PAINTING & WATERCOLOR CLASS

Do you like to watercolor or have a passion for painting? Welcome to all who appreciate and enjoy this classic and contemporary art forum. Instructor Wayne Thomas will get you started in basic painting acrylic/oils and watercolor brush strokes techniques. Students will focus on either or both mediums of Watercolor and or Painting, with emphasis on understanding and experiencing color composition, value and design impact. A demonstration in mixing color, differing paint qualities, application, and use of brushes will be introduced. All are welcome to join this colorful, relaxing and fun class !!! Please bring watercolor set to 1^st meeting of class. A material list will be issued to each student upon registration. Instructor works for Disneyland as artist and has showcased his works at Art Galleries throughout the U.S.A. also, he has entered & won many popular contest, and designs/creates Business Logo’s for many companies. This class fills up fast - so register early !!!

DRAWING FOR EVERYONE

Learn how draw like a pro, get drawing tips and techniques on the characters or objects you like to draw. Students will see their images come to life in this class. Instructor Wayne Thomas will give you his professional attention in helping you develop your hidden artistic talents using led/color pencil, and charcoal in shading, light/dark contrast, 3 dimension and brightness. Students are encouraged to bring their ideas & imagination. Please bring pencils/eraser and sketchpad at 1^st meeting of class. A list of material will be given to students upon registration. Instructor works for Disneyland as artist and has showcased his works at Art Galleries throughout the U.S.A. also, he has entered & won many popular contest, and designs/creates Business Logo’s for many companies. This instructors classes fill up fast - so register early !!!

STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS

Learn how to quickly and easily create stained glass panels for your home or gifts for friends and family. Participants will design their own project panel, cut materials, solder and insert the glass selections. Each participant will complete two stained glass projects in class. Enrollment strictly limited in this hands-on workshop. Material fee of $35 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

MOSAIC TILE

Do you love mosaic décor pieces? Learn how to You can learn to make them yourself, their quick and inexpensive. Make anything from candleholders to patio tables using interesting shapes and colors. Create beautiful designs with no artistic experience required. BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR SUPPLY LIST WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR CLASS. (No supplies will be available during class).

FLORAL DESIGN I

Learn how to make sophisticated beautiful, fresh flower arrangements for those special occasions. This hands-on workshop allows you to make your own masterpieces and express your own artistic abilities. You will take your arrangements home from each workshop. Material fee of $50 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class. Material fee will pay for fresh flowers that the instructor will provide at each class meeting to cover all class projects. Please bring a small knife and newspapers.

FLORAL DESIGN II

This class is a continuation of floral design I, with emphasis on more advanced floral arrangements & techniques. Material fee of $50 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class. Please bring wire cutters, floral knife and newspapers.

WEDDING FLORAL DESIGN

Create memorable and elaborate wedding floral designs to suit that very precious day in your life. This class will help you prepare bouquets, corsages, and wedding table settings. You will be amazed at the floral arrangements you will be doing in this class. Students must bring wire cutters, paring knife to class. Material fee of $50 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

SUMMER SILK WREATH

Create this gorgeous rustic but elegant floral wreath, using Spring & Summer flowers, fern and ivy. Decorate your home, church, or school, and also prepare yourself for the holidays. Open to all !!! Project sample located in Community Service Office. Be sure to pick-up a supply list when you register for class. Handbook will be available for purchase of $7.00 at the time of class.

CUSTOM GIFT BASKETS & BOWS

Create a beautiful gift basket and adorn it with a custom bow. In this hands-on class you will learn how to select theme products (Easter, Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas, Baby Showers etc.), arrange, and color wrap various items for a professional and beautiful presentation. Discussion will include various types of filler available, arrangement secrets, basket wrappings and techniques for creating exquisite bows to give your basket that finishing touch. BE SURE YOU PICK UP YOUR SUPPLY LIST WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR CLASS. (No supplies will be available during class). A basket booklet will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome !!!

BALLOON WORKSHOP

Let your imagination soar as you learn the techniques for making beautiful balloon bouquets, arches, columns and sculptures. Let Mary Lou teach you about supplies, materials, safety and inexpensive resources in this fun, hands-on course. Also learn a bunch of ways to blow up balloons without having to huff and puff. You’ll become a balloonatic! Bring snack or sack lunch. You may also bring a camera to take photographs of your beautiful balloon projects. Material fee of $25 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class. Material fee will cover supplies and use of helium tanks.

BOW MAKING

Ever wish you could make the beautiful holiday bows that hang in the malls, department stores windows, or are pinned onto the giant holiday trees. Learn to make those beautiful floral bows like the professionals. Professional Bow & Wreath decorator Cindy Martini will assist you in the techniques needed to adorn baskets, wreaths, swags, gifts and more to really set your gifts apart from others. Please be sure to pick up a supply list when you register for class. No supplies will be available in class.

