Community Education > Adult Evening Program > Fall 2011 Schedule of Classes and Workshops > Arts & Crafts Courses

BASKETRY – Tabletop or Serving Basket
Course # 205
Cost: $33
Instructor: Tina Barrows - Artist in Ed., PA & NJ Council of Arts & Basket Guild
Material Fee: $18 payable in class
Dates/Times: Tuesday  (2 Sessions)  9/27 & 10/4/2011     6:30-9:30PM      
Location: Franconia Elementary – Art Room

Weave a tabletop or serving basket with a double bottom and twining, several rows of threerod wale at the base of the sides, and a multi-colored side feature of French randing (diagonal weaving) and double-lashed rim.  Bring a dishpan, sharp scissors, tape measure, clip clothespins, a towel & pencil.  Small awl optional.  Enrollment limited.

BEADED JEWELRY MAKING FOR BEGINNERS
Course #303
Cost: $35
Instructor: Evelyn Porretta
Dates/Times: Wednesday (3 Sessions)   10/5-10/19/2011    7:00-9:00PM
Location:  Indian Valley Middle School – Art Room

One of the most popular crafting techniques these days is making beaded jewelry for yourself or special gifts for family and friends. This is an informal class on beaded jewelry design and assembly.  In class you will make a complete ensemble of a necklace, earrings and bracelet as you learn the techniques for creating this type of jewelry. You may choose what items you would like to make.  A supply list will be mailed out to you before class begins.        

HAND-CRAFTED CERAMIC BUTTONS, PINS, PENDANTS AND ORNAMENTS
Course #106
Cost: $45
Instructor: Loretta Belac
Material Fee: $7 payable in class
Dates/Times: Monday (4 Sessions) 10/10-10/31/2011   6:30-9:30 PM
Location: Souderton High School – Pottery Room

Make fantastic hand-crafted buttons, beautiful one-of-a-kind fashion pins and pendants, or seasonal ornaments.  In class, with the help of the instructor, form unique creations from clay.  You can make rolled flat buttons, hand molded buttons in shapes (great for hand knitters or those who sew), decorative pins and pendants, seasonal ornaments. The sky is the limit for what you can create. Glaze and fire your projects in the color(s) of your choice.  Clay purchased in class from instructor for $7 which includes firing and glazes.   

CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS
Course #209
Cost: $55
Instructor: Terri Greenberg 
Material Fee: $12 (approximately)
Dates/Times: Tuesday (6 Sessions) 10/4, 10/18, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/2011  6:30-8:30PM
Location: Indian Valley Middle School (Harleysville) - Library

"Hook in" to the fiber trend that's old and new again! This class teaches the fundamentals of crochet. You will learn the basic stitches out of which all crochet patterns are formed (chain, single, half-double, double, and treble), plus a few nifty tricks. Every participant will complete a scarf by the end of the course. Please bring $7 to the first class for crochet hooks, needle, yarn, and instruction booklet. Expect to spend an additional $12 (approximately) on your own yarn choices.   Instructor:   Classes meet alternate Tuesdays and skips 11/1).

FUSED GLASS CHARM BRACELET/NECKLACE SET WORKSHOP
For Ages 16 and Up
Course #212
Cost: $16
Instructor: The Mud Shack Staff
Material Fee: : $30
Dates/Times: Tuesday (1 Session) 11/15/2011  7:00-9:00PM  
Location: Souderton High School – Art Room

Make exclusive high-end jewelry pieces in this one-time/hands-on workshop.  Create a fused glass charm bracelet and matching necklace pendant. With the help of your instructor, you will create an original design. All tools are provided and the material fee includes the glass firing and all necessary glass findings.  A pick up time will be given in class to get your completed projects. Supply Fee: $30  Visit www.MudShack.com for project photos. 

