Monday, January 25, 2021 | 10:00-12:00pm
We are making medical dolls; baby, children, and adult bibs; children’s pillowcases; foster care bags; and wheelchair and walker holders—much more diversified than before. There is a lot of machine sewing, basting, pinning, and cutting. All skill levels can be put to wonderful use. Donations of fabric, thread, and anything that could be used for our new projects would be greatly appreciated.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 9:00-12:00pm
This class is currently full.
This is a four week class on Tuesdays from 9-12pm - January 5, 12, and 19th and 26th.
Participants will get to know pastels by experimenting with different kinds of pastels on various surfaces through a simple drawing exercise. They will then learn how to sketch a simple landscape using basic shapes, lay in color on the surface & blend the pastels using different tools & methods. Prior experience with pastel painting not required.
Prime Members: free, Standard Members and Guests: $55.00. Materials fee 35.00 for all participants, payable to instructor at time of class
Jan Settle received her BFA degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and worked in the field of Interior Design for many years. She paints with acrylics, watercolor, pastels, and her new passion is Acrylic Paint Pouring. Jan is a member of the Blue Ridge Art League of Culpeper, the Mid-Atlantic Pastel Society (MAPS) and the Firnew Farm Artists Circle of Madison. Her work can be seen in local galleries and in many of the exhibits held by MAPS. You can follow Jan on Facebook at CastleRock Designs and Workshops.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 1:00-3:00pm
Sorry, this class is full.
Veteran card maker and Center member Sherry Sinard teaches you how to make one-of-a- kind handmade cards using a Fun Fold technique with a Valentine's theme. Then add embellishments to create your masterpiece. This will include a top fold card and a right-side folded card. Prime Members: free, Standard Members and Guests: $15.00 Materials fee: $8.00 per person for all participants, payable to instructor at time of class.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | 9:30-11:30am
Established in 1992 with the goal of utilizing participants’ skills to give back to the community, this group makes quilts for local charities to use for fundraising; knits hundreds of hats and mittens for children enrolled in the MACAA Head Start Program; knits or crochets caps for newborns at UVa Hospital, and more. Much prep work is done on our own time at home (using mostly donated materials) and we come together for finishing work. New members of all skill levels are welcome.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | 3:00-4:00pm
Knit-Wits is the new name for the Knitting for Beginners group. If you want to learn to knit--join us! If you want company while you knit--join us! If you want some ideas for your projects--join us! New participants always welcome and will learn at the first meeting what donated supplies are available and what they will need to purchase.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Marge Haugen 434.964.0197
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 10:30-12:30pm
Bring your own materials and come work on your favorite project while sharing ideas, learning new skills, and enjoying the company of fellow crafts enthusiasts. After the new year, the group will select some projects to work on or learn together.
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Cyndi Walsh cynthia.walsh2@gmail.com or Rea Everitt rea.everitt@gmail.com
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 11:00-12:30pm
Held over four Thursdays - January 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4
Art is a thing of the imagination. It’s all about enjoying creative exploration in color. All levels are welcome in this class. Artist Jane Skafte will start with exercises for beginners and anyone who works in other media but feels curious about painting with watercolor. Techniques will be demonstrated, followed by ample time for you to experiment and produce a beautiful work of art. Prime Members: free, Standard Members and Guests: 45.00.
Jane will email you shortly before the class begins and provide you with the Zoom link.
Open to all.
Location: Online
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 1:00-2:00pm
Novice, intermediate, and accomplished woodcarvers gather weekly to learn the craft or hone skills. Participants provide their own supplies, although current members provide assistance and loan supplies to get new participants started and offer information on what to purchase to continue. As founder Will Hansen said, “If you can peel a potato, you can learn to do woodcarving.”
Members only.
Location: The Center
Contact: Al Crittenden, Program Leader - (434) 296-1749
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 9:00-1:00pm
Participants will learn all about this colorful and delightfully unpredictable medium – alcohol ink. Each person will experiment using different inks and surfaces to create images using different techniques. Lots of one-on-one instruction from artist Jan Settle. Prime members free, Standard Members and Guests 30.00. Materials 25.00 per person, payable to instructor at time of class.
About the Artist
Jan Settle received her BFA degree from Virginia Commonwealth Universty and worked in the field of Interior Design for many years. She paints with acrylics, watercolor, pastels, and her new passion is Acrylic Paint Pouring. Jan is a member of the Blue Ridge Art League of Culpeper, the Mid-Atlantic Pastel Society (MAPS) and the Firnew Farm Artists Circle of Madison. Her work can be seen in local galleries and in many of the exhibits held by MAPS. You can follow Jan on Facebook at CastleRock Designs and Workshops.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, February 12, 2021 | 1:00-4:00pm
February 12 and 19 (2-week class)
Transform your old woolen sweater you accidentally shrunk or are just no longer wearing into mittens, a hat, tote bag, fingerless gloves, a cowl or scarf, etc. Don’t have an old sweater? A thrift store find is another option. Items need to be preshrunk, primarily wool or a wool blend of other natural animal fibers (e.g., alpaca, angora, cashmere). Make your repurposed item(s) in the first class, then choose a design and needle felt it onto your creation in class two. Some hand sewing required. Prime members -free; Standard Members and Guests - $30. Materials fee: $12 for all participants, payable to instructor at time of class.