KNITTING – BEGINNING

This class is for men & women who have never knitted before. Your first project will be a scarf. Instruction will be given on how to cast on, Do knit and purl stitch, and cast off or finish off. Pattern will be supplied by Instructor. Cindy Martini was awarded for top percentage of class enrollments for Michaels Stores nationwide. BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR SUPPLY LIST WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR CLASS. Limited to 15 students.

KNITTING – INTERMEDIATE

This class is open for men & women who have taken beginning knitting or know how to knit. Continuing your project, instruction will be given on how to read more challenging patterns, deciphering a pattern. and learn to do more detailed stitches. Students will also learn increasing & decreasing, changing colors, learn the importance of doing gauges, & using circular needles. Pattern will be provided by instructor. BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR SUPPLY LIST WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR CLASS.

CROCHET

This class will introduce you to crocheting. Students will learn how to get started, how to read yarn labels and crochet patterns, you will also be taught slip stitch, and double crochet. Please be sure to pick up a supply list when you register for class. No supplies will be available in class.

BASIC SILKSCREEN PRINTING- The Basics

Create and print your own cool T-shirts, posters, note cards and the like while learning the fine art of Screen Printing. You will participate in every phrase of the process and get plenty of hands-on printing experience. The class will then culminate with each student producing a one-color print of their own design. Material fee of $35 payable to the instructor at 1st meeting of class - covers all necessary supplies. Additionally, an optional materials list, vendors list and plans to build your own low cost printing equipment will be provided so you can continue printing on your own. Class limited to 20 students. Class held off campus.

CANDLE MAKING

Candles are a beautiful addition to your home décor and make wonderful welcome gifts. This candle making workshop will cover the basic techniques for making both molded and container candles. Each participant will make and take home a colorful chunk candle, a floating candle, and a novelty gel candle. Handouts containing instructions, tips and techniques will be provided. Wear old clothes and closed toe shoes. (no sandles please). Material fee: $15 will cover all materials needed for class. Students must be on time in order to get all Candle making techniques described. There will be no class make-up.

GLYCERIN SOAPMAKING

Custom made soaps are perfect for gifts, bathroom décor, and people with sensitive skin. You will create many kinds of soaps while learning how to layer colors, use molds, and add fragrances, herbs, and toys. Express your creativity and join the fun! Material fee: $18 covers all materials needed to complete soapmaking projects. Please bring a small steak knife to class. Students must be on time in order to get all Glycerin Soap techniques described, there will be no class make-up.

SEWING MADE EASY

Develop your creativity and save money while learning to sew. Open to men and women. No prior sewing experience necessary. Lessons will include sewing machine operation, taking personal measurements, understanding the patterns, selection of fabrics and preparation before cutting and basic sewing construction and techniques. Bring pencil, 60" tape measure, 3½ yards of cotton fabric, any color thread, scissors, needles, and pins to first class meeting. Age group: 16+. Material fee of $8 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class. *Intermediate sewing: is a continuation of Sewing Made Easy and will cover additional steps and features on the sewing machine.

BATH & BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Make your own beauty products using sweet fragrances, and natural ingredients. Bath salts and fizzies, liquid soaps, perfume oils, massage oils, and scrubs will be created in class using your choice of scents and colors. Tips on packaging will also be covered. Material fee of $20 payable to instructor at beginning of class - covers all supplies. Students must be on time in order to get all Bath & Beauty product techniques described. There will be no class make-up.

HAND PAINTING SILK - I

A typical hand painted silk scarf sells for $25; a hand painted silk tie for $25 to $125, you can make them yourself for $5 to $7. There’s no end to the uses of painted silk clothing, pillows and other decorative items, including jewelry and more. Even if you don’t draw or paint, you can use scrunch technique or create your own design working from patterns. Find out how to properly stretch the silk on a frame, apply resist lines. Create colors, and use alcohol & salt effects. You’ll take home two 22-inch-square silk scarves, plus a stretching frame, bottles with tips, and mixing cups. Material fee of $15 payable to instructor at beginning of class. Bring a roll of paper towels, a cup for water and wear clothes you can get paint on. Class held off-campus.

FASHION PATTERN MAKING

Do you want to make your own fashion patterns? If so, this class is for you! In class we will develop a “block”, a basic pattern with your body measurements. This “block” is used to create a design by using a set of pattern making techniques. This class will cove: how to pivot, how to cut and how to spread the pattern to create other designs. By demonstration in class you will learn how to use the many different rulers and other tools to make patterns. A fabric test will be produced. Class is open to men & women ages 16+. Class will also cover: Fall unlined basic vest or unlined basic jacket. Winter: Basic skirt. Spring: Basic blouse. Summer: Basic shorts or pants. The student will produce a test fit with minimum sewing. Material fee of $8 to be paid to instructor at 1st meeting of class. Prerequisite: Familiar with sewing machine basics.

