Continuing Education
Arts and Crafts
A PAINTING WORKSHOP
7 weeks Victor Liguori
This course is meant for all levels of experience as well as those with no experience at all. Students may work in any medium they choose including: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor or Pastel. Students should come to the first class prepared to work, bringing with them the appropriate materials: paints, brushes, jars, canvas or paper, paper towels, pencil, etc. For those not sure what to bring, come to the first class with at least a pad and pencil. The theme of the class will be: what is a painting, when is a picture a painting and when not? How important is technique? How is drawing related to painting? Why is color essential to painting? Instruction will be a mix of personal attention and group participation. The emphasis will be on support and encouragement of individual initiative. The aim of the course will be the pleasure of learning and the enjoyment of exploring the acquiring of new or renewed skills.
Starts 2/26
Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $35 D105
BEGINNING SEWING
7 weeks Gena Harakal
Come learn the basics of sewing. We will create two different sized reversible tote bags. There are sewing machines provided, but it is recommended that you bring your own. Bring your own sewing kit consisting of pins, scissors, marking pen and small ruler. A materials fee of $30 will be payable to the instructor the first night of class. Class size limited to 10.
Starts 2/26
Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35** Maple Avenue O251
CALLIGRAPHY
7 weeks
Linda Trela
An introduction to the creation of beautiful script lettering with emphasis on Roman, Humanistic, and Chancery Cursive styles. Media will be in India ink and speedball pen. Students will be taught basics of layout, spacing and elementary lettering illumination. Great for invitations, weddings or graduation. Materials are extra and will be discussed at first class.
Starts 2/27
Wednesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $35 G120
CROCHETING: BEGINNING TO ADVANCED
7 weeks Beth Caruso
Beginners will learn the basics of crocheting. Advanced students will learn more difficult stitches. Each student will make an article of clothing, an afghan or a project of your choice. Materials will be discussed the first night of class. Left Handers Welcome! Class size limited to 12.
Starts 2/26
Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $35** Library
DRAWING BASICS
7 weeks Victor Liguori
Drawing is a skill that can be acquired the same way you get to Carnegie Hall: by practice, practice, practice. Emphasis in the course will be on learning how to see and translating what you see into line or learning to turn a three-dimensional reality into a two-dimensional form. Instruction will be positive and supportive and will consist of an introduction to perspective, manual control, visual proportion and development of a flowing line. Having a knack for drawing is a plus, but is not required. This class is intended for beginners as well as advanced students. Bring a medium size drawing pad and a black ball point pen to the first class.
Starts 2/28
Thursday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $35 D105
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED SEWING
7 weeks Gena Harakal
Come learn how to read, cut and sew from a pattern. Make a decorative pillow to start, then the class will branch off into projects of your choice. The school does have sewing machines available, but it is strongly recommended that you bring your own to class. Bring your own sewing kit consisting of pins, scissors, marking pen and small ruler. Class supplies are $15 payable to the instructor the first night of class. Class size limited to 10.
Starts 4/2
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35** Maple Avenue O251
KNITTING BASICS
7 weeks Kathy Bourgeois
Learn to knit! Beginners will start with small projects then knit a "mini" sweater. Welcome to knitters wanting to brush up on their skills, get help with their projects or just come and knit. New knitters bring to class a set of long, straight needles size 10 (not mm) and a skein of light-colored bulky yarn. (A starter knitting kit will be available for purchase from the instructor if you prefer). All others, bring your project to the first class. If you have any questions, call the instructor before class starts. A text fee of $3.50 will be paid to instructor the first night of class. Class size limited to 10.
Starts 2/28
Thursday 7:00-8:30 p.m. $35**
D102 (Faculty Lounge)
PASTELS
– PAINTING WITH DUST
7 weeks
Michael Barlin
This class will be an introduction to the world of pastels, the different types, how they are made and where they come from We will explore layouts of paintings, light, depth, color sequence, size and the different types of paper you can use. We’ll also discuss the use of mix medium. Matting and sizing artwork and framing it will also be addressed. Let’s explore different techniques to apply pastels to the paper. Materials needed for first class: framing Smocks, pastels, brushes, fixative spray, vine charcoal, pencils, masking tape, pastel paper and paper towel. Class size limited to 15.
