Community Education > Adult Evening Program > Winter/Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes and Workshops > Classes for Parents and Children

ART TO WEAR: GLASS JEWELRY SETS - For Parent and Child
Course #202
Cost: $15 Parent and One Child          Extra Child: $5
Tuesday (1 Session)  April 3, 2012   6:00-7:30PM   Souderton High School – Art Room

In this one-time workshop, we’ll show you how to make a one-of-a-kind fused glass jewelry set – a pendant, pair of earrings, and a ring.  Your instructor will explain how to cut glass and lay out your design working with stringers, noodles and specialty glass. Projects will be fired in the kilns at The Mud Shack and available within two weeks. Children must be 8 years or older.  $30 supply fee payable to instructor-- this fee will cover one project for parent & one child to complete together, each additional child’s supply fee is $25..  Specialty glass available at an extra charge.  Visit www.MudShack.com for project photos. 

CAKE & CUPCAKE DECORATING FOR PARENT & CHILD
Course #307
Cost: $35 Per Parent & One Child     $15 Per Extra Child
Wednesday (3 Sessions)  4/11-4/25/2012   6:30-8:30PM      Indian Valley Middle School – Cafeteria

Together you and your child can learn the basic steps involved in decorating cakes and cupcakes. Bring a baked cake or cupcakes to class each week and you will ice your cake, create different styles of borders, make flowers such as roses & violets, and do decorative writing. You will also decorate some cakes with seasonal themes.  There will be a material expense, as you must purchase cake decorating supplies & kit (that can be shared). You will receive a list (before class) of supplies to purchase for class. For ages 6 and up. Instructor: Nancy Pallante, NMTCC

FAIRY GARDEN / JURASSIC PARK
Course #516 Saturday (1 Session) April 21, 2012 11:00AM
Course #517 Sunday (1 Session) April 29, 2012 1:00PM
Cost: $39  Per Family (Cost Includes All Materials)

A great family class – create an imagination garden filled with fairies or dinosaurs and other delights!  Even mature “kids” love this class! Two identical workshops offered. For ages K and up. Class held at County Line Nursery,  Route 113,   Harleysville, Pa

FUSED GLASS NIGHT LIGHT
“Lights for Longer Nights” Parent Child Workshop
Course #216
Cost: $15 Parent and One Child   Extra Child: $5
Tuesday (1 Session)  February 7, 2012    6:00-7:30PM   Souderton High School – Art Room

See how easy it is to create illuminated artwork for your home with colorful, transparent glass.  Nightlights are great for any room, make unique gifts, and make a child feel safe at night.  Learn how to cut the glass and layout a design that will then be melted in the kilns at The Mud Shack.  Children must be 8 years or older.  Fired projects will be available for pick-up at The Mud Shack approximately 2 weeks after the class session.  Supply fee of $15 to be paid to instructor in class—this fee will cover one night light for parent & one child to complete, each additional child’s supply fee is $12.  Visit www.MudShack.com for project photos.

FUSED GLASS SERVING PLATTER FOR SPECIAL MEALS – For Parent and Child
Course #217
Cost: $15 Parent and One Child Extra Child: $5
Tuesday (1 Session)  March 13, 2012    6:00-7:30PM    Souderton High School – Art Room

In this one-time workshop, we’ll show you how to make a fused glass serving platter just in time for Passover or Easter!  Your instructor will explain how to cut glass and lay out your design working with stringers, noodles and sheets of glass. Afterward, your platter will be fired in the kilns at The Mud Shack in North Wales, PA where you may pick it up at your convenience.  Children must be at least 8 years old. Please bring $35 for supplies to the first class—this fee will cover one project for parent & one child to complete, each additional child’s supply fee is $30. Visit www.MudShack.com for project photos. Instructor: The Mud Shack

