Classes

Please call ahead to register for all classes to make sure we have enough supplies for some classes. Parents we are not a babysitting service, children must behave. Thank you!

All classes must be registered and paid for three days in advance

Children's Crafts for Adults
Instructor – Pat Wiles Thursdays October 7, 14, 21, 28 – Cost: $50 – Time: 9:00-10:00- Adults Minimum 2

Learn so that you can teach a whole host of crafts for children. We will work on several different crafts a day. All materials provided. This class is Ideal for teachers or others who home school or work with children. We will do Batik, Silk Painting, Tie Dye, Candle Making, Leather Tooling and  more!  

Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner
Instructor - Pat Wiles

Tuesdays October 5, 12, 19, 26- Cost $45 – Time: 9:00 - 10:30 - Ages 10-Adult Minimum 3 Maximum 12

The Secrets of Watercolor will be revealed. Learn to use the tools. Masterpieces guaranteed!

Intermediate Watercolor – Realism

Instructor – Pat Wiles

Tuesdays October 5, 12, 19, 26 – Time: 11:00 – 12:30 Cost $45 Minimum 2

Want to learn how the pros paint old rusty things, glass, fur, tree bark and more. This is the class for you. You will need your own watercolor supplies and a sheet of 140 lb Arches rough paper

Silk Painting

Instructor- Pat Wiles 

Friday October 8th - Cost: $45 - Time 10-:00-3:00 Adult –Minimum 3 Maximum 6   

Brink a Sack Lunch  Create a hand painted silk scarf & hanging wall piece using silk dyes. Materials are provided. Additional classes can be scheduled if needed.

Conversational Spanish

Instructor : Pat Wiles 

Thursdays October 7, 14, 21, 28 – Cost: $30 – Time: 11:00 -12:00 Adult – Minimum 3 Maximum any.

The easiest Spanish class you will ever take. Learn a fast and easy way to converse in Spanish. Designed for travelers, employers and friends. You will be having conversations by the second class.

Batik Techniques

Instructor: Pat Wiles

Tuesdays October 5, 12, 19, 26 – Cost: $30 – Time 1:30 – 2:30 Minimum 3

Learn the ancient art of Batik using wax and dyes to create a framable piece.

The Short Story:  Why We Love Them, How We Learn From Them

Instructor: Catherine Flynn

Wednesdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 – Cost: $40 – Time 7-9 pm – Adults & High Schoo l– Minimum 6

By definition the short story is a fictional prose narrative read comfortable in a single sitting. This popular prose genre has won the attention and praise of the literary world and casual reader alike. Spend some time reading and discussing short stories, considering why the genre has maintained its popularity, and what we learn from reading these works. We will read both 19th century and contemporary American authors from Irving, Hawthorne, and Poe, to Carver, Cisneros, Erdrich and Tan . Call for Materials needed.

Eight American Poets

Instructor: Catherine Flynn

September 11, 18, 25, October 2 – Cost: $40 – Time: 10 –Noon - Adults & High School -- Minimum 6

Roethke, Bishop, Lowell, Berryman, Plath, Sexton, Ginsberg, and Merrill are among the most remarkable and influential current or recent American poets. Explore their work and renew your love for and admiration of poetry. This generational gathering of poets will enrich your understanding of poetry and these eight writers who are almost certain to last-and whose influence on many poets writing now is visceral and intricate. Call for Materials needed.

Painting With Pastels

Instructor: Ingrid Dittrich

Wednesdays: September 1 & 8    -   Cost: $10 per class – Time: 10 – Noon    -    Adults    -   Minimum 3     Sign up for one class or both

Ingrid has been living in Canon City for only a short while. She participated in the Holy Cross Abbey art contest and her painting won first place. She studied in Colombia, South America and Switzerland, Europe. Call for Materials needed.

Art With Charcoal

Instructor: Ingrid Dittrich

Wednesdays: September 15 & 22    -   Cost: $10 per class – Time: 10 – Noon    -    Adults    -   Minimum 3     Sign up for one class or both

Ingrid has been living in Canon City only for a short while.  She participated in the Holy Cross Abbey art contest and her painting won first place.  She studied in Colombia, South America and Switzerland, Europe.  Call for Materials needed.

