Arts & Crafts

The Arts & Crafts classes are non-credit courses but many students have used knowledge and skills gained through these classes to develop a primary or secondary source of income. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information.

Students in the Arts & Craft classes are responsible for their supplies and project material. Supplies will vary depending on projects chosen.

Please select from the categories below for current offerings.

Important Information

The Arts & Crafts classes are non-credit courses but many students have used knowledge and skills gained through these classes to develop a primary or secondary source of income.
Students in the Arts & Craft classes are responsible for their supplies and project material. Supplies will vary depending on projects chosen.
Seating is limited. Classes are on a first paid, first served basis and often fill months in advance.

Chair Caning & Basket Weaving

Chair Caning & Basket Weaving Supply List

Students are responsible for their materials. Materials will vary depending on projects chosen.
The instructor will be in touch with students before class begins to review the project chosen and give a list of supplies.

Chair Caning & Basket Weaving

Instruction will be given on the different patterns for Chair Caning based on the wishes of the class. Caning students may choose from 5 different chair caning patterns including Lace, Rush, Binder Cane, Pressed Cane or Shaker Tape. Basket weaving students will learn the basic pattern for a market style basket. Instructor will work with students on an individual level to help them learn new skills and enhance old ones. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information. Instructor: Jimmy Workman

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Location: Forest Hills		Hours: 48	Fee: $128*
Section	Dates	Days	Time
80363	1/24-5/9/23	T	1-4 pm

Floral Design

Floral Design Supply List

Students are responsible for their own supplies.
Supplies will be reviewed at the information session for each class.

Floral Design

Students will learn the basics of floral arranging and then design and make their own seasonal floral arrangements. Students will learn how to select the correct container to make their arrangements pop. Artificial flowers will be used in class. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information. Instructor: Blake Jones

Location: KSC		Hours:18		Fee: $68
Section	Dates	Days	Time	Notes
80468	3/06/23	M	6pm - 7pm	Info Session
80468	3/07/23 - 4/11/23	T	6pm - 9pm

80469	4/24/23	M	6pm - 7pm	Info Session
80469	4/25/23 - 5/30/23	T	6pm - 9pm

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Painting Classes

Watercolor, Spring Beauties

Students will learn techniques for sketching, mixing colors, and applying watercolor paints to the paper to achieve a variety of desired effects. Instructor works with students of all levels from beginner to advanced. In this class, students will learn to paint various "spring beauties" including baby animals, flowers, and spring landscapes. The class will include field trips to local parks to experience the colors and textures of spring. *See tab below for supply list. Call 336-506-4322 or 336-506-4149 for more information. Instructor: Carolyn Teague

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Beginning Class

Location: DC		Hours: 24	Fee: $76
Section #	Dates	Day Time
80917	2/07/23 - 3/28/23	T 9am - 12pm

Advanced Class

Location: DC		Hours: 48	Fee: $131
Section #	Dates	Day Time
80919	2/07/23 - 4/25/23	T 1pm - 5pm

Supply List - WATERCOLOR Painting (all levels)

Watercolor supplies

Instructor will provide paint for beginner level classes
Watercolor Brushes
Watercolor paper, Strathmore 400 series

Pottery Classes

Pottery Class Information

Seating is on a first paid first served basis. At the end of each class, students will rotate out of the class to allow students on the waitlist to enter.
Classes are held at Elmira Recreation Center.
Fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing.

Pottery: Hand & Wheel Thrown-- Schedule

Pottery: Hand Building & Wheel Thrown

Seating is on a first paid, first served basis. At the end of each class, students will rotate out of the class to allow students on the waitlist to enter.

In this class students learn clay wheel-throwing and hand building techniques. Instructors work with all skill levels. Call 336-506-4322 for more information or 336-506-4149 to pay for classes. Instructors: Valerie Clasen, Pete Pate, and Buffy Braun.

Location: Elmira Hours: 24 Fee: $98

Section #	Dates	Days	Time	Notes
80134	1/23-3/13/23	M	6-9 pm	FULL
80135	1/24-3/14/23	Tu	9 am- 12 pm	FULL
80136	1/24-3/14/23	Tu	1-4 pm	FULL
80925	1/24 - 3/14/23	Tu	6-9pm
80137	1/25-3/15/23	W	9 am- 12 pm
80139	1/25-3/15/23	W	6-9 pm	FULL
80415	1/26 - 3/16/23	Th	9am - 12pm
80416	1/26 - 3/16/23	Th	1 - 4pm
80146	1/26-3/16/23	Th	6-9 pm	FULL
80140	3/20-5/8/23	M	6-9 pm
80141	3/21-5/9/23	Tu	9 am- 12 pm
80142	3/21-5/9/23	Tu	1-4 pm	FULL
-80143	3/22-5/10/23	W	9 am- 12pm
80144	3/22-5/10/23	W	6-9 pm	FULL
80145	3/23-5/11/23	Th	6-9 pm

Quilting

Quilting Supply List

Students are responsible for their materials.
Supply list will be given upon registration.

