Community Education > Adult Evening Program > Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes and Workshops > Arts & Crafts Courses

BALLOON ANIMAL MAKING (For Adults & Children)
Course #401
Cost: $15
Instructor: Christine Blake "Hopeful" The Clown
Material Fee: $5 per person payable in class.
Thursday (1 Session) 10/16/2008 6:30-8:30 PM Indian Crest Jr. High - Art Room

Adults and children can learn to twist balloons into animal & novelty shapes that delight young & old. This class is for adults, but an adult may bring a child to class for $5 per child, plus the material fee. Repeat students welcome!! Material fee: $5 per person payable in class.

BASKETMAKING - Decorator Basket
Course #204
Cost: $32
Instructor: Tina Barrows - Artist in Ed., PA & NJ Council of Arts & Basket Guild
Material Fee: $10 payable in class
Tuesday (2 Sessions) 9/30 & 10/7/08 6:30-9:30PM Indian Crest Jr. High - Tech Ed Room

Weave a Decorator Basket (new design) twined with round reed and seagrass, with a braided border. It is useful as a stand-alone accent piece or a receptacle for dried or silk flowers. Bring a dishpan, sharp scissors, tape measure, clip clothespins, a towel & pencil. Small awl optional. Material Fee: $10 payable in class. Enrollment limited.

CARTOONING / ILLUSTRATION
Course #205
Cost: $65
Instructor: Lee Felbinger, Cartoonist
Material Fee: n/a
Tuesday (10 Sessions) 10/7-12/16/2008 (No Class: 11/25) 7:00-9:00PM Franconia Elementary - Art Room

Learn how a cartoon is developed and the creative process to develop a cartoon strip, panel or editorial cartoon. Create your own storyline and characters. Learn how to create illustrations for advertising, books and magazines. Each student receives a spec sheet for each assignment that can be completed in class or at home. Work at your own pace based on your ability. From start to finish you could be off on an exciting new career as a free-lance cartoonist or illustrator. Bring these supplies to class: 1 set colored markers, 1 black fine line marker, 1 black thick marker, #2 pencils and eraser, 16x20" Bristol tablet.

CREATIVE CLAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Course #306
Cost: $38
Instructor: Loretta Belac
Material Fee: Clay & glazes available to purchase in class
Wednesday (3 Sessions) 11/5, 11/12 & 11/19/2008 6:30-9:30 High School - Art Room (Enter Chestnut St. at pool entrance)

Have fun working with clay as you create hand-made pottery items perfect for holiday gifts or decorations. In class you will be able to make an assortment of items such as tree ornaments, flower pockets, personalized welcome signs, pot hangers, hand-formed figurines and more. You will have some time in class to try working on the pottery wheel. Ideas given for those with no experience. Clay & glazes available to purchase in class.

BEADED JEWELRY MAKING FOR BEGINNERS
Course #302
Cost: $35
Instructor: Evelyn Porretta
Wednesday (3 Sessions) 10/1-15/2008 7:00-9:00PM Indian Valley Middle School - Art Room

One of the most popular crafting techniques these days is making beaded jewelry for yourself or special gifts for family and friends. This is an informal class on beaded jewelry design and assembly. In class you will make a complete ensemble of a necklace, earrings and bracelet as you learn the techniques for creating this type of jewelry. You may choose what items you would like to make. A supply list will be mailed out to you before class begins.

KNITTING (Beginner to Advanced Level Class)
Course #313
Cost: $58
Instructor: Karen W. Swartz
Material Fee: Purchase own supplies
Wednesday (8 Sessions) 10/22-12/17/2008 No Class: 11/26 7:00-9:00 PM Indian Valley Middle School - Library
(Class will meet at Franconia Elementary Library on December 3rd only)

For those who want to learn to knit or increase their current skills. Learn basic knitting stitches as well as more complicated patterns in this workshop. Bring #7 - 14" needles & scissors to class. Beginners and those with experience welcome. Purchase own supplies.

KNIT-WITS (Beginner to Advanced Level Class)
Course #214
Cost: $65
Instructor: Lynn Fox
Material Fee: $5 payable in class
Tuesday (10 Sessions) 9/30-12/9/2008 No Class: 11/25 6:30-8:30 PM
Indian Valley Middle School - C-11
(Class will meet at Franconia Elementary Library on 12/2 only)

Knitting is popular again, & we are providing you with a time & place to do it without interruptions. Come on out with your needles, your yarn, your patterns, & your questions, & we will knit the night away. If you are interested in doing the newest "felted knitting" or making knitted jewelry, these techniques will be covered in class. All welcome, beginners & seasoned knitters alike. First-timers will learn basic stitches & pattern reading & will need to bring $5.00 to cover cost of beginning supplies - payable in class to instructor. You pros - just bring your current project & supplies and get the extra instruction you require. Lots of fun!

MINIATURE COLD PORCELAIN DAFFODILS
Course #315
Cost: $25
Instructor: Lona Dagutis
Material Fee: $5.00 payable in class
Wednesday (2 Sessions) 11/5 & 11/12/2008 6:30-9:00 PM Indian Crest Jr. High - Art Room

You will be creating three little daffodils completely by hand. They will be set in an oblong flower box that you will also construct and decorate. You will receive the recipe and instructions for making the clay so you can continue making flowers at home. Create the flowers in the first session and paint and assemble in the second. Bring to class: Towel or cloth to work on, bottle of Sobo glue, tiny sharp pointed scissors, tweezers, watercolors (Crayola paints are fine) and box to transport your creations. All other supplies provided by instructor.

