Classes for Fun Schedule

Course Descriptions:

Barn Quilt Painting
Students create their own heirloom barn quilt suitable for outdoor use.  Participants should wear clothing suitable for a painting project and to bring a snack or light lunch.  All supplies provided.  Cost: Size 2' x 2'    $105     Size 3' x 3'    $175  Size 4' x 4' $205
Registration deadline is ten days prior to the class start date.

Cake Decorating, Introduction
Work with a professional to learn tips for decorating special occasion cakes.  The class will cover such topics as altering cake mixes to improve quality and taste, making perfect buttercream icing and learning techniques needed to create cakes for special events.

Calligraphy 101
Participants learn to write lower case letters of the alphabet using the Chancery Cursive style and use their skill to personalize a multipurpose box that measures 9"x7"x2.5".  All supplies provided.  Registration deadline is ten days prior to date of class.

Calligraphy 102 **
Students learn to write upper case letters of the alphabet using the Chancery Cursive style and use their skill on writing paper to create personalized stationery.  All supplies provided.  Completion of Calligraphy 101 or equivalent experience is required to enroll.  Registration deadline is ten days prior to date of class.

Photography Beginning
Students get an introduction to camera care and operation, exposure fundamentals, lighting and composition.  A film or digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is required.  SLR cameras have removable lenses and manual settings.  Students should bring their camera and USB drive to each class.

Photography Intermediate **
Students expand their knowledge and practice using their SLR camera to produce keepsake photographs.  Students should bring their camera and USB drive to each class.  **Prerequisite Photography Beginning or equivalent 

Quilting Beginning and Intermediate
This class is designed for beginners and experienced quilters.  Beginners will receive a supply list upon registration. They will complete a sampler wall hanging while learning basic skills and techniques.  Experienced quilters will supply materials for their quilt pattern of choice.   

Sewing Beginning and Intermediate
This class is designed for beginners and experienced sewers.  Beginners will receive a supply list upon registration.  They will complete three small projects to experience different types of sewing.  Experienced sewers will supply materials for their project of choice.  

Stained Glass Beginning
The content of this class includes proper glass cutting techniques, soldering and antiquing in projects.  Material for first project provided; additional tools and materials to be supplied by students.  All levels of experience accepted as space allows.  

Stained Glass Advance**
This class is designed for individuals with experience in stained glass.  Participants complete projects of their choice with the instructor's guidance.  **Prerequisite Stain Glass Beginning or equivalent

Stain Glass Fusing and Slumping
Students learn glass fusing and slumping techniques, tile making, jewelry making, pattern bar making and more.  Knowledge of glass cutting required.

Tai Chi, Part 1
This class introduces the basic movements of Sun Tai Chi.  The class is open to adults of all skill and physical fitness levels.  Students should wear loose comfortable clothing and flexible shoes.  

Tai Chi Part 2**
This class continues with the basic movements of Sun Tai Chi.  Completion of Tai Chi Part 1 or equivalent experience is required to enroll.  Students should wear loose comfortable clothing and flexible shoes. 

Tai Chi Lab
This lab provides the opportunity for experienced students to practice and refine their moves under the direction of a skillful instructor.  Students should wear loose comfortable clothing and flexible shoes.

Watercolor Painting
During this class, students practice composition, perspective, mat cutting and attaching artwork to a mat.  Materials for the first session are provided to new students.