All workshops are offered in two sessions. Please select a workshop from the list below to learn more.

Please register for courses at least three to four weeks before the session begins. Class and workshop size ranges between 4 to 15 students and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. We now accept 15, 16 & 17 year-olds with parental permission. Make-up classes will be scheduled by individual instructors.

CLAY SCULPTURE

SCULPTING THE HEAD IN CLAY
Instructor: Art Wells
This is a fun, fast paced workshop for beginning to advanced students interested in sculpting the human head. Demonstrations will be given on sculpting male vs. female, differences in age, and differences of various ethnic groups. Students will use each other as models in learning to create a likeness. The projects done in the workshop are only to be considered learning experiences and are not intended to be permanent or fired in a kiln. Armature and tools will be provided for the workshop and will be available for students to purchase. There will be a one-hour break for lunch. Workshop includes a 25 pound bag of modeling clay. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	June 23 - 25 TUESDAY - THURSDAY (3 days), 9:30am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$260 Members ($290 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

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FILMMAKING

ONE-MAN BAND
Instructor: Mark Birnbaum
If you have some production experience and have a camera (or access to one) and would like to develop your production skills, then this workshop is for you. Mark Birnbaum has surfed the crest of a digital wave, producing, shooting and editing mainstream documentaries and independent productions for theatrical, broadcast, festival and educational venues. Along the way he has discovered equipment and developed techniques that can yield surprisingly intimate portraits and revealing stories, marked by a personal stamp of authorship. He will help you navigate the challenges of leaving the crew behind. Day one covers camera, sound, support gear and interview techniques. Examples of Mark's films are screened and discussed. On day two, students hone their skills in the field, shooting an interview and B-roll of a subject in the community,. Later the class meets to screen and discuss the day's footage. Please bering a lunch.

Date & Time	April 17 & 18 FRIDAY & SATURDAY (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$295 Members ($325 Non-Members) Register Online

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FUSED GLASS

BASIC KILN CASTING AND COLDWORKING
Instructor: Rebecca Romanek Johnson, TA Rosanne Taylor
This workshop will introduce students to kiln casting by building a basic open faced mold using refractory material. Each student will receive a 10x10 glass sheet, a 3-1/2 lb billet, plus 3 lbs cullet. In addition, students will learn basic coldworking skills using equipment such as a belt sander, lap grinder, tile saw, hand grinders and more.

Date & Time	Wednesday August 5th 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday August 7th 6:30pm - 10:00pm, Thursday August 13th 6:30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$275 Members ($305 Non-Members) Register Online

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JEWELRY

LOOP-IN-LOOP CHAIN WORKSHOP
Instructor: Patricia Tschetter
Learn how to make elegant yet strong classical chains without solder in fine silver and /or 22kt gold. Your hand-made pendants deserve hand-made chains. Fusing will be emphasized because this skill will help students make better bezels and is a prerequisite for granulation and fine silver enameling. We will be using Jean Stark's book Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains and Their Derivatives extensively in this workshop. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	April 18 & 19 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $75 Materials Fee Register Online

CHAINMAKING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Students will work with sterling silver, brass and copper wire to design and produce beautiful bracelets and necklaces through a variety of techniques, including forging, linking, Egyptian coil and soldering loops. Tools and wire will be included. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	July 11 SATURDAY (1 day), 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ( $125 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

LOST WAX CASTING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Through the process of casting, students will be able to produce one-of-a kind jewelry pieces and small sculptures. Once a model is sculpted in wax, it is then put into a metal flask and a fine plaster (investment) is poured around it. After drying, the flask is put into a kiln and the wax is burned out leaving a hollow form in the investment. Silver or bronze is then melted and poured into the form reproducing the orginal wax in metal. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	July 12, 19 & 26 SUNDAYS (3 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$250 Members ($280 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee Register Online

SETTING UP A HOME JEWELRY STUDIO
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Want to set up for jewelry making at home but don't know what you need? Wondering what kind of torch is best and where to get it? What else do you need and how much should you expect to spend? This workshop answers those questions and helps you to arrange a safe and reasonably priced studio at home.

