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Sewing for the First Time (Ages 7–8)

January 14, 2019

Learn to hand sew and make small projects like a decorative pillow. We’ll cover several hand sewing techniques including the running stitch, slip stitch and catch stitch. We’ll complete a few projects that require each student to utilize these stitches.

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Stained Glass (Ages 11–12)

January 14, 2019

Embrace your love of color by learning to make stained glass. Learn to select or design stained glass patterns, then cut, grind, clean, foil and solder your stained glass creation using the Tiffany technique. Beginners complete a small window and students with previous experience learn more advanced techniques, completing more challenging projects of their choice.

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The Altered Image: Photographic Collage and Transfer (Ages 9–10)

January 14, 2019

Change the meaning of images you find in magazines by reworking them through the image transfer process. Learn this process to transform copies of photographs, as well as drawings, images and text from magazines and books into transparent layers within your art. You’ll get an introduction to a variety of methods of using safe, non-toxic […]

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Art Media Exploration (Ages 7–8)

January 14, 2019

Explore a variety of media in this sampler-style class. Use clay, paint, paper mache, fabric, wire and more to create a collection of 2-D and 3-D work.

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Hand Building with Clay (Ages 9–10)

January 14, 2019

Learn to create a variety of ceramic forms with your hands. We’ll cover pinch pots, coil-building and low-relief sculpture, which will allow us to create small vessels and beautiful clay tiles. We’ll also cover some firing and glazing basics.

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Foam Fantasy Props (Ages 13–14)

January 14, 2019

Learn to fabricate fantasy props by sculpting with various types of foam, dowel rods, rope, fabric and latex. We’ll create pieces that can be used for play or decoration.

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