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• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Maxine Turner
• Ages: 8-18
• Register by: Friday, July 17
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Learn how to cross-stitch and straight stitch an apple design on a tea towel.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, July 15
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

We will study Frank Lloyd Wright, highly inventive architect who designed original houses and public buildings. He also designed the inside of buildings, making the furniture and stained glass. We'll learn more about this gifted artist and create stained glass windows in his style using construction paper and colored Cello Sheets. All supplies included. Gets very messy - Please wear old clothes!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

Four sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 7, 9, 14, & 16
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

• Instructor: Jackson Kiefer
• Ages: 15 - Adult
• Register by: Wednesday, July 1
• Cost: $30 Members; $40 Non-Members

The perfect class for beginning artists and those wanting a basics refresher! Students will learn to effectively use graphite as a medium to complete a still life, 1-point perspective, 2-point perspective, and a drawing of their choice.

Supplies: • Canson Graduate 9x12 65lb Sketchbook • 6B-4H Pencil Set • Pencil Sharpener • White Vinyl Eraser • Kneaded Eraser

Jackson Kiefer is a Secondary education Major with an endorsement in Art who specializes in graphite and fantasy narratives. "In this course I hope to teach the foundations of texture, value, form and perspective to complete four works of the students own design."
Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Stephanie Cattlett
• Ages: 11-16
• Register by: Monday, June 29
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Students will create a paper relief sculpture using 3 or more origami folds in a radial balance design by layering and arranging their colorful folds in a creative and original way using a color scheme of their choice. All supplies included.

Stephanie Cattlett earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and K-12 Art Education from Midland University and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wayne State College. She has taught art for nearly 30 years in Valley and Blair, NE, and currently teaches middle school art at Otte Middle School in Blair. A lifelong supporter of the Fremont Area Art Association, she has participated through exhibits, classes, camps, and was even an FAAA intern while attending Midland University.

Class will be cancelled if at least 6 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Maxine Turner
• Ages: 7-15
• Register by: Friday, May 29
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Students will complete a four-square acrylic painting with one square dedicated to their dad. Everyone will then enjoy a root beer honoring dads (grandfathers, uncles, or other special men are also welcome). Guests who wish to paint may register for the class fee; attendance without painting is free.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Maxine Turner
• Ages: 21+ (alcohol will be served)
• Register by: Thursday, May 14
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Enjoy a glass of wine while learning the embroidery cross stitch and straight stitch. Each student will take home a completed tea towel. This is a beginner-level class.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, May 13
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Keith Haring was an American artist whose pop art emerged from the New York City graffiti culture of the 1980's. He's known for colorful, cartoon, doodle-like figures and symbols. We'll learn more about this unique artist and re-create our own Haring style figures. All supplies included. Gets messy - Please wear old clothes!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Karen Thurlow
• Ages: Adults
• Register by: Tuesday, May 5
• Cost: $35 Members; $40 Non-Members
  
  

Don't worry, be happy when creating your very own keepsake box. At the end of each day, write down the worries from your day and place them in your one-of-a-kind worry-free box. You'll paint a wooden box and decorate it with stamps, stencils, glitter, decoupage, and more. Choose your own color palette and make it uniquely yours. If you'd like, bring a photocopy of a meaningful image to decoupage onto your box. It should be no larger than 3½" × 5" and printed on regular computer paper (not heavy weight or photo paper). All supplies provided.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Maxine Turner
• Ages: 7-15
• Register by: Friday, April 24
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Students will paint a butterfly on canvas with their choice of acrylic paint, then enjoy a tea honoring moms (grandmothers, aunts, and other special women are also welcome). Guests who wish to paint may register for the class fee; attendance without painting is free.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

Choose between 2 sessions:

• Times: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Lynette Fast
• Ages: 15 and up
• Register by: Wednesday, April 15
• Cost: $40 Members; $45 Non-Members

Celebrate Earth Day by repurposing found objects into attractive plant propagation stations. What a great way to share your plants with friends and family! Think of this as a themed piece with items combined for an overall visual story.

Lynette will provide all the supplies you'll need to create something beautiful.

