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Beginning Glass Beadmaking
Have you seen the beautiful beads made by glass artists? Would you like to try making some yourself? Take this bead-making course taught by Roy Bunnell, who, despite having a degree in Ceramic Engineering is able to make nice beads. Due to equipment limitations, class limit is four students, so register early! Pay instructor $20 supply fee.
Date: Wed, Apr 16-May 14
Time: 6:30-8:30pm (10 hrs)
Place: Southridge HS, Rm B124
Instructor: Roy Bunnell
Class: 300 Class Fee: $64
Ready, Set, Draw!
Does your kindergartner outdraw you? Come be introduced to drawing fundamentals. Become familiar with graphite pencils, charcoal, erasers, blenders and paper choices. Techniques in sketching, shading and textures will be practiced. Learn to draw what you see rather than what you think you see, bringing depth and realism to your drawings. This class is non-competitive and non-comparative. Leave your judgments behind and have fun! Bring supplies listed on page 18. Pay instructor $5 for paper.
Date: Wed, Apr 16-Jun 11
(No class Apr 23)
Time: 6:30-8:30pm (16 hrs)
Place: Kennewick HS, Rm 300
Instructor: Michelle Allgaier
Class: 301 Class Fee: $84
Wire Wrapped Necklace
In just two hours, learn to use silver or gold-filled wire to wrap a cabochon and make a beautiful necklace. Bring a 24” necklace and wear your creation home. Wire and cabochon provided. You may want to bring a 12” ruler, chain-nose pliers (straight or bent) and craft wire nippers. Pay instr. $15 supply fee. Limit 15.
Date: Wed, Apr 16
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: 200 S. Dayton, Kennewick
Instructor: Sharon Burns
Class: 302 Class Fee: $15
Sterling Silver Viking
Chain Necklace
Create a sterling silver necklace using the Viking Chain stitch. This stitch predates knitting and is a form of knotless netting. The stitch is simple and students will be able to complete the chain during the week between classes. The second class will be drawing the chain to length and adding the finishing touches. Pay instructor $55 (includes silver wire and findings) and materials to complete matching bracelet available for additional $25.
Date: Wed, May 14 & 21
Time: 7:00-8:00pm (2 hrs)
Place: 200 S. Dayton, Kennewick
Instructor: Sharon Burns
Class: 303 Class Fee: $15
Preserve Your Own Florals
Experience hands-on training in preserving roses, baby’s breath and more. It’s simple and very rewarding. Learn which flowers to grow yourself and how to preserve them all summer. Bring supplies listed on page 18.
Date: Sat, May 17
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Place: Southridge HS, Rm D124
Instructor: Lisa Rickords
Class: 304 Class Fee: $15
Mosaics
Transform an old picture frame or vase into a brand new work of art! Bring rubber gloves and a spatula to class. Pay instructor $15 supply fee for all you need to create a unique, fun piece.
Date: Mon, Apr 14 & 21
Time: 6:30-8:30pm (4 hrs)
Place: Desert Sands Stained Glass Studio-339 Main, Burbank
Instructor: Suzanne Beall
Class: 305 Class Fee: $29
Stained Glass
This class offers you two project choices. Have fun and create a one-of-a-kind fan lamp or a sun-catcher. This class will teach stained glass basics from cutting glass to the finish work. Pay inst. $45 for materials and equipment use. Limit 10. Bring a lunch.
Date: Sat, Apr 19
Time: 10:00am-5:00 (or finished)
Place: Desert Sands Stained Glass Studio-339 Main, Burbank
Instructor: Debbie Scott
Class: 306 Class Fee: $45
Painting with Oils/Acrylics
Do you want to explore painting with oils and acrylics, or do you paint and want an environment amid like-minded people? This class is for you with invitational instruction and an inviting atmosphere. Emphasis on color and light while painting still lifes and scenes, as well as other subjects. This is Pat’s 36th year teaching art after a career as an industrial illustrator. See supply list on page 18.
Date: Wed, Apr 16-Jun 4
Time: 6:30-9:00pm (20 hrs)
Place: Kennewick HS, Rm 200
Instructor: Patrick Fleming
Class: 307 Class Fee: $94
Watercolor Painting
Never painted with watercolors? We’ll get you started! Painted a lot with watercolors? Come and learn even more. Students of all levels are welcome. Pat has been painting and teaching for 36 years. Come enjoy good company in an inviting atmosphere. See supply list on page 18.
Date: Tues, Apr 15-Jun 3
Time: 6:30-9:00pm (20 hrs)
Place: Kennewick HS, Rm 200
Instructor: Patrick Fleming
Class: 308 Class Fee: $94
~Fiber Arts ~
Mother’s Day Mini Book
A great little book for your mom or keep it for yourself. A simple little project that will be a BIG hit! Please bring scissors, adhesive (double-sided or scrapbook tape) and about ten photos. Pay instr. $7 supply fee.
Date: Tues, Apr 15
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Place: Manor at Canyon Lakes Activity Rm—2802 W. 35th Ave.
Instructor: Rene Martinez
Class: 309 Class Fee: $15
All Occasion Cards
Create a variety of cards to have on hand for many occasions. There’s nothing better than getting a homemade card. Learn some neat tricks for card making using metal embellishments, ribbon and more. Take home 10 completed cards. With these ideas you can create more for friends, coworkers, or anyone! This class is suitable for parents and children ages 10 and older. Pay instructor $7 supply fee.
