Personal Enrichment Tin Valentine The Tin Man traveled down the perilous yellow-brick road to get a heart. This valentine class is much easier. Work with noted artisan Richard Gabriel to create a wonderful tin valentine that your loved one will cherish. No previous experience is needed to create a beautiful tinwork that declares the love in your heart. Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., Feb. 12, 1 day. Course #CR359 01/CRN 30282 Richard Gabriel Jr., Fee $35 Tin Birdhouse/Tin Bird Feeder With the guidance of tinworker Richard Gabriel, create your own bird feeder or birdhouse in this lively one-day workshop. The results will be an attractive addition to your garden and landscape. Tinwork is a Santa Fe tradition that has been handed down for generations. Join in the fun with Gabriel, one of SFCC’s most popular teachers. Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., April 16, 1 day. Course #CR362 01/CRN 30646 Richard Gabriel Jr., Fee $39 Clay Hand-Building Explore hand-building in clay as an alternative way of making functional and sculptural ceramic art. Students learn the basic construction processes such as pinch pots, coils, slabs and a variety of decorative and finishing techniques. Individual projects are pursued with assistance from the instructor. No class March 21. Friday, 10 to 1 p.m., Feb. 21, 7 sessions. Course #CR375 01/CRN 30736 Adele Devalcourt, Fee $179 Sharpening Woodworking Tools Beginners and more advanced woodworkers will want to brush up their skills in this intensive sharpening session. We will cover grinding, honing and final polishing to create razor sharp edges on your new or used chisels, plane irons and other edge tools. Students will have an opportunity to experiment with a variety of sharpening methods to get your woodworking tools in top shape. Bring your tools and we’ll get to work. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 30, 1 day. Course #CR377 01/CRN 30919 Douglas Jones, Fee $59
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Decorative Painting with Milk Paint Milk paint is a durable, non-fading, non-toxic, water-based paint that adheres beautifully to porous surfaces such as wood. Rich earth colors can be used to highlight traditional as well as contemporary designs. This workshop covers preparing the surface, mixing and applying milk paint, burnishing, texturing and other decorative techniques and clear coating. In addition to samples, students finish a wooden coat hanger. Doug Jones has a Master of Fine Arts degree from Rhode Island School of Design and exhibits around the United States. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 27, 1 day. Course #CR396 01/CRN 30918 Douglas Jones, Fee $59
Cooking
With today’s rising food prices, now is the perfect time to learn to cook well. All the ingredients are included in the course fee and frequently there are leftovers to take home. Imagine, no shopping! Nothing brings people together like delicious food.
Call 505-428-1270 to register. High-Altitude Baking Are your cakes not rising? You are not alone. Baking in Santa Fe’s high altitude means taking science into account. Learn how to adjust formulas and ratios between rising agents, liquids and dry ingredients to produce quality cakes, pastries and cookies that fill your home with the aroma of fresh-baked goods. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers. All materials are included. Melissa Dominguez has studied cooking locally and in Europe. Most recently, she was the Executive Chef at the Santa Fe Opera. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 3, 1 day. Course #CK302 01/CRN 30648 Melissa Dominguez, Fee $75 A Taste of Japan ê Join chef Margo Taylor in this exploration into the exotic world of Japanese cuisine. You will be guided to make contemporary versions of traditional Japanese dishes. Sticky rice, wasabi, sushi and exotic, subtle deserts are part of the Japanese flavors that you’ll add to your cooking repertoire. Margo Taylor is in the Culinary Arts program at SFCC, and has been cooking privately and at Las Cosas for many years. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 8, 1 day. Course #CK351 01/CRN 31640 Margo Taylor, Fee $75 C ON T I N U I NG E DU C AT ION ADU LT C OU RSE S SPRI NG 2 0 14
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