Starts 2/28
Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35**
D101
SPINNING
7 weeks Kathy Bourgeois
For beginning and intermediate spinners. Bring your own spinning wheel and spend an evening learning to spin – or for those familiar to spinning, refreshing your skills and learning some new techniques. Supplies to be discussed at first class.
Starts 2/28
Thursday 5:30-7:00 p.m. $35**
D102 (Faculty Lounge)
STAINED GLASS
7 weeks Gus Popall
Create a variety of stained glass ornaments as class projects while developing the skill of a unique craft. Designed as an introduction for the beginning student, topics will include: types of glass, glass cutting, soldering, copper foiling, and pattern designing. Emphasis will be placed on the tiffany foil technique. The initial cost for a complete starter kit (including soldering iron) will be approximately $60. The purchase of additional materials will be discussed at the first class. Class size limited to 15.
Starts 2/26
Tuesday 6:30-9:00 p.m. $45**
G145
STAINED GLASS CONTINUED
7 weeks Gus Popall
Join us for this continuation of Stained Glass. Students will work on a foil and solder project of their choice for the duration of this course. Minimum of Beginning Level tools and skills required. Students may bring their own pattern. Glass, patterns and advanced tools will be available for sale.
Starts 2/27
Wednesday 6:30-9:00 p.m. $45**
G145
SPECIALS FOR ARTS & CRAFTS
A YEAR AT A GLANCE!
Two Nights Doris Segrave
Ever wonder how busy people get albums done? They pre-decorate or title their album pages in advance, ready to put those special photos in when the events come around during the year. This unique workshop will be your time to design 12 decorative pages to commemorate the events you treasure most throughout the year. Choose from a variety of borders such as holidays, sports, school and other special events. Finally complete one of those projects you’ve always wanted to get done! Materials fee of $15 payable to the instructor the night of class covers the cost of all papers, stickers and enhancements of your choice. Please bring your own album/album pages or albums and pages will be available for purchase in various sizes.
Wednesday, March 26
and April 2 6:30-9:30 p.m. $14** G133
BEADSTRINGING
Two Nights Martha Hatt, KUMA Beads
Attention fine jewelry lovers! Learn how to design custom jewelry and work with fine gemstone beads in this "hands on" class. You will learn the two most popular beadstringing techniques and make two finished pieces of jewelry to take home with you. KUMA beads, a Burnt Hills company, has helped thousands of people all over the U.S. learn the art of jewelry making. Now you too can make custom jewelry using the same gemstone beads, findings and techniques used by professional jewelry designers. Whether you want to learn a new hobby, repair or restore your heirlooms, earn extra money, or give beautiful gifts, come and get started. Bring a hand towel to class. Stringing materials, including gemstone beads, will be available at the first class at a cost of $14.00 plus tax. Class limited to 15.
Session I: Thursday, February 28 & March 6 or
Session II: Tuesday, March 4 & March 11
7:00-9:00 p.m. $10**
G127
CALENDAR PHOTO ALBUM
One Night Doris Segrave
This 6” x 7” leather album in a variety of colors opens up as an easel to stand and decorate your desk, or use the clasp closure to keep it together and carry around as a “Brag Book”. Enjoy your treasured photos every day of the year with unique calendar pages to keep your schedule as well. This special album will be completed and ready to gift or use by the end of the evening. Materials fee of $25 covers the leather album, enhancements and calendar pages. (Also available in a 2” x 3” album for $15)
Wednesday, February 27 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7** G133
CONTAINER HERB GARDENING
One Night Suzanne Balet-Haight
Create a beautiful and delicious herb garden with colors and textures. It’s easy to harvest your own fresh herbs for cooking. Great for a sunny window or on the patio as the weather warms up. Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 18.
Thursday, March 13 or
Tuesday, March 25 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7** D120
COUNTED CROSS-STITCH SUNFLOWER
Two Nights Louie Collins
Join us to make a beautiful sunflower while learning counted cross-stitch. You will learn the basic cross-stitch, French knots, daisy loops and backstitch. Finally, you’ll learn how to prepare the completed project for framing. A materials fee of $6 will be payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 10.