SEWING II- Fashion Pattern Adjustment Techniques

Now that you are familiar with the sewing machine operation but… don’t know how to alter the pattern for a custom fit! Don’t lose your passion for sewing! Learn pattern adjustment techniques: how to enlarge a pattern for large bust or reduce it for small bust, how to shorten or lengthen pants’ crotch and how to make other pattern alterations. In class the pattern is corrected, the garment is cut and sewn. Some advanced sewing techniques will be taught such as, buttonholes, invisible zipper, French seams and other decorative seams. Open to men and women. Age group 16 plus. Material fee of $8 payable to instructor. Prerequisite: “Sewing Made Easy”. Be familiar with sewing machine basics.

LEARN TO DO GARMENT ALTERATIONS

Learn to do your alterations and save money. This class will cover the following areas:

1.     Hem men’s pants and women’s lined pants or jeans.

2.     Hem dress or skirt with lining.

3.     Take up/let out waistline w/sewing machine). Zipper replacement (demo).

Bring scissors to class, thread and zipper to match garments, tape measure or yard stick, or 12 inch ruler, seam ripper, white tailor’s chalk or dressmakers pencil, hand sewing needles, straight pins, small safety pins. Material fee of $5 to be paid to instructor on 1st meeting of class.

JEWELRY MAKING

BASIC BEADED JEWELRY

Come learn how to make stunning beaded bracelet and earrings using basic techniques (no soldering). You will be using flex wire, eye pins, headpins, crimp beads, semi-precious stones, pearls, crystals, and glass beads. Please bring a round nose pliers, wire cutter, and chain nose pliers. Material fee of $18 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class. Material fee covers all materials needed to complete class projects.

SILVERSMITHING

An introductory course on the creation of fine silver and other precious metal jewelry. No prior jewelry or metalwork experience required. Materials fee of $50 payable to the teacher on first day of class. Class held off-campus and is limited to 9 students.

METAL CASTING

An introductory course in metal gravity casting using cuttle bone, French sand, clay, centrifugal & vacuum casting using the lost wax process (no instruction on Wax Carving). The lab fee will be $50 and does not include precious metals. Any additional materials or tools at student discretion. Class is held off-campus. Class limited to 9 students.

GLASS FUSION – CREATE YOUR OWN JEWELRY

Learn how to create fused tiles or jewelry from glass. No prior glass experience is necessary. You’ll learn how to work with glass, assemble and decorate it using different colors of glass on top of each other. Your pieces will then be melted in a kiln to create magnificent artwork. All tools and materials are supplied by instructor. Material fee of $25 payable to instructor on first meeting of class. Enrollment is limited. Class held off campus near L.A.C.C.

PEARL KNOTTING

Do you have a strand of pearls or beads that need restringing? Now you can do it yourself and save money! In class you will practice your knotting skills by creating a new necklace or bracelet. Several styles and techniques will be taught. Material fee of $26 payable to instructor at beginning of class will supply each student with cultured pearls, silk cord, sterling silver or gold filled clasp, and knotting tool.

WIRE WRAPPING WITH BRIOLETTES

Have you ever wondered how to work with those teardrop shaped stones? In this class you’ll learn to wirte wrap briolette (teardrop shaped) semi-precious gemstone beads to a sterling silver chain to make a necklace and a pair of earrings. Students should bring round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and wire cutters. Material fee of $30 payable to instructor at beginning of class covers all supplies needed to make a necklace, and a pair of earrings.

BLOW GLASS GLOBES

Glaskolben, as they’re known in Germany make beautiful ornaments or suncatchers that reflect the light. You’ll learn how to blow your own glass globes, using different colors of glass, varying designs and creating various shapes. All the supplies and materials will be provided during the class to make up to 20 globes. Material fee of $25 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class. Enrollment strictly limited to 8 students, Class held off campus near L.A.C.C.

MAKING GLASS BEADS

Two great reasons to make your own glass beads: First, the simplest bead in bead stores cost lots of money. 2nd, it’s very easy to create one-of-a-kind designs that are all yours! You’ll heat glass to a molten state and fashion it around rods to create beads/buttons for jewelry, clothing, random wire votive, stained glass windows, mosaics and whatever else you can dream up. All tools and materials are supplied for the class to make at least five glass beads, including round, flat, tabular and bi-conal. You’ll gain a working knowledge of bead making and the ability to continue making beads of your own at home. Class will be held off campus near L.A.C.C. Material fee of $15 to be paid to instructor at beginning of class.