Fall 2023 Classes
Children's December Monthly Art Class - Mola-Inspired Holiday Stockings
$15.00 - $18.00
Saturday, December 16th • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
Ages 7 to 18
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Wednesday, December 13th
$15 Members; $18 Non-Members
All supplies included
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 cloth are stitched together by hand. Their images depict animals, nature, and everyday life. We will create our own Mola inspired holiday stockings using heavy felt as the base, and brightly colored felt and construction paper throughout. Wear old clothes, we may get messy!
Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students are not registered by the cutoff date listed above.
Friends' Night Out - Glass Bottle Stoppers
$35.00 - $50.00
Thursday, October 12th • 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Dam-Shewchuk
Adult
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Thursday, October 5th
$35 Members; $50 Non-Members - Additional stoppers $18 each
Class will be cancelled if at least 10 students have not registered by the date listed above.
Bring your friends, snacks and favorite beverage to enjoy while you create a cabochon to attach to a bottle stopper. Bottle stoppers are a great embellishment to your wine bottle, and also make a great gift! (Note: the bottle stoppers are high quality, food safe stainless steel and are made in the USA.)
BONUS OPTION: Bring a clean, dry wine bottle to be flattened in the kiln and used as a serving tray. Bottles must have labels removed!
Let It Flow - Learning the Joy of Watercolor
$15.00 - $20.00
Saturday, October 14, 2023
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Instructor: Arlene Thietje
$15 Members; $20 Non-Members
Ages 12 and up
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Thursday, October 12th
Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the date listed above.
Learn some of the unique characteristics of watercolor. This class is meant for those who want to learn watercolor for the first time, those who have tried but not mastered it, or for those who want to just loosen up and let it flow. No previous skill set or talent is required. You will leave this class with a finished fall landscape painting and be amazed by what you created! All supplies are provided or bring your own, if you prefer. Contact Arlene at athietje@qwestoffice.net if you need a suggested supply list.
Clay Holiday Boxes & Houses
$35.00 - $40.00
Sundays, November 5th & 19th (two sessions) • 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Instructors: Jana LeGrande & Nancy O'Connor
Ages 18 and up
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Saturday, October 28th
$35 Members; $40 Non-Members
All Clay & Glazes included
Students will shape clay with an extruder and assemble 2-4 small boxes and/or houses. The functional and decorative boxes will be approximately 3” tall and 3-6” long. The houses will measure about 3”x4” and can hold a tea light or fairy lights. Projects will be built during the first session with sanding and glazing completed on the second Sunday.
Class will be cancelled if at least 4 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.
Children’s November Monthly Art Class - Papel Picado Tissue Paper Art
$15.00 - $18.00
Saturday, November 18th • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
Ages 7-18 years
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Wednesday, November 15th
$15 Members; $18 Non-Members
All supplies included
Papel picado ("perforated paper”) is a traditional Mexican folk art made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper. In Mexico, papel picado are often strung together to create a banner that can be displayed at celebrations and festivals. They are commonly used for both secular and religious occasions, such as Easter, Christmas, the Day of the Dead, as well as during weddings, quinceaneras, baptisms, and christenings. We will learn more about this traditional artwork, and create our own papel picado tissue paper designs. Wear old clothes, we may get messy!
Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.
Children’s October Monthly Art Class - Picasso Masks
$15.00 - $18.00
Saturday, October 21st • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mary Ringenberg
Ages 7 – 18 years
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Wednesday, October 18th
$15 Members; $18 Non-Members
Supplies included
We will learn about artist Pablo Picasso, then create masks out of cardboard in the Picasso style! Wear old clothes, may get messy!
Class will be cancelled if at least 5 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date.
Tissue Paper Trees
$45.00 - $55.00
Saturday, October 7th • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructor: Pam Hynek
Ages 16 and up
REGISTRATION CUTOFF DATE: Monday, October 2nd
$45 Members; $55 Non-Members
This class is for all skill levels. You’ll create a scene with trees using tissue paper and paint, learning techniques that will add interesting texture and depth. The movement of the tissue paper will dictate some of the direction and shapes. Reference photos will also be provided. Bring your imagination!
TOOLS & SUPPLIES: Acrylic paints - Any kind (craft paint is okay); A dark (black if fine), white, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, yellow ocher, a brighter yellow, a red, and any greens—If you don’t have some of these colors, we can mix what you need; Acrylic (matte or gloss) Medium (Floetrol will also work); 12”x12” Canvas or Board - Alternate sizes: Nothing smaller than 8”x10” or bigger than 11”x14”; 3” Sponge Roller Brush (Hobby Lobby sells them 2 in a pack) or 3” Sponge Brush; Any other Brushes you paint with (Liner to 2” flat—whatever you have; Paper Towels; Water Container; Plastic Bag for trash; Disposable Plastic Tablecloth (get one at Dollar Tree)
The instructor will provide tissue paper and palette plates.
QUESTIONS? Call or text Pam at 402-404-4018
Class will be cancelled if at least 4 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date listed above.
Clay Wall Scounce
$40.00 - $55.00
Tuesday, September 12th & Tuesday, October 10th • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Sue Wilcynski
For adults
REGISTRATION CUTOFF: Friday, September 8th
$40 Members; $55 Non-Members
All supplies included
Create a clay wall sconce with your own unique patterns and designs. Build your piece on Day 1 of class, Day 2 of class will be dedicated to glazing.
Class will be cancelled if at least 2 students have not registered by the registration cutoff date listed above.