Wednesday, March 19
and March 26 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10**
G127
DIGITAL STORYBOOKS AND PHOTO PROGRAMS
Two Nights Doris Segrave
Ever wonder what to do with the digital photos you own besides making CD’s and saving them. Learn tips for making an actual storybook out of your digital photos with the look and feel of a real storybook. Handouts and discussion of digital software and programs will be included. Go to www.mycmsite.com/dsegrave and download your free storybook program to familiarize yourself with its options. In class we will go over how to create a book, advance features for editing photos, working with fixed and movable templates and creating a storybook of your own. Preferable to have a laptop, however, computers are available for use in the classroom.
Tuesday, March 4
and March 11 7:00-9:00 p.m. $10** Maple Avenue O243
EARRING MAKING
One Night Martha Hatt
Come learn three different beadstringing techniques from the owner of KUMA Beads in Burnt Hills. This hands-on class will enable you to make three pairs of earrings to take home with you. This class is a nice extension of skills for those who have taken the Beadstringing class. However, no prior experience is necessary. Materials fee of $14.00 plus tax will be payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 12.
Session I: Thursday, March 13 or
Session II: Tuesday, March 18
7:00-9:00 p.m. $5** G127
JACOB’S
LADDER
One Night
Louie Collins
Do you remember playing with Jacob’s Ladder toys and wondering how they worked? Well, here’s your chance to make one and to show off your pictures at the same time. Come to class with up to 12 pictures that are no bigger than 3.5 x 3.5 inches. We will construct the Jacob’s Ladder and adorn it with stamping, paper, pictures and embellishments. A materials fee of $10 will be payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 10.
Wednesday, April 9 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7**
G127
NEEDLE FELTING
One Night Louise McAndrew
NO SEWING REQUIRED **NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY** Come learn about the newest and hottest trend in needle crafting. You will learn the basics of needle felting and make a covered canvas tote bag. For a $15 materials fee payable to the instructor the night of the class, you will receive a booklet explaining the needle felting technique and a kit with everything needed to finish your special tote bag. Additional kits and supplies will be available for sale at the class. Class size limited to 20.
Monday, March 31 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7** Maple Avenue O251
NEEDLE
FELTING – CARDS & ENVELOPES
One Night
Louise McAndrew
NO SEWING REQUIRED ** NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ** Learn more about the newest and hottest trend in needlecrafting. Come enjoy an evening of fun. You will make a set of cards and envelopes that you can actually mail. A $20 materials fee payable to the instructor the night of class provides you with the complete kit containing everything need!! Additional kits and supplies will be available for sale at the class. Class size limited to 20.
Monday, March 10 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7** Maple Avenue O251
ONE STROKE: FLOWER REVIEW CLASS
One Night Annette Preston, OSCI
Create a painted shoulder bag while reviewing the flowers we covered over the past year. We’ll review each of the following elements: a birdhouse, wildflowers, leaves, daisies, sunflowers and cherries. This is a review class for those with OS class experience. No new students to this class please. It’s a great way to wrap up this school year of OS classes! Bring brushes and paper products. Go to www.picturetrail.com/annettepreston and click on Continuing Education Samples to see a photo of this project. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor the night of class. Pre-requisite: Lots of OS Experience in other classes. Class size limited to 15.
Thursday, April 10 7:00-9:00 p.m. $10**
D103
ONE STROKE: PALM TREE T-SHIRT
One Night Annette Preston, OSCI
Paint Palm trees on a white shirt for a great exercise in fabric painting! You’ll use brush on paints, dimensional paints and other details on a white shirt that you provide! Bring a clean white shirt with no fabric softener. Good first timer class, yet fun for repeat students as well! Go to www.picturetrail.com/annettepreston and click on Continuing Education Samples to see a photo of this project. Materials fee of $7 payable to instructor the night of class. Pre-requisite: None. Class size limited to 15.
