Silk Paintings for adults and teens Nina Crampton Wednesdays from 7-9 pm 10.7 - 11.3 Fee: $130 (material fee included)
If you have never tried this technique, then you must! It is incredible rewarding and fun no matter what your abilities or artistic background. You will learn how to stretch silk, draw with a resist called gutta. Finally the best and most fun part of the whole process, paint and blend color using vibrant silk dyes. Your finished pieces will astound your family and friends and you will have been bitten by the bug and want to do more. In this 5 week session you accomplish a great level of self satisfaction as this technique is great for all levels. Come and relax and enjoy a new passion!
THE FOLLOWING ARE CLASSES WE OFFER. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED:
Hand Dyed Silk Scarves Cameron Mason July 30th from 7 - 10 pm Fee: $30 (price includes one scarf;additional scarves available for $5 each)
Make beautiful silk scarves using a modified batik technique. This easy-to-learn technique uses cold water dyes and soy wax as a resist and is loaded with design possibilities. You will bring home a finished scarf ready to wash out and wear. Bring an apron or clothes you can get messy and prepare for a fun, creative evening.
Wet Carved Concrete Elder Jones Fee: $250 (deposit of $50 requested)
We are excited to have a guest teacher, Elder Jones from Tennessee at The Space to teach his unique technique of wet carved concrete. In this 3 day workshop he will work with students to construct a mold, fabricate tools and carve a beautiful planter or sculpture. Please view his work at www.sandpudding.com.
"Get to Know Your Machine" Machine Sewing for Adults Mara Lim Fee: $30
Do you have a sewing machine you would like to use? Or are you thinking about buying one? Any old projects your would like to finish up? This is the class for you. Mara will lead the class thru basic machine sewing techniques. You can bring your machine from home or use one here.
Potions and Lotion Joan Brindle Adult and Kid class Fee: $50 per pair, $20 for additional participant includes all materials
Lip balm, sugar scrub and lotions
Come make some great gifts and spend time with your child. You will create lip balms, sugar scrub and lotions. All products are made with the finest ingredients including mango butter, sweet almond oil, beeswax and more. Essential oils and flavoring can be added from an endless assortment. Custom make a label, shrink wrap and add a bow and you have a perfect gift.
Handmade Journals Jeanne Dodds Next session TBA Fee: $30
Create a unique hand-bound journal to use for illustration, collage or recording ides. Using a variey of paper and simple yet attractive book-binding methods, you will leave class with a personalized journal and the skill to create additional books for personal use or gifts.
Holiday Jewelry for Kids and Adults Sue Peterson Fee: $15 per person plus supply fee paid to teacher
Come spend a Saturday afternoon making jewelry that you will be proud to wrap for a gift or even keep for yourself. This class is designed for adults and children to work together on their projects. We will be using simple stringing techniques to make bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Felting Series Leah Adams of Spiderfelt
Fee: $35 per class plus $12 material fee
Space limited.
Flat Felt Basics : finesse drafting to create uniform pieces of firm fabric easily transformed into boxes, brooches and jewelry
Felt Flowers: create three dimensional flowers and wired stems
Art Felt: layer pre-felt cutouts and silk fiber to create a unique wall hanging
Felt Resist: create three dimensional objects such as cozies, vessels or slippers
NunoFelt: layer merino wool with silk chiffon to create a lightweight scarf or window treatment
Art Docent Training Sessions
Color Theory Michelle Mazurek TBA from 7 – 9 pm Teaching Children Art Charlotte Beall TBA from 7 – 9 pm Watercolor Techniques Michelle Mazurek TBA from 7 - 9 pm
$20 per class
This class is designed for art docents, teachers and parents interested in learning how to teach and encourage kids in the arts. These sessions will be fun, educational and interactive.
Beadfuddled: Jewelry Design and Re-Design Workshop Helene Fuhrman Fee: $40 (materials available for purchase) Pre registration required.
Come with beads you've been collecting, earrings without a match, and jewelry that needs reinvention and leave with gorgeous creations. Helene Fuhrman has an amazing eye and gift for jewlery design. Basic jewelry instruction provided.
Explorations in Printmaking Jeanne Dodds Next session to be announced 7 - 10 pm Fee: $30 (materials included)
This class we will focus on Linoleum Block printmaking. We will plan, carve and print on various surfaces including velvet!
Just Mend It! with Mara Lim Next session to be announced Fee: $25
Need a little help with your mending? Bring it ALL to this hands on workshop. I’ll show you show to sew on buttons, fix hems, repair holes and more. Find out about all the innovative products to repair your clothes. I will even show you how to “add a few inches” to your children’s pants length. Pants don’t grow, but kids do, and fast. No sewing experience needed.
