Arts & Crafts

All participants in face-to-face classes must be wearing a mask upon entering our building, then sanitize hands and maintain social distancing. Thank you.

If you ever wanted to learn to use a sewing machine or know how to use one and would like to brush up on your sewing skills, then this class is for you. We start at the beginning, learning to thread your machine, wind a bobbin and sew an accurate ¼ inch seam. You’ll make simple projects every week starting with an ugly potholder. You will build your skills and gain confidence while having fun and learning at your own pace. Move on to making your own pillowcase, using the “hot dog” method and learning a French seam. Please purchase your own fabric for pillowcases and have basic sewing supplies, needles, thread, scissors and a working sewing machine with manual. Instructor will provide material for all other projects. For those returning students or those that are comfortable with their machines, we will be creating more intricate projects, starting with an Origami Candle Mat. You will need to have a rotary cutter, cutting mat and rulers. Returning students will need to purchase all fabric for class. Instructor has a sewing machine available for use.

About Lori: Lori got started sewing because her daughter wanted a quilt when she was in kindergarten after she had heard a story about a quilt. She was 5 years old. She’s been sewing ever since, for over 15 years! Lori also loves being able to share her knowledge of sewing with beginners who are just starting out as well as others who are learning new tricks of the trade. “Teaching the correct way to use sewing machines to create clothing, display items used for decoration and practical items to use around the house or to give as gifts is such a rewarding experience.”

All participants in face-to-face classes must be wearing a mask upon entering our building, then sanitize hands and maintain social distancing. Thank you.

Note: This is the same class as the a.m. class with different projects. For those returning students or those that are comfortable with their machines, we will be creating more intricate projects, such as a Mason jar bag that has a gathered tie. You will need to have a rotary cutter, cutting mat and rulers. Returning students will need to purchase all fabric for class. Instructor has a sewing machine available for use.

About Lori: Lori got started sewing because her daughter wanted a quilt when she was in kindergarten after she had heard a story about a quilt. She was 5 years old. She’s been sewing ever since, for over 15 years! Lori also loves being able to share her knowledge of sewing with beginners who are just starting out as well as others who are learning new tricks of the trade. “Teaching the correct way to use sewing machines to create clothing, display items used for decoration and practical items to use around the house or to give as gifts is such a rewarding experience.”

All participants in face-to-face classes must be wearing a mask upon entering our building, then sanitize hands and maintain social distancing. Thank you.

You can sew this exciting disappearing four patch quilt together with your favorite fabrics. This quilt looks complex, but surprisingly easy to make. Learn an easy and precise rotary cutting method and practice accurate piecing using a scant ¼” seam. Learn how to sew rows together, how to sandwich the quilt, and sew binding. Makes a great baby quilt, lap quilt or make it to fit your bed. Supply list available from adult ed office.

About Jaki: Jaki has been sewing and quilting for over 40 years. She is the owner of Quilt Studio 55, a local business that supports long arm services, studio classes, and custom quilt designs. Her classes are comprised of learning simple techniques which allow for truing up sewn units to achieve accuracy. Anyone who is interested in mastering the flying geese units, or sewing with curves, will love these classes.

All participants in face-to-face classes must be wearing a mask upon entering our building, then sanitize hands and maintain social distancing. Thank you.

Join us for a fun class that begins with practicing basic drawing skills and understanding how to mix colors. Then move on to using different painting techniques by studying various artists’ painting styles and their memorable works. Each class will help you understand how to balance shadows and highlights to bring out details in your drawings and paintings. The paintings you make will be memorable keepsakes to save or give as gifts. Supply list available from adult ed office.

About Sue: Susan is an artist who lived many years in France studying the impressionists painting methods (Renoir, Monet, Gaugin, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Pissaro, Picasso and Matisse). She teaches how to apply their techniques in easy to learn steps for beginners and intermediate painters as part of regular classes held at the adult ed department for enhanced learning.