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VIRTUAL CRAFTING

Enjoy crafting from the comfort and safety of your own homes. Spend a couple of hours creating handmade items including décor, seasonal artwork and crafts. Classes taught by Aurora Center for Active Adults staff in a step-by-step instructional format. • Class prices vary, see individual class for cost. • Some classes will provide “kits” for patrons to pick up from a local recreation center. • Price includes registration link for entire household. • All classes are virtual & will take place in YOUR home. • All classes will be conducted through WebEx & no account or login is required. • Following registration, participants will receive an email with class details including any supplies needed. • All classes are non-refundable & all purchases are final.

SATURDAY QUILT BLOCK

This class is intended for quilters of all levels. This class will be virtual, each student will be contacted prior to class regarding virtual attendance. 36568 April 3 • Sat., 9 a.m.-noon • $18 ($14 Resident) • Instructor: Diane Henderson

QUILLING FOR BEGINNERS

Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. During this 3-week class, participants will learn the basics of quilling by creating beautiful flowers and one larger, final project. Supplies are included in the registration fee. Kits for the class will available to pick-up prior to class. 37007 April 6, 13, 20 • Tue., 10-11:30 a.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Instructor: Deborah Burcham

DIAMOND ART

A cross between ‘paint by number’ and ‘cross stitch’ using small plastic drills or ‘diamonds’ to make a beautiful mosaic picture. Easy to learn and fun to do! (supplies not included) Students must purchase kits before class. Kits available at Hobby Lobby or Michaels Craft Stores. 36837 April 7, 14, 21 • Wed., 1:15-2:45 p.m. • $19 (15 Resident) • Instructor: Liz Childers

CROCHET & KNITTING*

Ages 16 & older Fix common crochet and knitting mistakes, read patterns, tension your yarn, and discover how simple finishing details can make your project a success. A #5 smooth bulky yarn and size 6mm needles or hooks, or what you are working on. This class will be virtual, each student will be contacted prior to class regarding virtual attendance. 36565 April 8, 15, 22, 29 • Thu., 9:30-11:30 a.m. • $60 ($48 Resident) • Instructor: Heather Jones

CRAFTS

SUNFLOWER STRING ART

String Art is characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form beautiful pictures. Supplies are included in the registration fee. Kits for the class will available to pick-up a few days prior to class. 37001 April 8 • Thu., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • $31 ($25 Resident) • Instructor: Deborah Burcham

SPRING GNOMES

Learn how to make different variations of the common “sock” gnome. These cuties make fun decorations and great gifts. 36997 April 10 • Sat., 3-4:30 p.m. 36998 April 20 • Tue., 4-5:30 p.m. • $19 ($15 Resident) • Instructor: Deborah Burcham

TULIP STRING ART

String Art is characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form beautiful pictures. Supplies are included in the registration fee. Kits for the class will available to pick-up a few days prior to class. 37002 April 13 • Tue., 4-6 p.m. • $31 ($25 Resident) • Instructor: Deborah Burcham

MACRAMÉ EARRINGS

Learn to make beautiful earrings with simple knots. Students need to purchase their own supplies at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s Crafts or online. 36838 April 15 • Thu., 10:30 a.m.-noon • $13 ($10 Resident) • Instructor: Liz Childers

WELCOME WREATH

Participants will receive another email prior to the class with the link to join the class. Learn to make a beautiful wreath from pinecones. You will learn how to “prune” and paint the pinecones to make colorful flowers. Most supplies are included in the registration fee. Kits for the class will available a few days prior to class. 37006 April 15 • Thu., 1-4 p.m. • $40 ($32 Resident) • Instructor: Deborah Burcham

PATRIOTIC WREATH

Participants will receive another email prior to the class with the link to join the class. Learn to make a beautiful wreath from pinecones. You will learn how to “prune” and paint the pinecones to make colorful flowers. Most supplies are included in the registration fee. Kits for the class will available a few days prior to class. 36250 April 17 • Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • $40 ($32 Resident) • Instructor: Deborah Burcham

RUSTIC HOME PORCH SIGN

Learn how to make a beautiful 4-season home sign for your porch! Materials included in the registration fee and will be available to pick up a few days prior to class. 37008 April 17 • Sat., 2:30-5 p.m. • $50 ($40 Resident) • Instructor: Deborah Burcham

FURNITURE MAKEOVER

Take an old piece of furniture and turn it into a new version of itself! These classes use chalk paints, stains and waxes. Participants will learn basic furniture distressing techniques. 37003 April 10 • Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • $20 • Instructor: Deborah Burcham

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