Art  -  Sanguine

Instructor: Ingrid Dittrich

Fridays: September 17 & 24    -   Cost: $10 per class – Time: 10 – Noon    -    Adults    -   Minimum 3     Sign up for one class or both

Ingrid has been living in Canon City only for a short while.  She participated in the Holly Cross Abbey art contest and her painting won first place.  She studied in Colombia, South America and Switzerland, Europe.  Call for Materials needed.

Art  -  Sepia

Instructor: Ingrid Dittrich

Saturdays: September 4 & 11    -   Cost: $10 per class – Time: 10 – Noon    -    Adults    -   Minimum 3     Sign up for one class or both

Ingrid has been living in Canon City only for a short while.  She participated in the Holy Cross Abbey art contest and her painting won first place.  She studied in Colombia, South America and Switzerland, Europe.  Call for Materials needed.

Beyond Cross Stitching:  The Next Step sampler

Instructor: Dakota Rogers

Sundays: September 19th & 26th  –  Cost: no cost for members for class, $40 for non-members  –  Partial Kit $20  -- Time: 1– 4pm  Minimum 3

This small design is stitched on 25 count white Dublin linen using a variegated cotton thread and some pearl cotton.  Cross Stitching experience helpful.  Call for Materials needed.

Hat Decorating: 

Instructor: Dakota Rogers

Saturday: September 18th  –  Cost: no cost for class  –  Time: 1– 3pm  

Get a jump start on making hats for HATS OFF TO SEARCH & RESCUE.  Although the exhibit/auction will be in December, now is the time to begin making the hats you will donate.  Bring a clean hat to decorate and a small pair of scissors.  If you have any decorating items you would like to share, bring those also.  This class is no charge.  Donations of “Vintage” hats are also welcome.  For more information contact Dakota: dakotarogers@bresnan.net 276-9002

Water – Mixable Oil: 

Instructor: Joan Shadinger

Tuesdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28  –  Cost: $65  –  Time: 1– 4pm     Minimum: 2      Maximum:  8      Adults

If you have a problem with Traditional Oils this is the class for you!  Learn how to use this new medium to your advantage.  You can use water to mix or a very small amount of mediums that were made purposely for this medium.  You will learn how to make a color chart that you will have for a life-time.  Call for Materials needed.

Water – Mixable Oil: 

Instructor: Joan Shadinger

Thursdays: September  2,  9, 16, 23  –  Cost: $65  –  Time: 6-9pm     Minimum: 2      Maximum:  8      Adults

If you have a problem with Traditional Oils this is the class for you!  Learn how to use this new medium to your advantage.  You can use water to mix or a very small amount of mediums that were made purposely for this medium.  You will learn how to make a color chart that you will have for a life-time.  Call for Materials needed.

Basic Drawing for Beginners: 

Instructor: Joan Shadinger

Tuesdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28  –  Cost: $55  –  Time: 1– 4pm     Minimum: 2      Maximum:  8      Adults

You will learn to see different pencil variations, how to use tortillons, how to shade, and how to hold the pencil and to put shapes together.  All classes will learn basic shapes, a value scale, now to make a complete drawing.  Some supplies will be provided the first class only, a supply list will be given at that time.

Bear Fetish:  An Original  Needlepoint Canvas Design

Instructor: Dakota Rogers

Wednesday: October 6th  –  Cost: members no cost for class, $40 for non-members  –  Partial Kit $30  -- Time: 1– 4pm  Minimum 3

Native Americans used fetishes to petition the spirits for favors.  This bear of strength uses pearl cotton and Metallic braid on 24 count white Congress cloth to create a similar design.  It is adorned with beads and charms of the students choosing.  Some stitching experience required.  Call for Materials needed.

Blueberry Bunny:  An Original  Blackwork Design

Instructor: Dakota Rogers

Saturday: November 13th  –  Cost: members no cost for class, $40 for non-members  –  Partial Kit $20  -- Time: 1– 4pm  Minimum 3

This is a small blackwork design that explores simple ways to shade this technique.  It is stitched with a metallic braid and cotton floss on 24 count Congress clothe.  Some cross stitching experience is helpful.  Call for Material needed.

Holiday Truffle Box :  Watercolor  Box

Instructor: Dakota Rogers

Saturday: December 4th  –  Cost: $30  -  Time: 1– 4pm              Adults              Minimum 3

Paint a little gift box for the holiday gift giving season.  Kit, everything included, at no extra cost.