Date & Time	July 25 SATURDAY (1 day), 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$75 Members ($105 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

INTRO TO PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
Instructor: Cheryl Lucas
Students will learn the basics and secrets of working with precious metal clay. You will use PMC3 clay and a PMC+ sheet to create four pieces of finished jewelry. Cost includes supplies, bench fee, firing fee, finishing fee and loaner tool kit. Class limited to 8 students. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	August 8 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$135 Members ($165 Non-Members) $55 Materials Fee Register Online

PMC RINGS WITH FIRED-IN GEMSTONE
Instructor: Cheryl Lucas
Everyone loves rings. Join us for this fast paced class. You will create two rings using two different forming techniques, learn the secrets of ring sizing, mold making and setting a fired-in-place gemstone. Includes bench fee, firing fee, finishing fee, loaner tool kit. Class is limited to 6 students.l Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	August 9 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$135 Members ($165 Non-Members) $65 Materials Fee Register Online

ENAMELING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
In this two-day intensive workshop, you will learn to add fabulous color to your copper or silver designs by applying ground glass and firing the piece in a kiln. The fusing takes only minutes so you can see results quickly. The vivid colors produced can be used to create beautiful jewelry or decorative objects. Learn techniques including sgraffito, stenciling and cloisonne to bring an exciting new element to your work whether it be jewelry, sculpture or mosaics. Tools and enamels are provided. Bring a lunch.

Date & Time	August 9 & 16 SUNDAYS (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

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MIXED MEDIA

PAPER AS A SCULPTURAL FORM
Instructor: Dan Sellers
Build free standing sculpture and sculptural wall hangings out of handmade and recycled paper in this four-day, four-week workshop. Students will go from preparing their own paper pulp to creating finished casted pieces and relief pieces.

Date & Time	June 6, 13, 20 & 27 SATURDAYS (4 days), 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

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PAINTING

CANVAS BUILDING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Robert Moore
Learn how to make your own canvases. Using both hand tools as well as power tools - we will build two sizes of stretcher frames, stretch both with canvas, and finish off by applying gesso. Please bring a lunch, but all other materials will be supplied. You will go home with 2 stretched canvases.

Date & Time	June 27 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$95 Members ($125 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

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PHOTOGRAPHY

FUJI IMAGES AND EMULSION TRANSFERS
Instructor: Sheila Cunningham
Learn the ins and outs of creating Transfer and Emulsion Lifts using Fuji Film, which is replacing Polaroid film. Students will create one-of-a-kind artworks from their own slides or prints using these techniques. Basic transfer techniques and hand coloring options will be covered. You may bring several 35mm slides or 4”x6” prints of your own or use those available in class. No darkroom experience necessary. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	July 11 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$100 Members ($130 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS
Instructor: Dave Kramer
This is a two-day workshop to help improve your digital photography skills to aid you as an artist. You will learn how to get professional results when shooting your artwork, models for portraits or fine art. Note: there will be a nude shoot. Also, learn what’s the best software for processing your images. For this workshop you will need a digital camera with full manual features. Please bring a lunch on Saturday.

Date & Time	JUNE 26 & 27 FRIDAY & SATURDAY (2 days), 6:30pm - 9:30pm (FRIDAY) 10:00AM - 5:00PM (SATURDAY)
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$225 Members ($255 Non-Members) Register Online

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PRINT MAKING

PAPERMAKING
Instructor: Terri Thoman
Have fun, get wet and explore some basic papermaking, papermaking from junk mail and casting pulp. Create a variety of beautiful paper for collage, book arts, stationery or printmaking.

Date & Time	June 22 MONDAY (1 day), 12:00N - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$75 Members ($105 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

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BOOKBINDING

ARTISTS BOOKS
Instructor: Sheila Cunningham
Create fun and innovative books that move, pop-out or hold secret messages in this one-day workshop for students of all levels. Students will explore a variety of book structures that can be embellished with their artwork and photos. These artist books have endless possibilities of uses as mini portfolios, journals, collection for photos, poetry, short stories or gift books. Paper is provided. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Sep 27 SUNDAY (1 DAY), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ($115 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

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DRAWING

PLEIN AIR FIELD DRAWING
Instructor: Cynthia Padilla
Document the early summer skies, trees, landscape, water, wildlife and plant communities by sketching outdoors at the Dallas Arboretum. This relaxed workshop, in a beautiful setting, welcomes the complete beginner, returning participant, as well as the advanced studio artist curious about the beloved plein air tradition. One-on-one encouraging instruction, individual guided critique, and positive-only end of day group review. (Participants then welcomed to continue working uninstructed until Arboretum close time). Demo in pigment-rich pastels for their depth of color and portability. But all mediums wet and dry are welcome. Focus is "process" over product...learning technique and capturing the essence of time, place and season.