If you'd like to bring some of your own items (maybe family heirlooms?), make sure containers will be lightweight when filled with water and have a lip to wire for hanging. Small figurines, beads, vintage jewelry, crystals, stones, bones, etc. can also be used.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

AM Class

PM Class

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, April 15
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Calling herself "the original recycler", Louise Nevelson is most famous for her found object sculptures or assemblages, mostly made of wood and painted in a solid monochromatic black or white. We will study more about her art and create our own assemblages from a variety of recycled materials. All supplies included. Gets very messy - Please wear old clothes!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Instructor: Diane Harpster
• Ages: 14 & up
• Register by: Saturday, April 11
• Cost: $40 Members; $55 Non-Members

It's coming -- SPRING is almost here -- and in this workshop we will explore a variety of colorful floral tangles and learn new ways to combine them. The Zentangle? Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. If you can hold a pen and write your name, you can do this fun meditative practice.

Supplies will be provided. If you have your own favorite tangling supplies, please bring them.

Diane Harpster is a Certified Zentangle? Teacher, completing the CZT Training Seminar with Zentangle founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas in November 2020. She has been creating Zentangle art since 2015 and loves sharing this practice with others as a way to experience calm, focus, and creativity - one mark at a time.

Class will be cancelled if at least 6 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Instructor: Telagio Baptista
• Ages: Adults - Beginners to Advanced painters are welcome
• Register by: Monday, March 23
• Cost: $65 Members; $80 Non-Members

What to Expect: • Instructor demo • One-on-one support • Layout sketch with pencil • Sketch non-precise ink line technique over pencil layout • Apply colorful watercolor without boundaries • Experience expressive painting without fear • A work of art to proudly hang.

About the Instructor: Telagio Baptista is a regional, national, and international multiple award-winning artist. He operated a successful graphic design studio in Hawaii for 20 years before returning to his passion for watercolor. Telagio now lives in Omaha, NE and hosts workshops and exhibitions throughout the US. He has signature status from both the Society of Watercolor Artists, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and others.

SUPPLIES: • Paper: 140lb Cold press watercolor pad (8.5x11) any brand • Paint: Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor tube set of 8 (or bring what you have) • Brushes: #5 & #10 synthetic sable rounds • Board: Gator or Foam Core, larger than paper size • Palette: Corelle 3 divider porcelain plate (Walmart) • Two water containers • Drink and snack. Supplies will be provided by instructor for students who come empty-handed.

For further information about the class, email: [email protected]

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, March 18
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Print with marbles? With salad spinners? Anything's possible in this printing class! Everyday objects become imprinted masterpieces of art as we learn unique methods of printing. All supplies included. This class gets very messy, please wear old clothes!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Maxine Turner
• Ages: Adults
• Register by: Thursday, March 12
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Students will use acrylic paint to decorate 6 wooden eggs.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, February 18
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

The Pop Art movement shocked America and the art world and helped shape the nature of modern art. Jim Dine is an American Pop Artist known for his paintings, drawings, sculptures and printmaking. His artwork was included in an art exhibition in 1962 that was considered one of the first "Pop Art" exhibitions in America. Included in this exhibition were other Pop Artists, such as Andy Warhol. We will learn more about this amazing artist and create our own POP ART inspired heart using acrylic paint. All supplies included. Wear old clothes, it may get messy!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Instructor: Diane Harpster
• Ages: 14 & up
• Register by: Saturday, January 31
• Cost: $40 Members; $55 Non-Members

The Zentangle® method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create. The theme is HEARTS in this Valentine's Day class. You'll leave with ideas of ways you can create unique art for your valentines. If you can hold a pencil and write your name, you can do this fun meditative practice. Supplies will be provided. If you have your own favorite tangling supplies, please bring them.

Diane Harpster is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher, completing the CZT Training Seminar with Zentangle founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas in November 2020. She has been creating Zentangle art since 2015 and loves sharing this practice with others as a way to experience calm, focus, and creativity - one mark at a time.

Class will be cancelled if at least 6 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, January 14
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Reggie Laurent is a contemporary abstract artist known for his vibrant, colorful and detailed paintings that often incorporate both geometric and organic shapes. We'll study more of his amazing paintings and create Laurent style collages using colored paper and white chalk. All supplies included. Wear old clothes, it may get messy!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
• Instructor: Katie Roberts
• Ages: 10 - Adult (open to both kids & adults)
• Register by: Tuesday, December 2nd
• Cost: $20 per person for Members; $25 per person for Non-Members

Students will complete a 5 x 7 holiday tree - either framed or as a greeting card! All supplies included.

Iris folding is a paper craft technique that involves folding and arranging strips of colored paper in such a way as to form a design. If you can count to 19, fold paper in half and use scotch tape, this project is for you! The process is fun, easy to learn and can be used to make greeting cards, as scrapbook embellishment, altered book decoration or to incorporate in a mixed media collage.

