Missed a workshop? Drop in during the day to create any of the projects listed below. 2017 January Events LIFE SKILLS IN THE KITCHEN - Life skills classes are a hands-on way of preparing people to become independent in all the skills one uses in daily life chores. “Kitchen Skills” demonstrates skills and knowledge needed in the kitchen, including choosing and caring for food, counting calories and the food pyramid, planning meals, preparation of dishes that serve as breakfast, lunch and dinner, and clean up and care for kitchen aides. Life Skills in the Kitchen is four-week class, meeting once a week for an hour and a half each session. The cost of the class is $200 including $20 registration fee, with payments allowed in installments over this period, as per the ability of the participants. Participants are required to pay a registration fee of $20.00 before class begins (pro-rated for financial ability), and purchase food items and supplies during the class according to the lesson, including kitchen aides (e.g. measuring cup, wooden spoon, small pot, food containers, etc.). 2016 December Events Sat. dec. 10th - God's Eyes; "Ojo de Dios" is a Mexican art form centered on the eye of God in an almost mandela-type arrangement. This ethnic art can be hung as a mobile or wall hanging. All ages. 1-4pm. $13.00, includes supplies; pre-reg so materials can be prepared for you Sun. Dec. 11th, Pine Needle Basket Weaving; Learn to weave with pine needles, & wrap gourds, bowls & other objects. For teens & adults. 1-4pm. $50, supplies included Wed. Dec. 14th OPEN STUDIO; Make last minute cards or small gifts for the holidays. All ages, 3:00-6:00, SPECIAL PRICE ONLY $5.00 Sat. Dec. 17th, $1 Stuff-a-Bag Sale - Come fill a small paper bag with crafting supplies and leftover decorative items for $1.00. All items are one-of-a-kind 1pm-4pm. Tue.-Fri. Dec. 27th-30th, Ukulele Camp; Learn basic chords and a variety of songs on the ukulele. Ages 7 and up. 11:00am-12pm $50 for all four days. Rent a ukulele for $5 or buy one for $45 Saturday, July 9th, 10:00 Pine Needle Basket Weaving – Leona will guide you in making a pine needle basket, and provide materials to make a second one at home. You receive all the materials and instructions to make two types of baskets. One small basket normally runs $30-50 retail. You make two for only $50! *** Ongoing Events *** Mondays, 3:00-4:30 Painting for Tweens & Teens – Learn the basics of composition, color blending, lights and shading while working on a subject of your choice. Minimum of three sessions required, paid in advance, $30 for three sessions. Additional sessions $10. Ages 10 and up. For children under 10 a new class will form on Wednesday mornings in July and August if there are enough registrations. Call or email if you are interested. Zohar Study Group – Baruch and Maya share the secrets of the Zohar and introduce the Hebrew letters following the weekly portions of Torah. By donation – no registration necessary.
Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 Cards for All Occasions – Learn 3 styles of card-making and make 4 cards per session. Cards can be used for holidays, birthdays, friendship greetings and get well cards. Use all types of different tools, embellishments, stamps and punches. $15, all ages. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Anytime – by appointment: Family Time – Schedule time with family or friends to make your very own craft project. Make a family tree, home décor, fairy castles, or whatever you imagine. Prices determined by time and supplies.
Jewelry & Craft Repair – Bring in your project for repair, most repairs are completed on Fridays. $10 minimum for basic repairs includes materials. If you are creating your own piece of jewelry, you will need to purchase supplies Tuesday June 21st – 10:00 Faery Academy Session #1 – In this opening session Faery Eve will take you on an exploration at the City Park by the headwaters at 10:00, and then you will return after lunch for a craft session using materials gleaned in nature. Call or reply for more details. This is the first of three sessions, each session is $25 or $60 for all three. Ages 8 and up Monday-Friday June 27-30 – 9:30-10:30 Ukulele Camp – Learn all the chords and four styles of music so that you can play your favorite ukulele tunes right from the start! This camp has four lessons, each one focused on a different style of music. Rent a ukulele for $10 or buy one for $45 (rental price goes to purchase price if you decide to buy). Cost of the camp is $50. Good for all ages!! February 2016 Sun. Feb. 7th, 1:00 - Candle Making with Ruth Peddinghaus using 100% pure beeswax. Warm a heart in February! Learn the art of candle making, select the candle of your choice, and experience how to pour a candle. $25, ages 8 and up. Children must be supervised Saturday, Feb 6th, 1:00 - Valentine faeries with EverFae Make a valentine faery to express the love in our life. Ages 10 and under, $5.00 faery kits provided; pre-registration required so materials can be prepared for you. Cash or check only please Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 4:30 - Make Valentine Cards! Learn new techniques to make a one-of-a-kind handcrafted card for your special valentine. Includes the use of special tools and products. $4.00 per card, up to four cards per session. Add a foil element for $1.00 Sunday, Feb. 21st, 1:00 - Pine Needle Basket-weaving; Learn how to weave a basket out of pine needles. Leona Nelson will demonstrate and help you create a basket of your own, and will give you the supplies to make another one at home. Preregistration is required because the preparation is very intense. Ages teen and up, this is an $80 value for only $50, all supplies included. JANUARY 2016 Sunday, Jan. 10th, 1:00-4:00 Basket-weaving; Learn how to weave a basket out of pine needles. Leona Nelson will demonstrate and help you create a basket of your own, and will give you the supplies to make another one at home. Preregistration is required because the preparation is very intense. Ages teen and up, this is an $80 value for only $50, all supplies included. Friday, Jan. 15th 3:30-4:30 Winter faeries with EverFae Make a basic winter faery for $5; faery kits provided. Ages 5 and up, $5.00 includes supplies; pre-registration required so materials can be prepared for you. Cash or check only please Saturday, Jan. 16th 1:00-4:00 Winter faeries with EverFae; Make a winter faery to warm your heart! This faery is more elaborate than the basic faery and requires attention to detail. Ages tween and up, $13 includes supplies; pre-registration required so materials can be prepared for you. Cash or check only please Sunday Jan. 17, 1:00-4:00 FREE EVENT in honor of Martin L. King Jr. We honor his dream by working as a community on one art project that will belong to everyone. Drop in to add your piece to this project. No registration necessary. All ages. Free. Sunday, Jan 24th, 1:00-4:00 Make Valentine Cards! Learn new techniques to make a one-of-a-kind handcrafted card for your special valentine. Includes the use of special tools and products. $4.00 per card, up to four cards per session. Add a foil element for $1.00 December 2015 Sunday Dec. 6, 1:00 Basketweaving with Pine Needles - Leona Nelson will teach you how to make holiday gifts and