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Quilt in A Day with Artist Julie Fakler: Saturday December 14 10:00am – 4:00pm, 30 minutes for lunch. For beginners. Ages 16 and up. Member $55/ Non-Member $66. Supply fee $25. Create a throw size quilt in one day! Students will learn how to piece a quilt top, assemble the three layers of the quilt (top, batting, and back), and tie the quilt. Students will be given precut squares, batting, and quilt back. Students will learn how to sew the quilt squares together using a sewing machine and how to iron the quilt top. All three layers will be sewn together and tied. Students will leave class with a finished throw size quilt, approximately 42”x57”. This is a perfect size for a baby quilt, or a throw for the couch. Kits will be provided and include everything you need to create your quilt. Instructor: Julie Fakler.

Bring a lunch to class. Students will be using a sewing machine and iron. No rotary blades, fabric will be precut. Fabric donated by Pat Jarrett. Must be registered by December 6th.

Wheelthrowing with Dianne Lockerby: Tuesdays, January 7 - February 11, from 1 to 3PM. Member $120/ Non-Member $144. Clay $54.00 for 25 pounds, or $2 a pound for recycled clay. This class is for the beginner or someone who has been away from clay for a bit. We will start with the basics of centering, opening and go on from there. Each day Dianne does demos and will guide you through the steps of throwing to achieve pieces on the wheel. Small at first, but as skills progress the pots will get bigger and the walls thinner. Persistence pays off here, but it does take time. Come join us, getting dirty and having fun. Bring a towel and wear clothes to get dirty. While in your scheduled class you can also participate in the Tuesday AM studio. For clay newbies to a refresher class to an experienced clay lover.  All Levels are welcome! Instructor: Dianne Lockerby.

Improv 101: Intro to Improv with Buddy Ricker. (Ages 16+) Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:00 PM. January 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, with a final performance on March 1st! Pricing - Member $70/Non-Member $80. This course will focus on the fundamentals of improv acting with an emphasis on improv comedy.  Through “hands on” exercises and laughter, we will bring out the creative improv-er in you.  The final session will be a chance for you to show off your new skills as you dazzle your family and friends with a course ending show that showcases the improv artist in you.  This is not just a course in comedy; this is a course in life’s social skills.  You will gain confidence (and have fun) as you learn to think quickly, listen, participate in team building, take risks and create and carry out ideas swiftly. Class will end with a performance for friends and family to enjoy! Instructor: Buddy Ricker.

Paint a Portrait of Your Pet with Julie Fakler -- With Wine: Ages 21 and up. January 14 5:30pm-7:30pm. Member $26.00/Non-Member $30.00. Supply fee $10. Artist Julie Fakler will teach you step by step on how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class you’ll learn about under painting, form, shape and color. Email your pet photo to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org and we can print it out for you. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. -- Students must get registered 3 days prior to the start of class.

Paint a Portrait of your Pet with artist Julie Fakler: (ages 7 and up, ages 6 and under will need an adult helper!) January 23 5pm-7pm. Member $20.00/Non-Member $24.00. Supply fee $10. Artist Julie Fakler will teach you step by step how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class you’ll learn about under painting, form, shape and color. Email your pet photo to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org and we can print it out for you. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Students must get registered 3 days prior to the start of class.

Paint a Portrait of Your Pet 2.0 with Julie Fakler (45+). January 27 & 28 from 5pm-7pm. Julie will teach you step-by-step how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class, you’ll learn about underpainting, form, shape, and color. In the first class, we will complete the first layer of colors (paint) and return the next day to add a second layer of colors (paint). If time allows, more layers can be added to your masterpiece. Students will have time to socialize and share their artmaking experience with fellow classmates. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Email your pet photo(s) to juliefakler@gmail.com , and Julie will print your photo on cardstock. Please email your photo to Julie by January 24. Tuition - Member: $40, Non-Member: $48

Portrait of your Pet in Clay with artist Julie Fakler (45+). February 17 5pm-6:30pm, February 24 5pm-7pm, and March 3 5pm-6pm. Julie will teach you step-by-step how to create a portrait of your pet in clay. In class, you will learn about composition, carving clay, color, and underglazing. February 17, students will carve their pet portrait in a slab of clay. February 24, students will glaze their pet portrait. On March 3, we will meet to see how the student's pieces turned out and do a little show and tell. Students will have time to socialize, and share their artmaking experience with fellow classmates. Email your pet photo(s) to juliefakler@gmail.com and Julie will print your photo on cardstock. Please email your photo to Julie by February 14. Wear clothes that can get dirty to class. Tuition - Member: $40, Non-Member: 48. Supplies are included with the MSAB Grant. 

Handbuilding with Dianne Lockerby: Tuesdays, February 25 – April 1, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Member $120/ Non-Member $144. Clay $54.00 for 25 pounds, or $2 a pound for recycled clay. In this class students will turn their ideas into creations with Dianne's help – functional pieces such as cups and bowls, non-functional decorative pieces for the wall or personalized holiday gifts. Let your imagination be your guide. We will also add color and use food safe glazes so creations can even be used with food. Clay and guidance will be provided. Bring your ideas and come dressed to get dirty and have fun. Handbuilding is a great introduction to pottery! Instructor: Dianne Lockerby.