Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

Drawing - Nature Journaling Age: 16-99 yrs. Pulling inspiration from the beautiful grounds at Shelley Lake Park, we will take daily walks in search of elements to work with. We will draw, sketch and paint on site, collect nature bits to work with in class, collage, print and make a wide array of marks on our sketchbooks. These pages will invite us to create, to let go and embrace creativity in all its forms. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 4 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $101 Sep 5-Sep 26 Tu 9:30-11:30am Drum it Up! Age: 16-99 yrs. No prior musical experience is required. Join this class to experience first hand the excitement of live drumming. If you are a total beginner, or have a musical background, this is the class for you. All hand drums will be provided, or bring your own. We will use the African hand drum (called a Djembe) to work on independence, coordination, basic rhythm patterns, ensemble performance, and ideas for solo improvisation. Each class will focus on four elements of drumming. Hand exercises, beat patterns with drum tones, ensemble participation and a goal to complete an extended group composition. As a bonus, for at home practice, a play along video will be provided! If you want to drum, let's get started! Marsh Creek Community Center – Course Fee: $41 Sep 7-Sep 28 Th 6:30-7:30pm Oct 5-Oct 26 Th 6:30-7:30pm Nov 2-Nov 30 Th 6:30-7:30pm Dec 7-Dec 28 Th 6:30-7:30pm Pullen Community Center – Course Fee: $41 Sep 5-Sep 26 Tu 6:30-7:30pm Oct 3-Oct 24 Tu 6:30-7:30pm Nov 7-Nov 28 Tu 6:30-7:30pm Fibers - Beginner Weaving: Make Your Own Mini Loom Age: 18-99 yrs. Weaving is meditative and easy to learn. It’s a great way to take a break from your screens and focus on something tangible. In this class, you will learn how to make a mini loom that you can carry with you to weave whenever you like! In addition to learning basic weaving techniques, student will experiment with pattern, texture and materials. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 5 sessions. Instructor: Samantha Pell Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $151 Oct 7-Nov 4 Sa 1:30-4:00pm Fibers - Beginning Knitting Age: 12-99 yrs. Get started with this fun hobby for the absolute beginner! We will make samples of different stitches, talk about yarn and needles. All suppli structor: Anne Terry ee: $58 0-2:30pm es included. In Sertoma Arts Center – Course F Nov 5-Nov 19 Su 1:0

Fibers - Beginning Sewing: Holiday Gift Bag

to leave with a completed apron and a personalized pattern to use in making other aprons. No prior sewing experience necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines. A $5 supply fee for pattern and apron ties due to instructor at start of workshop. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. Pictures of a finished apron can be found at the instructor’s website: creativesewingstudios.com. 1 session. $37 4:00pm Instructor: Joy Kelley. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: Sep 30 Sa 1:00 Fibers - Beginning Sewing: To-Go Lunch Trio Age: 15-99 yrs. Learn some sewing skills and make some great additions to your lunchbox: a napkin, snack bag and a utensil holder. Students will learn the basics of sewing and more, with each project increasing in difficulty. No sewing skills required. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines. Supply n Sertoma’s webpage. 2 list available o sessions. Instructor: Samantha Pell Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $73 Sep 17-Sep 24 Su 12:30-3:30pm Age: 16-99 yrs. An introduction to contemporary embroidery. Learn to translate a pencil sketch into a full blown, luscious, three -dimensional, tactile textile piece entirely created with thread and yarn. You will learn traditional embroidery stitches while employing an untraditional approach to embroidery. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 4 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $97 Nov 2-Nov 30 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Fibers - Botanical Embroidery Fibers - Fabric Dyeing Age: 15-99 yrs. Learn the basics for dyeing fabric using fiber-reactive dyes and various techniques for even and uneven dyeing. Students’ dye samples can be easily hemmed to make dinner napkins. Students will also apply what they learn and dye 1 yard of cloth to use for future projects. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. 2 sessions. Instructor: Samantha Pell Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $79 Dec 9-Dec 10 Sa&Su 12:30-3:30pm

Age: 16-99 yrs. Sewing for the holidays is fun and this is a great project for getting into the holiday spirit! Set your gifts apart with the personal touch of a custom-sewn gift bag with your choice of holiday themed fabric. In this workshop, you will create a unique gift bag and leave with the skills to make more bags on your own. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines. Supply list available o ebpage. Instructor: Joy Kell n Sertoma’s w ey. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $37 Dec 16 Sa 1:00-4:00pm Fibers - Beginning Sewing: Holiday Table Runner Age: 16-99 yrs. If you’re a holiday decorator, this is a nice class to kick-off the holiday season. You’ll love how this project enables you to create a unique look for your holiday table. In this fun workshop, you will sew a table runner while learning some fundamental sewing skills that will enable you to progress to other home decor projects. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. Instructor: Joy Kelley. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $37 Nov 18 Sa 1:00-4:00pm Fibers - Beginning Sewing: Piped Pillows Age: 16-99 yrs. Piping is a great way to add some color contrast and ‘pop’ to a decorative pillow. Once you learn how to make and attach piping, you can use this skill to add piping to many other kinds of projects. In this beginner class, you will learn how to construct a pillow, create your own piping, and trim your pillow with it. You will learn the basics of operating a sewing machine and develop fundamental sewing skills necessary for progressing to more advanced projects. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines. Supply list available on Sertoma’s webpage. $18 supply fee due to instructor at first class for cording, interfacing. Instructor: Joy fiberfill, and Kelley. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $121 Sep 7-Oct 5 Th Fibers - Beginning Sewing: Sew an Apron Age: 18-99 yrs. In this fun beginner’s class you will gain experience tracing and cutting from a basic apron pattern, sewing with a consistent seam allowance and other fundamental sewing skills that are essential for progressing to more advanced projects. The goal of this one day workshop is for participants 6:30-8:30pm

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