City of Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec - Fall 2016

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NEW | Repeat Pattern/Textile Screenprinting

NEW | continental Knitting 101

Learn how to design repeating patterns and simple tesselations

knit and purl. Then put these stitches together in a variety of ways

for fabric printing. This class will teach the basics of silkscreen

to create stunning designs and patterns. Most importantly, learn

printing on fabric. Students will learn to create patterns by hand,

to read a knitting pattern so you can make whatever your heart

and are encouraged to develop a small scale project and to

desires. We will pick projects to work on during class time. Please

provide your own fabric for clothing, tea towels, and tote bags. No

bring your own pair of 14’ long size 8 knitting needles, a pair of

previous experience needed. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.

scissors, and a light (pastel) colored skein of Red Heart brand

org.

worsted weight yarn.

INSTRUCTOR : Bonnie Wells

INSTRUCTOR : Pattee Court

LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

$158: 6 classes

$30 supply fee due at first class

$82: 10 classes

Class 32886

6:00pm-9:00pm

Class 32848

Mon

Learn to knit in the Continental style. Start with two basic stitches:

9/12-10/24

Sat

11:30am-12:30pm

9/17-11/19

No class 10/10

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Open Studio Knitting and Crocheting

Glorious Tapestry!

Bring your current project to the open studio and work in the

Explore the fine art of tapestry weaving! You will warp frame

company of other artists who are as passionate about knitting

looms, and weave samplers of basic tapestry techniques, including

and crocheting as you are. Get one-on-one help to overcome

solid areas, rep weave, angles, hachures, weaving circles, outlining

roadblocks in completing your project, as well as help in

shapes, blending colors. Through simple techniques, you can

interpreting patterns. No knitting or crocheting lessons will be

create beautiful designs of your own or explore the territory of

given during the open studio. Crochet 101 or Knitting 101 is

tapestry history, finding inspiration for your unique creation.

recommended if you’ve never taken lessons before.

Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Looms will be on loan for this class. Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org. INSTRUCTOR : Janet Moore

Class 32849

$210: 8 classes

$25 supply fee due at first class

Class 32846

10:00am-1:00pm

9/15-11/3

Sat

10:00am-11:30am

9/17-11/19

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NEW | Makers Series: Introduction to Frame Weaving

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Crochet 101

In this class, students will learn the basics of frame loom weaving.

Learn five basic foundation stitches: chain stitch, single crochet,

Each student will learn to warp, weave, stitch, and finish a small

double crochet, half double crochet and treble crochet. Learn to

woven wall hanging. Each student will walk out with a finished

read patterns and put your new stitches together to create finished

project ready to hang! Materials list online at www.arts-ed.org.

projects, such as scarves, hats, potholders and afghans. Patterns for several simple projects will be made available, and there will be time to work on projects. Supply fee includes instructions, a

INSTRUCTOR : Danielle Marie Andress LOCATION Annex A, Shadelands Art Center

skein of worsted weight yarn, a crochet hook and a small tool kit

$48: 1 class

$15 supply fee due at class

containing stitch holders, small scissors and a yarn needle.

Class 33079

10:00am-2:00pm

INSTRUCTOR : Pattee Court LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center

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LOCATION Youth Art 3, Shadelands Art Center $86: 10 classes

LOCATION Studio H, Heather Farm

Thu

INSTRUCTOR : Pattee Court

$82: 10 classes

$20 supply fee due at first class

Class 32847

9:00am-10:00am

Sat

(925)943-5846 | www.CommunityArts.org

9/17-11/19

Sat

9/17


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