Take your Precious Metal Clay jewelry making skills to the next level. In this class, we will add embelishments and layers to your pendants and earrings to provide interest and charm. You can make a pendant and earrings or two pairs of earrings using your new skills. Prerequisite for this class is Introduction to Precious Metal Clay. Please bring a sack lunch, safety glasses, a dust mask and an exacto knife.

Learn the process of hand piecing (English paper technique) and hand quilting through creating a sample quilt block. Students will learn how to create a pattern, cut and stitch the quilt pieces together. Following the piecing of the quilt front, the student will learn the process of how to actually quilt the quilt through the selection of backing material, placement of the backing, batting and quilt front together with a basting stitch before placing the quilt in the quilting frame (hoop). Once in the frame, the student will learn how to complete the quilting process by sewing in a running stitch the front, batting and backing together. To finish off the quilt block, the student will learn how to bind the quilt block to finish their project.

Learn to set stones in precious metal clay using three different techniques. We will make a pendant using all three styles of stone setting. Introduction to Precious Metal Clay is a prerequisite to this class.

Learn to make beautiful and unique textiles! Wet felting is accomplished by layering wool roving, applying water, soap, and a friction motion using your hands and arms. You will learn layering techniques using lustrous merino wool, embellished with silk, plant and synthetic fibers to create a one-of-a-kind beautiful scarf! Special Notes: This class is suited for any skill level and requires standing much of the time. Breaks will be encouraged during the class.

Learn the basics of crocheting: identifying crochet language, learn to read a pattern and complete an easy crochet project (granny square blanket, basic hat, or scarf). Come away with a sense of accomplishment and a basic project of your own. MATERIALS NEEDED: 1 - H (5.00 mm) hook. Practice yarn and an instruction manual will be provided. Pattern selection and yarn for in-class project will be discussed at the first class.

Learn three different disciplines of lace making: Crocheting, Tatting and Knot Lace. Each is a decidedly different style to creating lace for clothing, doilies, shawls, table cloths, etc. During this 15 week class, students will master the techniques to accomplish the goal of three doilies - 1 for each discipline described. Supplies needed for class: Silver Metal Crochet Hooks #3, 8, & 10, One ball of #10 thread (white), One set of basic tatting needles size #3, 5 & 8, and one set of large eyed sharp tipped sewing needles.

Vous parlez français? Non? Then this class is for you! Get a start on speaking conversational French. Focus on learning the basics of French and be confident in continuing to self-study.

This is a fun class for those who always wanted to learn to draw but did not want to commit to the time and cost of a credited class. Basics in shape, form, light, placement, shading and terminology will be taught. By the end of the course, students will have completed one composition that will give them the basic knowledge to create the illusion of 3-dimensional space on a 1-dimensional canvas. A supply list will be provided at time of registration.