January 2, 2015 By

Quiltangle with Sandy Dekker

Monday/Thursday 5:30-8:00 p.m. 

January 26, 29, February 2

Class Fee: $65 ($60 Members)

Adults

Sandy creates the most amazing hand painted and free stitched quilts that look like intricate zentangle designs. They are pure creativity. Each participant will complete a 16”x16” quilt perfect for becoming a wall hanging or pillow top. Participants should be experienced machine quilters, bring their own free motion sewing machines with darning or open toe foot. All other materials provided. Please arrive early enough to set up your sewing machine.

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January 2, 2015 By

Glass on Glass Mosaic Windows with Deb Emerick

Monday/Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

February 16, 19, 23, 26

Class Fee:  $100 ($90 Members) $10 Discount if you bring your own window 

Age 16-adult

Class fee includes all materials.

Nothing is more beautiful than sunlight beaming through a stained glass mosaic window.  Come and join mosaic artist, Deb Emerick, and transform an old window into a colorful work of art using stained glass and other materials. Deb will guide you through the process of designing your window and then implementing your design using glass cutting and mosaic skills. Perhaps you have an old window in your barn or garage just waiting to emerge as a showpiece in your home. *You may stop in at the Artsplace and select your window before the class sessions begin. Class size limited.

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December 27, 2014 By

Birch Bark Collage Painting with Tracy Kehr

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

January 15 and 22

Class Fee: $50 ($45 Member)

Ages 14-Adult

If you love the beauty of a birch tree then this is a project that will certainly be appealing. This is a mixture of both painting and collage. Each person will paint a 14″ x 20″ wood background piece using a color scheme of your own choosing. Next, actual birch bark will be applied to the painted piece. Finally, a coating of resin with be poured over the entire piece. To allow for drying/curing time, pieces may be picked up after January 23. Be prepared for a great learning experience.

 

 

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April 25, 2014 By

Matting and Framing Workshop

Monday’s 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

October 13, 20

Ages 16-Adult

Learn the art of mat cutting for your own use or to prepare a gift for a special person. In this workshop you will learn about mat selection, how to properly measure, cut and mount your work, and assemble your frame. Each participant should bring an 8”x10” piece of art or photograph (slightly smaller is fine) to frame. On the first day we will discuss materials, equipment, and mat selection. The second day we will cut mats and assemble frames. Some materials provided.

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February 19, 2014 By

Keepsake Frame or Mirror with Deb Emerick

Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m.

April 17, 24

Class Fee: $45 ($40 Members)

Age 14-Adult

Deb will teach you how to take small keepsake objects such as buttons, costume jewelry, silverware, stones, coins, beads, game pieces, china bits and apply them creatively to a frame. Check your drawers for those bags of buttons, jewelry or other small items and find a creative home for them. Bring your own frame or choose one of ours.

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February 19, 2014 By

Using My Publisher to Create Your Own Photo Books

Monday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

April 21 and 28

Class Fee: $40 ($35 Members)

Ages 16-Adult

This two night class will get you on your way to using the free My Publisher software to create your own beautiful photo books that will be cherished keepsakes for years to come. The first class will focus on using the My Publisher software to create books using the built in templates. The second class will focus on using Adobe Elements or similar to create your own pages with your own custom layouts. To take full advantage of this class, participants should come to the class with the My Publisher software installed on their laptop. This software may be downloaded for free at mypublisher.com.

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February 19, 2014 By

Felted Landscape Workshop with Judy Grant

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

April 12

Class Fee: $50 ($45 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

Come and explore the art of needle felting with instructor Judy Grant. Learn the basics of needle felting using layers of rich, colorful wool roving. Each person will design and create an 8”x10” landscape. After completing your design you will add interest using beads and creative stitching. Bring a photo of the landscape you would like to recreate. Bring a lunch. No prior experience is necessary to thoroughly enjoy this class.

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February 19, 2014 By

Explore Watercolors in a Day with Cheryl Gould

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

May 16

Ages 16-Adult

In this class participants will learn a variety of techniques in watercolor including pouring, spattering, textural effects, masking, lifting, stamping and negative painting. A short review of color theory will begin the day. We will then work on several images with a spring theme during the day in order to allow drying time for each. Do not expect to take home a finished piece, but do expect to have fun, learn lots of techniques unique to watercolors, and be inspired to head off on your own watercolor adventure. We will be using watercolor paper and paints, spray bottles, sponges, plastic wrap, salt, masking fluid, toothbrushes, clear contact paper, exacto knives, and the occasional paint brush. Bring a lunch.

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February 19, 2014 By

Flintknapping with Scott Fessenden

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

April 19 Class Fee: $50 ($45 Members)

Ages 14-Adult

Using traditional antler bone, stone and copper tools, students will finish at least three arrow heads and a knife point. They will learn about the history of flint-knapping and the geology regarding the different types of flint and obsidian used, along with other fun survival skill tools. Must register a week in advance. Bring a lunch.

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February 19, 2014 By

Wine Bottle Mosaics with Mary Anderson

Monday’s 5:30-7:30 p.m.

September 22, 29, Oct. 6

Ages 14-Adult
Transform an ordinary wine bottle into a work of art by covering it with beautiful mosaic glass designs. Select from a wide variety of colorful and iridescent glass. Finished designs will be grouted. This would be a stunning gift or a stylish home accessory. Check out Mary’s mosaic designs in the NCCA-Artsplace Gallery.

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