Ceramic Studio Orientation
Tuesday 5:30-6 Jan. 5
Tuesday 6-6:30 Jan. 12
Wednesday 5:30-6 Jan.13
CER-0 Staff Class Fee: FREE
This half-hour orientation is REQUIRED for all new and returning members who are NOT REGISTERED in a pottery class. Learn how the ceramic studio works, which may include changes or updates in the studio area. Pre-registration is RECOMMENDED.

Beginning/Intermediate Decorative Ceramics
Wednesdays 3:30-6:00 Jan.20 to Mar. 10
CER-23 Sandra Houtman Class Fee: $38 / Materials Fee: $10
This course will focus on learning the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing for beginners and intermediate students will work on more advanced forms. We’ll be altering surfaces and working with colored slips and surface decorating. Learn how to throw a variety of functional vessels or enhance the skills you know. The Craft Center provides all tools and equipment. Students purchase clay from the Craft Center; your instructor will advise you of your options.

Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics
Mondays 7-9:30 Jan. 25 to Mar. 15 (No Class 1/18)
CER-21 Erin Solberg Class Fee: $38
These courses will get you started or help you brush up on the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. Learn how to throw a variety of functional vessels or enhance the skills you know. The Craft Center provides all tools and equipment. Students purchase clay from the Craft Center, your instructor will advise you of your options.

Pottery 101
Tuesdays 7- 9:30 Jan. 19 to Mar. 9
CER-28 Chip Hand Class Fee: $38
Explore creative ways to work with clay…. Learn the basic techniques of both wheel throwing and hand building. These different yet complimentary methods can be separate or incorporated to create many pieces. Class & projects will be catered to beginner or intermediate level. Students purchase their stoneware clay from the Craft Center; your instructor will advise you of your options.

Intermediate Wheel Throwing -
Wednesdays 7-9:30 Jan. 20 to Mar. 10
CER-24 Eric Moran Class Fee: $38
This class is intended for students who have previous throwing experience on the wheel and want to enhance their throwing ability to create more complex, interesting and functional pieces. Areas we will cover include:
re-addressing the basic throwing process/techniques, exploring new ways to see/interpret the pots, throwing larger pieces with success, making a variety of handles, lids, and feet, shaping/distorting pots to enhance a better look and feel. Prerequisite: Students should be able to throw a 6 inch cylinder.

Parent and Child Pottery
Saturdays 9 -11:00 Jan. 30 to Mar. 6
CER-27 Sandy Moore Class Fee: $38
Note: In this class the child is attending under the parent’s membership. For the price of one, you and your child can spend Saturday mornings together learning how to work with clay. Lots of project ideas shared! This six-week course will get you started with hand building, throwing and glazing. The Craft Center provides equipment, tools, glazes and firings. Students purchase clay from the Craft Center. Best for school-aged children.
Note additional children per parent are subject to instructor’s approval & additional fees. (Please purchase clay from the Craft Center before the first class).

Vessels
Thursdays 7-9:30 Jan. 21 to Mar. 11
CER-25 Diana Bazanele-Ryan Class Fee: $38 Materials Fee: &15
This beginning/ intermediate class will focus on the production of sets of vessels. Our perception changes when there are 2 or more vessels that go together as a set. In this class basic throwing techniques will be reviewed as well as intermediate forms. This class will explore the pairings of vessels and a deliberate collaboration of shape and design. Focus will be on high fire glazing techniques, however any student that has taken a low fire class or is interested in using only low fire techniques will have the option to utilize the low fire glazes (with the assistance of the instructor).

Wood Shop Safety Checkout
Monday 6-6:30 Jan. 11
Tuesday 6-6:30 Jan. 12
WCR-1 Eric Dinger Class Fee: FREE
his half-hour class is REQUIRED for all new and returning members who are NOT REGISTERED in a wood class. This class provides basic information on equipment safety as well as the use of selected power tools. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

Woodworking Basics
WC Wednesdays 7-9:30 Jan. 20, 27 & Feb. 3
R-21 Eric Dinger Class Fee: $20 Materials Fee: $10
A great introduction to fine woodworking! Learn woodshop safety, gain practical skills and confidence in machine and tool use plus create a simple picture frame in this 3-week class. A wood shop safety checkout is provided in the first class. Basic Materials will be provided. No prior experience required.

Guitar Building
Mondays 7-9:30 Jan. 25 to Mar. 8
WCR-22 Paul Kincaid Class Fee: $38
In this 7-week class learn the skills and techniques required to build your own unique electric instrument. All aspects of construction from initial design to final tuning will be covered. The Craft Center provides all the necessary tools; however students will need to purchase their own materials; estimated low end cost, $175 and up. All skill levels welcome.