Date: Tues, Apr 29
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Kamiakin HS, Rm 436
Instructor: Rene Martinez
Class: 310 Class Fee: $15
Alter It!
Take an ordinary picture frame and make it a special treasure for yourself or a gift. By using paper, ribbon, and other embellishments you will make a unique frame. This is a great class for parents and children to take together. Please bring scissors and adhesive. Pay instructor $5 supply fee.
Date: Tues, Apr 22
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Kamiakin HS, Rm 436
Instructor: Rene Martinez
Class: 311 Class Fee: $15
Square Ribbon Book
This is a square book that folds together with ribbon. Makes a nice little gift and goes together quickly. What a great way to use your scraps to make a beautiful book. Please bring scissors, adhesive (double-sided or scrapbook tape) and about ten photos. Pay instructor $5 supply fee.
Date: Tues, Apr 29
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Place: Manor at Canyon Lakes Activity Rm—2802 W. 35th Ave.
Instructor: Rene Martinez
Class: 312 Class Fee: $15
Perfect Fitting Pants Pattern
From the beginner to the experienced seamstress…this alterations specialist uses a special computer program to make a pattern to fit your specific measurements. Measurements taken the first night, please wear clothing that is close to the skin i.e., exercise tights or thin-fabric pants. Assemble pattern pieces and sew a permanent pattern the second day. Pay instructor $10 for pattern. Supply list on page 18. Limit 10. Bring a lunch and sewing machine on Saturday.
Date: Mon/Sat, Apr 14 & 19
Time: 6:30-8:30pm/10:00am-2:00pm (6 hrs)
Place: 200 S. Dayton, Kennewick
Instructor: Linda Cameron
Class: 313 Class Fee: $45
Hand-Pieced Sachet
How did women sew before sewing machines were used? Learn one easy technique for hand piecing. We’ll use muslin foundations to create one small quilt block, which we’ll make into a lavender sachet. If you can handle a needle, you can do this. You’ll be amazed at how simple and fast this can be. This is not a hand quilting or appliqué class, but a hand piecing class. Pay instructor $15 for all materials. Limit 15 ages 12 and older.
Date: Wed, Apr 23
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Kamiakin HS, Rm 436
Instructor: Suzanne Lefevre
Class: 314 Class Fee: $15
Crochet: Open Class
Come learn to crochet—or learn some new stitches and techniques. This will be a go-at-your-own-speed class. If you would like to learn, but have no one to make things for, names of some of our local charities will be provided. Blankets, hats, scarves, baby clothing, etc. are always appreciated by them. Beginners, please bring a G crochet hook with a rounded end and a skein of knitting worsted weight yarn in a plain, light color. Others, please bring a crochet hook that matches the yarn you have.
Date: Mon, Apr 21-May 19
Time: 1:00-3:00pm (10 hrs)
Place: Manor at Canyon Lakes Activity Rm—2802 W. 35th Ave.
Instructor: Jean Zach
Class: 315 Class Fee: $54
Basketry Classes
With some good instruction and a little patience you CAN weave a beautiful basket! Learn a variety of valuable techniques in these fun classes. All materials are included in the fees paid to the instructor, Marcia Keefer, who has been weaving for over eight years. However, for your convenience, you may want to bring your own weaving tools, a pair of heavy duty scissors, spray bottle, small bucket or dishpan, measuring tape, small awl or flat-head screwdriver, some clothes pins and a towel. Class limit 10. All classes are held at Southridge HS, Rm D124.
Large Tote Bag
You will look great going to the pool or gym or knitting class with this lovely and roomy basket tote. It’s 14”lX6”WX12”H, and has long leather handles. It’s constructed in plain weave of ⅜” flat reed and beautiful, dark brown Japanese chair cane for weaving interest. The base is filled and there is a choice of rim styles. A good beginner basket. $35 supply fee.
Date: Tues, Apr 15 & 22
Time: 6:00-9:00pm (6 hrs)
Class: 316 Class Fee $45
Bird House Basket
Make a birdhouse basket or “vase” from seagrass. This charming birdhouse may or may not be attractive to birds, but humans love them. These are chunky baskets twined with sea-grass and decorated with a stick of contorted filbert. They are easy and fun to make and a great way to learn twining. $15 supply fee.
Date: Tues, Apr 29
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Class: 317 Class Fee: $25
Chinese Puzzle Basket
This is a stunning two color basket that is not that hard to do. It starts with a round base. The inside wall is twined up, then the ends are folded down to make the second wall and refolded up to make a crosshatch pattern with the third wall. It’s a really fun basket to make. A knowledge of twining is helpful and can be acquired in the birdhouse class. $15 supply fee.
Date: Tues, May 6 & 13
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Class: 318 Class Fee: $45
Working With Wood
Beginners and those with woodworking experience are welcome! At the first class, students will be checked out on the woodshop’s equipment and choose a project. The instructor has a number of items from which you may select, or you may work on your own project. You will also learn the basics on types of wood, wood designs and finishing techniques. Registration deadline: Apr 7. The instructor will contact students prior to class to discuss their class project choice. Pay instructor $5 supply fee.
Date: Mon, Apr 14-June 2
(No class May 26)
Time: 6:30-9:00pm (17½ hrs)
Place: Kennewick HS, Rm 206
Instructor: Bill DeRousie
Class: 319 Class Fee: $89