CRAFTS & artS
MOSAIC TILE
Do you love mosaic decor pieces? Learn how to make them yourself. They're quick and inexpensive. Make anything from candleholders to patio tables using interesting shapes and colors. Create beautiful designs with no artistic experience required. Click here for material list. (No supplies will be available during class).
| SubEvent: | Cindy Martine | Fee: $45 |
| #50181A | 2 Saturdays | |
| 12:30 - 2:30 pm | ||
| October 3 & 10 |
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POTTERY MAKING
Students will learn the basics of throwing on a potter's wheel. Simple forms such as cylinders, cups and bowls will be emphasized. Students will begin to learn skills such as centering, pulling and trimming. History and basic glazing techniques will be taught. Classes will explore a variety of hand building techniques including clay slab, pinch pots, coiling, molds and glazing. Create all kinds of forms; you're limited only by your imagination in hand building. Please wear old clothes and bring an old towel and apron. Material fee of $35 payable in class. Enrollment limited to 8 students. Class held off-campus.
| SubEvent: | Toros Tngrian | Fee: $175 |
| #99505A | 5 Wednesdays |
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| 6:30 - 9:30 pm | ||
| September 23 - October 21 |
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| #99505B | 5 Wednesdays | Fee: $175 |
| 6:30 - 9:30 pm | ||
| October 28 - November 25 | ||
HOLIDAY BOW MAKING
Ever wish you could make the beautiful holiday bows that hang in the malls and department stores windows or are pinned onto the giant holiday trees. Learn to make those beautiful floral bows like the professionals. Professional Bow & Wreath Decorator Cindy Martine will assist you in the techniques needed to adorn baskets, wreaths, swags, gifts and more to really set your gifts apart from others. Click here for material list. No supplies will be available in class.
| SubEvent: | Cindy Martine | Fee: $25 |
| #50185A | One Saturday | |
| 12:30 - 2:00 pm | ||
| November 7 |
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Create a gorgeous and elegant Christmas wreath to decorate your home, church, school, or office and get in the holiday spirit! Be sure to pick up a supply list when you register. No supplies will be available in class.
| SubEvent: | Cindy Martine | Fee: $40 |
| #50067A | One Saturday | |
| 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | ||
| November 21 | ||
Do you like to watercolor or have a passion for painting? Welcome to all who appreciate and enjoy this classic and contemporary art forum. Instructor Wayne Thomas will get you started in basic painting acrylic/oils and watercolor brush strokes techniques. Students will focus on either or both mediums of Watercolor and Painting techniques emphasizing on understanding/experiencing color composition, value and design impact. A demonstration in mixing color, differing paint qualities, application, and use of brushes will be introduced. All are welcome to join this colorful, relaxing and fun class!!! Please bring basic watercolor set, pad of watercolor paper, acrylics, brushes and pencil to 1st class meeting. Instructor will address any additional materials at 1st meeting. Instructor works for Disneyland as an artist and has showcased his works at art galleries throughout the U.S.A. This class fills up fast - so register early!!! No class November 27.
| SubEvent: | Wayne N. Thomas | Fee: $65 |
| #50131A | 5 Fridays | |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | ||
| September 25 - October 23 |
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| #50131B | 5 Fridays | Fee: $65 |
| 7:00- 8:30 pm | ||
| October 30 - December 4 | ||
Learn how to draw like a pro; get drawing tips and techniques on the characters or objects you like to draw. Students will see their images come to life in this class. Instructor Wayne Thomas will give you his professional attention in helping you develop your hidden artistic talents using led/color pencil, and charcoal in shading, light/dark contrast, 3 dimension and brightness. Students are encouraged to bring their ideas and imagination. Please bring drawing and color pencils, eraser and pad of paper to 1st class meeting. Instructor will address any additional materials at 1st meeting. Instructor works for Disneyland as an artist and has showcased his works at art galleries throughout the U.S.A. This class fills up fast - so register early!!! No class November 27.
| SubEvent: | Wayne N. Thomas | Fee: $65 |
| #50132A | 5 Fridays | |
| 8:30 - 10:00 pm | ||
| September 25 - October 23 |
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| #50131B | 5 Fridays | Fee: $65 |
| 8:30 - 10:00 pm | ||
| October 30 - December 4 | ||
This class will introduce you to crocheting. Students will learn how to get started, how to read yarn labels and crochet patterns. You will also be taught slip stitch, and double crochet. Click here for materials listt No supplies will be available in class.
