POTTERY

Handbuilt Pottery Workshop

Hand Built Ceramics Workshop

Jenny Steele
Learn hand building techniques of pinch, coil, and slab and apply them to create pottery and clay sculptures. Pottery projects will include cups, vases, bowl and a smaller sculptural piece. All projects will be glazed and fired. Bring a drop cloth.

Wed, Feb 8-Mar 14, 6-8 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1190W01-80741      $139, $30 material fee to instructor

PAINTING

Beginning and Intermediate Oil Painting

Valorie Snyder
If you have ever felt lost or frustrated in a painting class, you will find it very different here. Instructors have developed a comprehensive curriculum, providing basic information frequently overlooked in many art classes. Learn about the various types of brushes, how to apply paint, painting techniques and color theory. Choose your subjects as you complete assigned exercises and progress at your own pace. If you have painted before, you can build on what you already know and explore information missed in previous art classes. The class includes lectures, notes, demonstrations, and individual help.

This class requires the use of non-toxic Turpenoid Natural, rather than turpentine or other dangerous solvents.Supply list. For Valorie's class, check her blog at www.valoriesnyderart.blogspot.com.

Thu, Jan 26-Mar 1, 2-5 p.m., 6 wks     Littleton Campus  Class closed 
ARCR 1061W01-80074      $129

Thu, Jan 26-Mar 1, 6-9 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus  Class closed
ARCR 1061W02-80075      $129

Advanced Oil Painting

Valorie Snyder
Advanced painting techniques is for returning students who have completed all the beginning exercises in Valorie’s Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting class. You will determine together which topics on which to focus. Possibilities include: alla prima painting, painting faster, advanced color mixing, composition, people and portraits, and other old master approaches. To qualify for this class, you must have completed all of the assigned color studies and have a thorough understanding of the layered approach to painting. Please consult with Valorie before registering. If you aren’t quite ready for this class, you can continue to build your skills in the Beginning - Intermediate class, without repeating exercises you have already completed. Bring your supplies from your previous class. Additional supplies as needed.

Tue, Jan 24-Feb 28, 6-9 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1084W01-80743      $129

Oil Painting  All Levels

Marilyn Cassidy
Beginners through advanced students are welcome in this comprehensive oil painting class.  Marilyn will cover using the elements of design while walking you through the steps for a completed oil painting.  Marilyn uses the old master methods of studio painting.  We will incorporate design, composition value study and color theory.  Use of tools and palette plus other tips for taking care of your supplies are also taught.  This is not a drawing class so students will be allowed to transfer their ideas from resources they bring to class.  Every student works individually to develop their own original works.  Supply list. 

Wed, Feb 22-Mar 28, 6-9 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1086W01- 80744      $129

Exploring Acrylics

Joy Schultz
Explore mixing and layering colors, brushwork, various surfaces, and many possible techniques such as opaque, broken color, impasto, knife painting, texturing, tonal under painting, glazing, and wet on wet. Bring photos you have to work from. No experience necessary. Supply list-Schultz, 

Fri, Jan 27-Feb 24, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1109W01-80078      $119

A Dip Into Art

Joy Schultz
This is your chance to try 6 different media each week including charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and pen and ink. Discover the fun of each technique. A demonstration of various techniques is given as well as the basic elements of art such as composition, value, and color. No experience is necessary. Bring a drop cloth. Material fee includes all you will need.

Fri, Mar 2-30, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 5wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1099W01-80079      $119, $24 material fee to instructor

Beginning Watercolor

Joy Schultz/Marilyn Cassidy
Learn the techniques used in watercolor painting: drawing, color wheel, mixing colors, types of papers, wet on wet, dry brush, spatter, negative painting, experimental scrapings, layered, etc. to give you a working knowledge of the medium. Supply list. Bring a drop cloth.

Wed Jan 11-Feb 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 wks     Littleton Campus
ARCR 1110W02-80081      $129 (Cassidy)

Thurs, Jan 26-Feb 23, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1110W01-80080      $119 (Schultz)

HANDMADE PAPER

Turn Junk Mail into Art: Homemade Paper and Art Objects

Gail Nelson
Everyone gets junk mail and most of us even recycle it. Now you can reuse it by creating new paper from this unwanted resource. Start saving your junk mail and office waste and discover how to form sheets of paper for stationery, note cards, and art projects. Make 3D bowls and multimedia art in this hands-on class. Bring junk mail and office paper waste to class.

Thu, Feb 16-23, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1140W01-80097      $59, $5 material fee to instructor

DRAWING

You Can Draw!

Brian Brennan
Discover how to draw anything you see! This is a great class for beginners with little or no experience. Explore line, texture, tone as you learn how to draw observationally. Discover the secrets behind perspective, shape, shading and composition. Learn the techniques of “recording” images from your vision onto paper or canvas! Bring paper and 2B drawing pencil to the first class at which time a full materials list will be provided.

Thu, Feb 2-Mar 8, 6:30-9 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus  Class closed
ARCR 1101W01-80071      $129

Jumpstart Your Sketching

Joy Schultz
Learn about and try fun exercises and techniques to help you capture impressions, inspirations, and experiences quickly and enjoyably. Improve your observation and recognition skills and add spontaneity and freedom to your creative expression. Practice fresh, fast sketching, not detailed finished drawings. Bring a sketch book, 9B woodless pencil, stump (blending tool), kneaded eraser, pencil sharpener, and tracing paper.

Thurs, Mar 1-29, 1:30-4 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1117W01-80072      $119

ILLUSTRATION

Illustrating Children’s Books

Gail Nelson
Have you ever had the creative desire to illustrate a children’s book? If so, this hands-on class is for you! Explore how to develop a storyboard from a manuscript, draw sketches to-scale, and turn the sketches into finished illustrations. Examples, discussions, and drawing time round out the class. Bring your own story to illustrate or choose a children’s story from the public domain.

Thu, Mar 8-15, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1080W01-80748      $59, $5 material fee to instructor

CALLIGRAPHY

Beginning and Continuing Calligraphy

Evette Goldstein
Learn the art of beautiful writing. Discover the joy of self-expression through this ancient art form. You need not be an artist to become a calligrapher. Learn Chancery Italic Calligraphy. *If you are left handed, the material fee will be $6 more and you will need to notify the office upon registration in order that your materials may be ordered in time for the course start date.

Wed, Feb 22-Mar 21, 6-8 p.m., 5 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1104W01-80073      $89, $30 material fee to instructor

MAKE JEWELRY

These classes meets at AlisaP Design Studio in Littleton and directions will be mailed to you one week before the class begins.

Easy Silver Jewelry from Precious Metal Clay (PMC)

Alisa Phelps
Make fine silver jewelry from this great material. Tiny particles of silver are suspended in an organic binder to create a material that can be worked like clay. Pieces are fired to burn off the binder and fuse the metal. The result is a solid, 100% pure silver object. Make silver jewelry without traditional metalsmithing tools. Discover how to work with PMC and even how to continue your work at home. Make earrings and at least two pendants. No experience is necessary. Materials and tools will be available in these small classes. *Materials/tool kit fee: $35-$55 depending on the number and size of the projects

Tue, Jan 24-31, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks      AlisaP Design Studio  Class closed
ARCR 1120W01-80093      $79 plus materials*

Thu, Feb 16-23, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks      AlisaP Design Studio  Class closed
ARCR 1120W02-80094      $79 plus materials*

Intermediate Level Silver Jewelry Making From PMC

Alisa Phelps
Continue to progress with skills learned in the first class using precious metal clay. Materials and tools will be available at class. *Materials/tool kit fee: $35-$55 depending on the number and size of the projects.

Tue, Mar 6-13 6-9 p.m., 2 wks      AlisaP Design Studio
ARCR 1136W01-80095      $79 plus materials*

ENCAUSTICS

Encaustics Art Workshop

Camille Scott
Enjoy the wonderful world of encaustics an ancient yet simple art form. Use an iron and wax squares to create beautiful greeting cards and small paintings. Create 5 cards to take home each session as well as a matted piece ready to frame. All materials are provided and bring a plastic table cloth (the $1 variety) and paper towels.

Wed, Feb 8-15, 6:30-9 p.m., 2 wks     Littleton Campus
ARCR 1142W01-80750      $59, $25 material fee to instructor

Advanced Encaustics

Camille Scott
An extension of the beginning class, learn to transfer wax images to fabric and use a hot plate to create larger paper images that can be framed. Use brushes and molten waxes to create in a painterly fashion on canvas. Get answers to all your questions that you have encountered in the first class. A materials list is posted on the web site arapahoe.edu/communityed. Click on the Class Supply List link.

Wed, Feb 22, 6-9 p.m.      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1143W01-80751      $44, $20 material fee to instructor

Wed, Mar 21, 6-9 p.m.      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1143 W02-80773      $44, $20 material fee to instructor

SEWING

Sewing for Beginners or as a Refresher

June Greiman
Is your sewing machine gathering dust because you don’t remember how to use it or you never really learned how? Learn the basics while using a pattern, selecting appropriate material, and constructing an easy project. Bring your machine, enthusiasm and the required equipment and supplies the first night. Supply list.

Wed, Feb 1-22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks      Littleton Campus  Closed class
ARCR 1127W01-80084      $79

SEWING WORKSHOPS

Sewing is a fun and economical way to add special decoration to your home, upgrade your wardrobe, or create special one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. Brush up your sewing skills or learn a new technique while taking these 4-hour sewing workshops. These workshops are taught by June Greiman.
You must have a working sewing machine that you know how to operate, including winding a bobbin and threading the needle, in order to take these workshop classes. *Click on Community Education and then the Class Supply List link for specific sewing supplies and materials for each class.

Make a Pillow or Pillowcase!
Designer pillows can bring special highlights to your home. Learn how to make your own without paying designer prices. You will leave class with at least one pillowcase and pillow plus ideas for creating many more.

Sat, Mar 3, 9-1 p.m.     Littleton Campus 
ARCR 1180W01-80752      $49, plus materials*

Quilting 101
Want to know how to design and create a family heirloom through quilting? Learn the basics of quilting while creating a table runner. You will learn how to estimate fabric yardage, design a simple pattern, fabric preparation, and how to put the layers together for a finished product.

Sat,Feb 4, 9–1 p.m.      Littleton Campus  Class closed
ARCR 1182W01-80753      $49, plus materials*

KNITTING

Knitting for Beginners: Make a Scarf or Hat

Marsha Asheim
Learn the basic components of knitting - cast on, knit, purl, cast off, increases and decreases. Discuss knitting abbreviations and conventions, how to read a pattern, and how to read a yarn label. Begin your project while working with an expert to help you. You may purchase materials the first night of class or bring 200 yards of worsted weight yarn and size 8 knitting needles. A Knitted Peace is located at 5654 So Prince, Downtown Littleton.

Mon, Feb 27-Mar 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2 wks      A Knitted Peace
ARCR 1124W01-80083      $59

CROCHETING

Create Some Winter Fun! Get Hooked: On Crocheting!

Shelly Stephens
Crocheting is the newest craze of an old skill. If you are a beginner or more experienced, you can gain tips, knowledge and crochet creatively while you relax and meet new crochet friends. Practice yarns and crochet hooks are provided for first-timers or bring your own special project. Left-handers are welcome.

Wed, Feb 1-22, 6-8 p.m., 4 wks      Littleton Campus  Class closed
ARCR 1122W01-80082      $79

GLASS BLOWING

The workshops are offered under the expert instruction of Agnes Sanchez. Please note that you must be 18 or older or receive permission from the instructor to enroll. Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton) that covers the body, closed shoes and sunglasses. Questions? Contact the instructor at 303.399.4066 or agnesofglass@gmail.com. All classes are held at Agnes of Glass Studio/Gallery, located at 2717 East 40th Ave, Denver. A map will be mailed to you.

Elite Glass Blowing In One Day: Experience It. Immerse yourself in the fascinating and exciting art form of glass blowing. In this hands-on workshop, learn the fundamentals on health and safety in the studio, how to manipulate and work molten glass on a blow pipe and punty rod and use specific tools to create your own masterpieces to take home. You will receive individual guidance in making a paperweight and blown shot glass.  

Sat, Jan 28, 11-4 p.m.
ARCR 1155W01-80087     $169, $90 material fee to instructor

Sat, Feb 18, 11-4 p.m.
ARCR 1155W02- 80088    $169, $90 material fee to instructor

Sat, Mar 10, 11-4 p.m.
ARCR 1155W03-80089      $169, $90 material fee to instructor

Friday Night Glass Blowing-Extended 

The infinite uses of glass and fire have always been a fascination to people all over the world. This hands-on workshop offers you the physical handling of the glass as well as gaining working knowledge of the principles behind glass blowing. Through the use of unique and proven teaching techniques, emphasis will be placed on increased working temperature, bubble set-up and teamwork. Experience making solid free-form shapes and basic blown forms and color formation.

Fri, Feb 10-24, 5:30-9 p.m., 3 wks
ARCR 1157W01- 80090      $300, $125 material fee to instructor

Fri, Mar 16-30, 5:30-9 p.m., 3 wks
ARCR 1157W02-80091      $300, $125 material fee to instructor

WOOD CRAFTS

Beginning Wood Carving

Jack Bayman
By carving wildlife such as birds, animals, fish, etc. learn the steps of woodcarving including roughing out, relieving, texturing, painting and mounting. Selection of wood and tools will be covered. Depending on your project, material fee will vary. Bring a drop cloth.

Wed, Jan 25-Mar14, 6:30-9 p.m., 8 wks      The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
ARCR 1055W01-80099      $134, $20-$30 material fee toinstructor