Wednesday, March 7th 1:00 p.m. -Room 201 Enjoy a wonderful afternoon with a rainbow of colors. We will be exploring watercolors and getting back to the basics. This class will teach you how to use watercolor paints, from learning how to mix colors, shading and dimensional use. All ages (over are welcome, Kids must be [...]
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Monday March 19th 1:00pm – Room 132 8 students limit Take it back to black and white. We will be having fun using chalk and charcoal to create a wonderful picture. We will be doing a collage of things to draw and create what is inside of ourselves. All supplies are included for this class. [...]
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March 20th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Room 201 3 hour class This class will teach you the basics for working with the most versatile medium in the Art World today. Learn the differences between the different polymer clays on the market and which clay to use for different applications. Class includes an introduction to [...]
ContinuePolymer Clay Bead-Making Class
Tuesday, March 27th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Room 201 3 hour class Make your own beads using this versatile medium. Polymer clay beads are lightweight and can be made to imitate stone, wood, metal, as well as many other materials. In this class you will learn to make beads freehand, make coil and decorative [...]
ContinueJewelry Making Class
Tuesday, April 3rd 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Room 201 Beginning Jewelry Making – Learn to make necklaces, bracelets and earrings! This class covers everything you need to know about assembling beautiful jewelry. Bring along your own beads (including polymer clay beads you have made yourself!) or select some before class from a wide selection [...]
ContinueMaking Polymer Clay Containers
Tuesday, April 10th 5 – 8 p.m. – Room 201 Polymer Clay Containers – Learn to make adorable little containers or votive candle holders covered in beautiful polymer clay designs. This class will show you how to cover containers using polymer clay cane work as well as using scrap clay or creating your own unique [...]
ContinueCocktails & Canvas Returns to Active Generations
Tuesday, April 3rd 6:00 p.m. – Room 132 Enjoy a fun evening with friends in the Active Generations’ Art Studio. Besides a few glasses of wine you’ll enjoy some great hors d’oeuvres and you’ll create a marvelous painting to take home with you that evening. March’s class will be wonderful and bright daffodil flowers painted [...]
ContinueCocktails and Canvas Back in March
Nine students enjoyed some wine and hors d’oeuvres and painted a fun, whimsical snowman to brighten up their holidays. Our next Cocktails and Canvas class will return on Tuesday, March 27th. Watch for more details about this class in our February paper!
ContinueAnita J. Miss, Artist of the Month
By Barb Hines Yes, her last name is “Miss” and it is of German origin. Anita, also known as Jeannie around the Active Generations, was born in Frederick, Maryland. She also attended school there. Her Dad was a mechanic at Ft. Detrick, Maryland, while in the Army and her mother was a homemaker. She was [...]
ContinueGift Shop Crafters
Thursdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Craft Room 201 The informal, creative group gets together weekly to make craft items for Active Generation’s gift shop—dish towels, baby items etc. Help is very much appreciated. Join these crafters and bring your enthusiasm and ideas!
ContinueKnitting Club
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Craft Room 201 The Center’s Knitting Club meets Wednesday mornings at 9:30 in Room 201. Come and learn to knit or bring a project that you are working on and socialize. The club is currently working on two community service projects: “Keep America Warm” afghans for the homeless, and “Caps for Kids” [...]
ContinuePainting & Drawing Open Studio
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Learn about oils, watercolors, and drawing. Students mentor each other. No registration required. Cost: Own supplies.
ContinueQuilting Club
Every Tuesday 10 a.m. Craft Room 201 The Center’s quilting club is a great way to learn about quilting or share your own experience with others. The group makes lap robes for nursing homes and baby quilts and larger quilts to sell in our gift shop. People with quilting experience are encouraged to help those [...]
ContinueWoodcarving Class
Mondays and Saturdays 9 a.m., Room 132 The Center’s Woodcarving Club, led by member Frank Orthmeyer, meets every Monday and most Saturdays at 9 a.m. in the Art Room (132). For more information, contact Frank Orthmeyer at 333-9980.
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