Date & Time	June 21 & 28 SUNDAYS (2 days), 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$150 Members ($180 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

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FIBER ARTS

SHIBORI & TIED-RESIST FABRIC DYEING
Instructor: Vet
This form of resist dyeing uses "barriers" of string, rope, rubber bands, clamps and objects to block dyes in selected areas of fabric. These barries create unique patterning and designs that will enhance any garment, sampler pieces or quilting swatches. Students will work in direct application and immersion dyeing and learn methods of folding, dimpling and wrapping fabric to create soft diffused patterning. Cost includes supplies.

Date & Time	Sep 19 SATURDAY (1 DAY), 12:00noon - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$75 Members ($105 Non-Members) Register Online

NEEDLE FELTED SURFACE EMBELLISHMENT
Instructor: Suzanne Morgan
Create a fabulous composition starting with 8 X 10 inch fine merino prefelt as your base and adding beautiful hand dyed silks, ribbons, yarns, etc. as embellishments. We will start by needle felting the silks and other textures in place, then lightly wet felt. Your finished pieces will have fantastic texture. The base will be a firm piece of felt that you can further embellish with hand stitching, free motion stitching or beads and use as a focal point for a journal, a wall hanging or just to frame. This is a fun and easy class. Instructor will provide composition ideas. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Sep 26 SATURDAY (1 DAY), 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$75 Members ($105 Non-Members) $30 Materials Fee Register Online

FABRIC DYEING AND DESIGN
Instructor: Valery Guignon
Working with natural fibers - silk, rayon and cotton - we will learn simple techniques to create marblized, striped, solid and water color effects. Fabric paints, crayons and markers will be used to create details. Please bring an iron and natural fabrics, your scissors and any paints, markers or dye crayons you want to experiment with as well as plastic project buckets and plastic bags to bring wet projects home. Also bring a t-shirt with an image that you want to dye the white out of (100% cotton is best). Please bring a lunch. Limit 8 students.

Date & Time	Oct 16 FRIDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ($115 Non-Members) Register Online

NEEDLE FELTED SURFACE EMBELLISHMENT
Instructor: Suzanne Morgan
Create a fabulous composition starting with 8 X 10 inch fine merino prefelt as your base and adding beautiful hand dyed silks, ribbons, yarns, etc. as embellishments. We will start by needle felting the silks and other textures in place, then lightly wet felt. Your finished pieces will have fantastic texture. The base will be a firm piece of felt that you can further embellish with hand stitching, free motion stitching or beads and use as a focal point for a journal, a wall hanging or just to frame. This is a fun and easy class. Instructor will provide composition ideas. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Nov 14 SATURDAY (1 DAY), 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$75 Members ($105 Non-Members) $30 Materials Fee Register Online

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FILMMAKING

ONE-MAN BAND
Instructor: Mark Birnbaum
If you have some production experience and have a camera (or access to one) and would like to develop your production skills, then this workshop is for you. Day one covers camera, sound, support gear and interview techniques. On day two, students hone their skills in the field, shooting an interview and B-roll of a subject in the community. Please bering a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 2 & 3 FRIDAY & SATURDAY (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$295 Members ($325 Non-Members) Register Online

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FUSED GLASS

BASIC KILN CASTING AND COLDWORKING
Instructor: Becky Johnson
This workshop will introduce students to kiln casting by building a basic open faced mold using refractory material. Each student will receive a 10 x10 glass sheet, a 3 1/2 lb billet, plus 3 lbs cullet. In addition, students will learn basic coldworking skills using equipment such as a belt sander, lap grinder, tile saw, hand grinders and more. Class is limited to eight students. No previous glass experience required, but helpful.

