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Canoe PaddlesArts, Crafts, and HobbiesWaitlistInstructors: Ron Weber and Bill Majewski Making your own paddle is a great way to personalize your paddling experience. This class offers materials, instruction, and design help so that you can make your own canoe paddle. Choose bent or straight-shafted, with either solid or laminated construction. There will be work time during class, but participants should plan on also working from home. Materials and gluing extra charge discussed in class (about $30). Minimum age 16 with adult supervision.Fall 2026
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Crocheted Journal Bag with Repurposed T-shirt YarnArts, Crafts, and HobbiesDid you know that 92 million tons of textiles are sent to global landfills each year? How do you reuse clothing? Create something new and beautiful by crocheting a sturdy journal bag or phone purse with repurposed, sustainable T-shirt yarn. Attend the "Making Sustainable Yarn from T-shirts" to create your own materials or purchase a t-shirt yarn kit from the instructor. Optional T-shirt Yarn Kits can be purchased directly from the instructor at class for $20-$30.Fall 2026
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Crocheted Toy Basket with Repurposed T-shirt YarnArts, Crafts, and HobbiesWould you like to control clutter in your home? Create a small basket to hold toys for children or pets using sustainable, repurposed T-shirt yarn. Attend the "Making Sustainable Yarn from T-shirts" to create your own materials, or purchase a T-shirt yarn kit from the instructor. Bring very sharp scissors and a large crochet hook. (Size N is best, but large sizes such as K, L, or M would also work.) Optional T-shirt Yarn Kits can be purchased directly from the instructor at class for $20-$30.Fall 2026
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WaitlistDrawing 101Arts, Crafts, and HobbiesInstructor: Deb Hannu Want to learn to draw better? Or even just learn to draw, period? Learn tips and tricks for drawing from real life, as well as techniques for tapping your own creativity and imagination. This class is for adult students. No experience necessary; if you have drawing supplies you like to use feel free to bring them, but we will provide some things to use. You can also choose to order a kit for an additional cost if you wish (information available the first night of class!) $10 supply fee (payable to instructor the first night).Fall 2026 -
Drawing 2.0Arts, Crafts, and HobbiesWaitlistPLEASE NOTE: COURSE DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED Already know some basics? Come experiment with drawing different views of people and objects, expanded work with proportions and perspective, and more! Bring your favorite drawing tools to class if you like - we will also have things here you can use! $10 supply fee (payable to instructor the first night). This class is for adult students.Fall 2026
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WaitlistFall Felted PumpkinsArts, Crafts, and HobbiesPLEASE NOTE: THE CORRECT DATE FOR CLASS # 5210-B IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22NDInstructor: Chrissy Valento Happy fall! Come join us while we create four 3-Dimensional felted pumpkins, each pumpkin being around 3” tall/wide. If our 2 hour class period doesn’t warrant enough time to complete all four, materials will be available to take home to finish what you have learned. Keep all 4 pumpkins, or give as gifts! $25 due to instructor at time of classFall 2026 -
WaitlistFused Glass OrnamentsArts, Crafts, and HobbiesHappy Holidays! Come join us to create four glass fused holiday ornaments. Ornaments will be created on the night of the class, then put in our glass kiln for the firing process, and returned to participants 2 weeks later (December 17th), just in time for the holidays. Keep all four ornaments for yourself, or give as gifts! No prior experience necessary. Additional Materials / kiln fee paid to instructor at class: $35Fall 2026 -
Getting Started with Decorative JournalingArts, Crafts, and HobbiesThey are called art journals, junk journals, ephemera journals, and decorative journals. In this hands-on class we will explore different ways to decorate and be creative in your journals. Please bring your journal and any ephemera (stickers, decorative paper, etc.) that you would like to use.Fall 2026
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Healing Art JournalArts, Crafts, and HobbiesAre you grieving the loss of a loved one or experiencing another loss in your life? Over the course of 3 sessions, you will create your own art journal and get assistance in creating your pages. Your journal could be filled with thoughts, feelings, or memories. An art journal can include drawing, collaging, photographs, painting, writing, and more to express your thoughts and emotions. You don’t need to be able to draw or paint to enjoy art journaling. You will learn simple techniques for using papers, inks, paint, and other medium to create pages. Additional supply fee of $25 due to the instructor at class (cash or check).Fall 2026 -