This project will appeal to both children and adults and is a great opportunity for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and even neighbors to spend quality time with the young people in their lives. Art is a wonderful bonding experience!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Instructor: Telagio Baptista
• Ages: Adult
• Register by: Monday, November 17
• Cost: $65 Members; $80 Non-Members

What You Will Learn: How to paint loosely • Capture the flow of waterfalls • Working wet on damp • How to tint and blend the background • Create beautiful foliage and rocks • Demo by Instructor

SUPPLIES: The instructor will provide all supplies needed if you are new to watercolor. For others, please bring what supplies you have.

For further information about the class, email: [email protected]

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, November 12
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Glass Gem Corn was developed by Carl Barnes, a part-Cherokee farmer in Oklahoma. He bred this unique variety by carefully selecting and crossing different ancient, Native American corn varieties. The result is a stunning corn with translucent, multi-colored kernels that resemble glass beads. We'll learn how the Native Americans used corn in a variety of ways and draw our own glass gem corn using black markers and watercolors. All supplies included.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Diane Harpster
• Ages: 14 and up
• Register by: Saturday, November 1^st
• Cost: $40 Members; $55 Non-Members

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create. The focus of this class is Star Tangles. Participants will learn several tangles and leave with ideas for creating unique and personal holiday greetings!

Basic Zentangle supplies will be provided. Please bring your own favorite pens/pencils to use for adding color. These might include colored pencils, markers, watercolor pencils, and watercolor brush pens.

Diane Harpster is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher, completing the CZT Training Seminar with Zentangle founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas in November 2020. She has been creating Zentangle art since 2015 and loves sharing this practice with others as a way to experience calm.

Class will be cancelled if at least 6 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, October 15
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Romero Britto is a Brazilian born artist who lives in Miami, Florida. His modern pop culture artwork is known and celebrated all over the world. We will learn more about this amazing artist, and about the history of pop culture. Using bright, bold colors and various shapes, we'll create our own Britto inspired, pop art pumpkins! All supplies included.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Karen Thurlow
• Ages: 12 - Adult
• Register by: Friday, October 3rd
• Cost: $65 Members; $75 Non-Members

Discover how to create an amazing collage art piece! Begin by making a decorated design using vibrant colors and plenty of pizzaz. The final steps will reveal your picture - Maybe a pear, maybe a gourd, maybe a cat…? (several patterns will be available). You will be surprised and amazed by what you have accomplished.

Warning: This process is guaranteed to make you happy!

A 12x12 stretched canvas will be furnished. If you work fast, you may bring more or your own. Nothing larger than 11x14, please. Brushes, paints, papers, stencils, and stamps will be provided. If you prefer bringing your own supplies, that is fine. Feel free to bring any decorated papers, tissue, colorful napkins, or anything else you want to use. It must be 2-D (flat).

For questions about the class, email [email protected].

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Michele Michaelsen
• Ages: 16 and up
• Register by: Friday, September 26
• Cost: $40 Members; $50 Non-Members

Learn how to knit without needles to create a warm and cozy fashionable scarf for yourself or as the perfect gift. The instructor will bring a selection of yarn to choose from. If you have a particular color in mind (and register early), she will take your request into consideration: [email protected] or (402) 707-4570. All supplies included.

Class will be cancelled if at least 4 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, Sept. 17
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Molas are the colorful, richly decorated folk artworks made by the Kuna Indian women who live on the San Blas Islands near Panama. Many layers of brightly colored cloth are stitched together by hand, and depict animals, nature, and everyday life. We'll create colorful Molas using a variety of colored paper cut into selected shapes and designs. All supplies included. Gets messy - Please wear old clothes!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Diane Harpster
• Ages: 14 and up
• Register by: Saturday, September 13
• Cost: $40 Members; $55 Non-Members

We'll combine Zentangle patterns and Fall colors to create a tile that can be explored again and again in limitless ways. We will tangle on tan Zentangle tiles they call "Renaissance" - A fun surface that allows for possibilities of playing with highlights in addition to shading. Anyone who can hold a pen and write their name can do this meditative creative process!

Basic Zentangle supplies will be provided. Please bring your own favorite pens/pencils to use for adding color. These might include colored pencils, markers, watercolor pencils, and watercolor brush pens.