MIX IT UP WITH THE “PLAYFUL CHEF” -- A Cooking Class for the Younger Chef
Course #224
Cost: $20 -- For Parent & One Child --Extra Child:  $5 
Tuesday (1 Session)  2/7/2012    6:00-7:30PM    Souderton High School – B-108 Home Ec Room

Do you have a budding young chef in your home?  Things will be heating up as the children mix it up with The Playful Chef.  Children will create recipes and crafts, (2 food items & 1 craft). Children have fun in the kitchen learning new cooking skills, trying new recipes and making a cooking-related craft.  Wear old clothes (things may get messy), bring Mom, Dad or Grandma, and get ready to have some fun.   Supply cost: $15 parent & 1 child - $5 per extra child - payable in class. For children Grades 2 and up.   Not Open to Use of Gold Cards
Instructor: Alisa Tammaro, The Playful Chef

SPRINGTIME POTTERY FOR PARENT AND CHILD
Course #322
Cost: $35 Per Parent & One Child (Bring an additional child for $15)
Wednesday (3 Sessions)   4/25-5/9/2012     6:30-8:30PM      High School - Pottery Room

Just in time for Spring!  In class you and your child will have the experience of working with clay and make an assortment of items such as garden markers, flower pockets, delightful garden mushrooms and more.  Week one & two will be spent making clay items, and week three will be spent painting and glazing your creations. Instructor will give you a pick up date for completed items.  Cost of supplies: $15 per parent/child  (more clay available to purchase if needed) payable in class to instructor.    Grades K-6      Instructor: Loretta Belac   

USING THE POTTER’S WHEEL FOR CHILDREN
Course #324
Cost: $30 One Child $20 Per Extra Child
Not Open to Use of Gold Cards
Wednesday (3 Sessions) 3/28-4/11/2012  6:30-8:30PM   High School Pottery Room

Your child can learn to make pottery on the potter’s wheel.  Parents can stay and watch, or drop off their child and pick them up at end of class.  Children will make their pottery pieces, then glaze the piece for firing.   Pieces may be picked up on a Monday night after the end of class.  Supply cost: $15 (per child) payable in class. Grades 2 and up. Instructor: Loretta Belac

WINDOWSILL HERB GARDEN – For Parent and Child
Course #234
Cost: $15 Parent and One Child   Extra Child: $5
Tuesday (1 Session)  March 20, 2012    6:00-7:30PM     Souderton High School – Art Room

Celebrate the first day of spring by painting a ceramic windowsill herb garden set--three mini-flower pots and an oval tray—perfect for planting your first seeds of the season.  Your instructor will demonstrate various simple painting techniques to be used.  Afterwards, your pottery will be fired in the kilns at The Mud Shack in North Wales, where you may pick it up approximately two weeks after class.  Please bring $25 for supplies to class—this fee will cover one project for parent & one child to complete together, each additional child’s supply fee is $20.  Visit www.mudshack.com for project photos. For Children K and up.   Instructor: The Mud Shack

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS (For Ages 10-16)
Course #508
Cost: $50
Tuesday (5 Two Hour Sessions)  4/10-5/8/2012   6:00-8:00PM     NEW High School - Tennis Courts

For young people who want to learn basic tennis fundamentals.  Basic forehand, backhand, and serve will be taught along with game rules and scoring.  Singles and doubles will be played. Rain-outs will be made up.  Bring racquet and new balls to class.    Instructor:  Hal Rush   

ZUMBATOMIC – A High-Energy Fitness Party for Parent and Child
Course #422
Cost: $35 For Parent & One Child – Extra Child: $15 
Thursday (8 Sessions) 2/16-4/5/2012   5:15-6:00PM     Lower Salford Elementary - Cafeteria

For parents and children (ages 4-12).  Zumbatomic classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines with music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Zumbatomic increases focus and self-confidence, boosts metabolism and enhances coordination in children and rounds out family fitness goals by giving parents a great reason to head to the gym for their own exercise regimen. A “fun” family experience.    Instructor: Andrea Lystad, Certified Zumba Instructor