Egg Tempera Painting
Thursdays 6--8:30 Jan. 21 to Feb. 11
PPP-25 Erica Dorondo Class Fee: $25.00 Materials fee: $20
Love to paint? In this 4- week class learn how to mix and bind your own paints using eggs and pigment to create beautiful, light-fast paintings. This ancient technique is simple, mostly non-toxic, and easy for all ages. In addition- Learn how to prepare grounds to use with this paint. Esoteric and archival. Materials fee provides mdf board, paints & eggs.

Linocut Printmaking
Wednesdays 3:30-6:00 Jan. 20 to Feb. 17
PPP – 26 Erica Dorondo Class Fee: $30 Materials Fee: $20
Learn how to make beautiful and useful linocut prints. Make printing cards, book plates and other paper art a snap. A 5-week course shows the basics for B&W printing. Materials fee provides you with a personal 6-nib carving set, a 12x12” sheet of gold lino and black ink for class printing.

Exploring Beads in Different Mediums...
Wednesdays 7-9:30 Jan. 20 to Mar. 10
JWL-3 Cheryl Barclay ClassFee:$44/Gas Fee: $ 14
4 weeks of lampworking beads (some prior experience needed, ex: Intro to Glass Beadmaking Workshop ), plus 1 week of ceramic beads, 1 week of fiber/paper beads, 1 week of metal wire beads and 1 week of felted beads. Preparation tutorials will be distributed via email. Bring your visions and ideas and join the fun. Other materials fee $10 Payable to Instructor.

Sewing Center Orientation
Tuesday 6 - 6:30 Jan 12
FBR-0 Sally Ishikawa Class Fee: FREE
This class is REQUIRED for all new and returning members who are not registered in a sewing class. Learn how the Craft Center sewing machines operate, as well as what is provided and what you need to furnish. This orientation is for Experienced Machine Sewers, those new to sewing should take FBR- 32 or 38. Pre-registration REQUIRED.

Silkscreen Studio Orientation
Monday 6 -6:30 Jan 11
FBR-1 TBA Class Fee: FREE
This class is REQUIRED for all new and returning members who are not registered in a silkscreen class, but are familiar with the technique. Get to know what the Craft Center has to offer: silkscreen area, equipment and materials used. Find out the requirements/expectations for use of the facility. Prior experience & Pre-registration REQUIRED.

Sewing Machine Basics
Saturdays 1- 4:00 Feb. 13
FBR-32 Sally Ishikawa Class Fee: $20 (+Membership or Day Pass)
Everyone welcome! This afternoon workshop will introduce you to threading a sewing machine
and basic operation. You will also learn how to manipulate the machine while making a free form
shape. A great class to take if you wish to use the Craft Center sewing machines. Please bring a
pair of sharp scissors.

Weaving
Tuesdays 6:30-9 Jan. 19 to Mar. 9
FBR- 24 Laura White Class Fee: $40
Learn the basics of hand weaving by creating a beautiful scarf or tea towel on one of our many table looms. Students will learn to wind a warp, read a pattern, slay a loom and weave off a project. All materials are provided for the first project.
Materials Fee: $5 for beginning students only; pay to Instructor at first class.

Intermediate/Advanced Weaving Topics
Tuesdays 6:30-9 Dates TBA
FBR- 25 Sue Chadwick Class Fee: $40
Be guided by a knowledgeable weaver who: shears, dyes, processes, spins, knits & weaves. Assistance will be given to continuing weavers on pattern reading, yarn, yardages to purchase and dressing the loom for their individual projects.

Introduction to Spinning Workshop
3 Sundays 1-4 Feb. 28, Mar. 7 & 14
FBR-39 Shilah Merrill Class Fee: $25 (+Membership or Day Pass)
This class offers instruction in carding and spinning of fleece. The Craft Center has spinning wheels and drop spindles available for beginners, or you may bring your own. Membership allows you to use wheels and tools anytime the center is open. Wool Fee: $5, pay to Instructor at first class.

T-Shirt Silkscreening
Monday 6:30 -9 Jan. 25 to Feb. 15
FBR-33 Margaret Corvi Class Fee: $25
Materials Fee: $27 (includes 1 screen & emulsion)
In this 4-week class, learn the various stages of silkscreening to enable you to print t-shirts of your own design. Topics will include design layout, screen preparation, image exposure and printing using a 4 station textile printer. Bring notepad or sketchbook for notes. A perfect class for club members, student group leaders or design majors.

Easy Felting Workshop
Saturday 1-4 pm March 6
Amy Peters Class Fee: $18
Make a small rug (or several smaller felted pieces) out of natural-colored and/or dyed wool in three easy steps. Bring cotton thread and an old or used cotton or cotton/poly blend sheet in twin size or larger. Wool will be provided or bring your own. Materials cost varies depending on rug size. Expect approximately $5-15. Materials fee payable to teacher.