ornaments using pine needles. Sliding scale $30-$50 depending on the craft. Thursday, Dec. 10th, 1:30 Wire Wrapping with Scott - long-time wire wrapping jewelry maker will show you how to wrap crystals, all supplies included (except tools- available to borrow or purchase after class). Details to come. Friday, Dec. 11th, 3:00-4:30 Star Faery Ornament - Create a special holiday ornament from the faery world. Craft will involve basic skills, such as cutting, gluing and sewing. Ages: 5-8. Price : $10.00 Saturday, Dec. 12th, 1:00 Star Faery Ornament - Create a special holiday ornament from the faery world. Craft will involve basic skills, such as cutting, gluing and sewing. Ages: 8 and up. Price : $10.00 Sunday, Dec. 13th Snowbodies! - Make cute winter figures of a snow man or woman. $15-20. All supplies included. All ages Magical Apothocary - Jessica Bowman will bring her magical herbs and show you how they can be used. Details to come. DECEMBER 23-27 CLOSED November Sat. Nov. 21 Oak and Acorn Faeries - There's something in the air...and it's the oak and acorn faeries! Eve guides you to let your creativity flow as your own faery inspires you to create your very own oak or acorn faery in this wonderful and inspiring seasonal class! Ages 5 and up, 1-4 pm, $13 includes supplies; pre-reg so materials can be prepared for you. Sun. Nov. 22 Holiday Card Making - Make a variety of holiday cards for Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, New Year or any other. Learn different techniques from simple to complex. All ages, 1-4 pm, $12 includes supplies; Sun. Nov. 28 Luminaries Workshop - 100% pure beeswax is formed into luminaries and then decorated. You will receive a luminary to decorate. A tea-light with a glass holder is included. All ages, 1-4 pm, $24 includes supplies; September Saturday, Sept. 12th & 19th, 4:00-7:00 Jewelry Making 2-day workshop - Learn how to put together professional looking jewelry, including tips on stringing, using wire, knotting, and many "how to"s. Bring your own beads to see how to mix and match into an eye-catching piece. $30 for two sessions. Friday, Sept. 18th, 1:00-4:00 Autumn Floral Arrangements - Evelyn Collins will demonstrate how to create a lovely autumn floral arrangement, and provide you with the instruction and supplies to make of your own during this lovely workshop. All ages, $25.00 supplies incl. Mondays 3:00-4:30 Painting for Teens - Learn how to set up and paint a real or imagined subject, while learning about color, texture, dimension and perspective. For children age 11-18, $15 per sessions, all supplies included. Preregistration required. Thursdays 3:00-4:00 Painting for Kids - Children will learn mixing colors, composition and shading while painting a real or imagined subject. For children age 6-10, $10 per session, all supplies included. Preregistration required. December 2015 Sunday Dec. 6, 1:00 Basketweaving with Pine Needles - Leona Nelson will teach you how to make holiday gifts and ornaments using pine needles. Sliding scale $30-$50 depending on the craft. Thursday, Dec. 10th, 1:30 Wire Wrapping with Scott - long-time wire wrapping jewelry maker will show you how to wrap crystals, all supplies included (except tools- available to borrow or purchase after class). Details to come. Friday, Dec. 11th, 3:00-4:30 Star Faery Ornament - Create a special holiday ornament from the faery world. Craft will involve basic skills, such as cutting, gluing and sewing. Ages: 5-8. Price : $10.00 Saturday, Dec. 12th, 1:00 Star Faery Ornament - Create a special holiday ornament from the faery world. Craft will involve basic skills, such as cutting, gluing and sewing. Ages: 8 and up. Price : $10.00 Sunday, Dec. 13th Snowbodies! - Make cute winter figures of a snow man or woman. $15-20. All supplies included. All ages Magical Apothocary - Jessica Bowman will bring her magical herbs and show you how they can be used. Details to come. DECEMBER 23-27 CLOSED November Sat. Nov. 21 Oak and Acorn Faeries - There's something in the air...and it's the oak and acorn faeries! Eve guides you to let your creativity flow as your own faery inspires you to create your very own oak or acorn faery in this wonderful and inspiring seasonal class! Ages 5 and up, 1-4 pm, $13 includes supplies; pre-reg so materials can be prepared for you. Sun. Nov. 22 Holiday Card Making - Make a variety of holiday cards for Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, New Year or any other. Learn different techniques from simple to complex. All ages, 1-4 pm, $12 includes supplies; Sun. Nov. 28 Luminaries Workshop - 100% pure beeswax is formed into luminaries and then decorated. You will receive a luminary to decorate. A tea-light with a glass holder is included. All ages, 1-4 pm, $24 includes supplies; September Saturday, Sept. 12th & 19th, 4:00-7:00 Jewelry Making 2-day workshop - Learn how to put together professional looking jewelry, including tips on stringing, using wire, knotting, and many "how to"s. Bring your own beads to see how to mix and match into an eye-catching piece. $30 for two sessions. Friday, Sept. 18th, 1:00-4:00 Autumn Floral Arrangements - Evelyn Collins will demonstrate how to create a lovely autumn floral arrangement, and provide you with the instruction and supplies to make of your own during this lovely workshop. All ages, $25.00 supplies incl. Mondays 3:00-4:30 Painting for Teens - Learn how to set up and paint a real or imagined subject, while learning about color, texture, dimension and perspective. For children age 11-18, $15 per sessions, all supplies included. Preregistration required. Thursdays 3:00-4:00 Painting for Kids - Children will learn mixing colors, composition and shading while painting a real or imagined subject. For children age 6-10, $10 per session, all supplies included. Preregistration required. August Mondays, August 3, 10 and 17, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Painting for Kids; Learn how to set up and paint a real or imagined subject, while learning about color, texture, dimension and perspective. For children age 6-12, $30 for 3 sessions, all supplies included. Preregistration required. Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7:00-8:00 pm Ukulele for Adults; Learn how to play the ukulele, all the chords and different types of music in four easy one-hour lessons. Jean Marie will help make your strumming fun! Ukuleles are available for rent or purchase. Ages teen - adult, $50 for the course. Preregistration required. Thursdays , August 6,13, and 20, 3:00 Miniatures of Polymer Clay; Create fun and unique miniatures of polymer clay for decoration and jewelry. Make animals, dolls or gardens, add special finishes and findings for a special look. Ages 7 and up, $10 per session. Preregistration required. Saturday, August 22nd, 1:00-4:00pm Leather Tooling & Stamping; Learn how to stamp and lace leather while making a unique pouch. Tim Pinkos of Seiad Valley will guide us in creating a very special project to take home. Children will require adult supervision. Must pre-register for supplies to be prepared. Ages 8 and up, $15 all supplies included. Sunday, August 30, 1:00 Basket-weaving with Pine Needles; Learn how to weave baskets and more using pine needles. Leona Nelson facilitates this fun workshop where you make a complete little basket, and