Quilting, Advanced

Prerequisite: Student must have a working knowledge of quilting techniques. This class is designed for the Intermediate to Advanced student. It's a new year and a new class- so time to revamp our stash! Projects for charity and gifts will be shared with each other. Students will create projects with or without patterns. Call 336-506-4322 or 336-506-4149 for more information. Instructor: Helen Doutt

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester

It's a new year and a new class; so time to revamp our stash! Projects for charity and gifts will be shared with each other. Students will create projects with our without patterns

Location: Elmira		Hrs: 48	Fee: $131
Section #	Days	Dates	Time	Notes
80192	W	1/18-5/3/23	1pm-4 pm	FULL
80193	Th	1/19-5/4/23	9am – 12 pm	FULL
80194	Th	1/19-5/4/23	1pm– 4 pm	FULL

Sewing

Sewing Supply List

Students are responsible for their supplies.

Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. There are limited number of sewing machines in the classroom that students can share.

Sewing Supply List

Sewing class schedule

Sewing

Sewing is not being offered at this time.

Stained Glass

Stained Glass: Important Class Information

- Masks or Face Shields are required during class.

- Seats are on a first paid, first served basis.

- Makeup sessions - If a student has to miss a day, they need to contact their instructor to see if any of the scheduled classes have an extra seat. Students must have permission to attend any time other than their scheduled dates. There are no guarantees for available make up dates and there is no partial refund for missed days.

- NEW STUDENTS: This class required special tools and equipment (Approximately $120). This includes all the needed tools as well as glass for the first project. If you are a new student and need to purchase items, please let us know and we can send you a list of materials and equipment you will need.

Stained Glass classes

Stained Glass

This class is for beginners through advanced students and includes instruction on using patterns, cutting glass, grinding and foiling edges, and soldering pieces together. Based on individual skill level, students may create items based on their skill level. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information. Instructors: Terri Barker, Judy Bowman, Louise Butler

See Important information for class specifics.
Seats are on a first paid, first served basis.
**Additional Expenses: *This class requires special tools and equipment. If you are a new student and need to purchase items, please let us know and we can send you a list of materials and equipment you will need.

Students are responsible for their own supplies and glass.

Registration is not complete until payment has been received

Spring 2023 Classes
Location: DC	Hours: 24	Fee: $73*
80116 1/10-2/28/23	Tu 9 am- 12 pm FULL
80117 1/11-3/1/23	W 9 am- 12 pm FULL
80118 1/11-3/1/23	W 1-4 pm FULL
80119 1/12-3/2/23	Th 9 am- 12 pm
80120 1/12-3/2/23	Th 1-4 pm
80122 3/14-5/2/23	Tu 9 am- 12 pm FULL
80123 3/15-5/3/23	W 9 am- 12 pm FULL
80124 3/15-5/2/23	W 1-4 pm FULL
80125 3/16-5/4/23	Th 9 am- 12 pm
80126 3/16-5/4/23	Th 1-4 pm
80128 5/9-6/27/23	Tu 9 am- 12 pm
80129 5/10-6/28/23	W 9 am- 12 pm
80130 5/10-6/28/23	W 1-4 pm
80131 5/11-6/29/23	Th 9 am- 12 pm
80132 5/11-6/29/23	Th 1-4 pm

Wood Classes

Wood classes: Important Information

All wood classes are on a first paid, first served basis. The price of all wood classes includes a mandatory insurance fee.
Supplies: Students are responsible for purchasing their materials.
Students taking classes at Broad Street Center will need to sign a City of Burlington Covid waiver to participate.

Wood Carving

Students will learn carving techniques and professional finishing touches used to create small figurines. Learn the various types of carving along with basic carving techniques, tool care, and safety measures. Students will learn how to carve projects with interlocking pieces out of one solid piece of wood. Examples include baby rattles, small toys, lamp stands, and chains. *Students are responsible for materials. Cost includes mandatory insurance fee. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information. Instructor: Bill Wallace

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Location: Broad St. Ctr	Hours: 24	Fee: $74.50*
77676 9/12-11/14/22* *will not meet 10/17 or 10/24	M 6-9 pm

Spring Semester

Location: Broad St.	Hours: 48	Fee: $130
Section #	Days	Dates	Time
80169	Mon	1/23/23 - 5/15/23 no class on 1/23/23	6pm - 9pm

Wood Turning

Students will learn how to design a one of a kind project using the wood lathe and various hand tools. Students will learn the difference between faceplate turning vs spindle turning. Instructors will work with students individually to develop new skills and improve old ones. *Students are responsible for materials. Cost includes insurance. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information. Instructors: Bill & Jim Wallace

