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Pottery: Wheel 1 (Southwest)

Learn how to properly throw pots and glaze projects. Fee includes up to 25lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. In order to get the most of this class and finish your work, please only sign up if you can commit to the full schedule. There are not make up dates available. In an effort to keep the pottery class available for all students, we will be limiting registrations for consecutive quarters, with the exception being going from Pottery level 1 to level 2. If you register for Pottery and were enrolled the previous quarter, we will remove the registration and issue a refund. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

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Pottery: Wheel 2 (Southwest)

Improve your throwing techniques as you develop your art. Fee includes up to 25lbs of stoneware clay, glazes, tools and firing. In order to get the most of this class and finish your work, please only sign up if you can commit to the full schedule. There are not make up dates available. In an effort to keep the pottery class available for all students, we will be limiting registrations for consecutive quarters, with the exception being going from Pottery level 1 to level 2. If you register for Pottery and were enrolled the previous quarter, we will remove the registration and issue a refund. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Wed, Apr 10 - May 29

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Southwest High School

Sewing 1 (Southwest)

Learn to use a sewing machine and complete a teacher-selected project. During the first class, we will practice threading and adjusting stitches, discuss patterns, fabric selection and determine your size. Expect to purchase a pattern, fabric and notions by the second class. Students should bring their own sewing machine, if possible. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

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Sewing Workshop (Southwest)

Improve your sewing skills while receiving guidance on your own personal project. Choose what you want to learn, make, and work at your own pace. Come to the first class ready to work on your personal project. Students should bring materials unique to your project like fabric and a pattern. If you don't bring a sewing machine, one will be provided. You are also welcome to use the class serger. Prerequisite: know how to thread a sewing machine If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Thu, Apr 11 - May 9

6:15 - 9:00 PM

Southwest High School

Min Age

18 yr.

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Silkscreen Printing (Seward)

This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of drawing fluid screen printing. Get tips to create eye catching compositions and the artist's hand–eye coordination. Experience the entire process, from initial artwork creation and design, to tearing down your project and equipment. Students will collaborate and critique in group discussions. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants.

Thu, Apr 18 - May 9

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Seward Montessori Elementary School

Thu, May 16 - Jun 6

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Seward Montessori Elementary School

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Soap Making (South)

Make soap using the cold process method that has existed for thousands of years. Each student will receive a copy of a manual that includes an ingredient list, equipment list, recipe, method for making soap, and sources for essential oil, ingredients, and equipment. You will also receive a silicone mold and will pour soap to take home. Taught by John Hanson, Owner/Maker of Longfellow Soap Company.

Tue, May 21

6:00 - 8:30 PM

South High School

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Soap Making: All-Natural Cold Process Soapmaking (Seward)

Experience the fusion of essential oils and soothing coconut the old-fashioned, cold process lye soap way. Wear old clothing with long sleeves, long pants, close-toed shoes, eye protection and rubber gloves. Material fee covers all materials to make two bars of your original recipe soap.

Tue/Thu, May 7 - May 9

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Seward Montessori Elementary School

Tue/Thu, May 21 - May 23

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Seward Montessori Elementary School

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Stained Glass (Ella Baker)

Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, Owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window. Safety glasses must be brought and used while cutting the glass. Learn how to make, cut, and use patterns, cut and grind glass, tape your glass with copper foil, solder your glass, add patina to color the solder, finish the edges with a zinc border, and clean and polish the finished window. Learn how to frame your window with wood. Please wear hard toe shoes and long sleeved top. No fleece or sweaters that can catch glass chips as you cut.

“Milagritos” with Intention at La Doña Cervecería (Washburn)

Looking for a night of creativity in a new location? Check out Minnesota's first Latino-influenced brewery, La Doña Cervecería. What is a Milagrito? Milagros, meaning miracles in Spanish, are small religious folk charms found throughout Mexico and Peru. The Heart Milagro (also known as the Sacred Heart) represents love, healing and gratitude. Your main element in this piece will be a clay heart. You will be using words and colors to make it a unique piece that represents you; or you can turn it into a display element that helps you to remind yourself of the magic of life in your daily life. "Creativity connects us to ourselves. It opens our hearts and doors to our mind. It brings us to hidden parts of ourselves. It allows recognition of uniqueness and identity". The technique we will use will be acrylic. NOTE: Class can be messy so bring a T-shirt or covering that you don't mind getting dirty. This class will be taught in Spanish and English.