Pillow Case / Sewing Basics with Mara Lim Next class to be announced Fee: $25
Learn to sew up a standard pillowcase of any fabric to match your mood. This class will use basic sewing skills and a coordinating trio of fabrics. Create a pillowcase for a holiday, pick a hobby as a theme, or just whatever fabric strikes your fancy. Please bring pre-washed, cotton fabric in increments of 1/8 yd, 1/3 yd and 3/4 yd. The smallest will be a trim, the next the band and the 3/4yd the main part of the pillowcase.
No sewing experience needed.
Knitting for Beginners (or those needing a refresher course) Sue Peterson Next session to be announced from 7 - 9 pm $20 per class/ $75 for 4 (plus materials)
Sue will teach the basics and work toward completing a simple project. Students will have their choice of three projects: a scarf, a hat or a purse to work from. Students will need to purchase needles and yarn in advance of class. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Sign up for single sessions ok.
Mosaic Mirrors Barb Smith and Lauren Molloy-Johnson next session to be announced Fee: $35 (materials included) Pre-registration required
Why should the kids have all of the messy fun? Join in the fun of designing, affixing and grouting a mosaic mirror. You can go realistic or abstract, symmetrical or random-- you are the designer. Dress for mess.
A Grocery Bag of Your Own/Sewing Basics with Mara Lim Fee: $25 + bring your own material
One way to go green is to bring your own grocery bags when you shop. There are many cheap, ugly bags covered with store advertising available for your purchase. But why settle? Show off your style; sew up your own shopping bag. This workshop will cover some sewing machine basics and you will leave with your very own bag.
No sewing experience needed.
Bring ½ yard of cotton or cotton/polyester fabric, in your choice of design. Please wash and dry your fabric BEFORE class.
Sketching and Acrylics for Adults Michelle Mazurek Next class to be determined
You have a blank canvas and really want to fill it, but don't know where to start. This class is your answer. Students will focus on creating composition by sketching and then advancing to the painting of their image at their own pace. Michelle will give lots of personal guidance. If you have an image or object you wish to work from bring it along, otherwise we will have plenty of ideas on hand. All levels welcome. For those returning students, this is a way to take it to the next level.
Fun and Funky Wrap Bracelet Summer Jewelry
Helene Fuhrman Next session to be announced. Fee: $20 material fee $16 includes all beads Pre registration required
Bright colors and ethnic designs are the current summer style trend . This class will teach you an easy way to update your wardrobe using a simple pre-constructed wire frame and a great variety of ethnic looking mixed beads and embellishments. Picture turquoise, coral, silver and vintage beads wrapped around your arm.
Absolutely no experience necessary---just pure fun.
Paper Mache Creations Barb Smith and Lauren Molloy-Johnson Next session to be announced. Fee: $60 Pre-registration required.
When was the last time you played with flour paste? In this class you will make your own creation out of chicken wire and other objects, cover it with newspaper and paper mache paste and watch it come to life. Come ready to make a mess.
Stamped Pendant Sue Peterson next session to be announced Fee: $40 (Materials for 1 finished piece included. Additional materials available for purchase.) Pre-registration required
In this class you will learn how to create a "stamped" pendant which can then be made into a necklace or bracelet. You will work in sterling silver to create a one-of-a-kind pendant. All levels welcome. Bring a friend and join in the fun.
Earring Making Class
Sue Peterson Next session to be announced Fee: $45 (includes materials to make 3 pairs of earrings. Additional materials available for purchase.)
In this class you will learn how to make a pair of earrings using basic wire wrapping techniques. You will have your choice of 3 styles of earrings and a wide variety of stones and beads. "Kits" will be available to help in the design process.
Treasure Necklace Class Helene Fuhrman Next session to be announced. 7 pm - 10 pm Fee: $25 plus materials (available for purchase from instructor) Pre-registration required.
Have you looked at a fashion magazine lately? The latest trend in necklaces is chains and beads with a cascade of mixed dangles. These necklaces can be as simple or fanciful as you like. Join us for an evening of fun and glamour as you create your own Treasure Necklace.
If you have your own "treasures" feel free to bring them. The instructor has many beads, chains and special treasure for purchase, all below retail cost. All experience levels welcome.
Spiral Pendant Class Sue Peterson next session to be announced Fee: $40 (materials included for one pendant. Extra available for purchase.) Pre-registration required
In this class you will learn how to make a beautiful spiral pendant. You will work with sterling silver and have your choice of semi-precious stones or fresh water pearls to make your pendant unique. You will coil and wire wrap your way to a finished product by the end of class. All levels welcome.
Hand Dyed Silk Scarves
Felting Series
Beadfuddled: Jewelry Design and Re-Design Workshop
Explorations in Printmaking 
Knitting for Beginners (or those needing a refresher course)
A Grocery Bag of Your Own/Sewing Basics
Paper Mache Creations
Treasure Necklace Class