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester

Location: Broad St	Hours: 48	Fee: $130
Section #	Days	Dates	Time	Notes
80165	Mon	1/23/23 - 5/15/23	2pm - 5pm	FULL
		no class 4/03/23
80166	Wed	1/25/23 - 5/10/23	2pm - 5pm
80167	Wed	1/25/23 - 5/10/23	6pm - 9pm	FULL
80168	Thurs	1/26/23 - 5/11/23	10am -1pm	FULL

Woodworking: Basic

Students will learn the safe operation of various power tools including table saws, drill presses, jointers, planers, band saws, and lathes and create a simple project. Instructor will work with each student on an individual basis to customize a simple project. *Students are responsible for materials. Cost includes a mandatory insurance fee. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information. Instructors: Tom Davis, Fred Haumann, Michael Gutch

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester 2023
Location: Davis’ Shop		Hours: 24			Fee: $75
Sect #	Dates	Day	Time	Notes
80274	1/23 - 3/13/23	M	1pm - 4pm	FULL
80275	1/26 - 3/16/23	Th	9am - 12pm	FULL

Woodworking: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or a basic knowledge of woodworking with prior experience. Students will expand on the basic knowledge and safe operation of various power tools and begin to make more involved projects. *Students are responsible for materials. Cost includes a mandatory insurance fee. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information. Instructors: Tom Davis, Fred Haumann

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.


Location: Davis’ Shop		Hours: 24		Fee: $75
Section	Dates	Days	Time	Notes
80279	1/23 - 3/13/23	M	9am - 12pm	FULL
80283	1/24 - 3/14/23	T	1pm - 4pm	FULL
80287	1/25 - 3/15/23	W	6pm - 9pm	FULL
80293	1/26 - 3/16/23	Th	6pm - 9pm
80296	3/20 - 5/08/23	M	9am - 12pm
80299	3/21 - 5/09/23	T	1pm - 4pm
80303	3/22 - 5/10/23	W	6pm - 9pm
80304	3/23 - 5/11/23	Th	6pm - 9pm

Woodworking: Advanced

Wood: Woodworking, Advanced

Prerequisite: Intermediate level with prior woodworking experience. Designed for Intermediate to Advanced students. Students will learn advanced methods of woodworking and use these skills to make advanced items like cabinets, toolboxes, grandfather clocks, tables, chairs, etc. Classes will take the student from wood selection to final finishing. Instructor will work with students to develop new skills and enhance existing ones. *Students are responsible for materials. Cost includes mandatory insurance fee. Call 336-506-4149 or 336-506-4322 for more information. Instructors: Tom Davis, Fred Haumann, and Mike Webb

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester 2023

Location: Davis’ Shop			Fee: $185
Sect. # Dates	Days Time	Hours
80306 1/23-5/9/23	MT 6-9 pm	96
80309 1/24-5/10/23	TW 9am-12 pm	96

Workforce Development / Continuing Education

Arts & Crafts

Please select from the categories below for current offerings.

The Arts & Crafts classes are non-credit courses but many students have used knowledge and skills gained through these classes to develop a primary or secondary source of income.

Students in the Arts & Craft classes are responsible for their supplies and project material. Supplies will vary depending on projects chosen.

Seating is limited. Classes are on a first paid, first served basis and often fill months in advance.

Students are responsible for their materials. Materials will vary depending on projects chosen.

The instructor will be in touch with students before class begins to review the project chosen and give a list of supplies.

Chair Caning & Basket Weaving

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Students are responsible for their own supplies.

Supplies will be reviewed at the information session for each class.

Floral Design

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Watercolor, Spring Beauties

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Beginning Class

Advanced Class

Watercolor supplies

Pottery Class Information

Seating is on a first paid first served basis. At the end of each class, students will rotate out of the class to allow students on the waitlist to enter.

Classes are held at Elmira Recreation Center.

Fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing.

Students are responsible for their materials.

Supply list will be given upon registration.

Quilting, Advanced

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester

Students are responsible for their supplies.

Students are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines. There are limited number of sewing machines in the classroom that students can share.

Sewing

Masks or Face Shields are required during class.

Seats are on a first paid, first served basis.

NEW STUDENTS: This class required special tools and equipment (Approximately $120). This includes all the needed tools as well as glass for the first project. If you are a new student and need to purchase items, please let us know and we can send you a list of materials and equipment you will need.

Stained Glass

Students are responsible for their own supplies and glass.

Registration is not complete until payment has been received

Spring 2023 Classes

All wood classes are on a first paid, first served basis. The price of all wood classes includes a mandatory insurance fee.

Supplies: Students are responsible for purchasing their materials.

Students taking classes at Broad Street Center will need to sign a City of Burlington Covid waiver to participate.

Wood Carving

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester

Wood Turning

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester

Woodworking: Basic

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester 2023

Woodworking: Intermediate

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Wood: Woodworking, Advanced

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Spring Semester 2023