provides supplies for another to make at home. Ages teen-adult, $50 all supplies included. Preregistration required. July Sunday July 12th, 1:00-3:30 Fanciful Flower Pot - Make a beautiful decoupage flower pot to gift your garden a little magical lift. $15 includes flower pot, saucer, decor material and instruction. July 25th, 12:00-4:00 Magical Mermaids with Everfae - Kids ages 6+ will enjoy designing their own mermaid while learning some hands-on skills which are required to follow through on the project, as there will be unique details to consider for their special mermaid doll! Younger children will need supervision and parents are encouraged to stay and assist them. Come make your magical water faeries and let your creativity make a big splash of inspiration on the faerie world,! $15 includes all Sunday, July 26, 11:00 Basket-weaving with Pine Needles; Learn how to weave baskets and more using pine needles. Leona Nelson facilitates this fun workshop where you make a complete little basket, and provides supplies for another to make at home. Ages teen-adult, $50 all supplies included. Preregistration required. May Sunday , May 17th, 1:00-4:00 PINE NEEDLE BASKET WEAVING - Learn how to weave beautiful baskets of pine needles. Practice making two different shaped baskets and receive materials to make a 3rd basket at home. Ages teen to adult, $50 all materials included. Saturday, May 23, 1:00-4:00 pm MYTHICAL MAY FAERIES & THEIR MAGICAL COMPANIONS: Ever wonder what kind of animal companions the faeries have? Well the friends the faeries keep are mythical and sweet! Eve Care (EverFae) now brings you a highly creative workshop where you will assemble these fun springtime faeries and their magical companions, for you to take home where they can bring extra fun to your play time! All ages, $13 includes all. April Saturday April 11, 1:30-3:00 Vietnamese Spring Rolls; In this workshop Lac Lai will share traditions of Vietnamese spring rolls and demonstrate the process. Then each participant will make a set of spring rolls to take home, with some serving suggestions. All ages, children with supervision, $10 includes ingredients and instruction. Sunday April 12, 1:30-3:30 Jewelry Making for Kids; Participants will choose beads and closures to make a necklace or bracelet of their choice. Ages 5-9, $10 includes stringing material and a basic set of beads. Other beads and focal pieces are available for sale. You can also bring your own beads. Friday - Sunday, April 17-19 Introduction to Illustration; This three-day workshop is for authors and people who would like to use illustrations in a personal project. Our goal is to learn how to use illustrations to turn a personal project into a fully developed project. Workshop is dependent on having at least 8 participants. Ages teen - adult, $180 for the 9 hour workshop. Friday 1:00-4:00, Saturday & Sunday 2:00 - 5:00. Friday, April 24, 3:30-5:00 - Six weeks Create a Book Project for Kids - Learn how to create your own book with illustrations. Baruch Inbar, professional children's book author and illustrator, will lead this workshop for children to make their own comic book or children's book. $180 for 6 1.5-hour sessions. Scholarships available Sat. April 25, 1:00-4:00 River Dance Faeries; These unique water faeries have A LOT to do with Springtime and keeping nature in balance! Come design and make your own river and faery to dance in it while you learn about these amazing beings and why they are so important to this season! Eve Care brings us this delightful activity for all ages to usher in Spring! $12 includes ONGOING WORKSHOPS - JOIN ANYTIME: Affordable Keyboarding; Learn how to play what you hear, write your own music and read all genres of music. Brittin Beckstrand will teach ages 5-17, $10 a session.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:30 Painting for Kids; This fun class provides kids with tips and tricks for color, composition, shading and texture. Kids ages 6-16; $10 includes basic supplies. Family Time - Schedule your own workshop for yourself, family or friends within your budget. Call Atara at 530-859-1296 to make an appointment MARCH Sunday, March 15, 1:00 Pysanki Eggs Workshop - Learn the Ukrainian style of waxing and dying eggs, using traditional patterns and colors. Ages 8 and up, $15.00, supplies included. Pre-reg required. Saturday, March 21st at 12:00-3:00 Shire Celebration with Eve Care - Come celebrate with the faeries and leprechauns of Ireland. Make and take an Irish shire cottage with a small faery or leprechaun to inhabit it. For all ages, $12 includes all Sunday, March 29 Candle Making - Make a special candle for Easter or part of a special gift. Ruth Peddinghaus will bring all the supplies to make a candle, and instructions on making candles at home. Kid-friendly workshop 12:30-1:30, Adults 1:30-4:30, Price: $15. Children will need supervision Jewelry Making 2-Day Workshop - Jane Rothenberg will demonstrate various techniques in making jewelry, and guide you in making a necklace or bracelet and a pair of earrings. You will be given a list of supplies to bring on the second day. Beads and tools are available at A Melo Place. Two Saturdays, March 7th & 14th, from 1-5 pm. $30 for both days not including the beads of your choice for the second day.
ONGOING: Mondays 3:00 & by appt. Join the harmony with affordable keyboarding lessons: Learn how to play what you hear, write your own music and read all genres of music. Brittin Beckstrand will teach ages 5-17, $10 a session Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:30 Painting for Kids with Atara Melo; This fun class provides kids with tips and tricks for color, composition, shading and more. Kids ages 6-16; $10 includes basic supplies. February 2015 Sun. Feb. 1st Valentine Card Making - 11:00-4:00 - make a card $4:00 each, all supplies included. Sun. Feb. 8th V-Day Altered Book, Create an altered book expressing the romance in your life. All materials included to make a romantic journal, bring your own photos! $15, ages pre-teen to adult Valentine Candle Making, Make a special candle for Valentine's Day as part as a special gift. Ruth Peddinghaus will bring all the supplies $15, ages 9-adult. Children will need supervision. ** CHARACTER DESIGN w/ Baruch Inbar - Fridays beginning 2/20 - 3:30-5:00 This unique class will guide the kids through a magical creative journey, where they will work on their own unique CHARACTER DESIGN, come up with a background story, design it, sculpt and paint it, and even develop an ongoing project based on the character, such as: comics, children’s book and cartoons. Through the ideation process, kids will practice storytelling skills, conduct research, prepare sketches, and do a final execution of their design. Taught by a professional animator who worked with Disney Studios. Six sessions - $180 for all six. Some materials required. * ONGOING: Painting with Kids - Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:30 / 3:30-5:00 $10 basic supplies included January 2015 January 18-19 MLK DAY - In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the public is invited to a free craft session where everyone works on one community project. This is our 4th annual event, in which every year we worked on a different project. Family-oriented, all ages. Sun. 11:00-4:00 