Knots for BeginnersArts, Crafts, and HobbiesWaitlistDo you find yourself at a loss when it comes to tying knots? In this class we’ll practice tying a few useful knots for your everyday life and outdoor adventures. Just bring yourself! All materials provided.Fall 2026
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Making Sustainable Yarn from T-shirtsArts, Crafts, and HobbiesDo you have T-shirts that hold important clothing memories? Do you have old, stained, or ripped t-shirts that are adding to your closet clutter? Learn simple techniques to turn an unwearable T-shirt into yarn to be used for crocheting, knitting, or weaving projects. Bring a very sharp pair of scissors and your t-shirts to be repurposed. Large cotton T-shirts work best, but any size, shape, or material will do, and the entire T-shirt will be converted. Some scissors are available to borrow during the session. Participants may attend subsequent courses to make a journal bag/phone purse or a toy basket.Fall 2026
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WaitlistMatting Mounting and FramingArts, Crafts, and HobbiesPLEASE NOTE: COURSE DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED Instructor: Deb Hannu Learn tips and tricks for taking care of your photographs and artwork yourself! With just a bit of skill and some simple tools, you can easily mat, mount and frame work yourself, instead of using a frame shop. Personalize your walls and save some money by doing it yourself. Instructor will give you guidance on sizing, color, framing ideas and more. $15 materials payable to instructor at class.Fall 2026 -
Mixed Media Art PlayArts, Crafts, and HobbiesInstructor: Laurie Pinther This class is for you! You don't need any art experience as this is an experimental process that allows you to be creative and expressive. This is a fun class to learn how to combine mixed media layers to create art. We will explore several mixed media techniques and practice creating layers using a variety of tools and art supplies to experiment with color and texture to create your one of a kind art projects (many to choose from or bring your own project or art journal). Additional supply fee of $25 due to the instructor at class (cash or check).Fall 2026 -
Painting 101Arts, Crafts, and HobbiesPLEASE NOTE: COURSE DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGEDInstructor: Deb Hannu Want to learn about composition and color? How to ‘get started’ with a painting? What types of paints are out there, and what’s best for what purpose? We’ll focus on COLOR, as well as experiment with some tips, tricks and techniques as you dip a brush into the world of painting. (Recommend taking Drawing first!) If you have painting supplies that you’d like to use, feel free to bring them along. We will have materials here for you to use as well. You can also choose to order a kit to take home for an additional cost if you wish (info available the first night of class). Additional $15 supply fee/student (payable to instructor the first night).Fall 2026 -
WaitlistRosemaling, NorwegianArts, Crafts, and HobbiesInstructor: Claudia Abrahamson Learn the basic brush strokes and techniques of Norwegian Rosemaling for beginners plus more intermediate skills taught to repeat students. Brushes may be purchased from the instructor at class. Supplies are not included and must be purchased separately. See online class description for supply list. Rosemaling Class Supply List - Available at craft (ex. Michaels) and grocery stores Tracing Paper tablet Pallet Paper tablet Boiled Linseed Oil Brush cleaning fluid Pencil Dead/dry pen or stylus Pallet knife Paints (oils): Titanium White Cadmium Red Light Cadmium Yellow Raw Umber Raw Sienna Burnt Umber Burnt Sienna Ivory Black Paynes Grey Yellow Ochre Alizarin Crimson Prussian Blue Grocery Store: Murphy’s Oil Soap Salad Oil Viva paper towelsFall 2026 -
Using a Fountain PenArts, Crafts, and HobbiesFountain pens are becoming more and more popular for journalers/diarists, artists, and writers of all kinds. This class will help you get started with a fountain pen (how to ink it, get it writing, and tips for posture while writing) and how to maintain it going forward (changing ink, troubleshooting). Please bring your own cartridge/converter fountain pen. Starter pens will also be available for purchase at the class for $7.Fall 2026
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Walking Sticks & StuffArts, Crafts, and HobbiesWaitlistIntroduction to Make a custom walking stick or cane, Learn how to select and process a sick for personal use or gift. Choose from several different types of wood and discover the character of each piece ! Unfinished sticks are available from instructor.Fall 2026