Center is now open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday!

Celebration Ice Cream Social

Join Mayor Laurie Gere to celebrate the reopening of the Center and to welcome our new administrator, Karl Wolfswinkel. This will also be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the successful completion of the Center’s second accreditation with the National Council on Aging and to thank all the folks who helped the Center continue to flourish through the COVID pandemic closure time. Join the Mayor for the festivities from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on August 25. There will be plenty of ice cream, and everyone is welcome!

 

Weaving on a Table Loom

Join Liz Moncrief, experienced weaver, teacher, and author, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Fridays, August 27 and September 10. This two-session class will cater to both the very beginner and students from previous weaving classes. The beginners will learn how to “dress” a weaving loom and weave a simple, but elegant scarf. For returning students, this is your opportunity to plan a weaving project, determine appropriate yarns, wind a warp, dress your loom, and carry your project to completion with supervision and guidance. Returning students need to contact the instructor prior to class to discuss plans and prepare a loom. Table looms are provided. Sign up and pay in advance: the cost is $50 payable as a donation to the Center. There is a materials fee of $10, to be paid to instructor at the first class. If you wish to take your loom home in between classes, you may leave a $100 refundable deposit with Lea in the Center office. For more information contact instructor at (970) 692- 3949 or l.moncrief@me.com. Scholarships are available. Call the Center at (360) 293-7473.

 

Drawing Landscapes

Greg Dugan will be teaching a class on drawing landscapes at the Center from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, August 5, August 12 and August 26 (no class on August 19). This class is for people with some drawing experience. During the course Greg will cover composition, atmospheric perspective, and how to draw common landscape elements such as trees, skies, rocks, shrubs, and water. The cost for the class is $36. To register and arrange payment, email Greg at GDuganArt@gmail.com. Scholarships are available. Call the Center at (360) 293-7473.

 

Woodcarving

Join instructor Dick Weber and other carvers from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays. All skill levels are welcome. Carvers need to have their own tools and wood for their chosen projects. Assistance will be offered to help you find ways to attack problems that might develop in carving or in finishing a project. Dick will help beginning carvers learn how to obtain tools and wood, and he will make suggestions on appropriate projects that he feels the carver can successfully achieve. This class is all hand carving, no power tools or wood burning. There is a $5 fee paid to the instructor each week.

 

Watercolor and Acrylic Classes

Art instructor and artist Dee Doyle will be teaching and coaching students from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays for acrylics and Fridays for watercolors. The cost for each class is $15, paid directly to the instructor. Drop-ins are welcome. Some experience is preferred, but not necessary. For further information and supply list, contact Dee Doyle at deedoyle11@gmail.com or call her at (360) 630-0208.

 

Mosaic and Stained-Glass Workshop

Melody Hoover will guide you making your choice of project, be it for your home or your yard. If you would like to join this workshop, contact Melody at (360) 755-2214. You must pre-register with Melody. The workshop meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesdays. Some materials — glass and grout – and tools are available to help you get you started.