Date & Time	June 24, June 26 & July 2 WED, FRI, & THURS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Wed and Thurs, 6:30pm - 10:00pm Fri.
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$275 Members ($305 Non-Members) Register Online

GLASS WALL LIGHT WORKSHOP
Instructor: Becky Johnson
This four-hour workshop includes a box lunch plus all the supplies needed to create a one-of-a-kind fused glass wall light fixture. No experience necessary. Students will begin with a 4mm sheet of clear glass and custom design it with color and texture using addtional fusible art glass. Students will pick their fused glass sheets at a pre-scheduled date and with instruction, attach it to a light fixture provided. Class is limited to 10 students.

Date & Time	June 27 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) Register Online

Date & Time	June 28 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) Register Online

Date & Time	June 27 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) Register Online

BASIC KILN CASTING AND COLDWORKING
Instructor: Becky Johnson
This workshop will introduce students to kiln casting by building a basic open faced mold using refractory material. Each student will receive a 10 x10 glass sheet, a 3 1/2 lb billet, plus 3 lbs cullet. In addition, students will learn basic coldworking skills using equipment such as a belt sander, lap grinder, tile saw, hand grinders and more. Class is limited to eight students. No previous glass experience required, but helpful.

Date & Time	Aug 5, Aug 7, & Aug 13 WED, FRI, & THURS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Wed and Thurs, 6:30pm - 10:00pm Fri.
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$275 Members ($305 Non-Members) Register Online

Date & Time	Sep 30, Oct 2 & 8 WED, FRI, & THURS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Wed and Thurs, 6:30pm - 10:00pm Fri.
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$295 Members ($325 Non-Members) Register Online

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JEWELRY

SURFACE DESIGN FOR METAL
Instructor: Patricia Tschetter
Would you like to add gold to your silver designs without breaking the bank? Or change the texture of you jewelry by incorporating granulation or reticulated silver into your work? Would you like to be able to add found objects which cannot be soldered? In this 2 day workshop you will learn keum-boo, a traditional Korean method of adding thin gold to silver. Add texture to you metal by using reticulation silver and granulation. We will also explore ways of adding found objects to metal without solder through rivets,. brads, frames and other methods. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	June 27 & 28 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $50 Materials Fee Register Online

CHAINMAKING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Students will work with sterling silver, brass and copper wire to design and produce beautiful bracelets and necklaces through a variety of techniques, including forging, linking, Egyptian coil and soldering loops. Tools and wire will be included. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	July 11 SATURDAY (1 day), 1:00pm - 6:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ( $125 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

LOST WAX CASTING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Through the process of casting, students will be able to produce one-of-a kind jewelry pieces and small sculptures. Once a model is sculpted in wax, it is then put into a metal flask and a fine plaster (investment) is poured around it. After drying, the flask is put into a kiln and the wax is burned out leaving a hollow form in the investment. Silver or bronze is then melted and poured into the form reproducing the orginal wax in metal. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	July 12, 19 & 26 SUNDAYS (3 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$250 Members ($280 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee Register Online

SETTING UP A HOME JEWELRY STUDIO
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Want to set up for jewelry making at home but don't know what you need? Wondering what kind of torch is best and where to get it? What else do you need and how much should you expect to spend? This workshop answers those questions and helps you to arrange a safe and reasonably priced studio at home.

Date & Time	July 25 SATURDAY (1 day), 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$75 Members ($105 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

INTRO TO PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
Instructor: Cheryl Lucas
Students will learn the basics and secrets of working with precious metal clay. You will use PMC3 clay and a PMC+ sheet to create four pieces of finished jewelry. Cost includes supplies, bench fee, firing fee, finishing fee and loaner tool kit. Class limited to 8 students. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	August 8 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$135 Members ($165 Non-Members) $55 Materials Fee Register Online

PMC RINGS WITH FIRED-IN GEMSTONE
Instructor: Cheryl Lucas
Everyone loves rings. Join us for this fast paced class. You will create two rings using two different forming techniques, learn the secrets of ring sizing, mold making and setting a fired-in-place gemstone. Includes bench fee, firing fee, finishing fee, loaner tool kit. Class is limited to 6 students.l Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	August 9 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$135 Members ($165 Non-Members) $65 Materials Fee Register Online