Monday 3:30-5:00 December 2014 Schedule Your Own Workshop ** Holiday Card Making - An entire morning or evening to make holiday cards. Use all our tools and supplies to make 4 original cards for only $12. Many samples and techniques available. Call to schedule a time. Tues, Dec 2, 9, 16, 30, - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mon. Dec 8, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sugar Plum Faeries; - Come experience yet another playful and interesting activity of the world of faeries with Eve Care. Learn the origins of Sugar Plum Faeries in this workshop; make and take a sugar plum faerie and a fun ornamental home for it to hang on the tree or put in your home! $12 Sun, Dec 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sun, Dec 28 - 11:00 - 3:00 pm Mon, Tues & Weds. Dec 29, 30 & 31 - 10:00 - 11:00 am October 2014 Mon. Oct. 6 - 3:30 - 5:30 pm Fun with Paper Dolls; This is a mother-daughter(s) workshop for children ages 6-12 and moms. Pam Toulouse will show you how to make Miss Molly and create her wardrobe of clothes. $15 for a child+adult, and $3 for a second child. Mon. Oct. 13 - Kids 3:30-5:00 pm Adults 5:00-7:00 Mask Making; Make a decorative custom-fit mask unlike any other, from dragons to fairies, & everything in-between. All ages. $15, includes supplies, Add $7 for a second child; pre-reg so materials can be prepared for you. Tues Oct. 14, 21, 28 - 3:30-5:00 pm Sun Oct. 19 - 1:00-4:00 pm Mon Oct. 20 - 4:00-6:00 pm Tues Oct. 21 - 5:00-7:00 pm Thurs Oct. 23 - 1:30-3:00 September 2014 Every Day Card Making - Sunday, Sept. 14, 1:00 - 4:00. Learn how to make four different styles of cards using a variety of tools and materials, and leave with beautiful handmade cards. Autumn-themed cards are optional. $12.00 all supplies included Pine Needle Weaving - Sunday Sept. 28th, 1:00-4:00 pm - Learn how to weave beautiful baskets from pine needles. Cherokee descendant Leona Nelson will guide you in making two styles of baskets. $50 all materials provided. Painting with Pastels - FREE DEMO Saturday Sept. 6th at 3:00 - Gail Domanski will demonstrate how to paint with pastels to create beautiful color pictures. This demonstration is limited to 10 people, so please call to reserve your space! Painting with Pastels Course - Thursdays at 6:30 - A series of six sessions with Gail Domanski will lead you through composition and techniques for creating a beautiful pastel painting. $120 for 6 sessions, or $150 for six sessions including supplies. Painting for Kids - Tuesdays at 4:00 beginning Tues. Sept. 9th - Children will learn different techniques for making good paintings, each child at their own level. $10 including supplies. Everyday Card Making - Sunday, Sept. 14th, 1:00. - Learn how to make four different styles of cards using a variety of tools and materials, and leave with beautiful handmade cards. Autumn themed cards are optional. $12.00 all supplies included. Fairy Clothing and Accessories - Monday Sept. 15th, 4:00-6:00 pm. Make a fairy with special fairy clothing and accessories. Eve Care will facilitate this fascinating workshop on the world of fairies. $12.00. Fabulous Flowerpots - Sunday Sept. 21st, 1:00 - Design and decorate a flowerpot that tells your story, using decoupage and other techniques. NO ARTISTIC background required! Bring your own ceramic pot and pay $10 or take one of ours for $15. Flowerpot must be non-glazed ceramic. August 2014 CRAFT GIVEAWAY - Everyone on our email list has a chance to win one of 15 prizes being given away through August. Prizes include tools, beads, craft packs for kids and adults. Required: Being in our data base/ email list - details of how to participate will be sent by email. Best of Mt. Shasta - Aug. 8-10 - Calling all artists and crafters! If you would like to share your items at our booth at this fair, please call this week! All associates of A Melo Place are invited. Ukulele Camp for Kids - Mon-Thur. Aug. 11-14, 11:00am-12 noon. Come 4 mornings for $50 - Learn the commonly used chords and learn to strum Hawaiian, folk and popular music in four one-hour lessons! Performance for parents on the last day. No need to have a uke, we have them to rent or buy. Ukulele for Adults - same as above, day and time determined by those who sign up. Fairy Gardens - Tues. Aug 12, 2:00 Eve Care is bringing elements to build a fairy garden, small or medium size. Choice of window box or shadow box themes, with various elements to create your own unique fairy garden indoor habitat! $10 includes all supplies and instructions, as well as how to keep your fairy garden fresh and smelling fragrant year-round! Perfect for your young fairy or your inner fairy! FREE! Drawing for Kids - Friday Aug. 15, 10:30 - Getting Ready for School? Free demonstration and tips for kids ages 6-11 on creating the best drawings and paintings. Bring crayons or markers and paper. Painting for Kids - Workshop - Aug. 5th & 19th, 3:00 - Two one-hour sessions to learn and practice how to make a great painting. Children 6-12. $10 supplies included. Paper Lanterns - Sun. Aug. 17, 1:00-4:00 - Make 2 beautiful paper lanterns for your garden or event. adults $12 , kids $10. All supplies (and lamp) included. Sand Plaster Casting & Stepping Stones - Sun. Aug. 24, anytime between 11:00 - 4:00, Make small sculptures, hand prints or footprints. All ages. $12, accents included, and you can also bring your own items to embed Late Summer Luminaries - Mon. August 25, 4:00 pm - Come and bask in the delight of making your own luminary lantern, and add a glimmery soft glow made to inspire and enlighten the environment around you. Beautiful indoor lighting project perfect for welcoming the natural warm glow of the season! $10 includes all supplies. Eve Care facilitator. June 2014 June 16-19 and July 14-17 at 1:00pm Ukulele Camp for Kids – Learn popular chords and different styles of music, buy or rent a ukulele. $50 for four days, buy a ukulele for $40 or rent one for the class at $7. (If you end up buying the ukulele the rent goes towards purchase.) June 17 for 3 weeks - 6-8:00pm Painting with Pastels w/Gail Domanski – Learn the techniques involved in painting with pastels (not oil pastels) from accomplished artist, Gail Domanski. The class will take place twice weekly on Tues. and Thur. Class is limited to 6 people, the cost is $120 and includes special papers. A basic pastel set is available for $30. Time may possibly change to 6:30. (Minimum of 4 students required for the class to take place.) June 22 - 11am-3pm Summer Solstice Fairy Faire - Join us in creating fairies and elves, listening to fairy stories and fairy music. Cost is $10 for the entire four hours including basic supplies, appropriate for ages 5-14. Multi-Session Classes Watercolor Painting w/Tom O'Hara – Learn the basic techniques of water color painting with accomplished artist Tom O’Hara. The class will be six sessions on Thurs. afternoons (once a week) from 3:00-5:00 (time may be earlier), beginning June 19th. $120 for six sessions. (Minimum of 4 students is required for the class to take place.) Painting with Oils and Acrylics w/Alek Balos – Fridays 11:30 – 2:30 and 3:00 – 6:00, and on Saturdays at 11:00. Space is very limited so call in advance to register. Need any Father’s Day cards …? Call ahead to make a card for Dad. $4.00 for a nice handmade