Wednesday, April 9 7:00-9:00 p.m. $10**
D103
ONE STROKE: RASPBERRY JAR CANDLE
One Night Annette Preston, OSCI
Paint a raspberry scented jar candle and matching gift bag with raspberries. This class uses enamel paints and adhesive stencils for glass. Go to www.picturetrail.com/annettepreston and click on Continuing Education samples to see a photo of this project. Materials fee of $8 payable the night of class. Pre-requisite: Experience in other OS classes. Class size limited to 12.
Wednesday, April 2 7:00-9:00 p.m. $10**
D103
ONE STROKE: REVERSE HYDRANGEA SERVING DISH
One Night Annette Preston, OSCI
Paint reverse on the bottom of this clear, large serving dish for a beautiful display. This class uses enamel paints on glass, teaches the technique of reverse painting so that you can do dishes and have them be food safe as well as dishwasher safe. Definitely not for first-timers! Please come with a few previous classes under your belt. Please bring Styrofoam plates, paper towels and placemat for work area. Go to www.picturetrails.com/annettepreston and click on Continuing Education Samples to see a photo of this project. Materials fee of $7 payable to the instructor the night of class. Prerequisite: Experience in previous One Stroke class. Class size limited to 15.
Monday, March 10 7:00-9:30 p.m. $10**
D103
ONE STROKE: WINE GLASS PAINTING
One Night Annette Preston, OSCI
Hand painted wine glasses can often cost a small fortune. Use the One Stroke painting technique to paint a set of your own! Choose from two patterns. Your finished glasses will be dishwasher safe and very usable. Classes perfect for the first time painters or the practicing one stroke student who hasn’t done much glass painting. Materials fee of $7 payable to instructor the night of class. Go to www.picturetrail.com/annettepreston and click on Continuing Education Samples to see a photo of this project. Prerequisite: None. Class size limited to 15.
Session I: Wednesday, March 5 (grapes)
Session II: Wednesday, March 19 (floral)
7:00-9:00 p.m. $10** D103
ONE STROKE: WINTER LANDSCAPE
One Night Annette Preston, OSCI
Paint a pretty winter scene using the One Stroke technique’s easiest brush strokes. This class is suitable for the first time painter (but practicing one stroke students will get some experience with a fan brush). This landscape is painted on surface to be determined! Bring a fan brush if you own one. Go to www.picturetrail.com/annettepreston and click on Continuing Education Samples to see a photo of this project. Materials Fee of $7 payable to instructor the night of class. Pre-requisite: None. Class size limited to 15.
Wednesday, February 27 7:00-9:00 p.m. $10**
D103
PERFECT GIFT BASKETS FOR EVERYONE!
One Night Niki Russell
Learn how to make exquisite and intimate gift baskets from elegantly simple to simply extravagant. Join us and learn techniques on color, balance and content so you can make a professional looking gift for friends and family! Perfect as a unique gift for that upcoming birthday, baby shower (or birth), Mother’s Day or graduation. Bring a small basket and 5-6 items which you will transform into a gift that looks like a million bucks! $5 materials fee payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Thursday, April 10 6:30-9:00 p.m. $7** G124
PERPETUAL
CALENDAR
One Nights
Louie Collins
Do you have a hard time remembering birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or any other yearly occurring event? Well, here’s a fun and attractive way to remember. Come create a beautiful perpetual calendar. This is a calendar that only contains the numbered days for each month and is good forever! We will embellish it with paper, ribbon and rubber stamping. Materials fee of $17 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 5.
Wednesday, March 5 6:30-9:30 p.m. $14** G127
RUBBER STAMPING I: COME AND CREATE DAZZLING CARDS MADE WITH RUBBER STAMPS
One Night Deb Valder
It’s time to dazzle everyone with your handstamped creations. Even if you say you are not creative, come and try stamping with rubber stamps, a little ink, cardstock and some great embellishments. You will be amazed at what you go home with. Even if you’ve never stamped before…try this! I know you will fall in love with it instantly. Check out my website for samples of my work http://stampladee.stampinup.net. Please bring a small pair of sharp scissors and your adhesive. A $10 materials fee will be payable to the instructor the night of class. No previous experience necessary. Class size limited to 20.
