Creative Arts

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Knitting

Every Monday at 10:00am-12:00pm

Drop-in to enjoy lively discussions and laughs with this group. Work on your own project or use Next supplies to create items for donation to various charitable organizations in the area.

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Quilting

Every Wednesday at 10:00am-2:00pm

Novice or experienced quilters are welcome each Wednesday for this social and creative group. Participants enjoy working on individual projects and sharing ideas. Drop-in any Wednesday and join the fun.

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Advanced Pottery Studio

Every at 9:30am-12:30pm

This group of advance potters work independently in our studio.

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Photography Club

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 10:00am

Photography Club

Interested in photography as a hobby? Interested in taking better pictures?  Want to learn how to fully utilize your camera, regardless of what type of camera you use? Join the Photography Club to enhance your skills, to share ideas and to enjoy each other’s company and pictures. Chuck Green will be available to “coach” members. For additional information contact Chuck Green at chazgreen@wowway.net

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Painting with Acrylics and Oils

Every Tuesday at 9:30am-12:00pm

(Beginners through Advanced)
10-week class: Tuesdays, Sept. 11th - Nov 27
from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon

Pick up your paintbrush and join us! Artist/instructor Karen Halpern’s class lessons focus on color theory, subject, techniques, and design . Individual guidance and personal encouragement will help you develop your own style. Bring a 12"x18” sketch pad, 16x20 canvas (or larger) , #2 desk pencil, eraser, and painting supplies to the first class. Materials will be discussed in first class for new students.

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Zentangle

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 1:00pm

ZENTANGLE

Looking for a way to unwind from stress, focus your thoughts or explore your creative side? If you can draw a line, you can learn Zentangle! It’s a Zen-like way of creating an abstract piece of art with easy to learn repetitive patterns. Certified Zentangle instructor, Pam Signorelli, has been teaching
art for 35 years.

Basic kits available for $7. No experience necessary.

50 Shades of Gray
Tuesday, September 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Learn to add drama to your tangles with tangle “Jetties” and lots of shading. Materials available in class.

Playing with Grid Tangles
Tuesday, October 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Explore different kinds of grids and how to draw them. Learn new tangles as you build on your own grid tile.

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Studio Art Class

Every Thursday at 1:00pm-3:30pm

10-week class: Thursdays, September 13 - November 15

This class provides an opportunity for you to develop work you’ve begun previously, or want to begin in class. Bring your own project, and artist/instructor, Karen Halpern will assist you in developing your own ideas in the medium in which you chose to work. Karen will guide critical thinking, expose each student to work by artists working with similar style, as applicable, and offer direction for improvement. Working independently alongside peers fosters an enriching and enjoyable exchange of ideas. Bring the supplies to which you are accustomed.

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Introduction to Calligraphy

Friday, September 21, 2018 at 10:00am

2 part class - September 21st and 28th

Learn the art of Italic lettering! Instructor Beth Johnson will provide step-by-step instruction on how to make these beautiful calligraphy letters. By the end of class, you’ll complete a beautiful card to take home. Beth has been teaching Calligraphy for over 20 years and has her own greeting card business: Beth Johnson Creations. All supplies included

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Painting with Candle Wax

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 4:00pm

Artist/instructor Deborah Roelofs will teach you how to create a beautiful painting using a technique with candle wax that produces unique results like magic! Please bring a thin pillar style candle of any color to class with you.

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Put a Tassels On It!

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 4:00pm

Tassels,tassels everywhere! An adorable trendy embellishment with no limit with what you can do with it: hang from a door knob, drawer pull, lampshade, zipper and more! Next’s Bev Singer will teach you how to make your own decorative tassels. All materials included.