Adult Multi-Week Classes

Instructor: Koa Beam

Class Limit: 5

Level:  ★★ & UP

Join us for this 4-week beginner course on using a Glowforge laser cutter and etcher, students will explore the fascinating world of laser crafting. You will learn how Glowforge and similar home laser crafting machines work, their components, and common safety precautions while building confidence as they create beautiful laser-cut projects.

· Learn about the most common compatible materials (wood, acrylic, leather, etc.) you can use with Glowforge and other similar home laser crafting machines.

· We will use vector design software (like Illustrator or Inkscape) to create basic shapes, text, or patterns that can be brought into Glowforge so you can make your own unique designs come to life.

· Learn where and how to find free open-source assets, and clipart you can use in your crafting, and what rules you should adhere to if making items for sale.

· Week 1 - Learn your way around Glowforge and the software. Plus, learning about negative space (and making your first laser art)

· Week 2 - Make your own personalized Laser Cut and Etched Bookmark

· Week 3 - Craft your own Custom Laser Cut Tea Light Lamp

· Week 4 - Creating a multi-layered piece of art

Instructor: Lida Hood

Class Limit: 10

Level:  ★★ & UP

Materials Fee: $7

Kick off your Fall decorating with these great DIY projects! Each week complete a different decoration for your home…Use wood scraps, corn husks, raffia, paint stirrers, etc. to create a pumpkin shelf sitter, wooden scarecrow, and more! You’ll love these simple and attractive projects!

Instructor: Jean Thompson

Class Limit: 6

Level:  ★★★ & UP

Students who are able to cut and foil accurately and produce a smooth, consistently beaded solder line advance to more intricate work. Students select their own pattern and provide all glass and materials for their project. Tools and equipment are provided by the Arts Center. Closed toed shoes are required, and no long fingernails. There are two sessions to choose from.

Instructor: Adam Borodach

Class Limit: 7

Level:  ★★ & UP

Materials Fee: $25

This class offers the very basics and also more advanced understanding of learning to work on a pottery wheel, including clay prep, wedging, centering clay, lifting or pulling clay into a 5 inch cylinder, and intro to hand-building. Mastery is not expected in one session. Repeat this class several times to maximize and expand your skills! Beginner & intermediate students are both welcome. No long fingernails and no valuables. Please bring a towel with you.

Instructor: Duane Webb

Class Limit: 10

Level:  ★★ & UP

Create a masterpiece of your pet(s) using acrylic paint to capture the beauty and uniqueness that belongs only to your pet. Duane will teach you brush techniques, contrast, color variation and using painting tools to create different types of strokes and patterns. Please bring a photo of your pet with you to class for reference.

Instructor: Queen-Poetri Dozier

Class Limit: 10

Level: ★★ & UP

Join us to make a soft, cozy rug for your tired feet! You will create a pattern, learn how to make pom poms, and assemble your pom poms onto a non-slip rubber mat base to create a one-of-a-kind rug ready to place anywhere in your home.

Instructor: KC Schutte

Class Limit: 6

Level:  ★★ & UP

Materials Fee: $18

Students with no glass experience will create a simple panel while learning the basic skills of pattern and glass preparation, cutting, foiling, soldering and patina. All supplies and equipment are provided by the Arts Center. Closed toed shoes are required. No long fingernails please.

Instructor: Janice Sandak

Class Limit: 10

Level:  ★★ & UP

Join us to create a soft cozy rug for your tired feet. In this 4-week class you will make a pattern to create pom poms, assemble the pom poms, then attach them to a non-slip rubber mat. The product a unique one of kind rug ready to place anywhere in your home.