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NORTHWEST

PRESS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011

A jumble of glass art pieces await fusing in the kiln.

LIFE

PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES

Art has golden era at center The art classes at the Colerain Township Senior and Community Center offer something for everyone. Painting, stain glass, jewelry making, ceramics, pottery and more are offered weekly. Participants say they enjoy learning new techniques from instructor Linda SchneiderHoughton and also like the camaraderie of the group. Photos by Jennie Key/The Community Press

Instructor Linda Schneider-Houghton, left talks with class members Deborah Howell, Marge Custer and Sharon Smith about fusing glass.

Class time is fun, too. Marge Custer tries out some feathery earrings made by a member of the jewelry class.

Participant Patti Schnur works on a ceramic Christmas ornament in class at the Colerain Township Senior and Community Center.

Donna Mauer talks with painter Eunice Wesley about the covered bridge scene she's working on in class.

Center member Helen Wilhelmy works on a colorful bird house during class time.

Marion Totton paints a patriotic piece during class time.

Deborah Howell lays out a pattern for a fused glass Christmas platter.


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