Class Title |
Description |
Pre-requisites |
Cost |
5000 Year Old Bracelet Design
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Learn the techniques used for 5000 years in bending and linking metal strips into a beautiful bracelet. History lesson included. Call 707-773-3393 to pre-pay to hold your seat. Max 10 students. Must be at least 12 years old. |
None |
$50 |
Advanced Mat Cutting
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Advanced course to become certified on Pelican Art's computerized mat cutter. Learn to use the Wizard mat cutter to cut ovals, v-grooves, words. Builds on skills from the Basic Class. Separate certification test required before rental use of the Wizard is allowed. |
Basic Mat Cutting, and solid understanding of and experience with computer applications such as Word, Photoshop or others that work with clipart or graphics. |
$60 |
Basic Mat Cutting
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Basic course to become certified on Pelican Art's computerized mat cutter. Learn to use the Wizard mat cutter to cut rectangular window openings, with standard and reverse bevels. Cut custom sized mats in a fraction of the time of hand cut mats. Separate certification test required before rental use of the Wizard is allowed. Usually taught in a one-on-one class. Call to arrange a time. |
Solid understanding of and experience with computer. |
$60 |
Canvas Stretching Workshop
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This class is a combination of lecture and hands-on. You will first hear the techniques and tips of successful stretching of canvas onto stretcher bars, as well as assembling stretcher bars. Then you will actually stretch your own canvas. Ear plugs suggested for use with compressed air stapler. Safety glasses required (some glasses will be available for use in class). Please bring your own ear plugs if you wish to use some. |
Some manual dexterity is required, as well as hand strength. |
$75 |
Hinge Mounting Your Paper Art
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Your method of mounting your paper art affects both the current price and the future condition of your artwork. Learn the different materials available to hinge mount your paper art and the long term effects they have. At the end of the class you will have samples of various hinging tapes and knowledge of the techniques to use them successfully. This presentation class will cover a wide range of hinging options. |
none. |
$50 |
Jewelry Creation
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Jewelry Creation with metal. Lecture and hands on class showing you how to bend & create a bracelet, necklace and/or ear rings from metal. In this fun session, you will learn techniques in using simple tools to create jewelry. Walk away with jewelry that you have made! |
none. |
$50 |
Knitting with Fabric
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Knitting with Fabric - Lecture and Hands On class showing you how to expand your fiber art repetroire with the latest rage: knitting! You will learn the effects of your fabric choice on the final result, and the various ways to make "yarn" from fabric. At the end of this class, you will have a sample sheet of techniques and swatches of new "fabric". |
Basic knitting skills. These basic skills can be taught in a one-on-one session in advance of this class, in a one hour class for $30. |
$60 |
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