Class will be cancelled if at least 6 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Sue Wilcynski
• Ages: 18 and up
• Register by: Thursday, September 4
• Cost: $25 Members; $35 Non-Members

Pour painting, also known as fluid art or acrylic pouring, is an art technique where liquid paints are poured directly onto a canvas rather than being applied with a brush. Students will learn this technique and complete a 16"x20" masterpiece! All supplies included.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, August 13
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Do you collect sport, Pokémon, or any other types of trading cards? In this class we will learn about the history of these cards, focusing on ARTIST TRADING CARDS. We'll create our own unique and fun cards using a variety of mixed media. Please bring some of your own favorite trading cards to show to the class. All supplies included. Gets messy - Please wear old clothes!

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

Discover the fun of painting with opaque colors, and going from dark to light

• Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Instructor: Telagio Baptista
• Ages: Adult
• Register by: Monday, July 28
• Cost: $65 Members; $80 Non-Members

Gouache (GU-WASH) is a vibrant, versatile, and forgiving opaque paint that dries quickly.

What to Expect: • Demo by Instructor • Discover a new creative approach to painting • Discover
the fun of creating gouache paintings from start to finish • How to use brushes or palette knives • How to mix vibrant colors • Building texture in a layer using gouache

SUPPLIES: • Paint: A gouache set of 12 colors • Paper: Watercolor pad - 10x14 or larger • Brushes: Synthetic watercolor brushes - flats (1/4", 1/2") and rounds (#2, #6, #12) • Other painting supplies you have. Instructor can provide some brushes and palettes for use and will bring additional supplies for those who come empty-handed.

For further information about the class, email: [email protected]

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Nancy O'Connor
• Ages: 14 & up
• Register by: Thursday, July 24
• Cost: $15 Members; $20 Non-Members

Learn how to make snowflakes with toilet paper/paper towel rolls, hot-glue, and glitter. These 5-6 inch snowflakes look detailed but are very easy to make! Please bring sturdy cardboard-cutting scissors if you have them. All supplies included.

• Dates: Saturdays, July 19, 26 & August 2
• Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Jennifer Bartling
• Ages: 8-Adult
• Register by: Friday, July 11
• Cost: $50 Members; $60 Non-Members

Create a signature you will be proud to call your own! Workbooks and other supplies will be provided. Demos and practice in class. There will be homework!

This class has a maximum of 4 students due to personalized hands-on instruction. If this class reaches maximum enrollment, a waiting list will be started with plans to offer another class in the Fall.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, June 18
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Artist Alexander Calder was an American artist known for his kinetic sculpture and mobiles-works of art that move. We'll learn more about his unique art and use twigs and yarn to create whimsical twirly twig mobiles. All supplies included. Gets messy - Please wear old clothes! Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (will break for lunch)
• Instructor: Lynette Fast
• Ages: 15+
• Register by: Tuesday, June 10
• Cost: $60 Members; $70 Non-Members

Make some delightful dangly earrings or a pendant/necklace! Learn basic metal preparation, bending, hammering, texturing, cold connections, and use findings like ear wires, jump rings, clasps, or bails to complete your jewelry. Lynette will guide you through developing skills with tools and how to create your own original and unique jewelry. Common tools, copper and silver sheet and wire, and equipment will be provided for use in class. Because equipment is limited, if you have any of the following tools and supplies, please bring them to class for your own use: small hammer, jewelry pliers, wire cutter, round nose plier, beads, crystals, 26-16 gauge copper, brass, nickel, or silver wire. Class will be cancelled if at least 6 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Maxine Turner
• Ages: 6-15
• Register by: Friday, May 30
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Students will paint a small (4.5 x 3 x 1.75 in) wooden box to give to someone special on Father's Day. All supplies included.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

Three Sessions: June 7, 14 & 21

• Time: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Instructors: Becky Kinloch & Nancy O'Connor
• Ages: 13 and older
• Register by: Tuesday, June 3
• Cost: $95 Members; $115 Non-Members

We will be using a low fire white earthenware clay with low fire food-safe glazes. Instruction in slab, draped, decorated, round, and rectangular forms will be given. And . . . we'll have fun! Clay and glazes included. Please wear old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and bring an old towel. Short fingernails are recommended.