Supply list:
Please bring the following, if you have them available: (don’t feel you have to go out and buy all these items)
Fiber artist Donna Markey has studied and played with fiber for years. She loves teaching and sharing this creative art form with people of all ages, and to see the joy in peoples’ faces as they create their own masterpieces. No experience necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, February 12, 2021 | 1:00-2:30pm
Friday, February 12, or Monday February 15
Looking for something fun to do with a grandchild on these days off from school, or do you just want to treat yourself to a new bauble? Join Bobbi Hughes in this “make it, take it” stretch bracelets class, fun for all ages. Pre-made packets will be available for you to choose from along with printed instructions. Cost for each bracelet made - $5.00, payable at time of class. Email Carolyn to register and indicate the 1. names of all people attending and 2. class date.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 9:00-12:00pm
Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fun and exciting way to set your creativity free and play with color. Fluid acrylic paints in your choice of colors are layered and poured onto a canvas surface, and the rest is up to your imagination! Join artist Jan Settle to learn the basic techniques of acrylic pouring – no experience required. No two paintings are ever the same; you will take home two finished paintings after they have dried.
Prime Members free; Standard Members and Guests $25. Materials $15 per person, payable to instructor at time of class.
About the Artist
Jan Settle received her BFA degree from Virginia Commonwealth Universty and worked in the field of Interior Design for many years. She paints with acrylics, watercolor, and pastels, and her new passion is Acrylic Paint Pouring. Jan is a member of the Blue Ridge Art League of Culpeper, the Mid-Atlantic Pastel Society (MAPS), and the Firnew Farm Artists Circle of Madison. Her work can be seen in local galleries and in many of the exhibits held by MAPS. You can follow Jan on Facebook at CastleRock Designs and Workshops.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | 9:00-12:00pm
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If you enjoy doing acrylic pours, you’ll love this class with Jan Settle. Learn how to control the paint mixed with pouring medium to create a simple landscape. Reference photos of landscapes and all supplies are provided. Each person will take home 1–2 paintings. Prior experience with acrylic pouring is required. Standard members and guests $25; Prime members – included in membership. Materials are $15 per person payable to the instructor at time of class. |
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 | 11:00-12:00pm
This class is held over four Wednesdays - March 3, 10, 17, 24
In this fun, step-by-step online class artist Jane Skafte will help you work your way through exercises designed to train your eye, hand and imagination to work together as a unit. Most students notice striking improvement as the class moves along. Learn to use texture and line, light and shadow, foreground and background, and several rendering techniques to draw expressively whether you have a background in art or not. Jane will also be giving optional “homework” assignments for those who want a little more practice outside of class time. Prime Members: free, Standard Members and Guests: 45.00. Register here.
Jane will contact you shortly before the class via email and send you a Zoom link.
Supplies:
Pencils 2H-6B
Sketch book (like Strathmore 400 series, or similar)
Drawing pen - Micron, pilot pen, or similar
Colored pencils
Open to all.
Location: Online
Friday, March 5, 2021 | 1:00-4:00pm
In this introduction to wet felting, you will learn the basic techniques of creating a dimensional object. Create a bowl or vase to hold treasures on your dresser, as an attractive accent piece, or to hold a small bunch of posies. Please bring two bath towels and an apron is also recommended for some good, clean fun. Class fee: Prime Members: free, Standard Members and Guests, $20.00. Materials fee: $10.00 for all participants, payable to instructor at time of class.
Fiber artist Donna Markey has studied and played with fiber for years. She loves teaching and sharing this creative art form with people of all ages, and to see the joy in peoples’ faces as they create their own masterpieces. No experience necessary.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 9:00-12:00pm
This is a fun class that utilizes the overflow of dried acrylic paint or “skins” from acrylic poured paintings to create unique jewelry! If you’ve taken Jan Settle’s paint pouring class, you may have some skins of your own. If not, she will have plenty for you to choose from to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pendants or necklaces or earrings. There will be an assortment of silver-colored chains, or you may bring your own. Prime Members: free, Standard Members and Guests $15.00. Materials fee $25.00 for each participant, payable to instructor at time of class.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
Friday, April 9, 2021 | 1:00-4:00pm
You’ll have fun creating a teddy bear in this needle felting class. Fiber artist Donna Markey has studied and played with fiber for years. She loves teaching and sharing this creative art form with people of all ages, and to see the joy in peoples’ faces as they create their own masterpieces. No experience necessary. Prime Members: free, Standard Members and Guests: $20.00 Materials fee: $6.00 per person for all participants, payable to instructor at time of class.
Open to all.
Location: The Center