| SubEvent: | Cindy Martine | Fee: $60 |
| #50051A | 4 Sundays (Beg) | |
| 12:30 - 2:00 pm | ||
| October 4 - 25 | ||
Create a beautiful gift basket and adorn it with a custom bow. In this hands-on class you will learn how to select theme products (Easter, Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas, Baby Showers, etc.), arrange and color wrap various items for a professional and beautiful presentation. Discussion will include various types of filler available, arrangement secrets, basket wrappings and techniques for creating exquisite bows to give your basket that finishing touch. Click here for material list. No supplies will be available in class.
| SubEvent: | Cindy Martine | Fee: $40 |
| #50061A | One Saturday | |
| 12:30 - 3:00pm | ||
| November 14 | ||
Elegance, grace and style are three characteristics of the art of Ikebana. In this beginning workshop you will learn the manipulation and the observation of materials, as they are best used to gain the objectives expressed in the Oriental view of flower arranging following the curriculum of the OHARA Japanese Art of Flower Arranging. Material fee of $25 payable in class. Bring florist scissors, low-bowl vase and flower needle holder.
| SubEvent: | Hisako Shohara | Fee: $65 |
| #50089A | 5 Saturdays | |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | ||
| September 25 - October 23 |
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| #50131B | 5 Fridays | Fee: $65 |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | ||
| October 24 - November 21 | ||
Learn how to make sophisticated beautiful, fresh flower arrangements for those special occasions. This hands-on workshop allows you to make your own masterpieces and express your own artistic abilities. You will take your arrangements home from each workshop. Material fee of $50 payable in class. Material fee will pay for fresh flowers that the instructor will provide at each class meeting to cover all class projects. Please bring a small knife and newspapers.
| SubEvent: | Eva Ucanan | Fee: $75 |
| #50081A | 4 Sundays | |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 noon | ||
| September 27 - October 18 | ||
FLORAL DESIGN II
This class is a continuation of Floral Design I, with emphasis on more advanced floral arrangements & techniques. Material fee of $50 payable in class. Please bring wire cutters, floral knife and newspapers.
| SubEvent: | Eva Ucanan | Fee: $75 |
| #50082A | 4 Sundays | |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 noon | ||
| October 25 - November 15 | ||
WEDDING FLORAL DESIGN
Create memorable and elaborate wedding floral designs to suit that very precious day in your life. This class will help you prepare bouquets, corsages and wedding table settings. You will be amazed at the floral arrangements you will be doing in this class. Students must bring wire cutters, paring knife to class. Material fee of $50 payable in class.
| SubEvent: | Eva Ucanan | Fee: $75 |
| #50088A | 4 Sundays | |
| 12:30 - 3:30pm | ||
| September 27 - October 18 | ||
Let your imagination soar as you learn the techniques for making beautiful balloon bouquets, arches, columns and sculptures. Let Mary Lou teach you about supplies, materials, safety and inexpensive resources in this fun, hands-on course. Also learn a bunch of ways to blow up balloons without having to huff and puff. You'll become a balloonatic! Bring snack or sack lunch. You may also bring a camera to take photographs of your beautiful balloon projects. Material fee of $25 payable in class will cover all supplies and use of helium tanks to inflate all your balloons.
| SubEvent: | Eva Ucanan | Fee: $40 |
| #50010A | One Saturday | |
| 12:30 - 5:00pm | ||
| November 14 | ||
GLYCERIN SOAPMAKING
Custom made soaps are perfect for gifts, bathroom decor, and people with sensitive skin. You will create many kinds of soaps while learning how to layer colors, use molds and add fragrances, herbs and toys. Express your creativity and join the fun! Material fee of $18 payable in class covers all materials needed to complete the projects. Please bring a small steak knife to class. Students must be on time in order to get all Glycerin Soap techniques described. There will be no class make-up.
| SubEvent: | Jeanette Bovard | Fee: $35 |
| #50091A | One Sunday | |
| 1:00 - 4:00 pm | ||
| November 8 | ||
Make your own beauty products using sweet fragrances and natural ingredients. Bath salts and fizzies, liquid soaps, perfume oils, massage oils and scrubs will be created in class using your choice of scents and colors. Tips on packaging will also be covered. Material fee of $20 payable in class covers all materials needed to complete class projects. Students must be on time in order to get all bath & beauty product techniques described. There will be no class make-up.
