Personal enrichment Make a Pattern From a Garment Is your favorite garment worn out? Have you found the perfect outfit and wish you had another just like it? Come learn how to make a paper pattern from your favorite clothing without taking it apart. This course demonstrates tools and techniques of beginning pattern making. Basic sewing knowledge is required. Elizabeth Harris has been sewing for 25 years. During the past eight years, she has been teaching at SFCC and operating her own customsewing business.
Earrings, Earrings, Earrings Design and create various earrings using wire, pins and beads in a variety of colors and shapes. You will also learn bead-weaving and fringe techniques to make intricate earrings. No beading experience is required. All materials are included in the course fee.
Tuesday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., April 8, 1 day. Course #CR339 01/CRN 31639 Elizabeth Harris, Fee $45
Start Your Own Arts And Crafts Business – Online If you have an art or a craft, starting your own home-based or small business is course for you! You’ll learn how to start your own business from a professional artist. You’ll discover how to find your niche within your chosen craft and how to create your own unique business identity. You’ll also discover how to price your work effectively so you can set yourself up for success.
Basic Crochet Here’s a stress-free guide to learning about crochet. Learn basic crochet terms, patterns and instructions to complete simple projects. You don’t need many supplies to get started, and projects will be covered during the course. Toni Sylvia began crocheting in 2005 and now sells her work on etsy.com. No class March 18. Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 18, 6 sessions. Course #CR342 01/CRN 31648 Toni Sylvia, Fee $89 Basic Wire Wrapping Learn or improve your wire wrapping skills by linking and attaching bead clusters with wire and pins. Colorful beads, crystals and pearls are provided to create your own unique earrings and chains. All supplies are provided in class but students must bring their own tools. Claudia Chavez sells her beautiful work in the Santa Fe Spanish Market and on the plaza. Wednesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., March 5, 2 wks. Course #CR344 01/CRN 31592 Claudia Chavez, Fee $55 Silver Jewelry Using Metal Clay Silver metal clay is an exciting material that looks, feels and acts like clay. When heated, the binder and water burn away to leave 99 percent pure silver. Practice firing with a small butane torch, an easy process that takes just minutes. Experienced artists will find this material fascinating, but no previous experience is needed. Leave class with finished jewelry! You’ll learn the basics in one day, and be able to begin on your own. Iliana Carrillo is a senior art clay instructor certified by Art Clay World USA and a certified artisan through the Precious Metal Clay National Guild.
Wednesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 2, 2 wks. Course #CR354 01/CRN 30810 Claudia Chavez, Fee $55
Start Dates: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 21 www.ed2go.com/sfccnm Beginning Tinworking The art of tinwork has been practiced in many parts of the country and throughout the world. New Mexican tinwork has a unique style influenced by generations of craftspeople. This course introduces the tools used in traditional New Mexico tinworking. Learn punching, cutting and embossing techniques while working from start to finish on pieces of your own. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 1, 3 wks. Course #CR357 01/CRN 30281 Richard Gabriel Jr., Fee $129 Advanced Tinworking Improve your basic tinworking skills by learning advanced techniques, including embossing, glass work and patina. Practice these techniques while working on your own advanced project. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 29, 3 wks. Course #CR358 01/CRN 31590 Richard Gabriel Jr., Fee $129
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 30, 1 day. Course #CR345 01/CRN 30280 Iliana Carrillo, Fee $169
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