Arts and Crafts
Take your creativity to the next level with our wide variety of courses in arts and crafts.
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- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to checkout.
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Courses
- All Occasion Cards
- Anne's Butterfly Basket
- Basic Watercolor
- Canvas Tote Bag Painting
- Easy Soap Making II
- Fauxligraphy
- Paint Your Pet in Watercolors
- Scrappy Applique Quilt
- Sheep's Wool Dryer Balls
- Spring Light-up Glass Bottle Painting
- Tides Out Basket
All Occasion Cards
There is no better way to show someone you care than to send them a card handmade by you. In each one of these classes, we will be creating cards that will delight and impress based on different themes. Come create with some amazing colors, images, techniques and folds designed for both the new and experienced stamper. Be sure to bring your own sharp scissors and double-sided adhesive to each class. Course fee includes $10 materials fee.
All rubber stamping classes are taught by Sharyn Bouck, independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator since 1996. Those younger than 14 must be accompanied by a class-registered adult. Contact Sharyn Bouck at sharynbouck@hotmail.com with any questions.
Each week will be creating four different cards. Day and evening classes will create the same cards.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Sharyn Bouck, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Tuesday, 4/23 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
ZARC-338 604 | 0 seats left | $18 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Thursday, 4/25 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-338 605 | 6 seats left | $18 | |
Tuesday, 5/7 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
ZARC-338 606 | 0 seats left | $18 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Thursday, 5/9 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-338 607 | 2 seats left | $18 |
Anne's Butterfly Basket
All basket weaving workshops are taught by Joyce Flower. Students will need to bring a pencil, tape measure, old towel, scissors, spring-type clothespins, and a small spray bottle. Please note: Fees for materials are non-refundable less than five business days prior to the start of the course. Learn to weave this cheerful basket, inspired by one of the instructor’s teachers, Anne Bowers. This basket is rectangular, woven on a wooden “D” swing handle with natural and dyed green reed. The basket is 9” long by 6” wide and 4” tall without the handle. Wooden butterfly buttons are attached after the basket is woven, creating a fun little addition to your spring and summer decorations. This course includes a $40 materials fee.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Joyce Flower, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Saturday, 4/6 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
ZARC-387 600 | 1 seats left | $74 |
Basic Watercolor
Join us to discover your own unique ways of using transparent watercolor paint, from free experimentation to more controlled approaches. Explore mixing and layering colors, while observing flowers, still life, and landscape. Learn color theory, pencil sketching, composition, drawing directly with a brush, and planning area of wash. Everyone is welcome, both first-time and long-time painters. Please bring whatever materials you may already have, or purchase the following supplies: a pan set of transparent watercolors; a pointed round watercolor brush (approximately size 6; handle will be shorter than oil painting brush); pad of 140# watercolor paper; masking tape; pencil; two water containers; and two pieces of cardboard (slightly larger than size of paper).
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Carol Bollinger Green, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Wednesdays, 4/24 - 5/15 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
ZARC-070 600 | 0 seats left | $59 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Canvas Tote Bag Painting
Scientists have linked creative expression to overall wellness, brain stimulation, and stress reduction. Art also enhances cognitive abilities, stimulates imagination, sharpens problem solving skills, and so much more! Art in Mind is a wellness studio that emphasizes the powerful effects that art has on the soul. Students must withdraw five business days before the start of the course for a full refund.
