Saturday Classes - April 20, 2024


Creating Cyanotype Prints
-- Saturday --   930 AM - 1130 AM

Creating Cyanotype Prints
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  930 AM to 1130 AM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor: Steph Wolcott
Class Fee: $35
Class Level: Beginner

Learn all about one of the oldest photographic printing processes. We will create art with this fun print making technique. I love using plants and other natural items in this process and watching the magic happen. We will create unique art work and a jewelry project as well as experimenting with a variety of materials.

Kit Fee:  $0 (payable to instructor at the time of the class)

Supplies:  All supplies are provided by the instructor.

Tools:  All tools are provided by the instructor.

Native Style Beaded Medallion
​-- Saturday --   930 AM - 1230 PM

Native Style Beaded Medallion

​**SOLD OUT**

When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  930 AM – 1230 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Lucy BigFire
Class Fee: $45
Class Level: Beginner
 
In this class, students will learn to make a striking, Native inspired beaded medallion using Bead Embroidery techniques.  The instructors will demonstrate how the beaded medallion can be turned into an eye-catching brooch or ID Badge reel cover.

All supplies and tools are provided by the instructor.

Stamped Cuff and Earrings
​-- Saturday --   10 AM - 12 PM

Stamped Cuff and Earrings
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  10 AM - 12 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Angie Simonsen
Class Fee: $50
​Class Level: Beginner
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Create a personalized copper or brass cuff and earrings using a variety of stamps and texturing tools. Angie will walk you thru the different steps and techniques to create unique pieces that allow you to convey a message, create a scene or honor someone or something. We will also cover highlighting the stamping and texture using different mediums and finishing materials.
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Kit Fee:  $0

Supplies: All supplies are included:  A copper or brass cuff, a pair of aluminum discs and ear wires.

Tools:  All  tools are provided by the Instructor.

Spring Watercolors
​-- Saturday --   12 PM - 2 PM

Spring Watercolors
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  12 PM – 2 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Steph Wolcott
Class Fee: $39 
​Class Level: Beginner
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Learn the basics of watercolor. We will explore watercolor painting techniques, color mixing and the best supplies to use. We will create art pieces worthy of framing as well as greeting cards! 
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Kit Fee:  $0

Supplies: All supplies are included in the class cost..

Tools:  All  tools are provided by the Instructor.

Reverse Painting Acrylic Components
​-- Saturday --   1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Reverse Painting Acrylic Components
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Kelli Sweet
Class Fee: $25
Class Level: Beginner
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​In this class, students will learn how to add pattern and color to acrylic components with the reverse painting technique on laser cut acrylic shapes.  Shapes can be utilized as jewelry components or utilize in other creative projects.

Kit Fee:  $0

Supplies: All supplies are included in the class cost 

Tools:  All  tools are provided by the Instructor.

Honey, I Shrunk the Zipply Art! Mini Charms Class
​-- Saturday --   1230 PM - 430 PM


Honey, I Shrunk the Zipply Art!  Mini Charms Class
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  1230 PM - 430 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Rhonda Berman
Class Fee: $45 (All Supplies Included)
Class Level: Beginner

We will be making Mini Charms using zippers, roving and embellishments.  A zipper is hand sewn onto wool felt making an outline of a design. The inside is then filled in with wool roving using the technique of needle felting.  By using a smaller zipper, the mini charms are about the size of a quarter. 

Time in class will allow for the making of 3 to 5 charms, however each student will go home with the patterns/pictures of ALL 10 different charms. 
Students will learn also how to prepare a zipper and apply a pattern.  Instruction of needle felting will also be included in this class as well as embellishment tips.

Finishing options will include examples of how to use the mini charms and a list of additional tools needed (jump rings, plyers, etc.).  Some options are listed below.
 Bracelet - Dangle Charms or linked together
 Earrings – different charms or the same in reverse (will show how to flip the design)
 Knitting markers
 Buttons

This class is open to all skill levels.  If you can thread a needle, you can do this art form, however very sharp needles are used so it is preferable if students are at least 12 years of age.  Needle felting experience is a plus but not a prerequisite for this class. 

Kit Fee:  $0

Supplies: All supplies are included and provided by the instructor.

