Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Winter 2017 | Page 12

create Mosaic Butterfly or Dragonfly Palette Knife Painting This mosaic butterfly or dragonfly will be a cheerful addition to your garden or patio. Using a new mosaic technique will enable you to finish this project in one evening. Specify butterfly or dragonfly when registering. Bring an old towel and rubber gloves. Supply fee of $25 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $25. Learn the fun and easy method of applying vibrant acrylic paints with just a palette knife to create your own impressionistic work of art that captures a beautiful winter wonderland! Using the palette knife technique, bring your own photo or a provided photo to life, replicating the image on canvas. Instructor, Kris Holtmeyer, will guide you with a sense of humor and nurture your artistic development. All supplies included. Class fee: $59. w Mar 22 | 6 - 9 pm | 1 Session W | Northdale MS | AL077-3C35-W1 | Decker New Life for Old Sweaters Don’t throw that old sweater away, repurpose it! Discover how to confidently choose a sweater that unravels well based on fiber type, stitching and gauge. Leave class with a sweater that you have begun to disassemble and unravel. Bring embroidery scissors and magnifying glass/readers if needed. Supply fee of $10 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $29. w Jan 17 | 7 - 9 pm | 1 Session T | Roosevelt MS | AL077-3C11-W1 | Scheidnes NEW | Hand Spinning-Beginner Learn how to turn roving into yarn using a drop spindle. Make the exact type of yarn you want to personalize your next project! Join instructor Anne Scheidnes for hands-on instruction. You will leave with a drop spindle and a bit of roving to continue your spinning at home. Supply fee of $15 paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $39. w Feb 16 | 7 - 9 pm | 1 Session Th | Roosevelt MS | AL077-3C17-W1 | Scheidnes NEW | Learn to Knit-Pet Sweater Keep your furry friend warm this winter with an adorable knit pet sweater. Instructor, Connie Jones, will show you step-by-step how to create a sweater for your pet. This is a hands-on class intended for those with basic knitting experience. See website for supply list. Class fee $39. w Mar 20 - Apr 3 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 3 Sessions M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C16-W1 | Jones w Mar 2 & Mar 9 | 7 - 9 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C27-W1 | Holtmeyer NEW | Palette Up! Winter Night Acrylic Painting Socialize, relax and recharge with an art soirée! No art experience necessary to have fun and enjoy. Grab a friend and join us for an evening of unrestrained imagination with step-bystep instruction. You will complete a painting of a winter night scene with trees and lamp post using acrylic paints on an 11 in. x 14 in. stretched canvas. All supplies included. Class fee: $45. w Feb 16 | 7 - 9 pm | 1 Session Th | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C26-W1 | NEW | Rustic Wood Sign Decorate your home with a unique rustic wood sign. Piece together using pre-cut wood slats, give it an aged look, then apply a stencil and jute cord to attach photos. Piece measures 18 in. x 10 1/2 in. All supplies included. Bring a hammer and dress for hands-on work. Supply fee of $10 per person paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $29. w Mar 25 | 9:30 am - Noon | 1 Session Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C05-W1 | Crane NEW | Shabby Chic Spring Wreath Greet spring with this cheerful shabby chic spring wreath. This hands-on class will show you how to create the perfect wreath for your home using burlap ribbon, spring flowers and various embelishments. Finished wreath is approximately 16 in. around and suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Supply fee of $15 cash paid to instructor at class. Class fee: $29. w Mar 6 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session M | Oak View MS | AL077-3C08-W1 | Nelson 12 WINTER 2017 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com