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4-Class Craft Series for Seniors: Weave, Draw, Print, Assemblage

October 26, 2023 @ 9:30 am – November 16, 2023 @ 11:00 am

This event is part of a 4-class crafting series taught by Heather Hogan. These classes are part of the Sierra 2 Senior Center. Learn more about senior classes here.

Protective Goddess Eyes – Thursday, Oct 26 from 930-11am

Join us as a group to share in this calming hands-on activity where we revisit the campfire craft of “God’s Eyes” with yarn, embroidery floss, or t-shirt fabric yarn. Students can use 2 or 3 sticks in various sizes and select from multiple colors and materials. Make an ornament in an hour or a more complex wall piece in a 3 hours session. Learn to make a tassel to adorn your final piece.

Supplies will be provided. Please feel free to donate additional yarn, string, or embroidery floss and/or bring your own sticks.

Drawing from a Grid, Thursday, November 2nd from 930-11am

Learn how to accurately draw a copy of an image using a proportional grid. A great technique for beginners to understand how to shape and form a composition or for more experienced artists to transfer an outline image to a canvas or mural wall. Supplies will be provided. Please feel free to bring an image that you want to work with. Donations of materials and funds for supplies gratefully accepted.

Stamped Holiday Cards and Place Settings – Thursday, November 16 from 930-11am

Play with various stamps and pen to create custom holiday cards to send to friends and family and/or craft small table tent place settings for your next fancy family meal. Paper, ink, stamps, paper cut-outs, collage ephemera, markers and guidance will be provided. Donations of materials and funds for supplies gratefully accepted.

Upcycled Jewelry Brooch, Clips, Keychains & Ornaments – Thursday, November 30 from 930-11am

Learn tips and techniques to assemble pieces of jewelry and small objects into new compositions as a brooch or ornament for the holidays. Play with various scraps and pieces, arrange them onto a backing piece, and carefully use super-strong adhesive to cement your creation in place. Deconstructed jewelry pieces, brooch/clip backings, glue, and guidance will be provided. If you have jewelry/needle nose pliers, wire cutters, scissors, or E-6000 glue please bring those with you. Donations of materials and funds for supplies gratefully accepted.