| SubEvent: | Jeanette Bovard | Fee: $35 |
| #50031A | One Thursday | |
| 6:15 - 9:15 pm | ||
| November 12 | ||
Aromatherapy uses pure essential oils torelax balance and rejuvenate. You can enhance your everyday life with the therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy by creating simple and fragrant scents for every room in the house. This hands-on workshop provides information about the safe and effective use of essential oils as you make your own potpourri, room spray and reed diffuser to take home. Material fee of $20 payable in class covers all materials needed to complete projects.
| SubEvent: | Jeanette Bovard | Fee: $25 |
| #50043A | One Friday | |
| 6:15 - 9:15 pm | ||
| November 6 | ||
Candles are a beautiful addition to your home decor and make wonderful welcome gifts. This candle making workshop will cover the basic techniques for making both molded and container candles. Each participant will make and take home a colorful chunk candle, a floating candle and a novelty gel candle. Handouts containing instructions, tips and techniques will be provided. Wear old clothes and closed-toe shoes. (no sandals please). Material fee of $15 payable in class covers all materials needed to complete projects. Students must be on time in order to get all candle making techniques described. There will be no class make-up.
| SubEvent: | Jeanette Bovard | Fee: $25 |
| #50041A | One Friday | |
| 6:15 - 9:15 pm | ||
| November 20 | ||
This class is for men & women who have never knitted before. Your first project will be a scarf. Instruction will be given on how to cast on, knit and purl stitch and cast off or finish off. Pattern will be supplied by instructor. Cindy Martine was awarded for top percentage of class enrollments for Michaels Stores nationwide. Click here for materials list. No supplies will be available in class. Limited to 15 students.
| SubEvent: | Cindy Martine | Fee: $60 |
| #50151A | 4 Saturdays | |
| 6:15 - 9:15 pm | ||
| September 26 - October 17 | ||
KNITTING - INTERMEDIATE
This class is open for men & women who have taken beginning knitting or know how to knit. Continuing your project, instruction will be given on how to read more challenging patterns, deciphering a pattern and learning to do more detailed stitches. Students will also learn increasing & decreasing, changing colors, as well as the importance of doing gauges and using circular needles. Pattern will be provided by instructor. Click here for materials list. No supplies will be available in class.
| SubEvent: | Cindy Martine | Fee: $60 |
| #50152A | 4 Saturdays | |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 noon | ||
| October 24 - November 14 | ||
SEWING MADE EASY
Develop your creativity and save money while learning to sew. Open to men and women. No prior sewing experience necessary. Lessons will include sewing machine operation, taking personal measurements, understanding the patterns, selection of fabrics and preparation before cutting and basic sewing construction and techniques. Bring pencil, 60" tape measure, 3 1/2 yards of cotton fabric, any color thread, scissors, needles and pins to first class meeting. Age group: 16+. Material fee of $8 payable in class. Class held off campus at 3020 Wilshire Blvd. Click here for materials list.
| SubEvent: | Anait Orudzhyan | Fee: $80 |
| #50201A | 5 Saturdays | |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 noon | ||
| September 19 - October 17 |
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| #50201B | 5 Saturdays | Fee: $80 |
| 12:00 - 2:00 pm | ||
| September 19 - October 17 |
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| #50201C | Rosy Espinoza | Fee: $80 |
| 4 Fridays | ||
| 12:00 am - 2:30 pm | ||
| September 25 - October 16 | ||
| #50201D | 4 Fridays | Fee: $80 |
| 6:30 - 9:00 pm | ||
| September 25 - October 16 | ||
| #50201E | Anait Orudzhyan | Fee: $80 |
| 5 Saturdays | ||
| 10:00 am - 12:00 noon | ||
| October 24 - November 21 | ||
| #50201F | 5 Saturdays | Fee: $80 |
| 12:00 - 2:00 pm | ||
| October 24 - November 21 | ||
| #50201G | Rosy Espinoza | $80 |
| 4 Fridays | ||
| 12:00 - 2:30 pm | ||
| October 30 - November 20 | ||
SEWING II
Fashion Pattern Adjustment Techniques
Now that you are familiar with the sewing machine operation, learn how to alter the pattern for a custom fit! Don't lose your passion for sewing! Learn pattern adjustment techniques: how to enlarge a pattern for a large bust or reduce it for a small bust; how to shorten or lengthen pants' crotch and how to make other pattern alterations. In class the pattern is corrected, the garment is cut and sewn. Some advanced sewing techniques will be taught such as, buttonholes, invisible zippers, French seams and other decorative seams. Open to men and women. Age group 16 plus. Material fee of $8 payable in class. Prerequisite: Sewing Made Easy. Be familiar with sewing machine basics. Class held off campus at 3020 Wilshire Blvd. No class November 26.
