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 Kit Fee: $0 (payable to instructor at the time of the class) 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. There is no kit fee for this class. All materials and tools are provided by the instructor. Instructor: Steph Wolcott |
Native Style Beaded Medallion
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. |
UV Resin Jewelry
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 Time: 10 AM – 1130 AM Where: LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128 Instructor: Ina Ohnmeiss Class Fee: $45 Class Level: Beginner In this class, you will be making a piece of resin jewelry that you will be able to take home with you. All supplies and tools are provided by the Instructor and included in the class cost. Supplies include UV Resin, silicone mold for making the jewlery slide, the slide for the resin piece, chain or waxed leather necklace. |
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 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! No additional kit fee. All supplies and tools are provided by the instructor. |
Bling it On!
When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 Time: 1230 PM - 230 PM Where: LaVista Community Center, 8116 Parkview Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128 Instructor: Stephanie Harris Class Fee: $25 Class Level: Beginner 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. All supplies and tools are provided by the instructor. |
Honey, I Shrunk the Zipply Art! Mini Charms Class When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 Time: 300 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. All materials for this class are provided by the instructor. |
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 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. |
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. |