Supply list will be discussed in your first class. Learn the basics of how to make a variety of greeting cards.

Using fabric scraps, we will be creating images on a base fabric. The final painting can be then embellished with paints, beads, stitching and other media.

Class Size: 6 "Prerequisite" - Beginner Wheel Pottery, or prior experience, the student should be able to center clay on the wheel with minimum difficulty and have working knowledge of throwing clay on the wheel. Note: If you have pain in hands, elbow, shoulder, or a weakness in arms or back this may not be an ideal class for you.

This is a one- on-one session for advanced students.

Benson participants will learn the basic notes on the keyboard as well as learn to play easy songs. Note: The 4th class, Thursday October 24th,  will be held in the Multipurpose Dining Hall.

Painting from Life: This class for those familiar with the basics of painting in oils who wish to learn traditional and contemporary approaches to painting from a live subject. The class will often meet off site to paint both the landscape as well as live models. Please consider your ability to walk over uneven surfaces as well as transporting equipment to the site you are painting at before registering for this class. Note: if the first week of a five week session is missed participant “will be removed from the class roster.”

Painting from Life: This class for those familiar with the basics of painting in oils who wish to learn traditional and contemporary approaches to painting from a live subject. The class will often meet off site to paint both the landscape as well as live models. Please consider your ability to walk over uneven surfaces as well as transporting equipment to the site you are painting at before registering for this class. Note: if the first week of a five week session is missed participant “will be removed from the class roster.”

This class is for students that have taken at least two prior card making classes.

Discover the joy of mosaic art in a fun, relaxed class designed especially for seniors. In this hands-on class, with beginners we will work with pre-made tesserae-small, colorful tile pieces- to create two beautiful mosaic projects. For the intermediate participants we will have a choice of techniques. No prior experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! All materials are provided, and guidance will be offered every step of the way. Join us and enjoy the calming, rewarding process of creating mosaics in a friendly, supportive environment. Class Size: 8

"Experienced Needlpointers only." Come and learn to advance your skills with a variety of unique stitching techniques in a fun setting.