| SubEvent: | Rosy E. Espinoza | Fee: $65 |
| #50200A | 3 Thursdays | |
| 6:30 - 8:30 pm | ||
| November 12 - December 3 | ||
FASHION PATTERN MAKING
Do you want to make your own fashion patterns? If so, this class is for you! In class we will develop a "block", a basic pattern with your body measurements. This "block" is used to create a design by using a set of pattern making techniques. This class will cove: how to pivot, how to cut and how to spread the pattern to create other designs. By demonstration in class you will learn how to use the many different rulers and other tools to make patterns. A fabric test will be produced. Class is open to men & women ages 16+. Class will also cover: Fall unlined basic vest or unlined basic jacket. Winter: Basic skirt. Spring: Basic blouse. Summer: Basic shorts or pants. The student will produce a test fit with minimum sewing. Material fee of $8 payable in class.
| SubEvent: | Rosy E. Espinoza | Fee: $75 |
| #50210A | 4 Sundays | |
| 12:00 - 2:00 pm | ||
| September 20 - October 11 |
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| #50210B | 4 Sundays | Fee: $75 |
| 12:00 - 2:00 pm | ||
| October 25 - November 15 | ||
BASIC SILKSCREEN PRINTING
Create and print your own cool T-shirts, posters, note cards and the like while learning the fine art of Screen Printing. You will participate in every phrase of the process and get plenty of hands-on printing experience. The class will then culminate with each student producing a one-color print of his/her own design. Material fee of $35 payable in class - covers all necessary supplies. Additionally, an optional materials list, vendors list and plans to build your own low cost printing equipment will be provided so you can continue printing on your own. Class limited to 15 students. Class held off campus. No class November 28.
| SubEvent: | Craig Moore | Fee: $115 |
| #50021A | 4 Mondays | |
| 6:30 - 9:30 pm | ||
| September 21 - October 12 |
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| #50021B | 4 Saturdays | Fee: $115 |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 noon | ||
| October 24 - November 14 | ||
| #50021C | 4 Saturdays | Fee: $115 |
| 9:00 - 12:00 noon | ||
| November 7 - December 5 | ||
JEWELRY MAKING
BASIC BEADED JEWELRY
Come learn how to make stunning beaded bracelet and earrings using basic techniques (no soldering). You will be using flex wire, eye pins, headpins, crimp beads, semi-precious stones, pearls, crystals, and glass beads. Please bring a round nose pliers, wire cutter, and chain nose pliers. Material fee of $18 payable in class. Material fee covers all materials needed to complete class projects.
| SubEvent: | Terry Holtzman | Fee: $40 |
| #52211A | One Sunday | |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm | ||
| October 11 | ||
BEGINNING WIRE WRAPPING
Wouldn't you love to make that designer jewelry you see in the department stores and fancy boutiques? Now you can! Learn to attach semi-precious gemstone beads and turn them into beautiful pieces of jewelry using a solderless wire linking technique. Students should bring round nose pliers, chain nose pliers and wire cutters. Material fee of $26 payable in class covers all supplies.
| SubEvent: | Terry Holtzman | Fee: $40 |
| #52111A | One Sunday | |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm | ||
| October 25 | ||
PEARL KNOTTING
Do you have a strand of pearls or beads that need restringing? Now you can do it yourself and save money! In class you will practice your knotting skills by creating a new necklace or bracelet. Several styles and techniques will be taught. Material fee of $26 (cash) payable in class will supply each student with cultured pearls, silk cord, sterling silver or gold filled clasp and knotting tool.
| SubEvent: | Terry Holtzman | Fee: $40 |
| #52212A | One Sunday | |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm | ||
| October 18 | ||
WIRE WRAPPED "Y" NECKLACE
This classic "Y" necklace design wraps both sides of your beads to make a continuous beaded sterling silver chain with a drop. A pair of earrings completes the set. Students should bring round nose pliers, chain nose pliers and wire cutters. Material fee of $26 (cash) payable in class covers all supplies.
| SubEvent: | Terry Holtzman | Fee: $40 |
| #52112A | One Sunday | |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm | ||
| November 8 | ||
WIRE WRAPPING WITH BRIOLETTES
Have you ever wondered how to work with those teardrop shaped stones? In this class you'll learn to wire wrap briolette (teardrop shaped) semi-precious gemstone beads to a sterling silver chain to make a necklace and a pair of earrings. Students should bring round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and wire cutters. Material fee of $30 (cash) payable to instructor at beginning of class covers all supplies needed to make a necklace, and a pair of earrings.
| SubEvent: | Terry Holtzman | Fee: $40 |
| #52123A | One Sunday | |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm | ||
| November 15 | ||
WIRE WRAPPED BEAD PENDANT - INT.