Class will be cancelled if at least 6 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, May 14
• Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members

Faith Ringgold was a painter, mixed media sculptor, writer, activist and teacher. She is best known for her narrative quilts in which she used fabric and other materials to create quilts that told the stories she wrote. In Ringgold's style, we will create our own Sunflower quilts using paper, fabric squares and paint. All supplies included. Gets messy - Please wear old clothes! Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Lunch 12-1 p.m.)
• Instructor: Pam Hynek
• Ages: 16 - Adult
• Register by: Saturday, May 3
• Cost: $50 Members; $65 Non-Members

A landscape composition design can mean the success or failure of a piece of art. This class will explore the fundamentals of composition, then practice using vibrant colors to translate "what you see" into a satisfying painting. Each student will complete an acrylic painting (11"x14" or 12"x12"). All supplies (canvases, paints, and brushes) will be provided. If you'd rather use your own materials, please bring what you wish. Instruction is intended for both beginning and advanced artists. The instructor will bring reference photos. You're also welcome to bring your own. Class will be cancelled if at least 3 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Maxine Turner
• Ages: 6-15
• Register by: Wednesday, April 23
• Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members

Students will paint a porcelain cup and saucer for their mother. All supplies included. Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, April 16
• Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members

Every April 22, people celebrate Earth Day to show how much they care about our planet. Join us as we create an image of our world using recycled magazines and paper. All supplies included. Gets messy - Please wear old clothes! Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Maxine Turner
• Ages: 6-15
• Register by: Wednesday, April 2
• Cost: $20 members; $25 non-nembers

Students will use acrylic paint to decorate 6 wooden and 6 plastic eggs. All supplies included. Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Stephanie Arthur & Jazzmin Jones
• Ages: 21+ (alcohol will be served)
• Register by: Wednesday, March 26
• Cost: $35 Members; $45 Non-Members

Enjoy a glass of wine while learning how to put together a delicious and beautiful charcuterie board. Each participant will take home their creation on a 10x12 platter. All foods, wine, and platters will be provided. Stephanie Arthur and Jazzmin Jones have been doing charcuterie boards and grazing tables for about a year. The "sip and learn" idea came about after a friend's request to do a class for clients. Both Stephanie and Jazzmin are full-time pharmacy workers and decided that Pharm2Table was an appropriate name for their enterprise. Class will be cancelled if at least 10 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Dorothy Tuma
• Ages: 12-Adult
• Register by: Saturday, March 15
• Cost: $35 Members; $55 Non-Members

Come play with fabrics and create 5 Greeting Cards!
Choose from the wide selection of fabrics and decorations provided by the instructor or bring your own for a more personalized design. All supplies are furnished (including envelopes). Students can use slow stitching and/or glue to create their cards. Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

Dorothy Tuma is best known for her black and white architectural photographs. Recently she has turned to fabric art to recreate her artistic visions. She enjoys the tactile creation process. Her current art pieces are expressions of photos replicated in fabric. She also enjoys working in abstract form on fabric as the canvas with various techniques. Her fabric art has appeared in group art shows in Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont, and Nebraska City, Nebraska.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-8
• Register by: Wednesday, March 12
• Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members

Claes Oldenburg was a Swedish-born American sculptor, best known for his public art installations typically featuring large replicas of everyday objects. Another theme in his work is SOFT SCULPTURE versions of everyday objects, like food. We'll learn more about Oldenburg and his 3-dimensional art and create our own whimsical sculptures…pizzas! All supplies included. Wear old clothes, may get messy! Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Instructor: Diane Harpster
• Ages: 14+
• Register by: Saturday, Feb. 22
• Cost: $40 members; $55 non-members

The Zentangle® method is "an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns". Anyone who can hold a pen and write their name can draw this way. They will find they can do things they didn't know they could do! In this class we will tangle on a round tile called a "Zendala", using color and light and airy Spring tangles. Some experience of the Zentangle method will be helpful, but anyone will enjoy participating in this class!

Basic supplies will be provided for students to take home. They will include an archival black ultra-fine point pen, pencil, tortillon, Zentangle tiles. Class participants may bring their own favorite coloring supplies. Fine-point markers, colored pencils, watercolor markers are all good choices.

Diane Harpster is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher, completing the CZT Training Seminar with Zentangle founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas in November 2020. She has been creating Zentangle art since 2015 and loves sharing this practice with others as a way to experience calm, focus, and creativity - one mark at a time.