BEGINNER ONE STROKE PAINTING
Course #303
Cost: $28
Instructor: Susan Knight, OSCI Level II
Material Fee: n/a
Wednesday (3 Sessions) 10/29-11/12/2008 7:00-9:00PM Indian Crest Jr. High - Art Room

This class will cover the basic Donna Dewberry strokes and method of loading a paint brush to create wildflowers -- a daisy, stalk flower, thistle, Queen Anne's Lace, blossom flower, vine and One-Stroke leaf. Class projects include 3 floral paintings on white paper gift bags. Bring to class: Plaid FolkArt acrylic colors: Wicker White, Thicket, School Bus Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Berry Wine, Midnight, Pure Orange Pigment or Pumpkin, Maple Syrup and Folk Art Floating Medium; Plaid One Stroke brushes: #12 flat, #2 script liner, ½" Scruffy; water basin; paper towels; white foam plates; some 24 lb.copy paper for practice. The 8"x10" gift bags are 50 cents each or supply your own.

ONE STROKE HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS
Course #219
Cost: $15
Instructor: Susan Knight, OSCI Level II
Tuesday (one session) 12/2/2008 7:00-9:00PM Indian Crest Jr. High - Art Room

Put your knowledge of One Stroke Painting to good use by creating holiday cards. Learn to paint a colorful poinsettia, wintry pine cones and a festive wreath -- three cards in one class! (Must have taken the beginner course to attend) Bring to class: Plaid Folk Art acrylic colors: Engine Red, Berry Wine, Metallic Inca Gold, Thicket, Wicker White, Maple Syrup or Burnt Umber, Folk Art Floating Medium; Plaid One Stroke brushes: #6, #8, #10 and #12 flats, #2 script liner, ½" and 1/4" Scruffy; package of 5"x7" cards with envelopes; water basin; paper towels; white foam plates; some 24 lb.copy paper for practice.

ONE STROKE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS
Course #316
Cost: $15
Instructor: Susan Knight, OSCI Level II
Material Fee: The glass ornaments supplied by instructor for $5
Wednesday (one session) 12/3/2008 7:00-9:00 PM Indian Crest Jr. High - Art Room

Use your knowledge of One Stroke Painting and learn to paint on glass with FolkArt Enamels. Learn four different designs: a whimsical snowman, an elegant poinsettia, a festive wreath and wintry pine cones. (Must have taken the beginner course to attend) Bring to class: Plaid FolkArt Enamels Paints: Wicker White, Berry Wine, Gold, Metallic Silver Sterling, Burnt Umber, Engine Red, Licorice, Clear Medium for Enamels; FolkArt Brushes: #6 and #8 flats; #2 script liner; water basin; paper towels; white foam plates; some 24 lb.copy paper for practice; small package of baby wipes. The glass ornaments supplied by instructor for $5.

ONE STROKE PAINTING WITH LISA DERR / Fall Pumpkin Slate
Course #111
Cost: $22
Instructor: Lisa Derr, Certified One-Stroke Instructor
Material Fee: $12 material fee, payable in class (includes slate, paint, etc)
Monday (2 Sessions) 9/29 & 10/6/2008 6:30-8:30 PM Indian Valley Middle School - Art Room

In this two-night class, complete a slate wall hanging with a pumpkin and leaf groupings. This is a beginner project -- you will be using a multi-color brush load and learn to blend, shade, and highlight in one (brush) stroke. Bring to class: a #12 flat brush, a #16 flat brush, and a long liner script brush (available at AC Moore or Michael's in various brands - the Donna Dewberry brand works well). All other supplies provided by instructor for a $12 material fee, payable in class (includes slate, paint, etc).

POTTERY
Course #112
Cost: $80
Instructor: Loretta Belac
Material Fee: Supplies available to purchase from instructor
Monday (10 Sessions) 10/6-12/15/2008 (No Class: 11/24/08) 6:30-9:30 PM High School - Pottery Room (Enter Chestnut St. at pool entrance)

Create beautiful pottery pieces on the potter's wheel or create hand-formed pieces in class while working at your own pace. Supplies available to purchase from instructor. For beginners or those with experience.

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY FOR PARENT AND CHILD
Course #312
Cost: $22 (Bring an additional child for $5)
Instructor: Loretta Belac
Material Fee: $12 per child payable in class to instructor (includes all materials and firing of objects)
Wednesday (2 Sessions) 10/15 & 10/22/2008 6:30-8:30PM High School - Pottery Room (Enter Chestnut St. at pool entrance)

Do you have a child who enjoys art and would like to experience working with clay? In class you and your child will learn to hand mold candleholders, a "bowl-in-a-bowl", charming flower pockets and holiday ornaments. Week one will be spent making your clay items, and week 2 will be spent painting and glazing your creations. Completed items may be picked up on 11/10 or 11/17. Grades K-6.

THE ART OF WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Course #323
Cost: $65
Instructor: Judy Alderfer
Wednesday (10 Sessions) 10/1-12/17/2008 (No Class: 10/22 & 11/26) 7:00-9:00 PM Franconia Elem. - Art Room

Transparent watercolor is the focus, which includes color, tone and composition. Creative ideas are explored, and different painting surfaces are introduced. Individual instruction is given. Beginners are welcome. Supplies will be discussed the first week; however bring supplies you have to get started.