ENAMELING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
In this two-day intensive workshop, you will learn to add fabulous color to your copper or silver designs by applying ground glass and firing the piece in a kiln. The fusing takes only minutes so you can see results quickly. The vivid colors produced can be used to create beautiful jewelry or decorative objects. Learn techniques including sgraffito, stenciling and cloisonne to bring an exciting new element to your work whether it be jewelry, sculpture or mosaics. Tools and enamels are provided. Bring a lunch.

Date & Time	August 9 & 16 SUNDAYS (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

RINGMAKING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
You can make beautiful rings with a few simple techniques including sawing, piercing and soldering. Students will produce three different band styles in sterling silver or mixed metals. A variety of polishing techniques will also be explored. Tools and some metals are provided. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Aug 30 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$110 Members ($140 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

BEZEL SETTING STONES
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Students will learn bezel setting by soldering sterling and fine silver. After construction of the setting is complete, a cabochon of semi-precious stone or dichroic glass will be mounted in the setting and pieces will be polished to produce a beautiful pendant. Tools, metal and caboshons will be provided. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Sep 20 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$110 Members ($140 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

SETTING UP A HOME JEWELRY STUDIO
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Want to set up for jewelry making at home but don't know what you need? Wondering what kind of torch is best and where to get it? What else do you need and how much should you expect to spend? This workshop answers those questions and helps you to arrange a safe and reasonably priced studio at home.

Date & Time	Oct 11 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$75 Members ($105 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

SURFACE DESIGN FOR METAL
Instructor: Patricia Tschetter
In this 2 day workshop you will learn keum-boo, a traditional Korean method of adding thin gold to silver. Add texture to your metal by using reticulation silver and granulation. We will also explore ways of adding found objects to metal without solder through rivets, brads, frames and other methods. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 17 & 18 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $50 Materials Fee Register Online

INTRO TO PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
Instructor: Cheryl Lucas
Students will learn the basics and secrets of working with precious metal clay. You will use PMC3 clay and a PMC+ sheet to create four pieces of finished jewelry. Cost includes supplies, bench fee, firing fee, finishing fee and loaner tool kit. Class limited to 8 students. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 24 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$135 Members ($165 Non-Members) $55 Materials Fee Register Online

PMC RINGS WITH FIRED-IN GEMSTONE
Instructor: Cheryl Lucas
Everyone loves rings. Join us for this fast paced class. You will create two rings using two different forming techniques, learn the secrets of ring sizing, mold making and setting a fired-in-place gemstone. Includes bench fee, firing fee, finishing fee, loaner tool kit. Class is limited to 6 students. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 25 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$135 Members ($165 Non-Members) $65 Materials Fee Register Online

CHAINMAKING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Students will work with sterling silver, brass and copper wire to design and produce beautiful bracelets and necklaces through a variety of techniques, including forging, linking, Egyptian coil and soldering loops. Tools and wire will be included. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Nov 15 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$110 Members ( $140 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

ENAMELING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
In this two-day intensive workshop, you will learn to add fabulous color to your copper or silver designs by applying ground glass and firing the piece in a kiln. The fusing takes only minutes so you can see results quickly. The vivid colors produced can be used to create beautiful jewelry or decorative objects. Learn techniques including sgraffito, stenciling and cloisonne to bring an exciting new element to your work whether it be jewelry, sculpture or mosaics. Tools and enamels are provided. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Dec 5 & 6 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

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METAL ARTS

METAL MOBILE MAKING
Instructor: Dan Sellers
Come and learn the mechanics and pure joy of making a hanging mobile out of metal. The basic material will be wire for the structure and anything the student would like to use as shapes for the mobile. Brazing, gluing, shaping and non-welding attachments will be explored. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 17 & 18 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10:00am - 3:00pm Sat, 12:00noon - 4:00pm Sun
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$140 Members ($170 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