card! May 2014 Sunday, May 18th, 1:00-4:00 PM Pine Needle Basket Weaving Cherokee descendant Leona Nelson show you how to make two types of baskets and give you materials to take home to make a third small basket. In Native tradition, basket-weavers would sit together and share stories and catch up while weaving. It is a perfect place to make friends, and you all walk away with baskets worth $30-40 on the market and a skill to use on your own. This course is work intensive for the teacher, as she has to prepare all the materials for each student, and soften the needles before class. Therefore it is by preregistration only, at least three days before class. You would need to let me know if you are attending by email, and mail in a down payment that arrives here by May 15th. The price of the class is $50. Please send in $25 and pay the rest when you arrive. Link to Leona's weavings: Leona's Baskets Leona's basket on gourd: Basket on Gourd Link to Atara's weavings: Atara's Pine Needle Hairclips April (not available) March 2014 Sunday, 3/2 1:00 - 3:00 Wrapped and Woven Bracelets - Make 2 bracelets with Beverly Walls. Ages teen - adult, $25 All supplies included. Sunday, 3/2 4:30 - 5:30 Ukulele Jam Session - Bring your uke, your music, music stand and mug for a fun sharing of music and good company. Open to any child or adult who plays the ukulele or has taken one of our ukulele classes. Drop in, by donation. Monday, 3/3 and Wed. 3/5, 3:00-5:00 Card Making - This month the focus will be on making "Get Well" cards and St. Pat's clovers. There are many samples to choose from or create your own. $3 per card that you make, all supplies included. Ages teen to adult. Thursday, 3/6 1:00-3:30 & 4:00-6:30 Watercolor Painting - Local artist Tom O'Hara will teach two classes on watercolor painting: 1:00 for experienced artists (in any medium) and 4:00 for beginners. This will be a weekly class. Sunday, 3/9 1:00-4:00 Basket Weaving - Learn to weave traditional baskets with Cherokee native, Leona Nelson. You will learn two styles of baskets and receive materials to make one more. Ages teen - adult. $50 All supplies included - this is a 3-hour class. Sunday, 3/23 1:00-3:30 A Basket of Flowers - Make a bunch of little flowers in a basket for your spring decorations. The flowers are artificial and will last a while. Suitable for children from 5 and up with parent supervision. Kids Special - Only $8.00! Pre-registration required. Sunday, 3/30 Mask Making with Tom O'Hara - Using laminated paper (not Paper Maché) Tom will lead the class in making creative head masks. Ages teen - adult, call for details. Pre-registration required. Painting with Alek Balos in Acrylics/Oils - Every Friday at 11:30 and at 3:00, and Saturday at noon, $20 w/commitment or $30 single session. Ages teen - adult, materials not included. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WORKSHOPS! February 2014 New class forming - Jewelry Making - Four three-hour classes with Jane Rothenberg. Learn how to make professional quality jewelry, focusing on gemstones and popular materials, knot-tying, clasp-making using a variety of techniques. $65 for four lessons, beginning Feb. 17th. Wednesdays 2:00-5:00pm Watercolors for Beginners with Tom O'Hara - New class begins in February. 3 hours for $20 with 6 week commitment. Sun. Feb. 2, 1:00 - Not watching the big game this weekend? Valentine Cards, Mobile & Stickers - Make four cards, a hanging mobile or 4 sheets of stickers for only $12. Ages 6 to adult, children 6-8 with adult supervision. Sun. Feb 9, 4:30 Ukulele Jam Session - Bring your ukulele, music, music stand and mug for a fun sharing of music and good company. Open to any child or adult who plays the ukulele or has taken one of our ukulele classes. By donation. Sun. Feb. 9, 12:30-4:00 SOUL COLLAGE CARDS (as developed by Seena Frost) - Make your own Tarot deck of archetypal images - mythic, mysterious and personal - many inner parts of yourself, of your Soul, woven together intuitively in a collage of cut out images. These cards will bring out your innate wisdom and speak to you in the deep reaches of your heart. A TRANSFORMATIONAL PROCESS - Seeing your own beauty more clearly. Cost - $5-$22 (sliding scale). Reserve your place soon as class size is limited to the first 10 that sign up. Taught by Susan Dillon, M.A. (Susan will be leaving the area soon, so this is a one-time opportunity to get started on your personal card deck.) All materials provided, please bring any special images you have or magazines, calendars, cards, etc. Sun. Feb 16, 11:00 am & 1 pm Winter Angels - Make an angel to hang from your window, lamp or plants. $10 Kids special, ages 5 and up. Children under 8 with parent supervision. Sun. Feb. 23, 1:00 Mobiles for Children - Make a room wall hanging or ceiling hanging with your children. We can include family photos, pet photos or special knick-knacks that you bring with you. Names can be special ordered in advance. February Kids' Special $10, ages 5 and up. Fridays 1:00-4:00, Saturdays 12:00-3:00 Painting for Teens and Adults - Learn to paint realistically with Alek Balos. Fri. 1-4, Sat. 12-3. $30 per session or $20 per session with 6 week commitment. January 2014 Jan. 5 Sunday - 11-1:00 pm Mobiles for Children - Make a room wall hanging or ceiling hanging with your children. We can include family photos, pet photos or special knick-knacks. Names can be special ordered in advance. $10 Kids special, ages 5 and up. Jan. 12 Sunday - 1-5:00 pm CANCELLED Pine Needle Basket Weaving - Learn how to weave beautiful baskets with pine needles. CLASS WILL BE RESCHEDULED call or email to sign up. 1-5pm. Teen - Adult. $50, materials included, must pre-register Jan. 16 Thursday Tu Bishvat Evening - The New Year of the Trees. This ancient celebration from the period of the Mishna in the Holy Land celebrates the annual renewal of the trees. A traditional dinner based on the fruits and nuts of trees will include a discussion of the day, its s ymbols, and will be followed by a showing of "Fiddler on the Roof." You must sign up to attend the dinner or you can just come for the movie. Movie by donation. Dinner begins at 4pm, movie at 5:30. Please call if you plan to attend. Jan. 19 & 20 Sunday/ Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Art Event - Families are invited to create a free art project in tribute to Dr. King. Drop in anytime between 10:30 - 2:00 Sunday and/or Monday for a free community project. A community project is one on which everyone works collectively and belongs to the community. Jan. 26, Sunday - 1-5:00 pm Candle Making - Learn how to make dipped and poured candles with Sarah Ripley. Teen - Adult. $15 materials included, must pre-reg. ONGOING CLASSES Fridays 1:00-4:00 & Saturdays 12-3:00 Painting for Adults - Alek Balos will gently guide you to enhance your painting skills using the medium of your choice. Good for beginners as well as advanced painters. Ages 13 - adult. $120 for six sessions or $30 drop-in, materials not included. Painting for Children - Children will experiment with color and shapes, composition and learn basic painting techniques. $10 some materials included. First Sundays of every month, 4:30pm State of Jefferson Ukulele Club Wednesdays at 2pm Card Crafts - Make beautiful handmade cards and learn new techniques in card-making. $12 