Arts and Crafts

Take your creativity to the next level with our wide variety of courses in arts and crafts.

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Courses

Advanced Studio in Acrylics

Are you ready to take your painting journey to the next level? If so, this one-day intensive workshop will expand your painting practice in novel ways! We will tackle three entirely different paintings using distinctive methods and do a deep dive into complimentary colors, glazing, and tried-and-true brushwork techniques. All materials will be provided, so just bring yourself and an open mind. 

Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Jill Evans, Instructor

Advanced Studio in Acrylics
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Thursday, 10/15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
ZARC-183 500 10 seats left $85Opens 8/26

All Occasion Cards

There’s truly nothing more heartfelt than receiving a hand-stamped card made with love. Whether you’re new to stamping or a seasoned crafter, you’ll enjoy creating meaningful cards your friends and family will treasure. Come stamp, relax, and leave with cards ready to brighten someone’s day! In each class you will create three cards with envelopes. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors and adhesive, such as craft glue or a tape runner, with you to class. All levels are welcome in beginner classes. For intermediate and advanced classes, prior stamping knowledge is preferred, as the class builds on basic stamping skills. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a refund.

Level: Beginner to Advanced

You’ll learn stamping techniques and creative design ideas while making cards that are perfect to have on hand whenever you need them. This class is suitable for all skill levels, making it a fun and relaxing way to spend time being creative.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Joanne Mulligan, Instructor

All Occasion Cards
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Saturday, 9/19
10:00 am - 11:30 am
ZARC-338 500 12 seats left $29Opens 8/26

Amy's Basket

Tall basket with wooden handle

Using a wooden “D” handle and varying sizes of natural and dyed reed, this basket starts with an 8” square at the base and, with some adjustments to our weaving, gradually becomes narrower at the top before being finished off with a braided rim treatment. This basket is 12” tall with the handle.

PLEASE NOTE: Students should bring scissors, spring-type clothes pins, pencil, tape measure, small spray bottle and an old towel to class. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the class for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Joyce Flower, Instructor

Amy's Basket
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Wednesdays, 10/14 - 10/21
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ZARC-229 500 10 seats left $89Opens 8/26

Basic Watercolor

Join us to discover your own unique ways of using transparent watercolor paint, from free experimentation to more controlled approaches. Explore mixing and layering colors, while observing flowers, still life, and landscape. Learn color theory, pencil sketching, composition, drawing directly with a brush, and planning area of wash. Everyone is welcome, both first-time and longtime painters. Please bring whatever materials you may already have, or purchase the following supplies: a pan set of transparent watercolors; a pointed round watercolor brush (approximately size 6; handle will be shorter than an oil painting brush); a 9” x 12” pad of 140# watercolor paper; masking tape; pencil; two water containers; and two pieces of cardboard (slightly larger than size of paper). 

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Carol Bollinger Green, Instructor

Basic Watercolor
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Wednesdays, 10/28 - 11/18
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ZARC-070 500 12 seats left $69Opens 8/26

Birthday Cards

There’s truly nothing more heartfelt than receiving a hand-stamped card made with love. Whether you’re new to stamping or a seasoned crafter, you’ll enjoy creating meaningful cards your friends and family will treasure. Come stamp, relax, and leave with cards ready to brighten someone’s day! In each class you will create three cards with envelopes. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors and adhesive, such as craft glue or a tape runner, with you to class. All levels are welcome in beginner classes. For intermediate and advanced classes, prior stamping knowledge is preferred, as the class builds on basic stamping skills. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a refund.

