Arts & Crafts

Haven’t you always wondered how this was done?? In this class you will learn to properly tear down a chair, align fabric, cut out patterns to match, stitch on a commercial machine, make repairs to the frame, tie springs, add padding and apply the new material in the proper sequence.

Students will need to bring an upholstery tack puller, scissors for cutting fabric, upholstered chair to work on, 5-7.5 yards of upholstery fabric (do not need for first class) electric stapler (if you have one and don’t forget the extension cord or air hose for your particular stapler), plyers, rubber mallet. Learn some of the ‘tricks of the trade’ from an expert!

*Students will need to bring  the chair back and forth to class each week.*

Lab fee of $22 payable directly to instructor on first day of class

Water-soluble dye-based ink and watercolor brush pens to paint you with only a few drops of water and have the same blend-ability as watercolors. The technique allows you to play around with textures, different strokes, and styles. Unlike other ink techniques there are no fumes and very little mess to clean up. You can use them to enhance your sketches in your sketch book with color, do calligraphy, create cards or paintings for your home.  Join this class to learn techniques of this unique water based medium. 

If you’ve always wanted to learn watercolor painting in a relaxed, no critique environment, this is the perfect class! A place to learn some foundational skills and a variety of techniques, painting a simple landscape, birds and a floral. 

Suggested materials list will be available at first class. But please bring whatever materials you have. 

Professional photographer, Trish Benoit, will be teaching this digital photography class.  Photography can be created in so many different ways, as we all have different visions, and creativity. There are basics though, that can improve the way you do things behind the lens. She would love to share her knowledge and expertise with you. Trish will talk a bit about exposure, f stops, lighting, composition, and using your eye to capture the shot. We will also do some local on-location practice. She learns by doing, and believes everybody learns by experience. She is looking forward to teaching this class and hopes you will join her!  

It’s never too late to learn! No experience is necessary or expected. A class that introduces a nuts and bolts approach to a structured drawing process. A variety of mediums will be used, graphite in different forms and charcoal in block, powder and vine. Materials provided for in-class use.