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in Cheyenne Campus Life Enrichment
Wet Felting - LIFE 1824
with Carolyn Bender
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.
Alternative Firing Pottery - LIFE 2112
with TJ Storer
Discover alternative firing for pottery. We will discuss and explore raku, obvara, horse hair and sagger firing.
Basics of Drawing - LIFE 2048
with Pamela Hickman
This will be 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 that creates the illusion of 3-dimensional space on a 1-dimensional canvas. A supply list will be provided at the time of registration.
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay - LIFE 2113
with Cathy Spencer
Join us for a fun, introductory class where you will learn to make fine silver jewelry using Precious Metal Clay (PMC). PMC is a material that looks and feels like clay but when fired, you're left with .999 fine silver. We will learn design, construction, firing and finishing techniques to make a beautiful pair of fine silver earrings and a pendant. This class is a pre-requisite for future intermediate PMC classes. Please bring a sack lunch, dust mask, safety glasses and an exacto knife with a new blade.
Classic Wire Wrapped Pendant - LIFE 1858
with Cathy Spencer
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of wire wrapping. In this introductory class, you will learn how to wire wrap a cabochon to make a beautiful pendant. Topics covered in this class are various types of wire, tools and how to select the perfect stone for your project. All tools and supplies are included in the price.
Learn the ABCs of Crochet - LIFE 1809
with Pamela Hickman
Learn the basics of crocheting: identifying crochet language, learn to read a pattern and create a basic 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.
Level 2: Precious Metal Clay - Embellishments - LIFE 2114
with Cathy Spencer
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.