Art Above & Beyond (6-12 yrs)

(6-12 yrs) This mixed-media class offers a variety of fun projects including drawing and painting. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.


Calligraphy (Adults)

(Adults) Introduction to supplies, including dip pen and sumi ink, and terminology. Instruction focuses on miniscule and majuscule (Roman capitals) and unical. You also learn layout and design, and produce a final product. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.


Calligraphy-Italics (Adults)

(Adults) Italics is the most versatile of alphabets. In addition to miniscule and majascule, variations and flourishing, students are taught to mix watercolor gouache paint to make colored ink and experiment with the colored ink or different colored papers. Bring your tools. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.


Composition in Art (Adults)

(Adults) Students learn the rules and theories of composition in art through pictures and exercises, then will apply these them to their own artwork. Topics include the rule of thirds, the golden ratio and elements of composition. Class is for all skill levels.


Creative Art Workshop-Acrylics (13-Adult)

(13-Adult). Explore different painting techniques designed to enhance your artistic skills. We will focus on acrylic, soft pastels, painting on a photo and more. Supply fee of $10 per session payable to instructor. Focus of this session is acrylics.


Creative Art Workshop-Soft Pastels (13-Adult)

(13-Adult). Explore various painting techniques designed to enhance your artistic skills. We will focus on acrylic, soft pastels, painting on a photo and more. Supply fee of $10 per session payable to instructor. Focus of this session is on soft-pastels.


Discover Drawing I (13-Adult)

(13-Adult) This course teaches fundamental drawing skills through various techniques and projects. Students need to bring an 11"x14" sketch pad and two drawing pencils (HB & 6B). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.


Discover Painting (13-Adult)

(13-Adult) This course provides a basic introduction painting fundamentals. Students learn basic painting skills and techniques to create simple works of art. Practical exercises include simple sketching, use of color theory and application and basic composition.


Discovery Art (6-12 yrs.)

(6-12 yrs.) Develop basic art skills using a variety of media. Additional supply fee payable to instructor at first class.


Drawing with Color (16-Adult)

(16-Adult) Class focuses on drawing fundamentals, such as lines, angles, and shading from light to dark shades as well as developing an eye for forms, shapes and details. Students learn to present the speed of action using by lines, colors and motions. Color values, saturations and temperature, warm light and cool shadow will also be covered.


Fun with Acrylics (13-Adult)

(13-Adult) Class introduces you to acrylics in a fun and pressure-free way. Learn to make simple paintings using acrylic paints on canvas as you explore color, texture, composition and design. Supply fee of $30 payable to instructor at first class.


Landscape Painting (16-Adult)

(16-Adult) Students will use design elements such as lines, shapes, values and spatial relation, to create landscape paintings. Students construct and deconstruct landscapes from realism to abstract. Bring watercolor paper and water-based medium watercolors or acrylics. Additional supply list provided before start of class.


Mixed Media Painting (13-Adult)

(13-Adult) In this mixed media class students create works using basic techniques in acrylic, ink, watercolor and pastels. Supply fee of $30 payable to instructor at first class.


Paper Quilling-Ornaments (8-Adult)

(8-Adult) Create beautiful ornaments using paper quilling techniques. Quilling, also known as filigree, is the art of coiling strips of paper rolls and then shaping them into beautiful works of art. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class.


Sewing 101 (12-Adult) by Vendor

(12-Adult) In this class offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, students learn basic sewing skills including using the ruler, proper measuring and how to read a pattern. Course also covers sewing machine use and maintenance. Skills are put to use creating a variety of projects. No previous experience necessary. Sewing machines and a sewing primer are provided. Supply fee of $35 is payable to instructor at first class and includes kits for creating pillow and tote bags (or other projects if student has made these already).


Sewing 102 (12-Adult) by Vendor

(12-Adult) Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent. In this class offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, students build on skills learned in Sewing 101 to create more advanced projects including neck pillows and backpacks. Sewing machines and a sewing primer are provided. Supply fee of $35 is payable to instructor at first class and includes project kits.


Sewing 103 (12-Adult) by Vendor

(12-Adult) Prerequisite: Sewing 102 or equivalent. In this class, offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, students build on skills learned in Sewing 102 to make a variety of more advanced hand and machine sewing projects. Sewing machines and a sewing primer are provided. Supply fee of $35 is payable to instructor at first class and includes project kits.


Sewing Workshop-Alterations (9-Adult)

(9-Adult) Prerequisite: Machine Fundamentals workshop. In this program by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, you learn techniques for altering garments such as hemming by hand or machine, taking in/letting out waistlines, shortening sleeves and changing buttons. Skills covered include measuring using a ruler and tape measure, using commercial patterns, hand and machine sewing and fabric structure. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.


Sewing Workshop-Alterations II (9-Adult)

(9-Adult) Prerequisite: Machine Fundamentals workshop. In this program offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, you will learn techniques for altering tailored garments such as hemming by hand or machine, taking in/letting out waistlines, shortening sleeves and changing buttons. Skills include measuring using a ruler and tape measure, using commercial patterns, hand and machine sewing and fabric structure. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.


Sewing Workshop-Home Decor (9-Adult)

(9-Adult) Prerequisite: Machine Fundamentals workshop. In this program, offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, learn techniques for creating decor for your room or home such as pillow shams, curtains, pillow cases and pillows. Skills include measuring using a ruler and tape measure, using commercial patterns, hand and machine sewing and fabric structure. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.


Sewing Workshop-Machine Fundamentals 9+

(9-Adult) In this workshop, offered by My Last Gift Sewing Institute, students will learn about sewing machines including threading, bobbin-winding and placement, parts of the machine, how to make a buttonhole and basic stitches. This class is not a prerequisite for all sewing classes, but is a great course for those interested in learning how to sew. Bring your machine to class or use one of ours. Supply fee of $15 is payable to instructor at the workshop.


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