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MIXED MEDIA

CONNECTING THROUGH COLLAGE
Instructor: Liz London
This exciting workshop or “art immersion” requires no previous experience and can also be used by professional artists to revisit issues central to their process. Utilizing found objects, paper, spontaneous painting and other items the process of intuitive work through collage can be used to guide the participant in creating personal and autobiographical objects and stories both linked to the abstract collage. Bring something from home you may want to put in your piece. All other materials, including transfer glue, paint, pencils, decorative paper, photos, mosaic pieces and glass chips are supplied. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Sep 15, 17,22 & 24 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (4 days), 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$225 Members ($255 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

MULTIMEDIA SKETCHBOOK EXPLORATION
Instructor: Marianne Gargour
Learn to make a creative sketchbook based on you daily life, your travels or your imagination. In this workshop you will learn to fill your book with images, words and thoughts. This is a book you will treasure forever. Learn to use a variety of artistic mediums, everything from pencil, to pastels, from pen and ink to watercolors or acrylics. You will use collage and all mediums to personally express yourself and or to learn to describe what you see, so that you can document your life with great freedom. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 8 THURSDAY (1 day), 9:30am - 3:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ($115 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

BE BOLD AND BOUNDLESS
Instructor: Liz London
In this advance collage class you will learn techniques of collage working with mixed media acrylics. Learn acrylic pours, making skins and layering with paint using the newest painting techniques. Workshop will be held at artist's studio.

Date & Time	Oct 13,15,20 & 22 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS (4 days), 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$225 Members ($255 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

PLEIN AIR SKETCHBOOK JOURNALING
Instructor: Cynthia Padilla
Learn how to quickly and convincingly capture the essence of a place…autumn sky, sweeping landscape, tiny vignette, gathering cloud, wildlife, and plant communities…all in a sketchbook. This relaxed workshop in a beautiful outdoor setting is designed to introduce the complete beginner, advanced studio artist, traveler, gardener, educator or friend of the environment into this beloved tradition. Demo and guided instruction provided in the mediums brought into class including, graphite pencil, oil pastel, chalk pastel, watercolors and acrylic but artists working in other mediums of personal proficiency are welcome. Participants are encouraged to continue working uninstructed or until the Arboretum close time. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Nov 8, 15 & 22 SUNDAYS (3 Days), 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$225 Members ($255 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

WILD WOMAN DOLL MAKING
Instructor: Valery Guignon
Find you inner intuitive wild self by creating your wild woman doll in this workshop (wild men are welcome as well). You will begin by forming the armature using bendable wire twisted into a stick figure. This can be positioned to sit, stand, lay, kneel, dance or fly. Once shaped, the doll will be fleshed out and dressed in hand-dyed silks, feathers, ribbons and furs. The hands and face will be sculpted in polymer clay which will then be baked and painted and adorned with hair and found objects. It's an amazing process to see her or him come alive! Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Nov 14 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$95 Members ($125 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

CREATING A SACRED VESSEL
Instructor: Liz London
This one day workshop is designed for the creative adventurer as an exploration of your heart's desires, blessings and dreams that may now be contained in a self constructed multi-medium "Sacred Vessel", also sometimes called a "Blessings Box" or "Goddess Box". Collage, found objects and a 3D container adorn an outer representation of your inner treasures. If you would like to bring a few items from home to incorporate into the design, feel free. All other materials including the container are included. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Dec 12 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ($115 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

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MOSAICS

ADVANCED MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Instructor: Sonia King
Explore a new technique or material in this intensive class conducted over 5 days. Choose to work with materials such as vitreous glass, smalti or stone in the direct or indirect method, or propose a special project you've been dreaming about. You'll leave the advanced class with an elevated sense of what mosaic is all about, a new way of thinking about your work and a broader skill set. Discussions and demos include materials, suppliers, and cutting technique. Some prior mosaic experience recommended. Discussion of proposed project and materials with instructor is recommended before class. Some supplies, including grout and glue are provided. Enrollment limited to 8 students. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	August 8 - 12 SATURDAY - WEDNESDAY (5 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$575 Members ($605 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

