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New Class!

Greg Hagen

Watercolor, Saturdays 1-3 p.m., and Drawing, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. For more information e-mail glhagen@comcast.net or call 812-279-1366.

New Class!

Bev Drehobl and Noelle Jean

Knifty Knitter Scarf Class

January 26, February 2 & 9, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30, $15 or $30, depending

Learn to make a scarf with your Knifty Knitter©.  You won't believe how fun, easy, and fast it is to make a beautiful scarf using this technique.  The cost is $15 if you bring your own Knifty Knitter© and a ball of yarn, or $30 if supplies are provided by the instructors. For information or to register, call 812-606-1758 or e-mail oldlawrencejail@gmail.com.

Penny Breedlove

Adventures in Polymer Clay, $30

No class is currently scheduled--contact us to set one up.

Students will learn a variety of techniques for working with polymer clay and will complete a decorative art project to take home.  The cost includes all supplies and materials. For more information or to sign up for a class, please call Penny at (812) 653-2793 or send an email to penjbree@yahoo.com.

Tonie Kedzierski

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Painted Potpouri Pots

Goose Egg Design, $10

No class currently scheduled--contact us to set one up

Students will learn basic painting techniques and design principles and will complete two painted goose eggs with stands to take home.  All materials are included.   For more information or to sign up for a class, please call (812) 606-1758 or send an email to oldlawrencejail@gmail.com.

Gourd Art Class $60.00 for 5 sessions
(Painting and/or Woodburning)

Beginning Gourd Art
Tuesdays (6-8 p.m.)
Classes begin every week.

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Wood burned gourds on display

Advanced Gourd Art
Wednesdays (6-8 p.m.)
Classes begin every week. 

Learn the organic art of working with gourds.  Follow instructor Tonie  Kedzierski as she travels the different paths to create art using a gourd.
Students will be provided with a small selection of gourds to be used in class.  Other gourds can be purchased for an additional fee or students may bring in their own gourds.
For more information or to sign up for a class, please call (812) 606-1758 or send an email to oldlawrencejail@gmail.com.

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Noelle, Bev and Tonie inspire each other in gourd class.

Rowena Cross-Najafi

Sock Knitting, $50

No class is currently scheduled--contact us to set one up.

Students will learn the tricky art of sock knitting and complete a pair of socks using five double-pointed needles.  All materials are included. 

 For more information or to sign up for this class, please call (812) 606-1758 or send an email to oldlawrencejail@gmail.com.

Janet C. Foster's Perfect Penmanship

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 Calligraphy 101, $60.00

No class currently scheduled--contact us to set one up
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Learn the almost lost art of Calligraphy, the Medival style of writing taught by Janet C. Foster, whom has been using this style of writing for many years.
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For more information or to sign up for a class, please call (812) 606-1758 or send an email to oldlawrencejail@gmail.com.

Princess Penny

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Soy Candle Workshop, $60.00 

No class currently scheduled--contact us to set one up

Class fee includes all the necessary supplies for candle makers to take home one jam jar candle, two votive candles, a small tart pan, and three scented soy tarts. An information sheet will also be included. 

It is suggested that participants wear older clothes or bring an apron. While this isn’t a particularly messy project accidents do sometimes happen…. 

Please contact Penny at (812) 275-5081 or e-mail theblacksheepcottage@yahoo.com 

Melt n’ Pour Soap Making Workshop, $60.00

No class currently scheduled--contact us to set one up

Learn to make Melt and Pour Soaps using glycerin, goat’s milk, honey (My personal favorite!) and other soap bases. A selection of fragrance oils and soap dyes will be available for the student’s use. Students will take home 3 soaps plus an information packet. Soap making has the potential to be messy so aprons, or similar cover-ups, are suggested.  

For more information or to sign up for a class, please call (812) 275-5081 or send an email to theblacksheepcottage@yahoo.com. 

Ross Thackery

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Ross's students work on a stained glass picture.

Stained Glass Workshop, $100

No class is currently scheduled--contact us to set one up.

Students will learn basic glass safety, cutting, foiling, soldering, and other elements required to complete a glass window hanging approximately 6" x 8".   Included in the cost for the class are a soldering iron, foil, flux and glass for the project.   For more information or to sign up for a class, please call (812) 606-1758 or send an email to oldlawrencejail@gmail.com.

Fusing/Beadmaking Workshop, $40

No class is currently scheduled--contact us to set one up.

In this workshop students will learn the basics of kiln safety and how to make glass beads on a mandrel with borosilicate glass.  Each student will complete from two to ten glass beads to keep.  All materials are included.   For more information or to sign up for a class, please call (812) 606-1758 or send an email to oldlawrencejail@gmail.com.

  

Old Jail Art Center * 1002 17th Street * Bedford, Indiana * USA * 47421 Phone: (812) 606-1758

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