Arts & Crafts 

Arts & Crafts

BEGINNING KNITTING

MCKELVEY, PAMELA

Learn the basics of knitting. You will learn how to cast on and bind off stitches as well as a few basic stitches. Learn how to decrease and increase your stitches and how to pick up that lost stitch. A simple project such as a dish cloth or scarf will be the focus. Students will need to bring a skein of worsted weight yarn and 1 pair of size 8 needles (9-10" long).

WED/January 23, 2008, 6:00-8:00, 4 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Self-supporting Fee: $40

INTRODUCTION TO SILVER JEWELRY

CLUKEY, CHERYL

Come learn the basics of making silver jewelry such as earrings and/or bracelets. Students will need some basic tools, such as basic jewelry pliers of varying types, etc. The instructor will provide some to purchase. Bring your creative instincts and any beads that are special to you and learn how to make your own beautiful and unique jewelry. This course is limited to 8 students. Please be prepared to pay the instructor $20 for materials at the class.

MON/March 24, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 1 night, Kennebec Learning Center, Self-supporting Fee: $20 + Materials

PROJECT KNITTING

MCKELVEY, PAMELA

If you have a project you have started and need help on or would like to try a new pattern then this is the class for you. We'll help you unravel the mystery of following a pattern and even teach you how to knit your own socks. Bring your projects and patterns and enjoy an evening out!

WED/February 27, 2008, 6:00-8:00, 4 weeks, Kennebec Learning Center, Self-supporting Fee: $40

SILVER JEWELRY MAKING

HARTWELL, PENNY FULLER

Learn a unique method of creating silver jewelry. We'll be using 99.9% pure silver clay (won't tarnish!) to create stunning earrings, pendants and rings. Molds will be found in every day items. Please be prepared to pay the instructor $50 for supplies at the first class.

WED/April 2, 2008, 6:30-9:00, 3 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $30 + Materials

STAINED GLASS

HARTWELL, PENNY FULLER

Learn the elements of copper-foil stained glass design, how to cut glass, solder, assemble, and finish a piece. You will be using the instructor's tools at the first class. Projects and materials needed will be discussed at that time.

WED/January 23, 2008, 6:30-9:00, 8 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $60 + Materials

Painting

ACRYLIC PAINTING

PUTNAM, CAROLINE

Learn about the materials of acrylic painting and how to create what you want with them. The focus will be on the versatility of the medium. We will be painting on various surfaces including papers, wood, and canvas using various techniques of priming, glazing, texturing and whatever one would be inspired to do - all in informal, hands-on sessions where students are encouraged to be artists with their own vision and expression. Subject matter is personal, so bring what objects or pictures you need to help yourself create your statement in acrylic. Students at any level of ability are welcome.

THU/January 24, 2008, OR THU/March 20, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 6 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $60 + Materials

OIL PAINTING

PUTNAM, CAROLINE

Learn about the materials of traditional oil painting and how to create what you want with them. Experience the building of a painting the way the masters built them - from under painting to finished product. Learn about alla prima painting, glazing, pigment properties, colors and how they interact - all in the informal, hands-on sessions where students are encouraged to be artists with their own vision and expression. Subject matter is personal, so bring what objects or

pictures you need to help yourself create your statement in oil. Students at any level of ability are welcome.

TUE/January 22, 2008, OR TUE/March 18, 2008, 6:00-9:00, 6 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $60 + Materials