Join the experienced educators from Art in Mind in creating a beautiful canvas tote bag! Learn the techniques of painting on fabric as we walk you through this fun project. You will be painting on a 14” x 14” canvas tote bag that you can enjoy all summer. All supplies included. No experience necessary.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06
Art in Mind, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Thursday, 5/16 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-394 600 | 16 seats left | $59 |
Easy Soap Making II
Learn how to layer soap, make swirls in soap, add loofah sponges to soap, and add decorations to easy melt and pour soap. You will take home one swirled soap, one layered soap, one loofah soap and one kaleidoscope soap. All materials will be provided. Course includes a $10 materials fee.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room 135
Karen DuJack, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Tuesday, 3/26 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-378 601 | 0 seats left | $37 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Fauxligraphy
Learn how to turn your own everyday handwriting into the most beautiful calligraphy you ever did see! No special tools or experience necessary. You’ll learn strokes while creating an alphabet, so by the time you’re at “Z,” you’ll have the whole calligraphy thing down! Then we’ll connect those letters to make words, and you’ll be guided through how to put it all together to create your own finished design and transfer it to your very own tote bag.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Cynthia Mulvaney, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Thursday, 4/4 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZARC-363 600 | 0 seats left | $45 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Paint Your Pet in Watercolors
Would you love to create watercolor paintings of animals, but find it a bit intimidating? Would you like to be able to create animal paintings that are impactful and full of life? In this course you will learn everything you need to know to create a beautiful, realistic portrait of your favorite pet! You’ll learn transfer and wet-on-wet techniques, blooming, masking, and how to create backgrounds and use layers of color to create depth and life in your portrait. It’s fun and easy when you know how! There will be separate segments on painting a variety of eyes, different types of fur, and how to create details that will bring your painting to life. Students need to bring watercolors (ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, permanent rose, lemon yellow, raw sienna, burnt sienna, white); brushes (¾” oval wash, 1 ½” hake, round synthetic #6, fan brush); palette (plastic palette (container) with lid); watercolor paper pad – 11” x 14” preferred; and a kneaded eraser. There will be a half hour break, so please bring your lunch.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06
Cynthia Mulvaney, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Saturday, 4/13 11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
ZARC-365 600 | 6 seats left | $75 |
Scrappy Applique Quilt
Scrappy applique is a raw-edge applique technique created by Shannon Brinkley. It is quick and simple to learn, yet allows for a lot of creative possibilities! Join thousands of other quilters and learn this fun and easy technique. You will be able to finish a small quilt by the end of this workshop, or have all the finishing options available to you to finish at home. Lots of samples will be available to see, along with patterns and kits. This course includes a $50 materials fee, which includes a kit and pattern for this first project. You will need to bring fabric of your choice and a sewing machine for this class; you will be emailed an additional supply list before the class starts. There will be a 30-minute break for lunch.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Joann Waidelich, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Saturday, 4/20 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
ZARC-368 600 | 12 seats left | $95 |
Sheep's Wool Dryer Balls
Learn how to make wool dryer balls using wool roving. You will make three dryer balls, with instructions to wash and dry them to finish. You will also be given one finished dryer ball and learn how to needle felt a design on it. You’ll take home four dryer balls total. Balls can be fragranced with provided essential oils if desired. All materials will be provided. Course includes a $10 materials fee.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room 135
Karen DuJack, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Tuesday, 4/9 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-348 600 | 0 seats left | $37 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Spring Light-up Glass Bottle Painting
Scientists have linked creative expression to overall wellness, brain stimulation, and stress reduction. Art also enhances cognitive abilities, stimulates imagination, sharpens problem solving skills, and so much more! Art in Mind is a wellness studio that emphasizes the powerful effects that art has on the soul. Students must withdraw five business days before the start of the course for a full refund.
Join the experienced educators from Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio in learning how to paint on a glass bottle that will light up to beautifully glow! You will be taken through the steps of painting beautiful butterflies. The class will include a light kit and ribbon/beads to embellish the bottle. No experience necessary.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06
Art in Mind, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Thursday, 4/25 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-393 600 | 19 seats left | $59 |
Tides Out Basket
All basket weaving workshops are taught by Joyce Flower. Students will need to bring a pencil, tape measure, old towel, scissors, spring-type clothespins, and a small spray bottle. Please note: Fees for materials are non-refundable less than five business days prior to the start of the course.Weave this colorful basket on a wooden racetrack oval base. You will use dyed and natural reed and seagrass to weave this oval basket and finish it off with leather bushel basket handles. It stands 8” tall, 9” long and 7” wide. This course includes a $48 materials fee.
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B05
Joyce Flower, Instructor
Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
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Wednesdays, 3/20 - 3/27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
ZARC-389 600 | 0 seats left | $79 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
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Additional Resources
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The Office of Community, Professional and Workforce Development is interested in new and innovative instructors and course ideas that will be of interest to community members.
Get in Touch
Community, Professional and Workforce Development
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2023 Hours (May 22 - July 28): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)