for 3 - 4 cards depending on skill level. December 2013 Mon. Dec. 2, 7pm "Jesus: First Century Rabbi" - A presentation by R. David Zaslow of Oregon, on the Jewish foundation in the ministry of Jesus, and how Christianity and Judaism have basically the same message. St. Barnabas Church, 701 Lassen Lane. A $5-10 donation is requested but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Sun. Dec. 8, 1-4 pm Holiday Card Making - Make special cards using a very special and easy technique with guest teachers, Jenny & Rita. They will bring a very special set up not to be missed! $12 to make up to 4 cards. All ages, please write or call ahead. Sun. Dec. 8, 4:30-5:30 Ukulele Jam Session - Bring your uke and play songs with friends. By donation. All ages. Sun. Dec. 15, Drop-in anytime 10-4 pm Winter Solstice Fairy Faire - Everything Fairy - Fairy readings, fairy dust, fairy wings, fairy stories, fairy houses, fairy dolls, face painting, and all things mystical. $10 entry fee provides a packet of fairy dust, participation in all events and make one craft. Fundraiser! Participation in this event will help keep A Melo Place in Mt. Shasta. All ages. Wed. Dec. 18, Drop-in 10-4 pm Baby in a Basket - Weave a basket for Baby Jesus, then wrap the baby is soft cloth. $8.00 All supplies included. Ages 6 and up. Drop-in anytime during the day; last beginning time is 2 pm. Thur. Dec. 19, Drop-in 10-4 pm. Tree Ornaments and Table Décor - Make a Christmas tree ornament or table decor, $6-10 all supplies included. All ages. Drop-in 10-4 pm; last beginning time is 2 pm. Sun. Dec. 29 11am-1pm or 1-3 pm Snowbodies! Make a cute snowboy or snowgirl for your winter decorations. Please call in advance. November 2013 Sunday Nov 3, 4:30 pm Ukulele Club - Join the State of Jefferson Ukulele Club to make some fun holiday music. By donation Call if you plan to come. Sunday Nov. 3 & Monday Nov. 4, 1 pm. Thanksgiving Décor -Make all your Thanksgiving wreaths, table décor, wall hangings, and cards. $15 all supplies included. Can't make it at 1:00? Call to make an appointment! Sunday Nov 10, 2pm Chocolate Candy Workshop Part 1 - Learn how to melt, mold and temper chocolate to create beautiful candies with Chef Caroline Brask-White of Yreka. On Nov. This Sunday, learn the basics of making chocolate candies. $20 supplies included. Last day to sign up is THIS Thursday (11/7)! Space is limited to 8 people. Monday Nov 11, 11 am & 2 pm Veteran's Day Workshop - FREE FOR VETS - A special tribute to our veterans. Make a free craft from a variety of available kits, fully supported by an art facilitator. No experience required. Call if you plan to come. Sunday Nov 17, 2pm Chocolate Candy Workshop Part 2 - Truffles - Join Chef Caroline Brask-White to learn how to make an assortment of delicious truffles for the holidays. Molded and filled, rolled and dipped, make all kinds of fillings with different flavors. Ages teen-adult. $25 supplies included. This is part two of the chocolate series. Last day to sign up is THIS Thursday (11/7). Space is limited to 8 people. Sunday Nov. 24 1pm Pine Needle Ornaments and Jewelry - Leona will show us how to make pretty gifts woven from pine needles. These make great holidays gifts! $50 all supplies included to make several pieces. October 2013 WORKSHOPS Sundays - Oct. 6, 13 & 20 - 2:00-3:30 pm ** Magic Tricks Workshop - Disappear, levitate, multiply and vanish! Learn tricks from a professional magician on three weekends, each one $10, or $25 for all three. Kids 5-7 at 1:00pm, Kids 8-16 2:00-3:30pm. Space is limited so you must pre-register! Thursday - Oct. 10th - 3:30 FREE Decoupage Workshop - Learn the art of applying graphics to objects. All supplies included! Please call first Sundays - Oct. 13 & 20 - 4:30 - 6:00 Paper Maché Masks That Will Last - A 2-part series. Make fairies, monsters, birds and aliens, dragons or whatever your imagination reveals - large masks or small half masks. $15 for both sessions. Call to schedule your sessions. Wednesdays - Oct. 16 & 23 Halloween Cards & Banners - Create Halloween décor, banners and cards. $15 all supplies included. Ages 6 and up. 2:00 pm cards only, 3:30 for banners & cards. Monday - Oct. 21 - 3:00pm Spooky Hands - $15 Costumes for Toddlers! Make a costume with Dori of "Little Doves" and Atara at A Melo Place. Call if interested, date and time to be determined by request. ONGOING CLASSES Fridays 1:00-4:00 & Saturdays 12-3:00 Painting for Adults - Alek Balos will gently guide you to enhance your painting skills using the medium of your choice. Good for beginners as well as advanced painters. Ages 13 - adult. $120 for six sessions or $30 drop-in, materials not included. Thursdays 4 pm or by appt. Painting for Children - Children will experiment with color and shapes, composition and learn basic painting techniques. $10 some materials included. Tuesdays Beginning Oct 1st! 6:30-7:30 Ukulele for Teens and Adults - Learn the commonly used chords and learn to strum Hawaiian, folk and popular music in four one-hour lessons! $45, ages 12 and up. Wednesdays at 2pm Card Crafts - Make beautiful handmade cards and learn new techniques in card-making. $12 for 3 - 4 cards depending on skill level. Your Time / Family Time - Schedule a private session for yourself, a family outing or a group of friends. Every project has a set price and there is one for every budget. A list of projects can be found on our website under coming events (this page) or past events, or you can bring in a project of your own. Call in advance to schedule a time. September 2013 July 2013 Mondays 10:30 am Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 2:00 - 5:00 pm Card Making Club - Learn to make different styles of cards using a variety of tools. $12 per session. Ages teen-adult. Saturdays 12:00 - 3:00 pm Painting for Adults - Alek
Balos will gently guide you to enhance your painting skills using the medium of
your choice. Good for beginners as well as advanced painters. Ages 16 - adult.
$120 for six sessions or $30 drop-in, materials not included. Wednesdays July 10-31, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Intro to the Ukulele -
Jean Marie will teach 4 weekly sessions. Learn the commonly used chords
and learn to strum Hawaiian, folk and popular music in four one-hour
lessons! Ages teen-adult. $45. Rent a ukulele for $5 or buy for $30. Ukulele camp for Kids will take place in August! ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS Sunday July 7, 1:00 - 3:30 pm Basket Weaving for Kids - Make a small basket using wood, willow and raffia. Ages 6-12. $12,
materials included. Tuesday July 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Crystals & Fossils for Kids with Cathy Casey - Create a collection of minerals and fossils, learn about their origins and history. Learn how to identify the ones you see in nature. Cathy Casey, known as The Rock Lady in Southern California, is a new teacher in town. She will teach a Hands-On class where you learn through hands-on experience. Take home your own collection! $10 - ages 6-14. Tuesday July 9, 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Sunday July 14, 11:30 am - 2:00 or 4:00 - 6:00 pm Stepping Stones - Make two decorated stepping stones for your garden. All Ages. $15.
Accents included, and you can also bring your own items to embed in the cement.
