CERAMIC HANDBUILDING with Brian Purnell TUESDAYS, 6:00 – 8:00 PM APRIL 3RD – MAY 15TH (7 SESSIONS) Regardless of your skill level – beginning, intermediate, or advanced – you’ll have the opportunity to make fun and challenging clay projects. Brian will share his techniques for creating interesting surface texture. This will be fun! $80 MEMBERS / $85 NON-MEMBERS + $20 MATERIALS FEE GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS 1 with Charlie Herrington TUESDAYS, 6:00 – 7:00 PM APRIL 3RD – JUNE 5TH (10 SESSIONS) Learn basic guitar skills and build a foundation for playing all kinds of music, from country to blues to rock & roll. You’ll start with scales and basic rhythms and work your way up to playing some simple solos. No guitar experience is necessary. Please bring an acoustic or electric guitar- visit Pendleton Music Co. for affordable instrument rentals. This class fills quickly so be sure to send in your payment and registration soon! $60 MEMBERS / $65 NON-MEMBERS GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS 2 with Charlie Herrington TUESDAYS, 7:00 – 8:00 PM APRIL 3RD – JUNE 5TH (10 SESSIONS) Taken Charlie’s class before? Continue learning and practicing songs as a group in the Beginners 2 session. Bring an acoustic or electric guitar- visit Pendleton Music Co. for affordable instrument rentals. $60 MEMBERS / $65 NON-MEMBERS POTTERY: INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING with Marie Pratuch WEDNESDAYS, 6:00 – 8:00 PM APRIL 4TH – MAY 16TH (7 SESSIONS) A scheduled time for post-beginner throwers to get together and continue explorations on the pottery wheel. Marie will be available to troubleshoot and answer questions as you fine tune your throwing skills. Materials include a bag of clay, access to tools and glazes, and firing time. Prerequisite: 2 terms of beginning wheel throwing or recent college-level ceramics course. $60 MEMBERS / $65 NON-MEMBERS + $20 MATERIALS FEE POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING with Marie Pratuch THURSDAYS, 6:00 – 8:00 PM APRIL 5TH – MAY 17TH (7 SESSIONS) Use the pottery wheel to make functional ceramic forms. Marie will share info about process, materials, and tools, and students will get plenty of wheel-time to practice. All materials supplied in class, including clay and ample open studio time. This class fills quickly so be sure to send in your payment and registration soon! Please note: throwing clay can involve strain on the wrists and upper body, check out our Ceramic Handbuilding class for a low-impact option. $80 MEMBERS / $85 NON-MEMBERS + $20 MATERIALS FEE UKULELE with Mike Kellison THURSDAYS, 6:15 - 7:15 PM APRIL 5TH – MAY 24TH (8 SESSIONS) This simple, playful instrument makes a great introduction to music, or a fun practice session for those who already play. We’ll work on chords and strumming while practicing classic uke songs as a group. No prior experience in music is required, and we have ukuleles available for students to borrow. $55 MEMBERS / $60 NON-MEMBERS SAY IT AGAIN, THIS TIME WITH FEELINGS! with Colleen Blackwood THURSDAYS, 6:00 - 8:30 PM APRIL 5TH, MAY 3RD, & JUNE 7TH In this 3-part series, we will make fabric collage postcards that reflect original expressions, can be mailed, and are suitable for framing. Turn a sentimental greeting card into a long-lasting expression that is uniquely yours and meant for exactly the person intended. Each month will feature a different theme and creative prompts and ideas to get you started. Designs can be sewn or fused together, then stitched if desired onto a base. There is no limit to what kind of art to apply; paints and markers, stitches, beads, and more. All materials will be provided in class. Join us for one class or come to all three! $15 PER SESSION OR; Register in advance for all 3 sessions: $30 MEMBERS / $35 NON-MEMBERS JEWELRY MAKING: THE BASICS with Jean Reiher THURSDAYS, 6:00 – 7:30 PM MAY 3RD – MAY 24TH (4 SESSIONS) Be able to say, “I made it myself” next time someone compliments you on your jewelry. Jean will give you the tools you need to get started on creating your own jewelry. You can even bring in that favorite broken necklace or bracelet you haven’t let go of yet and make it new again! Students will learn about proper jewelry making materials and techniques including wire loops, bead stringing, and more. You will have the opportunity to create one or more beautiful pieces of jewelry such as earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Bring your own beads, broken jewelry to remake, or chose from the Arts Center collection. $45 MEMBERS / $50 NON-MEMBERS + $5 MATERIALS FEE pendletonarts.org • 541-278-9201 13