Level: Intermediate

Create cards to celebrate the special people in your life using tools and techniques such as masking, stencils and watercolor. Some stamping knowledge preferred but not necessary.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Joanne Mulligan, Instructor

Birthday Cards
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Saturday, 12/5
10:00 am - 11:30 am
ZARC-267 500 12 seats left $29Opens 8/26

Canvas Tote Bag Painting

Painted white canvas bags

Scientists have linked creative expression to overall wellness, brain stimulation, and stress reduction. Art also enhances cognitive abilities, stimulates imagination, sharpens problem solving skills, and so much more! Art in Mind is a wellness studio that emphasizes the powerful effects that art has on the soul. Students must withdraw five business days before the start of the course for a full refund.

Join the experienced educators from Art in Mind in creating a uniquely painted canvas tote bag! Learn the techniques for stenciling fabric as we walk you through this fun project. A huge variety of all-season stencils will be available. You will be painting on a 14” x 14” canvas tote bag, which you can keep for yourself or give as a holiday gift! All supplies included. No experience necessary.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Art in Mind Studio, Instructor

Canvas Tote Bag Painting
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Monday, 11/2
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-394 500 20 seats left $65Opens 8/26

Crochet for Beginners

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of learning how to crochet. It will explain about yarn types, crochet hook types, and techniques to create a basic chain and beyond. Students will be required to bring an “H” crochet hook and a skein of acrylic yarn.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Mavis Kirk, Instructor

Crochet for Beginners
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Tuesdays, 9/15 - 9/22
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-050 500 10 seats left $62Opens 8/26
Tuesdays, 10/13 - 10/20
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-050 501 10 seats left $62Opens 8/26

Dot Art Doorstop

Transform ordinary stones into functional art and turn your next nature walk into a treasure hunt! Rock painting is a celebrated form of creative mindfulness. It’s a low-pressure, high-reward hobby that combines the tactile satisfaction of working with natural elements with the joy of color and design. Whether you want to scatter kindness stones throughout your neighborhood or craft a sophisticated mandala for your desk, this course teaches you how to see the hidden potential in every pebble. Students who must withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

MaryMargaret Corcoran, Instructor

Dot Art Doorstop
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Monday, 9/21
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ZARC-449 500 15 seats left $47Opens 8/26

Dot Mandala Mirrored Wall Hanging

Elevate your home decor and your artistic practice in this immersive two-session series that moves beyond small projects and simple cutouts to allow students to master the intricate geometry of a larger-scale mandala. By integrating a mirror, students will create a functional piece of art that captures light and focus from every angle. Students must have taken at least two courses from instructor MaryMargaret (Dots4Days) to enroll in this class, as it will bypass the beginner tool descriptions and introductions and build on what students have learned in previous sessions to expand their grasp of this meditative art form. All tools and supplies, including a written handout of step-by-step instructions, will be provided. Students who must withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

MaryMargaret Corcoran, Instructor

Dot Mandala Mirrored Wall Hanging
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Mondays, 11/2 - 11/9
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ZARC-452 500 15 seats left $92Opens 8/26

Dot Mandala Pumpkin

Pumpkin with dot painted design

Ditch the messy carving and the wilting gourds! This season, create a sophisticated piece of seasonal decor that will last for years. In this workshop, we swap the traditional pumpkin for a flat wooden pumpkin cutout, providing the perfect smooth surface for intricate, professional-grade dot mandala designs. Students will learn the terminology used and what supplies are needed, and receive individualized instruction as they create beautiful decor pieces. Students who must withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

MaryMargaret Corcoran, Instructor

Dot Mandala Pumpkin
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Monday, 9/28
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-451 500 15 seats left $49Opens 8/26

Dot Mandala Witch's Hat

Witches hat with flowers painted on it

Cast a spell on your seasonal decor this year with a touch of meditative artistry. In this workshop, we trade the traditional canvas for a flat wooden witch’s hat cutout, turning a classic Halloween silhouette into a sophisticated, painted masterpiece using the relaxing art of dot mandala. Students do not need any previous painting knowledge, as this is a beginner class.