Tools:  All  tools are provided by the Instructor.

Arrow Peyote Bracelet
-- Saturday --   1230 PM - 230 PM


Arrow Peyote Bracelet
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 1230 PM - 230 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center,8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Jerri Wiskus
Class Fee: $45  
Class Level: Beginner
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In this class, students will learn how to make a bracelet using peyote stitch.  The instructor, Jerri, has been been seed beading for many years and does a lot of Native American bead work. 

​Kit Fee:  $10.  The kit includes beads, thread, beading needle, and a button.

Supplies: Students should bring  reading glasses (if needed) for close up work.

Tools:   Students should bring scissors.  All other tools are included in the kit.

Boho Bead Party
-- Saturday --   1 PM - 3 PM


Boho Bead Party
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center,8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Stephanie Harris
Class Fee: $30  (All Supplies included)
Class Level: Beginner
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It's a Boho Bead Party!  In this class, students will learn several techniques for constructing Boho beads from fabric, fibers, ribbon, wire, tiny accent beads, paper, and other upcycled materials.  There will be plenty of materials for students to create multiple beads that can be used in a wide variety of jewelry and mixed media projects.  Towards the end of class, students will have the option to participate in a Boho Bead exchange with other class participants.

​Kit Fee:  $0

Supplies: All supplies are included in the class cost. 

Tools:  All  tools are provided by the Instructor.

Sun Prints & Stitches:  Cyanotypes Part 2
-- Saturday --   230 PM - 430 PM

Sun Prints & Stitches:  Cyanotypes Part 2
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  230 PM - 430 PM
Where:  LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Steph Wolcott
Class Fee: $39
Class Level: Beginner

In this class, we will create a fun stitched art project that will be perfect for a pillow, tote bag or framed art. We will use indigo dyed and printed fabrics and materials created using the cyanotype printing techniques.   The kits will also include a variety of beautiful vintage materials and embellishments to work with. Learn hand-embroidery stitches as well.

​Kit Fee:  $0

Supplies: All supplies are included in the class cost and provided by the instructor.

Tools:  All  tools are provided by the instructor.

Messy Memory Wire Bracelet
-- Saturday --   230 PM - 430 PM

Messy Memory Wire Bracelet
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  230 PM - 430 PM
Where:   LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Denise Anton Wright
Class Fee: $45 (Supplies Included)
Class Level: Beginner

Is your desire for perfection hampering your jewelry making?  Well, it's time for you to get messy!  Instructor Denise Anton Wright will guide you through the process of turning memory wire, sari silk ribbon, wire, and freshwater pearls into this incredible Messy Memory Wire Bracelet. 

Physical movements required in this class include stringing pearls onto wire, repetitive wrapping, and using a scissors, memory wire cutter, and pliers. 

Each student will receive enough supplies to make at least one finished bracelet.  Supplies include:  flat memory wire, 26-gauge silver-plated wire, approx. 10 feet of sari silk ribbon (students will be able to select from a variety of colors/patterns), approx. 80 small freshwater pearls, two large freshwater pearls, and approx. two feet of 20-gauge silver-plated wire.

​The instructor will provide all needed tools.

Kit Fee:  $0

Supplies: All supplies are included in the class cost and provided by the instructor.

Tools:  All  tools are provided by the instructor.

Leather and Bead Magnetic Bangle
-- Saturday --   3 PM- 430 PM

**SOLD OUT**
Leather & Bead Magnetic Bangle
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time:  3 PM - 430 PM
Where:   LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128
Instructor:  Diana Noonan
Class Fee: $30 (Supplies Included)
Class Level: Beginner

In this class, you will learn to make a magnetic beaded leather bangle using both braided and Indian leather.  We will string a unique mix of Czech and Japanese glass and metal beads on Parawire.  This is secured to the braided leather using silk wrap technique.  We will then wrap Indian leather around the braided in a similar fashion.  The bracelet will be cut to your desired length and the magnetic clasp attached completing the Boho-chic design.

Kit Fee:  $0

Supplies: All supplies are included in the class cost and provided by the instructor.

Tools:  All  tools are provided by the instructor.