Must pre-register. Sunday July 21,
1:00 - 4:00 pm Sand Plaster Casting - Make small sculptures, hand prints or footprints. All ages. $12,
accents included, and you can also bring your own items to embed. Must pre-register. Friday, July 26, 4:00 - 8:00 pm 4th Friday Artwalk - Featured artist: Shery Larson Sunday July 28, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Let's Make Fairies!
Make small fairies to decorate your room from a variety of natural
materials. All ages, parental supervision required for young children. $12. Must pre-register. Basket Weaving with Leona -
coming in August! Also come visit with Leona at our 4th of July Booth. June 2013 Teachers/ Healers/ Crafters - A Melo Place is open to host any class or workshop for the last Friday-Saturday in May and the first Friday-Saturday in June for only $20 for four hours, $30 for the day or $50 for two days. Anyone interested please call. Sunday, June 2, 1-4 pm Sunday, June 9, 1-4 pm Tuesday, June 11 & 18 Sunday, June 16, 1-4 pm Sunday, June 23, 1-4 pm Friday, June 28, 4-8pm Your Time / Family Time May 2013 Sunday, May 5, 1-3pm Monday May 6, 4-6 pm & Sunday, May 12, 1-4pm Mother's Day Gifts - Take 20% off any craft made in honor of Mother's Day: gilded plate, etched vase, paper bouquet, cards, family tree. Priced by project as listed on the website, your choice $10-20. Sunday, May19, 1-3pm Paper Lanterns - Let the light shine through! In honor of the approaching WESAK, the theme of light will be the focus of this paper-cut lantern project. Sunday, May 26, 1-3pm Paper Window Blessing - Create a lovely blessing for your window that lets the light flow through. We will use handmade paper, using Hanji (Kanji) characters and slatted frames. $15, all supplies included. Can be packaged flat for easy transportation.
Monday May 20th & Sunday,
May 26, 4:30-6:00 April 2013 Mon. April 1 - 5-7pm ~ all ages Mona Lisa Exhibit. View the work of students from artroster.com and decide which representation of the famous Mona Lisa resembles the original da Vinci painting. Free. The Gallery in Mount Shasta, Mt. Shasta Blvd. Wed. April
3-4-6pm ~ Adults Sat. April 6 - 3:30-6:30 ~ Teen-Adults Beginning
Painting.
Artist Alek Balos will help you master charcoal, acrylics and oils, learn about
color mixing and perspective. $20 for 3 hours, ongoing weekly class. Sun. April 7
- 1-4pm ~ Teen-Adult Wed. April 10 - 3:30-5:30 pm ~ Ages 7 - adult Foil Elements. Create embellishments of metal foil for cards, scrapbooks, magnets and stickers. Three elements for $12.00 All materials supplied. Sun.. April 21 1:00-3:30 pm ~ Ages 7 - adult Paper
Bouquets.
Create a beautiful, long-lasting bouquet of flowers made of handmade paper for
$12.00 All materials supplied. Sunday April 28 - 1-3pm ~ Ages 8 - adult Make a
Mother's Day Gift. Choose from a selection of easy make-&-take crafts, each one priced by project $10-20. All
materials supplied. March 2013 Pine Needle Weaving. Learn to make a basket using pine needles with guest teacher Leona Nelson. $50 all supplies included. Teen - adult.
Pysanki Eggs. Learn the ancient art of waxing and dying eggs in the traditional Ukrainian style with guest teacher Sarah Ripley. $20 all supplies included to make 2 eggs. Teen - adult.
Easter Cards! Make four special cards for only $12 all materials included. All ages.
Ukulele Camp for Kids. Learn all the chords and four types of music with Jean Marie. Rent or buy a ukulele on site. $45 for four one-hour lessons during spring break. Ages 8 - teen.
February 2013 Etch on Glass Valentine's Day Gift - Make a gift of mug or vase etched with your special saying or design. $12. Appropriate for ages 8-Adult. Valentine Cards - Make 3 handsome cards for only $9! Kids & Teens. Ukulele Lessons Learn all the chords and 4 types of music for the ukulele. Teens and adults.$45 for 4 weeks. Create Valentine Décor - Hanging canvas décor, using multimedia. Hang on the wall to bring "LOVE" into your home. $15. Teen-Adult. Metal Foil Elements - Create embellishments of metal foil for cards, scrapbooks, magnets and stickers. Three elements for $12. All materials supplied. Ages 8 - adult. January 2013 Crafts for Children Select any one of the crafts listed here, and please call in advance - Snowbody ($10), Baby in a Basket ($6), 3D Holyland Map ($8), Snowflake Mobile ($5) or Holiday Scrapbook ($10). Family Tree Create a 3D family tree of fabric, fibers and personal photos. $15 including photo scans (you take the originals home). Jewelry Making with Jane. Learn to make beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings with Jane. $50 for 4 sessions (once weekly). Preregistration required to receive a list of required supplies. Altered Books with Atara. Recycle a book into an artistic expression - bring personal photos or memorabilia to include in this project. $15 including photo scans (you take the originals home). Macramé: The Art of Knot Tying Learn the art of knot-tying to create a beautiful and functional wall hanging, handbag or lampshade. Jan. 20, 1pm $15 all supplies incl. Art As An Innate Expression of Joy Too often it is said that one has to suffer to create real art. In exploring the truth of ourselves, we can arrive at a place of stillness from which art flourishes, bursting forth spontaneously and joyfully. In this session we will explore this realm of enlightened art. By donation Create Your Valentine Décor Prepare decorations for Valentine's Day: Wall hangings, mobiles and other special items. $12. Please pre-register so materials can be prepared for you. Ukulele Jam Session The State of Jefferson Ukulele Club will meet every last Monday of the month. Participation in the club is free, donations kindly welcome. Bring your own ukulele and stand! December 2012 Holiday Card Workshop Make cards for Christmas or New Years - 4 cards for $12. Adults and Kids! Pine Needle Jewelry Make gifts for the holidays or for yourself! Leona Nelson will provide instruction and basic supplies for making jewelry. $25. Wreath Making Workshop Make a fabric wreath for the holiday. $15 large $12 small. All materials included. Snowbodies! Make a cute snowboy or snowgirl for your winter decorations. See website for photos. $12. Baby in a Basket Weave a basket for Baby Jesus, then wrap the baby in soft cloth. All supplies included. $6. Wreath Making Workshop Make a fabric wreath for the holiday. $15 large $12 small. All materials included. Tree Ornaments and Table Décor Make a small Christmas tree ornament or table décor. $6. All supplies included. Holyland Map Make a 3D map of the Holyland with all the Holy sites using air-dry clay. $8. Ukulele Camp for Kids $45 for 3 1.5-hour lessons. Rent or buy a ukulele if you don't have one. Ukulele for Adults Every Wed at 7 pm. $45 for four lessons. All the chords and different styles of music. November 2012 Thanksgiving Cards Make a card to say Thank You to those who have helped you along the way. $3 per card. Pine Needle Intro Pine Needle Intro (starts only) as a preliminary course for people wishing to take Leona's pine needle jewelry class Pine Needle Jewelry Making Make jewelry from pine needles with Leona, pine needles and sinew provided, $25. Cardmaking Workshop Make cards for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. $12 for 4 cards. Wreath Making Workshop Make a fabric wreath for the fall or winter holidays. $12 all supplies included (without candle). It is Veteran's Day. Cardmaking for the Holidays Make Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah cards - 4 cards $12. Ukulele Camp for Kids 3-day ukulele camp - learn all the chords and 3 types of music. Kids aged 9 and up.