MOSAIC STOOL WORKSHOP
Instructor: Katrina Doran
In this workshop you will learn how to use the indirect method of laying mosaics using mosaic mount tape. All materials, including the stool are provided. Day 1: create and apply your mosaic to the stool. Day 2: Grout your mosaic and paint the stool. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 10 & 11 SATURDAY & SUNDAY (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $75 Materials Fee Register Online

ABSTRACT MOSAIC WORKSHOP
Instructor: Lynne Chinn
Do you want to push the limits on your design and mosaic skills? Create an abstract mosaic under the watchful eye of award winning designer and professional mosaicist Lynne Chinn, as she navigates you through all of the elements that go into such a project. You will learn how and where to gather your inspiration for abstraction, as well as some advanced design and color theory ideas to contemplate. New techniques will be shared for the cutting and placement of tesserae to add texture, depth, dimension and excitement to all of your work. The mosaic you will be creating in class will be 12" X 12". It will be monochromatic (choose one single color - with light, medium and dark tones). Materials for this project can include one or all of the following: smalti, vitreous glass, stained glass, marble and stone, ceramic and porcelain tile, shell and specialty items. Substrate, some tesserae, wheeled nippers, thinset and glue are provided. Some mosaic experience recommended. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 15 - 18 THURSDAY - SUNDAY (4 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$500 Members ($530 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

BOOTS AND BUCKLES
Instructor: Katrina Doran & Jamie Weisbrod
Paint and embellish a real cowboy/cowgirl boot to use as a gift bag, flower vase, or decorative art piece and then mosaic a belt buckle or two. All supplies are provided. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Dec 12 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$125 Members ($155 Non-Members) $60 Materials Fee Register Online

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PAINTING

OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTING TWO-DAY INTENSIVE
Instructor: Marianne Gargour
This is a class for beginners to intermediate painters who want to jump start their creativity but need more skills or courage to do so. Decide what to paint and how to execute your paintings boldly without fear. Learn how to mix all the colors you could ever need. You will also learn how to compose and execute a still life painting with a plan. Please bring a bag lunch.

Date & Time	June 26 & 27 FRIDAY & SATURDAY (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

CANVAS BUILDING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Robert Moore
Learn how to make your own canvases. Using both hand tools and power tools - we will build two sizes of stretcher frames, stretch both with canvas, and finish off by applying gesso. For students who want to frame abstract paintings, various trim and molding wood can be cut and layered for straight edge comtemporary frames and then sanded and painted with matte or glossy paint. Please bring a lunch, but all other materials will be supplied. You will go home with 2 stretched canvases and one frame.

Date & Time	June 27 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$95 Members ($125 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

OIL OR ACRYLIC PAINTING TWO-DAY INTENSIVE
Instructor: Marianne Gargour
This is a class for beginners to intermediate painters who want to jump start their creativity but need more skills or courage to do so. Decide what to paint and how to execute your paintings boldly without fear. Learn how to mix all the colors you could ever need. You will also learn how to compose and execute a still life painting with a plan. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Aug 28 & Sep 4 FRIDAYS (2 days), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

INTRO TO COLOR
Instructor: Caroline Ometz
Learn how the Impressionsist created light and color on the canvas. Did you know that they were artists/scientists of their day who applied the new, exciting theories of color? They evolved a language that helped them to 'see' the true essence of color. In this workshop you will learn how the Impressionists thought about color so that you can paint like them. You will create a booklet about their color language and create a painting using this language. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Sep 11 & 12 FRIDAY & SATURDAY (2 days), 10:30am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

CANVAS & FRAME BUILDING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Robert Moore
Learn how to make your own canvases. Using both hand tools as well as power tools - we will build two sizes of stretcher frames, stretch both with canvas, and finish off by applying gesso. Please bring a lunch, but all other materials will be supplied. You will go home with 2 stretched canvases.