Students who must withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

MaryMargaret Corcoran, Instructor

Dot Mandala Witch's Hat
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Monday, 10/5
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ZARC-450 500 15 seats left $49Opens 8/26

Easy Soap Making

Learn how to make, melt and pour soap using silicone molds, goat’s milk, essential oils and other additives. Options for fragrance and packaging will be discussed. You will leave class with four bars of soap. Those under 14 must be accompanied by a class-registered adult. All materials will be provided. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in the Day Care Center, Room 135

Karen DuJack of Promised Land Farm, Instructor

Easy Soap Making
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Tuesday, 9/22
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-329 500 12 seats left $42Opens 8/26

Easy Soap Making II

Learn how to layer, swirl, and add decorations or loofah sponges to easy melt-and-pour soap. You will take home one swirled soap, one layered soap, one loofah soap and one kaleidoscope soap. Those under 14 must be accompanied by a class-registered adult. All materials will be provided. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in the Day Care Center, Room 135

Karen DuJack of Promised Land Farm, Instructor

Easy Soap Making II
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Tuesday, 10/13
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-378 500 12 seats left $42Opens 8/26

Fall Cards

There’s truly nothing more heartfelt than receiving a hand-stamped card made with love. Whether you’re new to stamping or a seasoned crafter, you’ll enjoy creating meaningful cards your friends and family will treasure. Come stamp, relax, and leave with cards ready to brighten someone’s day! In each class you will create three cards with envelopes. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors and adhesive, such as craft glue or a tape runner, with you to class. All levels are welcome in beginner classes. For intermediate and advanced classes, prior stamping knowledge is preferred, as the class builds on basic stamping skills. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a refund.

Level: Advanced

Perfect for stampers looking to expand their skills and take their creativity to the next level. Celebrate the beauty of fall while learning advanced techniques such as heat embossing, dry embossing and die cutting. Prerequisite: basic stamping knowledge.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Joanne Mulligan, Instructor

Fall Cards
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Saturday, 10/3
10:00 am - 11:30 am
ZARC-339 500 12 seats left $29Opens 8/26

Felting Your Own Art Vessel

This class is an introduction to wet felting with a resist. Wet felting is a physical process that involves the wetting and pressing of wool fibers to create an entirely new piece of fiber. Wet felting on a resist allows for making 3D sculptural pieces, and the results are always stunning! Learn about the basics of wet felting and the layout of wool, embellishments and more to create a beautiful, unique piece of art. Students will need to bring an old bath towel to this class. 

Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Cynthia Mulvaney, Instructor

Felting Your Own Art Vessel
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Wednesday, 9/30
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ZARC-419 500 20 seats left $74Opens 8/26

Holiday Cards

There’s truly nothing more heartfelt than receiving a hand-stamped card made with love. Whether you’re new to stamping or a seasoned crafter, you’ll enjoy creating meaningful cards your friends and family will treasure. Come stamp, relax, and leave with cards ready to brighten someone’s day! In each class you will create three cards with envelopes. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors and adhesive, such as craft glue or a tape runner, with you to class. All levels are welcome in beginner classes. For intermediate and advanced classes, prior stamping knowledge is preferred, as the class builds on basic stamping skills. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a refund.

10/24 - Level: Beginner to Advanced

Create festive cards perfect for spreading holiday cheer! Whether you’re new to stamping or have some experience, this class is a fun way to get creative and add a personal touch to your holiday greetings.

11/14 - Level: Advanced

Take your holiday cards to the next level with advanced techniques that add depth, dimension, and a wow factor. Perfect for stampers with some experience who want to create truly memorable holiday greetings. Prerequisite: basic stamping knowledge.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Joanne Mulligan, Instructor

Holiday Cards
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Saturday, 10/24
10:00 am - 11:30 am
ZARC-340 500 12 seats left $29Opens 8/26
Saturday, 11/14
10:00 am - 11:30 am
ZARC-340 501 12 seats left $29Opens 8/26

Introduction to Block Printing

Unleash your creativity with the timeless art of block printing! In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn how to design, carve, and print your own images using simple tools and techniques. We’ll explore ways to create bold patterns, textures, and illustrations that can be transferred onto paper and more. No prior experience is needed – just a willingness to experiment and play. By the end, you’ll walk away with your own collection of handmade prints and the skills to keep creating long after the class is over. 

Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Jill Evans, Instructor

Introduction to Block Printing
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Friday, 10/16
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
ZARC-432 500 10 seats left $65Opens 8/26

Introduction to Jewelry Making

Come enjoy a relaxing and creative experience, learn basic jewelry-making techniques, and leave with a handcrafted jewelry set you'll be proud to wear or give as a gift! Each participant will make one pair of earrings and one matching necklace using themed design kits. There will be several kit options to inspire your creativity, including seasonal designs, festive holiday styles, elegant crystals, and colorful everyday pieces. You'll also be able to customize your jewelry with your choice of earring backs (hooks, posts, or lever-backs) and necklace length. Mix and match colors and components to create jewelry that reflects your personal style! No experience is necessary. All materials, tools, and step-by-step instruction, including live demonstrations and individual guidance throughout the class, will be provided. 

Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

9/29 - Fall Theme

11/3 - Festive Theme

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Samantha Pratt, Instructor

Introduction to Jewelry Making
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Tuesday, 9/29
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-422 500 15 seats left $42Opens 8/26
Tuesday, 11/3
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-422 501 15 seats left $42Opens 8/26

Introduction to Quilling

Learn the basics of quilling (coiling and shaping thin strips of colorful paper) to create a beautiful design suitable for hanging, mailing or framing. Quilling requires a little patience and dexterity, and a willingness to get glue on your fingers, but you will love the results! Alyssa will walk you through the basics of creating shapes, and assist as you create your own unique design.

Snowflake Theme

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Alyssa Yeager, Instructor

Introduction to Quilling
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Thursday, 11/19
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ZARC-402 500 20 seats left $38Opens 8/26

Make Your Own Roll Ons

Let's make some glass roller bottle roll-ons, ones you will use every day! One for sleep, Congestion, Tummy Ache, Bobo, Muscle Rub, Anxiety, Headaches and just Happy. We will make eight different roll-ons for sleep, happiness, congestion, tummy ache, boo-boos, muscle rub, anxiety, and headaches, all using coconut oil and essential oils. Students will leave with eight easy-to-transport roller bottles and the recipe to make some more at home. Those under 14 must be accompanied by a class-registered adult. All materials will be provided. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in the Day Care Center, Room 135

Karen DuJack of Promised Land Farm, Instructor

Make Your Own Roll Ons
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Tuesday, 10/27
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-455 500 12 seats left $42Opens 8/26

Making DIY Perfume

Join us to learn how to make perfume using natural ingredients and essential oils. We will make two solid perfumes, two spray perfumes and two roller ball perfumes using different ingredients and a choice of many different essential oils. Students will go home with six completed perfumes and the recipes to make more. Those under 14 must be accompanied by class-registered adult. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in the Day Care Center, Room 135

Karen DuJack of Promised Land Farm, Instructor

Making DIY Perfume
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Tuesday, 11/3
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-456 500 12 seats left $42Opens 8/26

Mixed Media Embroidery

Mixed media embroidery is an art form that combines traditional embroidery with a variety of other materials, techniques, and artistic media, such as fabric, paint, collage, beads, and even non-traditional objects, to create unique textures, visual interest, and dimension. This technique allows artists to move beyond conventional embroidery by integrating different fabrics, threads, and found objects to express personal stories and break boundaries, offering a broad spectrum of creative possibilities. In this class we will make one piece together as a group and then you are welcome to use supplies to create your own additional design if there is time. 

Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Cynthia Mulvaney, Instructor

Mixed Media Embroidery
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Wednesday, 10/21
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ZARC-443 500 20 seats left $69Opens 8/26

Paint & Resin Charcuterie Board

Pumpkins painted on wood
Holiday paintings on wood

Scientists have linked creative expression to overall wellness, brain stimulation, and stress reduction. Art also enhances cognitive abilities, stimulates imagination, sharpens problem solving skills, and so much more! Art in Mind is a wellness studio that emphasizes the powerful effects that art has on the soul. Students must withdraw five business days before the start of the course for a full refund.

Join us at Art in Mind Studio for a unique class painting and pouring resin to create a beautiful food-safe tabletop board! First, you will be walked through painting on a high-quality real wood charcuterie board. Then you will learn to pour resin to complete your piece. Please be aware that your piece will have to stay at the studio for one to two weeks for the resin to cure.

10/5 - Pumpkin Theme

12/7 - Stencil of Your Choice Theme

Course will be held at Art in Mind Studio.  The address is 123 Saratoga Road (route 50), Glenville, NY 12302. (Often comes up as Schenectady on GPS) They are in Socha Plaza toward the back corner of the plaza (suite 2-06), next door to Ruggiero's Pizza

Art in Mind Studio, Instructor

Paint & Resin Charcuterie Board
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Monday, 10/5
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ZARC-407 500 20 seats left $85Opens 8/26
Monday, 12/7
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ZARC-407 501 20 seats left $85Opens 8/26

Painting Bold and Bright Florals in Acrylic

Find your courage and immerse yourself into the world of bold and powerful acrylic painting. Designed for all skill levels, this workshop will teach you proven techniques to create bold, dimensional florals. This course will cover the fundamentals of composition, color mixing and brushwork. You’ll get personalized instruction on creating depth and luminosity as you explore the vibrant medium of acrylics. All levels are welcome. 

Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Jill Evans, Instructor

Painting Bold and Bright Florals in Acrylic
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Wednesday, 10/14
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
ZARC-370 500 10 seats left $85Opens 8/26

Sea Glass Art Workshop

Pictures made with sea glass

Scientists have linked creative expression to overall wellness, brain stimulation, and stress reduction. Art also enhances cognitive abilities, stimulates imagination, sharpens problem solving skills, and so much more! Art in Mind is a wellness studio that emphasizes the powerful effects that art has on the soul. Students must withdraw five business days before the start of the course for a full refund.

Join the experienced educators at from Art in Mind in painting and designing unique sea glass art on canvas! Let us show you how to bring your creative ideas to life using canvas, paint, and glass pieces. We will have sample designs, pre-cut glass pieces, and the tools to cut a few of your own. All supplies included. No experience necessary.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Art in Mind Studio, Instructor

Sea Glass Art Workshop
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Monday, 10/19
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-454 500 20 seats left $65Opens 8/26

Sewing for Beginners

In this introductory class, you will learn about your sewing machine, including how to thread it, wind the bobbin, set the tension, and test it. Bring your sewing machine, extension cord, manual, thread, fabric scraps, scissors, straight pins and a seam ripper to class.

Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Joann Waidelich, Instructor

Sewing for Beginners
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Thursday, 9/24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ZARC-163 500 10 seats left $45Opens 8/26
Thursday, 10/29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ZARC-163 501 10 seats left $45Opens 8/26

Sewing for Beginners Level 2

If you are totally new to sewing, the Sewing for Beginners class is a prerequisite for this class, where we will build on your beginner skills to make a simple boxy pouch project. These make great Christmas gifts when made with fabrics chosen with your recipient in mind! Bring your sewing machine, extension cord, manual, two fat quarters in coordinating fabric with matching thread, 12 - 16-inch zipper (bring the zipper foot for your machine), ruler, scissors, straight pins and a seam ripper with you to class. 

Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Joann Waidelich, Instructor

Sewing for Beginners Level 2
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Thursday, 10/1
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ZARC-220 500 10 seats left $55Opens 8/26
Thursday, 11/12
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ZARC-220 501 10 seats left $55Opens 8/26

Shoebox Basket

Basket with wooden handle

This rectangular basket is 10” long by 5” wide and 8” tall, woven on a wooden “D” handle. It is woven with natural and dyed reed and is finished off with an accent of Indian curls made from ash. 

PLEASE NOTE: Students should bring scissors, spring-type clothes pins, pencil, tape measure, small spray bottle and an old towel to class. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the class for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Joyce Flower, Instructor

Shoebox Basket
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Saturday, 11/7
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
ZARC-285 500 10 seats left $79Opens 8/26

Shoppers Basket

Basket with wooden handle

This taller, narrower version of the market basket is great to use as a tote basket or next to your favorite chair for magazines. It is woven on a wooden “D” handle with natural reed and accented with dyed reed and measures 18” long by 10” high by 5” wide. 

PLEASE NOTE: Students should bring scissors, spring-type clothes pins, pencil, tape measure, small spray bottle and an old towel to class. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the class for a full refund.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05

Joyce Flower, Instructor

Shoppers Basket
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Wednesdays, 11/11 - 11/18
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ZARC-448 500 10 seats left $99Opens 8/26

Slate Painting

Joy decoration painted on slate

Scientists have linked creative expression to overall wellness, brain stimulation, and stress reduction. Art also enhances cognitive abilities, stimulates imagination, sharpens problem solving skills, and so much more! Art in Mind is a wellness studio that emphasizes the powerful effects that art has on the soul. Students must withdraw five business days before the start of the course for a full refund.

Join the experienced educators from Art in Mind in painting a holiday scene on beautiful genuine roofing slates removed from Adirondack homes! You will learn techniques for painting on natural stone, as well as many other painting techniques, as we walk you through this project. All supplies included. No experience necessary.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Art in Mind Studio, Instructor

Slate Painting
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Monday, 11/16
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-316 500 20 seats left $65Opens 8/26

Specialty Soap Making

Take your soap making skills to the next level using techniques to create one-of-a-kind bars of soap. In this class, you will make four finished soaps based on a specific theme. Those under 14 must be accompanied by a class-registered adult. All materials and instruction sheet will be provided. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Holiday Theme

Course will be held in the Day Care Center, Room 135

Karen DuJack of Promised Land Farm, Instructor

Specialty Soap Making
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Tuesday, 12/1
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-403 500 12 seats left $42Opens 8/26

Whipped Body Butter

Learn how to make creamy, luxurious and nourishing whipped body butter using shea butter. This is a light, fluffy and non-greasy moisturizer, fragranced with essential oils, that your skin will love. Making your own allows you to customize this body butter to suit your skin. Students will take home four or five containers of their finished product and the recipe to make their own at home. Those under 14 must be accompanied by a class-registered adult. All materials will be provided. Students who have to withdraw must do so at least one week prior to the start of the course for a full refund.

Course will be held in the Day Care Center, Room 135

Karen DuJack of Promised Land Farm, Instructor

Whipped Body Butter
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Tuesday, 11/17
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-377 500 10 seats left $42Opens 8/26

Wood Coaster Painting

Four Coaster with ghost, spider, pumpkin and house

Scientists have linked creative expression to overall wellness, brain stimulation, and stress reduction. Art also enhances cognitive abilities, stimulates imagination, sharpens problem solving skills, and so much more! Art in Mind is a wellness studio that emphasizes the powerful effects that art has on the soul. Students must withdraw five business days before the start of the course for a full refund.

Join the experienced educators from Art in Mind in painting a set of four fun Halloween wood coasters! You will learn about painting on wood, creating shadows and highlights, and other painting techniques as we work through this unique project. All supplies included. No experience necessary.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Art in Mind Studio, Instructor

Wood Coaster Painting
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Monday, 9/21
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
ZARC-453 500 20 seats left $65Opens 8/26

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