27/09