FUSED GLASS PLATTER WORKSHOP 
Course #213
Cost: $16
Instructor: The Mud Shack
Material Fee: $35 due at first class
Dates/Times: Tuesday (1 Session) 11/29/2011 6:30-8:30PM
Location: Souderton Area High School – Art Room

In this one-time workshop, we’ll show you how to make your very own fused glass serving platter, just in time for your holiday entertaining or gift giving! The instructor will explain how to cut glass and lay out your design working with stringers, noodles and sheets of glass. Afterwards, your platter will be fired in the kilns at The Mud Shack and you will be contacted for a pick up date.  Supply fee of $35 due at first class.   

KNITTING – (Beginner to Advanced Level Class) 
Course #314
Cost: $60
Instructor: Karen W. Swartz
Dates/Times: Wednesday (8 Sessions) 10/19-12/14/2011  (No Class: 11/23)  7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Indian Valley Middle School - Library

For those who want to learn to knit or increase their current skills. Learn basic knitting stitches as well as more complicated patterns in this workshop. Choose the project you would like to make, or complete something you have started and get the help of our expert knitting teacher. This is not your Grandmother’s Knitting Class!  Beginners should bring #7 - 14” needles & scissors to class. Beginners and those with experience welcome.  Purchase own supplies.

KNITTED CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS 
Course #409
Cost: $42
Instructor: Cindy Crouthamel
Dates/Times: Thursday (4 Sessions) 11/10-12/8/2011 (No Class: 11/24) 7:00-9:00PM
Location: Souderton High School – B-110 Home Ec Room

Learn to knit delightful little Christmas ornaments – a tiny sweater, mittens, a stocking, and bells.  These items can be used to decorate your holiday tree, as package toppers, or party favors.  Try felting when you make a miniature snowman ornament.  You should know how to knit and purl, work with double pointed needles, and how to increase and decrease stitches. Supply list will be provided before class begins.

KNITTING MITTENS AND MORE….  
Course #217
Cost: $48
Instructor: Cindy Crouthamel
Dates/Times: Tuesday (5 Sessions)  10/4-11/1/2011   7:00-9:00PM
Location: Souderton High School – B-110 Home Ec Room

For the knitting beginner or those with experience.  Learn how to make mittens, scarves and hats. These are easy projects (great for beginners) and are fun for knitters of any level.  Make these for adults or children.  Supply list will be provided before class begins.   

KNITTING SOCKS 
Course #410
Cost: $42
Instructor: Cindy Crouthamel
Dates/Times: Thursday (4 Sessions)  10/6-10/27/2011   7:00-9:00PM  
Location: Souderton  High School – B-110 Home Ec Room

Want to learn to knit socks but afraid it might be too difficult?  If you know how to do basic knit and purl stitches and can do a decrease stitch, you will be able to make socks in our new workshop.  Currently sock knitting has become so popular that yarns have been designed especially to create interesting stripes and patterns for your socks.  Learn to use double pointed needles, “turn the heel”, and do the Kitchener stitch to graft the toe stitches together.  These same patterns can also be used for Christmas Stockings. Supply list will be provided before class begins.      

MOSAIC WALL HANGING OR TABLETOP 
Course #413
Cost: $25
Instructor: The Mud Shack
Material Fee: $25 due at first class
Dates/Times: Thursday (4 Sessions) 10/20-10/27/2011    7:00-9:00PM
Location: Souderton High School – Art Room

Learn the basics of mosaic design in this two-part class.  Week one you’ll learn to work with various tools and materials and begin the layout and design for your one-of-a-kind wall hanging or coffee table top.  Week two you’ll continue laying out your mosaic design and learn the easy steps to grout your project at home.  Supply Fee: $25 due at first class.  Wrought iron coffee table bases available to purchase for $35.  The instructor will supply all tools.  

POTTERY  
Course #118
Cost: $85
Instructor: Loretta Belac
Material Fee:
Dates/Times: Monday (10 Sessions) 10/3-12/12/2011  (No Class: 11/21/2011)     6:30-9:30 PM 
Location: Souderton High School - Pottery Room

Create beautiful pottery pieces on the potter’s wheel or create hand-formed pieces in class while working at your own pace.  Supplies available to purchase from instructor – cost of clay includes firing and glazing.  For beginners or those with experience.  