$45. October 2012 Bear Grass Braiding with elder Mary Carpelan - Learn about native plants and how bear grass is used in Native American jewelry and regalia. Pine Needle Weaving with Leona La Rae Nelson. $50. Masks! Create a paper maché mask for Halloween. This workshop requires two sessions: one to create the mask and one to paint it. $15. Spooky Hands, Makeup and Décor Price by materials $5-15. September 2012 Pine Needle Weaving with Leona La Rae Nelson. August 2012 Animal Medicine Shield What animal guides do you have and what power can you harness as your own? Visualize and create your animal medicine shield or totem. These symbols of your inner strength will be a constant reminder of the powers you can unleash when needed. $15 for adult or adult with child Jewelry Making Materials, techniques and design - Learn how to make quality jewelry with stones and metals, make your own designs and learn about the materials. $50 for 4 sessions. Ukulele Camp for Kids & Teens Can't make it to Hawaii? What better time than summer to learn the ukulele! Four introductory lessons that will teach chords and songs in many styles. Appropriate for ages 10 - 18. $45 Borrow, rent or buy a uke. Stepping Stones for Your Garden Create unique stepping stones for your garden or pathway. Bring your own trinkets or use ours. We also have shells, baubles and mosaic tiles to set. Make one big one or a medium and small one for $15, all supplies included. Everyone MUST call ahead. Plaster Casting Learn the technique of casting plaster in sand to make small sculptures, garden décor and more. Pick any item from our collection of sculptable items. $15 all materials included. FREE Ukulele Lesson & Performance Try out a few chords on this magical instrument enjoying that is gaining in popularity. This is a free event - donations welcome July 2012 Pine Needle Basket Weaving Learn from artist Leona La Rae Nelson, all materials included. $45. Ukulele Camp for Kids All the chords & different styles of music. $45. Jewelry Making with Jane - Materials, techniques and design - Learn how to make quality jewelry with stones and metals, make your own designs and learn about the materials. $50 for 4 sessions. Card Crafts Make handmade cards using fun tools & techniques. $12. Decoupage Workshop Decorate your home décor such as flower pots and frames using the technique of decoupage. $12 all materials included. Moving Beyond Stick Figures Learn the basics of a good drawing. $10. Family Craft Night Parents and kids work together to create something new. Each month is a different craft. $12-15 depending on the materials. Make a Dune-Beck Drum or Ocarina Wind Instrument Materials and instruction provided. Many sizes, priced by size from $30-130. Spirit Guide Drawings by Susan Dillon. Susan will draw your inner spirit guide as she looks at you! $45-50. By appointment only. June 2012 Bear Grass Braiding Learn to make bear grass braids with Shasta Native Mary Carpelan. These braids are used in making jewelry and crafts. $10 Spirit Guide Drawings by Susan Dillon. Susan will draw your inner spirit guide as she looks at you! $45-50. By appointment only. Father's Day Special! Etch on a glass coffee or beer mug. Write a dedication or add a design. 4pm $15. Paper Bouquet Workshop Make a gorgeous paper bouquet with handmade paper. $15 - all ages. Animal Medicine Shield Find the animal medicine within and create a symbol of the power you hold inside. $15 for adult or adult w/ child Paper Sculpture Learn how to make sculptures of paper with special guest teacher, SK Shannon. The sculptures are made from hand-made paper. $15 Conscious Movie Circle As part of her "Inner Beauty" events, Anasha will show movies that will deepen our consciousness and open our hearts wider, find out who we truly are and walk in beauty in all directions. $3. May 2012 Pine Needle Basket Weaving with Leona La Rae Nelson $50 Make a Fairy House w/ Atara & Susan $15 Carve and Glaze a Dune-Beck Prayer Drum w/Alexander "Golden Eagle" April 2012 Carve and Glaze a Ceramic Mug - Preselect the size you want. Workshop fee is $5 plus the size of the mug $10-20. Pine Needle Basket Weaving Learn to weave a Native-American style basket using pine needles with Leona La Rae Nelson. Price is $75 for both days including materials. Beginning Drawing Adults $10, Kids $8.00 Last Thursday of every month is Family Craft Night! $10-20 depending on number of kids per family.
March 2012 Moving Beyond Stick Figures for KIDS $8 Jewelry Making with Gemstones w/Jane Rothenberg (Prices see above) Free Your Creativity w/Susan Dillon Etching on Glass with Evie-Lutions. $15 for guests, $12 for frequent members. Moving Beyond Stick Figures for Adults $10 Learn the Ukulele w/Jean Marie Z Ukulele Jam Session Drum Making Workshop with Alexander. $10 + price of drum base: Small $40, Medium $65, Large $90 Making cards for Men w/Chuck Norton Animal Medicine Shield w/Susan Dillon $20 Making Easter Cards $12 for all you can make in 2 hours. Ukulele Jam session $12 Card Making with Paper Folding. $12 for all you can make in 2 hours. Family Craft Night with Evie McGrew. $10-15 February 2012 Moving Beyond Stick Figures $10 Ukulele class begins Call to register! $45 for 4 weeks Make Valentine Cards & Gifts $12 Jewelry Making with Gemstones INTRO session $5.00 ONLY! Altered Books w/Susan Dillon. $20 or 1/2 price for continuing previous book Make Valentine Cards & Décor $12 Jewelry Making with Gemstones $15.00 Vision Board w/Susan Dillon. "All you want to be in your life" $20-30 Fabric & Lace Wall Hanging w/Photos, $15 (2-sessions) Mothers & Daughters $10/family Scrapbook Club $6 Making Embellishments $12 Family Craft Night with Evie McGrew. This month's craft: Make glow-in-the-dark slime. Transformational Collage with Susan Dillon $20-30 January 2012 Roots & Branches: The Jewish Roots of Jesus by David Zaslow. $10. Ukulele Jam Session w/Jean Altered Books with Susan Dillon - Sliding Scale $20-30 Make a Wall Hanging with Allison $12 Ukulele Jam Session w/Jean Haiku and Brush Art w/Susan Dillon - Sliding scale $20-30 Elegant and Simple Cards with Diane Dolf. $12 Below is a list of some of our past events and workshops for 2011. If you see something you like please ask and perhaps we can offer it again. December September July June April March February January |
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