Date & Time	Oct 17 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ($115 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

PORTRAIT PAINTING A LA ANDY WARHOL
Instructor: Marianne Gargour
Create a poprtrait in the pop art style of Andy Warhol. Use color in an exciting way. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Nov 19 THURSDAY (1 day), 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$95 Members ($125 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

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PHOTOGRAPHY

FUJI IMAGES AND EMULSION TRANSFERS
Instructor: Sheila Cunningham
Learn the ins and outs of creating Transfer and Emulsion Lifts using Fuji Film, which is replacing Polaroid film. Students will create one-of-a-kind artworks from their own slides or prints using these techniques. Basic transfer techniques and hand coloring options will be covered. You may bring several 35mm slides or 4”x6” prints of your own or use those available in class. No darkroom experience necessary. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	July 11 SATURDAY (1 day), 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$100 Members ($130 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

STUDIO LIGHTING & STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Instructor: Michael Blackwell
This workshop introduces you to studio lighting. You'll use studio flash and work with models to help develop photography skills using one, two, three and four light sets. We'll begin with camera basics, discuss the three basic lighting sets and expand from there. Participants in this class should get some portfolio level images. Requirements: camera - a digital or film camera that has a manual setting and either a hot shoe or sync cord port. You must be able to adjust the shutter speed and aperture settings. (Please note - Minolta and Sony cameras do not use the standard hot shoe, these camera must use a sync port....check your camera before signing up). A medium zoom lens 18-55 is sufficient, a 55-200 may be better. Skill level - if you can use your camera in the manual exposure mode; change the ISO, shutter speed and aperture settings you have the right skill level. On day two we will explore the lighting techniques for dramatic still life images. We'll work with natural items, jewelry and other objects to produce exciting still life images. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Sep 19 & 20 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10:00am – 4:00pm Sat, 12:00noon - 4:00pm Sun
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$260 Members ($290 Non-Members) Register Online

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS
Instructor: Dave Kramer
This is a two-day workshop to help improve your digital photography skills to aid you as an artist. You will learn how to get professional results when shooting your artwork, models for portraits or fine art. Note: there will be a nude shoot. Also, learn what's the best software for processing your images. For this workshop you will need a digital camera with full manual features. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Oct 17 & 18 FRIDAY & SATURDAY (2 days), Fri. 6:30pm - 9:30pm: Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$225 Members ($255 Non-Members) Register Online

CADDO LAKE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Instructor: Michael Blackwell
Caddo Lake is Texas' only natural lake and is one of the best nature photo locations in the state. In the fall we can expect great color, early morning mist on the water and of course, cypress trees covered with hanging moss. We'll meet Friday evening at Caddo Lake State Park for dinner and stay in their cabins. Saturday morning we'll have breakfast together and use our cameras to explore the park and the town of Uncertain. Lunch on your own. Saturday afternoon a guide will take us by boat to some of the better photography sites. Dinner together at the cabins. Breakfast together Sunday morning, then explore the nature trails in the park before heading back home. Uncertain, Texas is about 150 miles east of Dalllas, just north of Marshall, Texas. There are antiques shops in Jefferson, Marshall Pottery is close and Uncertain has a flea market. Shreveport is only about an hour away. Canoe rentals are available in the park and in Uncertain. Workshop includes lodging, park fees, boat tour and 3 meals (provided by the photographer/chef and his supervisor). You must register by October 16 to secure cabins.

Date & Time	Oct 23 - 25 FRIDAY - SUNDAY (3 days), Fri 630p - ?, Sat 7:00am - 7:00pm, Sun 7:00am - 1:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$250 Members ($280 Non-Members) $200 Lodging & Meal Fee Register Online

FUJI IMAGES AND EMULSION TRANSFERS
Instructor: Sheila Cunningham
Learn the ins and outs of creating Transfer and Emulsion Lifts using Fuji Film, which is replacing Polaroid film. Students will create one-of-a-kind artworks from their own slides, prints and/or smail 3-D itmes using these techniques. Basic transfer techniques and hand coloring options will be covered. Bring several 4”x6” prints and small 3-D items of your own or use those available in class. No darkroom experience necessary. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Nov 8 SUNDAY (1 day), 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ($115 Non-Members) $35 Materials Fee Register Online

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PRINT MAKING

MONOPRINTS
Instructor: Marianne Gargour
Learn to create monoprints and linoleum/woodblock cuts and collographs. Great class to learn to paint in a free form way with the monoprints. You can also create holiday cards that you print with your linoleum carving. Please bring a lunch.

Date & Time	Dec 3 THURSDAY (1 day), 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$85 Members ($115 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online