SEW A QUILTED “DESIGNER” HANDBAG OR TOTE  
Course #110
Cost: $35
Instructor: Cindy Crouthamel
Dates/Times: Monday (3 Sessions)  10/24-11/7/2011   7:00-9:00PM 
Location: Souderton High School – B-110 Home Ec Room

If you like those expensive, quilted, designer bags that are so popular now, here is your chance to sew one for yourself or a gift.   The instructor will direct you in selecting a pattern, choosing fabric and will demonstrate how to construct a bag, complete with zipper.  You will have some time to sew in class, and will end up with a finished bag and your friends asking “where did you get that beautiful bag!”   A supply list will be sent before class starts.    

SILVER JEWELRY WORKSHOP 
Course #226
Cost: $25
Instructor: Instructor from The Mud Shack
Dates/Times: Tuesday (2 Sessions) 11/1-11/8/2011   7:00-9:00PM 
Location: Souderton High School – Art Room

Learn the amazing art of working with precious metal clay. You will work with and manipulate clay to make different jewelry projects that will be fired in a kiln where the clay binder burns away leaving behind 99% pure silver. On week 2, students will learn to polish and patina their projects to bring out the full beauty.  A silver packet is $40 and will make up to 4 pieces of jewelry.  Package cost includes cost of findings. All tools supplied.  Visit www.MudShack.com for project photos.  For Adults & age 16 and up.  

WATERCOLOR BASICS AND BEYOND 
Course #324
Cost: $68
Instructor: Judy Alderfer 
Dates/Times: Wednesday (10 Sessions)  9/28-12/7/2011   (No Class: 11/23)       7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Franconia Elementary - Art Room

Transparent watercolor is the focus, which includes color, tone and composition. Creative ideas are explored, and different painting surfaces are introduced. Individual instruction is given.  Beginners are welcome.  Supplies will be discussed the first week; however bring supplies you have to get started.

ZENTANGLE 
Course #231
Cost: $20
Instructor: Terri Greenberg
Material Fee: $7 payable in class
Dates/Times: Tuesday (1 Session)   9/27/2011    6:30-8:30PM 
Location: Indian Valley Middle School – Art Room

Looking for a little artistic peace in your hectic day? Searching for an art form that is easy to learn and fascinating to do? Try Zentangle® (www.zentangle.com) .With simple tools, you create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. The best part? It’s impossible to make mistakes! Give yourself the gift of Zentangle… Please bring $7 to class for materials. Additional materials will be available for purchase from the instructor.   

ZENTANGLE EXPLORATIONS 
Course #232
Cost: $20
Instructor: Terri Greenberg
Dates/Times: Tuesday (1 Session)   10/11/2011    6:30-8:30PM 
Location: Indian Valley Middle School – Art Room

Zentangle® (www.zentangle.com) is an easy to learn, intuitive art form. In this course, learn to tangle outside the border, create beautiful variations, and master intermediate-level patterns. It's a good idea to attend the Zentangle (Course #231  ) before attending this course, but it's not required. For more information, visit www.teezeetee.blogspot.com. Please bring $8 to class for materials. Additional supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor.   

ZENTANGLE (HOLIDAY) CELEBRATIONS  
Course #233
Cost: $20
Instructor: Terri Greenberg
Material Fee: $8 payable in class
Dates/Times: Tuesday (1 Session)   10/25/2011    6:30-8:30PM   
Location: Indian Valley Middle School – Art Room

Learn to Make Your Own Greeting Cards for Holidays, Christmas, or Other Celebrations
Turn the beautiful imagery of Zentangle® (www.zentangle.com) into festive holiday greetings. Working with holiday-themed silhouettes, each participant will create unique images that can be turned into one-of-a-kind holiday cards. This is an easy to learn, intuitive art form.  It's a good idea to attend the Zentangle class before attending this course, but it's not required. For more information, visit www.teezeetee.blogspot.com. Please bring $8 to class for materials. Additional supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor.