 SEWING
Sewing for Beginners or as a Refresher
— Jane Smith
Is your sewing machine gathering dust because you don’t remember
how to use it or you never really learned how? Learn the basics,
using a pattern, selecting appropriate material, and constructing
an easy project. Bring your machine, enthusiasm and the required
equipment. Click here for supply list.
- Thu, Sept 24-Oct 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks — ACC Campus
ARCR 1127F01-66251 — $79
More Sewing Skills
— Karen Crowder
Learn how to put in an invisible and lap zipper, hem
on different weights of fabric, gather fabric easily, shorten pants,
take in clothing and other skills that will help you sew your own
garment or alter clothing. Click here for supply list.
- Thu, Oct 22-Nov
12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks — ACC Campus
ARCR 1119F01-66252 — $79
Make a Skirt
— Jane Smith
Continue to have fun and be comfortable sewing. Make a skirt in
class. You will choose from three patterns and learn how to sew
darts, insert zippers, and how to hem. Some sewing experience needed.
- Tue, Sept 15-Oct
13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks — ACC Campus
ARCR 1118F01-66253 — $79
 Sewing A Costume
— Jane Smith
Join in the fun of making a costume. Bring a pattern, fabric,
and get help as you sew something creative. Learn possible
shortcuts and tips that will make the process a little quicker
and lots
of
fun.
- Tue, Oct 20-27,
6:30-8:30 p.m., 2 wks — ACC Campus
ARCR 1129F01-66254 — $49
 CROCHETING
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.
Shelly Stephens has
taught men and women to initiate and perfect this traditional
craft. - Wed,
Sept 23-Oct 14, 6-8 p.m., 4 wks — ACC Campus
ARCR 1122F01-66049 — $59
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.
- Wed, Oct 7-14,
6:30-8:30 p.m., 2 wks — A Knitted Peace
ARCR 1124F01-66375 — $49
Back to Sewing
 CREATIVE WRITING
Writing for Fun and Profit!
— Staff
So you want to be a writer? Do you have an idea for
a novel or script? Would you like to tell the story of your grandmother’s
life or share your own life experience? Maybe you simply fill pages
in a journal and don’t know what to do with them. Embrace
your writer by participating in structured writing exercises and
sharing your work in a supportive, encouraging environment. Learn
tools and techniques to help you live the writing life.
- Mon,
Sept 28-Nov 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
WRIT 1003F01-66226 — $99, $5 material fee to instructor
Creative Writing: The Next Level
Betty Moore
For experienced writers, go the next step! Discuss dialogue, characterization,
plot development, and different genres. Explore publishing techniques
and finding an agent.
- Mon, Sept 21-Oct
26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks — ACC Campus
WRIT 1014F01-66227 — $89, $5 material fee to instructor
Poetry and
the Spoken Word
— Jason Moore
So you want to be a poet? Do you have ideas for a collection
of poems? Maybe you simply enjoy expressing yourself through
verse.
Explore your inner poet by participating in structured writing
exercises and sharing your work in a supportive, encouraging
environment. Learn the tools and techniques to help make your
poetry alive with
vivid imagery, infectious rhythm and more.
- Wed, Sept 30-Nov
4, 6:30-8:30 pm, 6 wks — ACC Campus
WRIT 1015F01-66374 — $89, $5 material fee to instructor
CHILDREN’S
BOOKS
Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books
— Michael and Caroline Carroll
“
The Carrolls helped me get my book published!” ( student
Marla). Come explore the adventure of writing and illustrating
children’s books, from finding the right publisher to writing
a good proposal to making your story sing. Find out how to work
with artists if you are a writer, and how to work with writers
if you are an artist. Receive a wide range of handouts, and enjoy
a few surprise guest speakers! Discover how to link up with the
publishing industry from these two experts.
Michael and Caroline Carroll have collectively written and
illustrated nearly twenty children’s books for publishers such as Tyndale,
Zondervan, Charlesbridge and others. Caroline is a children’s
librarian at Columbine Public Library, with a background in Occupational
Therapy and women’s ministries through various churches.
Mike has illustrated magazines including National Geographic, Smithsonian,
Popular Science, and Odyssey, and has written for Clubhouse, Astronomy
and others.
- Wed, Sept 23-Oct
14, 6:30-9 p.m., 4 wks — ACC Campus
WRIT 1002F01-66229 — $139, $15 material fee to instructor
How to
Write for Children and Young Adults
— Denise Vega
Are you working on a picture book or novel for children or
young adults or do you have an idea for one? In this workshop
with award-winning
children and young adult book author Denise Vega, evaluate what
is currently published, understand picture book and novel structure,
analyze existing works, and explore various writing techniques
such as “show don’t tell.” If you have something
you’re working on, bring it! The majority of this workshop
focuses on good writing techniques for both picture books and novels,
with some time at the end to discuss how to submit a manuscript
for possible publication and other “getting published” topics.
Note that this course does not cover self-publishing.
Denise Vega is a published, award-winning author and the Co-Regional
Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children’s
Book Writers and Illustrators.
Visit www.denisevega.com
- Mon, Dec 7, 6-9
p.m. — ACC Campus
WRIT 1013F01-66230 — $59, $3 material fee to instructor
FREELANCING
 Freelance Writing: Discover the Myths and Realities
— Betty Moore
Learn about the various markets open to freelance writers,
how to break in, and what you can expect to earn. Understand
the elements
of making a sale, including pitching to editors and negotiating
contracts. Discover how to choose a market that matches your
skills and interests, and how becoming a specialist can boost
your selling
power.
- Mon, Nov 2-9, 6-8:30 p.m., 2 wks — ACC Campus
WRIT 1004F01-66228 — $59
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