Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Winter 2020 | Page 11

create Paint Your Pet Crochet Beginning Come paint a portrait of your furry loved one. Pet portraits make amazing gifts. After you register, email a high quality jpeg. photo file of your pet to instructor Vanessa Merry, merrytimearts@ comcast.net, with the subject line, “Anoka-Hennepin Pet Portraits.” One pet per person/canvas please. Photos must be received via email at least two weeks prior to the class date. Your pet will be hand drawn onto a 16 in. x 20 in. canvas for you to paint in class with the help of a professional artist. All supplies are provided. Class fee: $55. Crochet is fast and fun. Learn the basics of crochet including chaining, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitches and color changes. Plus, discover what yarns and threads should be used for each project and how to block a finished piece. Bring scissors. Supply fee of $7 paid to instructor at class. Not meeting April 9. Class fee: $39. w Mar 14 | 9 am - Noon | 1 Session Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C43-W1 | Merry w Mar 26 - Apr 23 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 4 Sessions Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C13-W1 | Jones NEW | Crochet Granny Square NEW | Watercolor-Decorative Florals and Hearts Create unique and decorative art inspired by artist Laurel Burch. You will work with fluid watercolor, colored pencils and pastels on watercolor paper with hearts, flowers and more as subject matter. Line, pattern, shape and color will be explored in this fun and relaxing class. All materials provided. Class fee: $29. w Feb 10 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 1 Session M | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C29-W1 | Marshall w Mar 25 | 10 am – 12:30 pm | 1 Session W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C29-W2 | Marshall Watercolor-Seasonal Approach Discover the joy of watercolor as you explore techniques, compositions, watercolor mixing and washes. You will incorporate basic art elements and principles into a variety of paintings. Join educator and artist, MaryLeah Marshall, in this fun, relaxed atmosphere where subject matter is seasonally themed and instruction is adapted to include the new or experienced artist. See website for supply list and class meeting dates. Class fee: $75; $115 (includes use of supplies and equipment). w Jan 29 - Mar 4 | 10am - 12:30 pm | 6 Sessions W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C30-W1 | Marshall FIBER & TEXTILE Cord Rug Make a beautiful rug from macramé cord. These 18 in. x 30 in. rugs are durable, washable and can last a lifetime. This rug uses only simple crochet stitches and can easily be done even if you do not crochet or have not crocheted for a while. Supply fee of $25 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $29. Learn to make the timeless Granny Square. Once you learn how, this crochet stitch can make baby blankets, larger blankets, scarfs and more. The possibilities are endless! Familiarity with chain and double crochet stitches required. Bring a size H hook with two different color skeins of yarn and a scissors. Class fee: $29. w Feb 6 | 6 - 9 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C12-W1 | Decker NEW | Intro to Rug Hooking-Mug Rug Learn the early method of rug hooking using a simple hook to pull loops of wool fabric through a linen backing. You will create a simple mini rug of your own design from examples given in class. Perfect to use as a mug mat, coaster or trivet. These mug rugs are sure to be conversational items in your home and will fit into any decor! Bring a 10 in., 12 in. or 14 in. quilt hoop, small scissors, pen/pencil and lunch to class. Supply fee $25 paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $45. w Apr 4 | 9 am - 3 pm | 1 Session Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C16-S1 | Lausen Scrap Fabric Basket Wondering what to do with all those fabric pieces you saved, thinking they would come in handy someday for a future project? Join instructor, Irene Sherman, to learn how to whip up a functional scrap-busting fabric bowl using products you may already have laying around the house. See website for supply list. Class fee: $35. w Mar 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C40-W1 | Sherman w Feb 27 | 6 - 9 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C07-W1 | Decker www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2020 WINTER 11