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EGG-cellent Easter Basket
with Carolyn Lowe
Age 12 - Adult
Basket Size: 8 1/2” L x 8” W x 5” H
The basket is made on a 5” x 8” Oblong Base using both natural and pastel colored reed. When finished an Easter tie on will be attached to the front of the basket. A treasure that will last for many years of Easter fun.
9am - 2pm Saturday, March 14
Clay - Beginning to Intermediate Wheel
with Jess Parks
Adult
This class is for students who have taken the beginning class previously but may not be ready to move on to an intermediate or advanced class. Students will continue their knowledge and skills to create functional and decorative wares from clay. We will do at least five projects and students will have the opportunity to throw on the wheel. Decoration with surface textures, handles, and glazing examples will be discussed. Every class will create different forms, and students will learn how to understand clay's versatility. You will have a chance to throw, trim, and modify a pot. After the fifth meeting, projects will be bisque fired. The last night is left for glazing. If you are interested in taking a clay class and would like to explore your creativity and enhance your skill this class may be for you. Only 6 spots are available. A wheel is available for each student.
11:00 am - 1:30 pm, Tuesdays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 28. No class April 21.
Straight Back Woven Chair
with Carolyn Lowe
Adult
We will be discussing the life and history of the straight back chair. Once you choose your chair we will talk about the material and tools that will be used. We will learn how to read and follow the pattern. Students will be given hands-on help from the instructor.
This will be a six-hour class. The chair, materials, as well as the tools will be provided.
* This class is sponsored by the Berea College Appalachian Fund, Folk Arts & Cultures Initiative Grant.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 28.
Intermediate Sewing for Adults
with Robin Castania
Age 12 - Adult
For those who have completed the Sewing Basics class, we will continue our journey. We will learn how to read and work with sewing patterns, including how to alter a pattern and choose the correct fabric and interfacing. We will also learn how to install zippers and create buttonholes, both automatic and manual, and the machine feet you will need. As a class project we will put into practice that we have learned and construct a simple garment. We will also learn how to make simple alterations to commercial garments.
6pm - 8:30pm Tuesdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26.