Advance your wire wrapping skills by learning to wrap sterling silver wire into shapes, and then add your favorite bead to form pendants and earrings. Some previous wire wrapping skill is helpful. Students should bring round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, and wire cutters. Material fee of $18 (cash) payable to instructor at beginning of class covers all supplies needed to make a pendant, and a pair of earrings.
| SubEvent: | Terry Holtzman | Fee: $40 |
| #52124A | One Sunday | |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm | ||
| November 1 | ||
SILVERSMITHING
An introductory course on the creation of fine silver and other precious metal jewelry. No prior jewelry or metalwork experience required. Materials fee of $60 payable in class. Class held off-campus and is limited to 9 students.
| SubEvent: | Gordon Wainwright | Fee: $135 |
| #99524A | 5 Saturdays | |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 noon | ||
| October 24 - November 21 | ||
| #99524B | 5 Saturdays | Fee: $135 |
| 12:30 - 3:30 pm | ||
| October 24 - November 21 | ||
| #99524C | 4 Saturdays | Fee: $135 |
| 6:00 9:00 pm | ||
| October 26 - November 23 | ||
METAL CASTING
An introductory course in metal gravity casting using cuttle bone, French sand, clay, centrifugal & vacuum casting using the lost wax process (no instruction on wax carving). The lab fee will be $60 and does not include precious metals. Any additional materials or tools at student discretion. Class is held off-campus. Class limited to 9 students.
| SubEvent: | Gordon Wainwright | Fee: $135 |
| #99523A | 5 Tuesdays | |
| 6:00 - 9:00 pm | ||
| October 27 - November 24 | ||
GLASS FUSION - CREATE YOUR
OWN JEWELRY
Learn how to create fused tiles or jewelry from glass. No prior glass experience is necessary. You'll learn how to work with glass, assemble and decorate it using different colors of glass on top of each other. Your pieces will then be melted in a kiln to create magnificent artwork. Material fee of $30 payable in class covers all materials needed to complete class projects. Enrollment is limited. Class held off campus near L.A.C.C.
| SubEvent: | Kathy Reimer | Fee: $65 |
| #99520A | Two Saturdays | |
| 1:30 - 4:00 pm | ||
| September 26 & October 3 | ||
| #99520B | Two Saturdays | Fee: $65 |
| 1:30 - 4:00 pm | ||
| October 24 & 31 | ||
BLOW GLASS GLOBES
Glaskolben, as they're known in Germany, make beautiful ornaments or sun catchers that reflect the light. You'll learn how to blow your own glass globes, using different colors of glass, vary designs and create various shapes. Material fee of $35 payable in class covers all supplies and materials needed to make up to 20 globes. Enrollment strictly limited to 8 students, Class held off campus near L.A.C.C.
| SubEvent: | Kathy Reimer | Fee: $50 |
| #99521A | One Saturday | |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | ||
| September 19 |
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| #99521B | One Saturday | Fee: $50 |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | ||
| October 17 |
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| #99521C | One Saturday | Fee: $50 |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | ||
| November 7 | ||
| #99521D | One Saturday | Fee: $50 |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | ||
| November 21 | ||
MAKING GLASS BEADS
Two great reasons to make your own glass beads: First, the simplest bead in bead stores costs a lot of money. Second, it's very easy to create one-of-a-kind designs that are all yours! You'll heat glass to a molten state and fashion it around rods to create beads/buttons for jewelry, clothing and random wire votives, stained glass windows, mosaics and whatever else you can dream up. All tools and materials are supplied for the class to make at least five glass beads, including round, flat, tabular and bi-conal. You'll gain a working knowledge of bead making and the ability to continue making beads of your own at home. Material fee of $20 payable in class. Enrollment strictly limited to 8 students Class held off campus near L.A.C.C.
| SubEvent: | Kathy Reimer | Fee: $50 |
| #99522A | One Saturday | |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | ||
| October 10 | ||
| #99522B | One Saturday | Fee: $60 |
| 1:30 - 4:30 pm | ||
| November 14 | ||