Class will be cancelled if at least 6 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free and open to the public

Gallery 92 West is honored to host a presentation by Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason. He will discuss his time (2019-2024) in this position followed by a poetry writing workshop geared to any and all levels of writing experience. He brings his love of and enthusiasm for poetry to each individual present. Please bring paper and writing instrument of choice.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
• Ages: 7-18
• Register by: Wednesday, Feb. 12
• Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Romero Britto is a Brazilian born artist who now lives in Miami, Florida. His modern pop culture artwork is known and celebrated all over the world. We will learn more about this amazing artist, and about the history of pop culture. Then, we will create our own Britto inspired hearts! All supplies included. Gets messy, please wear old clothes! Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Nancy O'Connor
• Ages: 14+
• Register by: Thursday, Feb. 5
• Cost: $15 members; $20 non-members

Learn to fold two versions of pocket books. The pockets can be filled with contents of your choice - Compliments, gift cards, cash, little paintings, remembrances, or whatever you choose. Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Everything you need to complete this project will be provided. Extra tools would be helpful, so if you have a self-healing cutting mat and/or X-Acto knife, please bring them. You can also bring any special (foldable) paper you'd like to use.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Instructor: Telagio Baptista
• Ages: Adults
• Register by: Monday, Feb. 3
• Cost: $65 members; $80 non-members

Let's have fun and create colorful, loose, floral watercolors that break away from traditional painting styles!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - How to bring freshness to your work - Emphasizing the importance of vibrant colors and their value - How color harmony works with a limited palette - Elevating your style. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME

SUPPLY LIST: Watercolor Paper: 10x14" pad, 140lb or 300lb, cold press • Paint: Bring what you have • Brushes: (Synthetic Sable) 1/2" &1" Flat; #1, #8, & #12; Filbert • Board: Gatorboard, foam core, or any flat surface to tape the paper to • Transfer Paper: Jack Richeson, 24x14", Amazon • Pencil: 2H and pencil eraser • Tape: 1/2" Artist or masking tape • Palette: Corelle porcelain (3 dividers; get 2 plates), Walmart • Paper Towels • Two Water Containers • Drink and Snacks

Class will be cancelled if at least 8 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

• Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (12-1 p.m. lunch)
• Instructor: Pam Hynek
• Ages: 16+
• Register by: Saturday, Jan. 17
• Cost: $65 members; $80 non-nembers

This acrylic class will explore the use of transparent glazes to build up colors, adding depth to the painting. Fish will be created using this technique, building color layers for a beautiful piece!

Instruction is intended for both beginning and advanced artists. The instructor will bring reference photos. If you have any you'd like to use, please bring them.

If you'd rather use your own paints and brushes, here's what you need:

• Acrylic paints - Titanium white, a Yellow (Cad yellow or yellow ocher), Ultramarine Blue, a Red, Light Green yellow or Light Olive Green, Burnt Umber or Raw Umber, Any other colors you want to bring
• Brushes - Any kind; a one inch. 1/2 inch, and a small.

Class will be cancelled if at least 4 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.

The Joslyn Art Museum is now open following a two-year period of construction and renovation! Join us for a bus trip to Joslyn and discover all that is new: The 42,000 square-foot addition, expanded art collection, new gardens, and reimagined amenities.

• When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Who: FAAA Members
• Cost: $40 per person

SCHEDULE

• 8:30 a.m. - Meet at Gallery 92 West
• 9 a.m. - Bus departs for Joslyn in Omaha
• 10:30 a.m. - Guided tour of the Permanent Collection
• 11:30 a.m. - Group lunch at your own expense in the Community Room (Menu to be announced; approximate budget = $20 per person)
• 12:30 p.m. - Self-Guided Tour; explore Joslyn's galleries and the Hitchcock Gift Shop on your own
• 2 p.m. - Bus departs Joslyn, returning to Gallery 92 West

This tour is intended for adults and is available only to FAAA Members (and one optional guest) on a first come, first serve basis. There are only 52 seats available. Your seat will NOT be secured until payment is received. Cost includes the price of the tour bus, driver gratuity & a guided tour of The Joslyn. Admission to The Joslyn is free and lunch in the Community Room will be at your own expense. Please respond no later than January 10, 2025.

• Time: 1-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Donna Kriete
• Ages: 16+
• Register by: Saturday, Jan. 4
• Cost: $30 members; $45 non-members

This class includes demonstrations of and practice with alcohol ink basics. Each student will complete a set of four alcohol ink tile coasters.

SUPPLIES: Alcohol Inks: 3 or 4 colors you like together (Tim Holtz by Ranger, Pinata, or Hobby Lobby brands are recommended.) • 2 small round brushes • Towel to cover your lap • Small plastic water well palette • Masking tape (if you have it) • Pencil and note pad • Scissors • Something flat to carry your art home (cardboard box, cake pan, etc.); they may still be wet.

The instructor will provide 4 tile coasters per person, alcohol, and yupo paper.

Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.