Arts and Crafts
Take your creativity to the next level with our wide variety of courses in arts and crafts.
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to checkout.
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Courses
- Advanced Studio in Acrylics
- Intermediate Sewing
- Introduction to Jewelry Making
- Landscapes in Watercolor & Gouache
- Mug & Slate Coaster Painting
- Painting Bold and Bright Florals in Acrylic
- Sewing for Beginners Level 2
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 DCC, Room B06
Jill Evans, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 6/18 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
ZARC-183 700 | 0 seats left | $95 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Intermediate Sewing
In this class, you’ll learn how to make a lined tote bag with pockets, a zipper pocket inside, a zipper or snap closure, and handles. If you have not yet mastered zippers, you will love this class, and go home with something that you can truly use or give as a gift! Participants should bring a sewing machine, extension cord, manual, thread that compliments your fabric choices, scissors, seam ripper, straight pins or clips, two fabric choices for the outside of the bag, fabric for lining, and two zippers (one nine-inch zipper for the inside pocket, and one 18-inch zipper for the top of the bag). Fabric choices should be cottons, cotton canvas, or duck canvas, in solids and/or prints. You will need one yard each of your outside fabrics (two yards total) and one yard of lining.
Course will be held in DCC, Room B06
Joann Waidelich, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6/17 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZARC-115 700 | 0 seats left | $46 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Introduction to Jewelry Making
Love jewelry? How about dragonflies? Come and make some custom jewelry for yourself or as a present in this hands-on course, which introduces students to the basics of jewelry making by creating dragonfly earrings and a necklace. The class will cover a range of techniques, and no prior experience is required. There will be kits in various colors and extra colored beads available to create your own color palette, and earring back choices include sterling silver hooks, posts, and lever backs. The instructor will demonstrate the techniques step by step, then lead the class through. All materials and necessary tools are 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 DCC, Room B06
Samantha Pratt, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6/24 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-422 700 | 3 seats left | $39 |
Landscapes in Watercolor & Gouache
Sparkling waterfalls, misty forests, golden rays of sunlight – these are the kinds of scenes that sweep you away to a world of enchantment. In this course, escape to your own imaginary oasis as you learn to use watercolor and gouache to create dream-like landscape paintings. Tap into the best of these two mediums and discover how to combine them flawlessly to paint scenes with a fairytale essence. This course is open to all skill levels. 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 DCC, Room B05
Cynthia Mulvaney, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6/24 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
ZARC-420 700 | 3 seats left | $74 |
Mug & Slate Coaster Painting
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 unique mugs, plus a set of matching slate coasters! You will learn about painting on glass and natural stone, as well as many other painting techniques. Color options will be available. All supplies included. No experience necessary.
Course will be held in DCC, Room B06
Art in Mind, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 6/9 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-417 700 | 14 seats left | $59 |
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. It will cover the fundamentals of composition, color mixing and brushwork, and you’ll get personalized instruction on creating depth and luminosity as you explore the vibrant medium of acrylics. This workshop will give you foundational techniques you can apply to other work. 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 full refund.
Course will be held in DCC, Room B06
Jill Evans, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6/17 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
ZARC-370 700 | 0 seats left | $95 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Sewing for Beginners Level 2
If you are totally new to sewing, the Sewing for Beginners class is a prerequisite for this class. We will build on your beginner skills to make a simple project. Bring your sewing machine, extension cord, manual, one yard of fabric with matching thread, scissors, straight pins and a seam ripper with you to class.
Course will be held in DCC, Room B06
Joann Waidelich, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6/10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZARC-220 700 | 0 seats left | $39 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
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