Session I: Monday, February 25 or
Session II: Thursday, February 28
6:30-9:30 p.m. $7**
G124
RUBBER STAMPING II: Stamp a STACK of Cards…
One Night Deb Valder
Beat those winter blues…let’s try something new and unique. You will be stamping a stack of all occasion cards and will go home with TWO of each card. They are simply beautiful. I will be teaching you several different techniques in this class as well as how to use different tools on your cards. Give that traditional looking card a unique edge. Come and fill up your card box! Even if you’ve never stamped before…try this! I know you will fall in love with it instantly. Check out my website for samples of my work http://stampladee.stampinup.net. Please bring a small pair of sharp scissors and your adhesive. A $10 materials fee will be payable to the instructor the night of class. No previous experience necessary. Class size limited to 20.
Session I: Monday, March 10 or
Session II: Thursday, March 13
6:30-9:30 p.m. $7**
G124
RUBBER STAMPING III: ALTERED SCRAPBOOKS
One Night Deb Valder
If you love scrapbooking and if you love stamping, here is a combination of the two with a twist. Come and see what it’s all about. Stamping and Scrapbooking combined. You will complete an entire project in one night…so come and scrap that special event. Check out my website for samples of my work at http://stampladee.stampinup.net. You need to bring to class a small pair of scissors, a FISKARS Cutter if you have one, your own adhesive and some pictures if you want to scrap them that night. A $15 materials fee will be payable to the instructor the night of the class. No previous experience necessary. Class size limited to 20.
Thursday, March 27 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7** G124
SCRAPBOOKING FOR BEGINNERS
One Night Doris Segrave
Do you have photographs in boxes hidden away somewhere in your house? Do you remember the joy it gave you to look at your photographs for the first time and see all your family and friends? Can you imagine the fun it would be to have your photographs accessible whenever you wanted so that you could enjoy your memories? Well you can! Having photograph albums to enjoy is a matter of commitment, not time, and this class will help get you started on your first photograph album. We'll talk about how to preserve your photos and how to decide which kind of album works best for you. We'll give you time saving tips and will do an actual page with your photos to get you started. All you need to do is bring to this class 6-8 of your favorite photos, each of which should relate to one particular theme - a birthday, special event or a special person. A $5 class fee for supplies will be collected that evening. We will provide the page, stickers, die cuts and the fun! You provide the photos and you'll be on your way to preserving those special memories forever. Photo safe albums and supplies will be available for purchase.
Tuesday, February 26 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7** G133
SPRING FLOWER ARRANGING
One Night Suzanne Balet-Haight
Join Suzanne Balet-Haight of Balet Flowers as she teaches us how to create beautiful spring flower arrangements with unique accessories. Please bring your own clippers. Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 18.
Thursday, April 24 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7**
D120
SPRING POT
FOR YOUR PORCH
One Night
Niki Russell
Join me to make your first spring pot for your porch! We’ll use a variety of spring flowers and pansies to make a colorful pot to brighten your home! Learn potting soil types, content and watering tips. Bring your own nimble fingers and creativity. Materials fee of $10 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 10.
Thursday, May 1 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7**
D120
STYLE STONE
PENDANT
One Night
Louie Collins
If you love showing off your pictures, then this project is for you! We will use Style Stones as the cover of this accordion picture book. You will learn how to make this book as well as the embossing. I have a few embossing guns to share, but feel free to bring one if you have it. Materials cost of $8 will be payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 10.
Wednesday, March 12 6:30-9:30 p.m. $7** G127
THE AROMATIC HOME
One Night Andree Fucci
Everyone loves the smell of fresh clean clothes and a wonderfully fragrant home. In this class we’ll make natural, custom-designed aromatherapy products to use throughout our homes, closets and cupboards. We’ll make scented sachets for our linen closets and drawers and also a personalized room freshener. Both products are versatile and easy to create from natural ingredients to personalize for every room in our home. Think woodsy-pine scents to fresh lavender or even clean, uplifting citrus scents, the possibilities are endless. A $20 materials fee payable to the instructor the night of class covers all materials needed to make 2 different drawer sachets and a linen/room scent to take home. Andree Fucci has International Certification in Aromatic Medicine, Holistic Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy and has lectured internationally on these subjects. Join us!
Wednesday, March 12 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7** G129