A New Zentangle® Basics with Georgianna Klein

Saturday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

April 15

Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members)

Ages 12-Adult

Zentangle is a fun, easy-to-learn, relaxing method of creating beautiful images using repetitive patterns. No drawing experience or special skills are necessary except an open heart and the ability to hold a pen. In this class students will be introduced to the Zentangle Method of creating ink drawings on small paper tiles, including the new triangular tiles. At least four patterns different from those used in previous basics classes will be introduced. No prerequisite, all materials included.

Stunning in Silver with Cristine Grimm

Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.

July 27

Class Fee: $65 ($60 Members)

Age 14-Adult

Do you love unique, silver jewelry? Come and join certified Art Clay instructor, Cristine Grimm, in exploring Art Clay, the clay that turns to 99.9% pure silver when fired. Start out small, making earrings or small pendants with basic techniques that can be used anywhere, anytime, without a kiln. Cristine is a master instructor who will bring all the tools and tricks necessary to create something you’ll enjoy wearing or adding to your next beading project. Cost includes silver clay, the use of all necessary tools, and a necklace and jump ring for wearing home.

Lapidary with Jewelry Designers Don and Cheryl Benson

Tues/Thurs 4:00-6:00 p.m.

February 28, March 2, 7, 9

Class Fee: $95 ($90 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

This class is designed to provide an experience few people will ever have an opportunity to try. Each participant will learn to cut, shape and polish a stone in preparation for creating a one-of-a-kind pendant. Next, students will design a silver setting for their stone. Open studio time will be available during the course. Bring your own stone or select from our supply. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with master jewelers.

Family Clay Night

Thursday 6:00-7:30 p.m.

December 8

Class Fee: $5/person

All ages

Enjoy a family evening at the NCCA-Artsplace. We will have the clay, the instructor, the glazes and the tools. You bring the family. Learn basic handbuilding techniques and then have fun building a variety of pieces. Finished pieces will be available for pick up after December 19.

Leather Tooling with Roxanne Middleton:Leather Tooling Minimalist Wallet

Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m.

December 8

Class Fee: $45($40 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

Learn to use the basic tools for leather working first on a practice project, then move on to design your own leather wallet. Makes a great gift for the holidays!

Introduction to Pastels with Lesa VanSingel – A Garden Market Experience

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

July 9

Class Fee: $40 ($35 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

Capture the beauty of the summer season through the
art of painting with pastels. Using items from the Fremont
Farmer’s Market for inspiration, students will learn
techniques such as layering, scumbling, feathering and
blending with vibrant colors. No experience is necessary.
Bring a snack for a mid-morning break.

Needle Felting: Sheep with Olivia Johnson

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

August 18

Class Fee: $30($25 Members)

Ages 12-Adult

Come and join needle felting artist, Olivia Johnson,
and learn the art and craft of using wool roving and
barbed needles to create a charming sculpture of
a sheep. Each person will receive a kit to continue
exploring this medium at home.

Needle Felting: Chickadee with Olivia Johnson

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

July 14

Class Fee $30($25 Members)

Ages 12-Adult

You see and hear these favorite birds all summer
long. Now is the time to learn to use wool roving and
a barbed needle to form one of these beauties. Olivia
will gently guide you through the process and even
provide you will a kit to continue at home.

Fused Glass Layered Panels with Linda Moore

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

August 4, 11

Class Fee: $60 ($55 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

Come and try a new idea with glass artist, Linda Moore.
Each student will create two 6”x6” panels of fused glass
that when finished will be layered in a stand to give the
illusion of depth. Whether it is a birch forest, field of flowers
or your own idea the technique is exciting. Pieces will
be available for pick up after August 18.

Needle Felted Lamb

Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m.

March 24

Class Fee: $30 ($25 Members)

Ages 12-Adult

Continue to explore the art of needle felting by creating a precious lamb. This is a new offering for the NCCA-Artsplace. Call a friend and try this class together.