Stained Glass Orientation
Wednesday 6-6:30 Jan. 13
STG-0 Marilyn Hinds Class Fee: FREE
This one-half hour class is REQUIRED for all new and returning members who are NOT registered in a stained glass class. Learn how the glass studio works and be informed of changes or updates to the studio. Pre-registration Required.

Kiln Formed Glass/Glass Fusing Orientation
Wednesday 6:30-7 Jan 13
STG-1 Nena Bement Class Fee: FREE
This one-half hour class is REQUIRED for all new and returning members who are NOT registered in a glass class. Learn how the glass studio works which may include changes or updates in the studio area. Pre-registration Required.

Torchwork/Lampworking Orientation
Wednesday 7 - 7:30 Jan. 13
STG-2 TBA Class Fee: FREE
This one-half hour class is REQUIRED for all returning torchwork members who are NOT registered in a torch class. Learn how the glass studio & open torch sessions work, which may include changes or updates in the studio area. Pre-registration Required.

Sun Catchers Workshop
Saturday 11- 4:30 Jan 16
STG-10 Julie Hardenberger Class Fee: $20 (+Membership or Day Pass)
Make your own glass sun catcher using copper foiling technique. All supplies are provided and you will leave with a finished sun catcher to hang in your window. This class fulfills the requirements for Beginning Glass Fusing.

Introduction to Glass Bead-Making Workshop
Saturday & Sunday 12- 4 Jan. 16 & 17 (+Membership or Day Pass)
STG-20 Laura White Class Fee: $ 20 / Materials & Gas Fee: $ 20
Learn some of the basic techniques used in modern glass beadmaking. The focus will be on flameshop safety, bead shaping and surface patterns. Soft-glass will be the primary focus. Torches and equipment will be provided along with initial start-up soft glass; for alternate glass see Instructor. Wear cotton or natural fiber clothing.

Fused Glass Valentines Workshop
Saturday 11-4 Jan. 30
STG-11 Deb Scheele Class Fee: $25 (+Membership or Day Pass)
Colorful glass keepsakes to warm the heart. A fun one-day workshop. No glass experience necessary. Tools and glass provided by the Craft Center. Bring a snack.

Stained Glass Stepping Stones Workshop
Saturday 9 -2:00 Feb. 27
STG-18 Teri Stinson Class Fee: $18 (+Membership or Day Pass)
Materials Fee: $25
A perfect summer project for your garden or walkway! Learn techniques for glass cutting and placement as well as cement pouring and finishing. Many patterns and colors of glass to choose from. Returning students will have the option of round or square forms. All skill levels welcome. Bring a sack lunch.

Beginning & Continuing Stained Glass
Thursdays 6:30-9 Jan. 21 to Mar. 11
STG-21 Marilyn Hinds Class Fee: $40
View the world through a stained glass window that you create. Instruction includes glass cutting, pattern drafting, and assembly using the traditional copper foil methods. You can design your own pattern or select one from the many pattern books at the Craft Center. Continuing students work on more complex projects. Equipment and tools are provided but students furnish glass and supplies; these are available for purchase at the Craft Center. Please bring pencil, paper and project ideas to the first class.

Beginning Glass Fusing/ Kiln Formed Glass
Mondays 7-9:30 Jan. 25 to Mar. 15 (No Class 1/18)
STG-30 Deb Scheele Class Fee: $38 / Materials Fee: $20
You will be guided through the process of basic cutting, grinding, fusing, and glass slumping. This includes an introduction to basic tools, glass selection, and firing techniques. Glass cutting experience is recommended; the Sun Catcher workshop a great introduction to cutting.

Glass Fusing - Intermediate Techniques and Projects
Tuesdays 7-9:30 Jan. 19 to Mar. 9
STG-31 Marsha Rathja Class Fee: $ 38 / Materials Fee: $5
Learn new fusing techniques and make projects designed to utilize these new techniques. Prior glass fusing experience is REQUIRED. Beginning Glass Fusing will meet this requirement. Please bring a notebook or notepad and pen or pencil to first class for note taking. Students will provide their own glass or purchase new glass from the Craft Center.

Continuing Kiln Formed Glass
Wednesdays 6:30-9 Jan. 20 to Mar. 10
STG-32 Nena Bement Class Fee: $38
This is an in-depth exploration of fusing and kiln working techniques. Prior fusing experience is REQUIRED. Note: Techniques & Projects class will meet this requirement. Students provide their own glass, which can be purchased from the Craft Center.

Beginning/Intermediate Borosilicate Lampwork
Thursdays 7- 9:30 Jan. 21 to Mar. 11
STG-37 Ben Browne Class Fee: $ 44 / Gas Fee: $ 28
Discover the thrill of “Boro”! In this 8-week class learn the basics of torch operation and safety procedures for working with Borosilicate glass. Delve into some challenging & fun projects with a keen focus on the technical aspects of the medium. Learn how to make pendants, beads, marbles, sculpture, inside out work and much more. No experience necessary, for all skill levels. Students will purchase their own glass; instructor will assist students in making selections in the first class.

