VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Learn to Crochet
Learn to Crochet:The Next Step
You already know the basics, but do you
want to learn to read a pattern, or do you
have a more advanced stitch with which
you need help, or have problems with
turning your work? This is the class for you!
Learn how to read a pattern, do advanced
stitches, increase work and work in-theround. The planned project will be a round
coaster. Participants will need to bring
one skein of acrylic soft tight twisted yarn,
an H aluminum hook, small scissors and a
tapestry needle. An instructional manual is
included in the class fee. P. J. Kindle
Date: Tues, Nov 15–Nov 29
3 sessions
Time: 6:30–8:00 pm
Cost: $39
Class #: AEA10
Location: Stillwater High School,
Address to left
If you have never crocheted before
but have always wanted to learn this is the class for you! Learn how
to hold the hook and thread, start
a project, do the four basic stitches,
turn your work and fasten off. Your
first project will be a usable square
potholder. Bring to class: one skein
of acrylic soft tight twisted yarn, an
H aluminum hook, small scissors and
a tapestry needle. An instructional
manual is included in the class fee.
P. J. Kindle
Date: Tue, Sep 20–Oct 4,
3 sessions
Time: 6:30–8:00 pm
Cost: $39
Class #: AEA9
Location: Stillwater High School,
5701 Stillwater Blvd North,
Oak Park Heights, 55082
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NEW
Introduction to Fused Glass
Bengala Dye
Learn about the history and
cultural significance of this
unique, Japanese dye, made
from soil. You will use it to color
a t-shirt, scarf, shawl or bag.
You will experience the entire
process from pre-fixing your
item to kneading the dye into
the material. There will be 12
colors of dye for you to choose
from. Have fun experimenting
with this new dye and technique.
Instructor Chiaki Obrien is one of
only two Bengala Dye instructors in
the U. S. Materials fee of $7 - $16
depending on the item you choose,
payable to instructor in class. You may
dye more than one item during class
for an additional materials fee. Bring
plastic bags to take home your dyed
material, a large towel that you don’t
mind getting dye on plus a small hand
towel. Optional: apron and gloves.
Chiaki Obrien
Date: Sat, Oct 15
Time: 12:30–2:30 pm
Cost: $39
Class #: AEA4
Location: Skyview CS, 203
16
Learn the glass fusing process as you
make three festive ornaments for your
holiday decorating or gift giving. In
the first session you will cut the glass
and design your ornaments. During
the second session you will learn how
to wire wrap them, creating unique
hangers. A materials fee of $18 is
payable to the instructor at class.
Ellen Aeling
Date: Wed Nov 2 & Nov 9
Time: 6:30–9:00 pm
Cost: $39
Class #: AEA13
Location: John Glenn MS, 119
Painting Pals
Join this dynamic group
of painters and view their
extraordinary work which is on
display in the lobby gallery at
Gladstone. All painting mediums
welcome. See page 30
Tuesdays, 9:00 am–Noon
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