Adults 50+: Art Classes and Workshops

Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. • 541-736-4444

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Jewelry Wire Wrapping

Learn how to make intricate and beautiful jewelry through wire weaving using bead wire. Beginner project can be done in your choice of colors. Introduction of tools and proper usage at first class. Supply list at registration. Instructor: Vera Slick, jewelry artist. No class 9/24.
Intermediate
9/13-10/4 . . . M . . . 9-11:30am . . . $6 ID/$7 OD . . . . . . 19198
Beginning
9/17-10/15 . . . F . . . 9-11:30am . . . $6 ID/$7 OD . . . . . . 19197

Drawing Seasonal Landscapes

Use shapes, values and textures to create a balanced composition with specific colors that represent seasonal landscapes. Demonstrations and individualized evaluations. Material list at registration. One art gallery field trip scheduled a Saturday in October. Instructor: Ellen Gabehart. Register.
9/27-11/15 . . . M . . . 9:30am-12pm . . . $52 ID/$55 OD . . . 19199

Watercolor: Seasonal Landscapes

See more like an artist while emphasizing fundamentals, plus explore the beauty and drama of color relationships and values. Demonstrations and individualized evaluations. Material list at registration. One art gallery field trip scheduled a Saturday in October. Instructor: Ellen Gabehart. Register. No class 11/11, 11/25.
Ages 50+
9/27-11/15 . . . M . . . 12:30-3:30pm . . . $52 ID/$55 OD . . . 19200
Ages 18+
9/30-12/2 . . . Th . . . 6-8:30pm . . . $52 ID/$55 OD . . . 19202

Woodworking Basics

Project-oriented class to learn the proper and safe use of basic hand and electric tools. Consumer information also covered. Basic supplies provided. No prerequisite. Instructor: Robert Havas. Call 541-463-5252 to register at Lane Community College.
Adult Activity Center
9/29-11/17 . . . W . . . 6-9pm
Ages 18+ $131 + $10 registration fee LCC # 22910
Age 60+ $107 + $10 registration fee LCC $ 22910

Come Tat with Me

Learn a technique or complete a unique project. Supply list provided at registration or kits available for additional fee. Instructor: Cheryl Birch. Register.
9/8-12/22 . . . 2nd & 4th W . . . 2-4pm $48 ID/$51 OD . . . 19121

Card-Making Club

Create fun cards while sharing expertise with other card makers. Must bring own tools. Make cards for military personnel to send home.
9/21-12/21 . . . 3rd Tu . . . 3-5pm . . . Free . . . 19450

Oil Painting

Work on the subject of your choice. Emphasis on color, drawing skills, composition, technique and equipment. Supply list discussed first class. Instructor: Gloria Tinker. Register. No class 11/11, 11/25.
9/30-12/16 . . . Th . . . 9am-12pm . . . $65 ID/$68 OD . . . 19454
9/30-12/16 . . . Th . . . 1-4pm . . . $65 ID/$68 OD . . . 19230

Fall Dried Arrangement

Door hanging arrangement created by embellishing natural elements including pine cones, thistles and a glittered bird. Materials supplied. Bring dried fall flowers or other specialty items you may want to use. Instructor: Dianne Elmer, crafter extraordinaire. Register.
10/22 . . . F . . . 1-3:30pm . . . $10 ID/$11 OD . . . 19231

Patchwork Ornaments

Make a beautiful keepsake or gift patchwork ornament from holiday wrap dipped in wax. These lovely decorations are so unique that you will be amazed at what you have created. Materials supplied. Instructor: Dianne Elmer, crafter extraordinaire. Register.
12/3 . . . F . . . 1-3pm . . . $10 ID/$11 OD . . . 19233

Japanese Paper Craft Dolls

Learn an art tradition of Japan through an introduction to traditional paper crafts. These adorable dolls in their kimonos can be displayed in a frame or used as bookmarks and make great gifts. Materials provided, but you are welcome to bring additional scrapbooking papers and your favorite glue. Instructor: Sarina Dorie. Register.
12/4 . . . Sa . . . 10-11am . . . $7 ID/$8 OD . . . 19237

Drop-In Art

Fun with Crafts
Put your creativity to work making seasonal decorations for the center. Instruction and materials provided.
9/21 . . . Tu . . . 1-2:30pm . . . Free . . . 19452
11/16 . . . Tu . . . 1-2:30pm . . . Free . . . 19453

Artisans at Work
For the advanced artisan who works independently on handcrafted projects. No instruction or materials provided.
Semimonthly . . . 2nd & 4th Tu . . . 3-4:30pm

Quilting Circle
For the experienced quilter. Group quilts pieced tops for community members. Call 541-736-4444 for inquiries.
Weekly . . . TuF . . . 8am-12pm . . . Free

Rough Cuts Lapidary Group
Discuss design, materials, machines and techniques. Facilitators: Bob White and Dennis Davis. No meeting July-September.
Monthly . . . 2nd F . . . 1-3pm . . . Free

Wood Carving
Instruction available for beginners; drop-in studio for experienced carvers. Furnish your own tools and wood.
Weekly . . . Tu . . . 1-3pm . . . Free

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