Totally Tubular: Hollow Forms in Borosilicate
Tuesdays 6:30- 9 Jan. 19 to Mar. 9
STG-36 Ross Manion Class Fee: $ 44 / Gas Fee: $ 28
Try your hand at making hollow items with glass. In this 8-week course we will studying some of the many ways to make hollow vessels and beads out of borosilicate glass. Learn to make small jars, shot glasses, perfume bottles, hanging ornaments and even large beads. Open to all skill levels. Prior flameworking experience is not necessary but would be helpful. Students will purchase their own glass; instructor will assist students in making selections in the first class.

Shutterbug 101: Take Great Photos!
Mondays 6-8:30 Jan. 25 to Feb. 15
PHO-21 Todd Weber Class Fee: $25
A four-week introductory class designed to familiarize you with your camera (film or digital). An individual camera consultation will occur on the first class...Bring your camera! Topics of discussion: exposure, composition elements, lighting and other details will be discussed for both indoor and outdoor photographing. A field trip will be scheduled.

Beginning Photography
Wednesdays 6-8:30 Jan. 20 to Mar. 10
PHO-22 Todd Weber Class Fee: $48
An individual camera consultation will occur on the first class...Bring your camera! Learn to operate your camera, develop film, and print your own pictures. All darkroom equipment is provided. Students supply film, photo paper, 35mm (or 120) camera with manual shutter speed and f-stop. Photo supplies are available at the Craft Center. A tripod is strongly suggested. Please Note: Attendance at first class is Mandatory. (Suitable for adults and high school students).

Enhancing Black and White Photographs- Photo II
Tuesdays 6-8:30 Jan. 19 to Mar. 9
PHO-23 Tina Buescher Class Fee: $48 / Materials Fee: $7
Ever wonder why some black and white prints can look stark and cold while others can look rich and warm? Take this class to learn why. There’s a world of fine art fiber papers in varying textures and tones to discover. Learn how to enhance desired mood in your photographs through the use of chemical toners and other photograph enhancement techniques.
Supplies: The Craft Center supplies the printing and toning chemicals and photo oils, you supply black and white negatives to print and photo paper. Bring black and white negatives to the first class (these can be traditionally processed black and white negatives or C-41 processed black and white negatives). This class is suitable for beginning printers using both fiber and RC printing papers. If you want to use your own traditionally processed black and white negatives, a basic knowledge of film processing is REQUIRED.

Photo lll
Thursdays 6-8:30 Jan. 21 to Mar. 11
PHO-24 Doug Broyles Class Fee: $48
Intermediate and Advanced techniques to help refine your skills in the photographic area of your choosing with methods for 35mm/medium/large format, digital, digital scanning and mixed media photographers. We will discuss photographic techniques of interest to students with a strong emphasis on aesthetic theory. Come with an open mind and plenty of questions. Bring your equipment and examples of your work to the first class. A tripod is strongly suggested.

Digital Photography
Mondays 6-8:30 Jan. 25 to Mar. 15 (No Class 1/18)
PHO-25 Doug Broyles Class Fee: $48
Digital Photography is for all digital photographers and is divided into four segments: equipment use & Craft Center photography facilities, aesthetics, computer manipulation, and how to get the best digital output. Class will include one field trip to explore camera usage. Please bring your equipment, a USB flash drive and samples of your photography to the first class.

Introduction to Photoshop
Tuesdays 6-8:30 Jan. 19 to Mar. 9
PHO-26 Anthony Weir Class Fee: $48
An introductory class to learn the fundamentals of Photoshop. The class will focus on how to navigate the workspace, scan images, work with documents, use layers, compose images, use selections and masks and apply useful retouching techniques. Participants should bring a jump drive to transport files.

Open Sewing Sessions
5 Fridays 6:30-8:30 Jan. 29, Feb. 26 & Mar. 12
For members with some sewing machine experience. Once a month, have an experienced sewer on hand to help answer questions and trouble shoot. Please Pre-register at the Front Desk. Current sewing orientation is REQUIRED.

Open Jewelry Kiln Sessions
$8 per session
Dates & Times to be Posted
4 people must pre-register for the session to run. Prior experience REQUIRED. Craft Center tools and equipment will be available, however, all consumables must be provided by the participants.

Open Torch Studio
$8 per session
Dates and Times To Be Posted
Practice skills you’ve learned in class. Registration for open torch is limited to members who are in, or have taken, a Craft Center torch class and have completed an orientation for Spring Term.
NOTE: Members sign up in advance for one session per week (Members can participate in a 2nd session, if space is available on session date.)
Please sign–up in advance or session may cancel.