Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches  specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to  paint from references, still life objects and observation. You  will receive feedback and see what others are working on.  Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to  your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper  understanding of this medium. You may bring your own  supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please  request a materials list at registration. 

INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten 

Upcycle those beautiful holiday cars into a striking three-dimensional ornament. Perfect for your decor or as a hostess gift. Instructor has  cards or bring your own. Please bring paper scissors, hot glue gun, and glue sticks $3.00 material fee may apply. 

Instructor: Lucy Hardy has been a teacher of crafts and sewing for 20+ yrs.

You know quilting…machine, fabrics, large surface areas…..UGH. Now you can create a beautiful frameable quilt made from luxurious paper!!! Using geometric and decorative paper punches, canvas boards, and quilt square designs, create a gorgeous paper quilt square you can frame. Jeffrey has been creating actual quilts since he was a young guy growing up with quilting grandmothers in the mountains of West Virginia . He has switched to creating paper quilt collages and is eager to share with you this new type of art. You will leave with your own frameable piece of quilt art.

INSTRUCTOR: JEFFREY DARNELL CARPENTER  Granite Bay Care is offering this course……..with Jeffrey Carpenter, the Workforce Development and Training coordinator as the instructor.

Upcycle those beautiful holiday cars into a striking three-dimensional ornament. Perfect for your decor or as a hostess gift. Instructor has  cards or bring your own. Please bring paper scissors, hot glue gun, and glue sticks $3.00 material fee may apply. 

Instructor: Lucy Hardy has been a teacher of crafts and sewing for 20+ yrs.

Using beads, charms, and jewelry hardware, create an assortment of fabulous earrings for your fashion style!!! Yes, you can even make Holiday earrings too!!!! There is a $10 supply fee. You can even bring your assortment of old beaded jewelry to repurpose!! You will leave with several pairs of earrings to compliment your wardrobe. $10. class fee due to instructor.

INSTRUCTOR: JEFFREY DARNELL CARPENTER  Granite Bay Care is offering this course……..with Jeffrey Carpenter, the Workforce Development and Training coordinator as the instructor.

Get ready for the holidays:  Participants will make 2 gift tags, a decorated gift bag and a gift card holder.  All materials and instructions will be provided as well as stickers and die cuts.  Decorative card stock will reflect themes of the season. 

INSTRUCTOR: FAITH GARNETT has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards on line and at craft fairs

Do you have leftover scraps of paper or card stock?  Don’t throw them away!  Learn how to make a quilted star, a fractured card and a strip card from scraps.  All materials and instructions will be provided as well as scraps from different color groups and a variety of sentiments for various occasions (including Valentine’s Day)

INSTRUCTOR: FAITH GARNETT has been teaching card making for more than 10 years and sells her cards on line and at craft fairs