Arts & Crafts Class Schedule| Oct - Dec 2023

CLASS SCHEDULE

SIGNUP THREE DAYS PRIOR FOR ALL CLASSES, SIGNUP A WEEK PRIOR FOR ALL TOURS

ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER OCT–DEC 2023

CERAMICS/POTTERY INTRODUCTION TO CLAY WITH SHIGERU AYUHA

$48/Four Sessions, Materials Included

Ages 16 & Up

Wednesdays • 5–6:30 p.m.

4, 11, 18 & 25 Oct

Thursdays • 5–6:30 p.m.

2, 9, 16 & 30 Nov

Understand wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing. Learn and practice different techniques each week.

INTRODUCTION TO CLAY FOR KIDS WITH SHIGERU

AYUHA

$45/Four Sessions, Materials Included

Ages 6–10

Wednesdays • 3:30–4:30 p.m.

4, 11, 18 & 25 Oct

8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov

Thursdays • 3:30–4:30 p.m.

5, 12, 19 & 26 Oct

2, 9, 16 & 30 Nov

The best finger strengthening activity for kids. Understanding pottery, wedging, hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing will be introduced. Learning a new skill while having fun with a professional instructor.

INTRODUCTION TO CLAY FOR TEENS WITH

SHIGERU AYUHA

$45/Four Sessions, Materials Included

Ages 11–15

Fridays • 3:30–4:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20 & 27 Oct

3, 10 & 17 Nov

1 Dec

Express your creativity through your masterpiece. Enjoy experimenting with different techniques and discover unlimited creation. Tools and materials are all included.

INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING WITH SHIGERU

AYUHA

$48/Four Sessions, Materials Included

Ages 16 & Up

Thursdays • 5–6:30 p.m.

5, 12, 19 & 26 Oct

Fridays • 5–6:30 p.m.

3, 10 & 17 Nov

1 Dec

Focus on wheel skills, centering, opening, pulling, shaping, trimming and glazing. Variations on the basic cylinder such as mugs, vases and bowls will be explored. The instructor will also demonstrate useful tricks in creating these functional and decorative pieces.

INTERMEDIATE CLAY WITH SHIGERU

AYUHA

$48/Four Sessions, Materials Included

Ages 16 & Up

Fridays • 5–6:30 p.m.

6, 13, 20 & 27 Oct

Wednesdays • 5–6:30 p.m.

8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov

Get creative as you delve into more advanced techniques and sharpen your form.

SILVER CLAY JEWELRY MAKING WITH SHIGERU

AYUHA

$30/Two Sessions • Materials not included

Ages 18 & Up

Saturdays • 4:30–6 p.m.

7 & 14 Oct

4 & 18 Nov

Want a piece of unique handmade jewelry or small tools? Join our silver jewelry-making class. Step by step introduction, frustration free, and learn a lifelong skill.

2 OCT–DEC SCHEDULE

FINE ARTS

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WITH HIROMI OGAWA

$20/Session, $5 Material Fee

Wednesdays • 1:30–3:30 p.m. • Ages 18 & Up

4, 11 & 25 Oct

1, 8 & 22 Nov

6, 13 & 27 Dec

Wednesdays • 3:30–5:30 p.m. • Ages 6 & Up

4, 11 & 25 Oct

1, 8 & 22 Nov

6, 13 & 27 Dec

Explore different techniques used in watercolor painting. Learn basic watercolor skills and create still-life studies. More advanced students would be create anything from landscapes to abstract works.

ACRYLIC PAINT CLASS

WITH MELISSA BOLIN

$33/Session, Materials Included

Ages 18 & Up

Saturdays • 3–6 p.m.

14 Oct

9 Dec

Create a masterpiece! Dive into the Nightmare Before Christmas for October’s class or How the Grinch Stole Christmas in December. No experience is necessary — let instructor Melissa Bolin guide you through the process!

MACRAMÉ & HAMMOCK SWING

WITH SACHIYO TAKAYAMA

$25/Session

$10/Material Fee/Macramé

$15/Material Fee/Hammock

Ages 18 & Up

Fridays • 3–5 p.m.

13 & 20 Oct

10 & 17 Nov

8 & 15 Dec

Knit-one, curl two is not just for scarves and mittens. Make hanging planters, red wine cradles, cat cradles, a hammock swing and more in this one-day beginner workshop. Your imagination is the limit!

CREATIVE STAINED GLASS FUNDAMENTALS

WITH YUMIKO SAKURAI

$55/Session, $30 Material Fee

Ages 18 & Up

Thu & Fri • 19 & 20 Oct • 3–6 p.m.

Get acquainted with stained glass. Each class offers two designs of pre-cut glasses ready for the staining process!

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Creative Stained Glass Fundamentals

WOODWORKING

WOODWORKING ORIENTATION & SAFETY CLASS FOR BEGINNERS WITH SEIJI KOBAYASHI

$10/Session

Ages 16 & Up

Saturdays • 9:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

7 & 21 Oct

4 & 18 Nov

2 Dec

The class will emphasize adequately and safely using woodworking equipment in the woodshop. After completing the class, you will be issued a woodshop safety certification card authorizing your use of the shop and its equipment.

QUILTING AND NEEDLEWORKS

QUILTING TECHNIQUES WITH ETSUKO IITAKA

$10/Session • Ages 18 & Up

Tuesdays • 4–6 p.m.

10 & 24 Oct

7 Nov

5 & 19 Dec

Bring your work-in-progress or new ideas to this free form class. Students may bring any of their quilting projects to receive guidance and assistance from our award-winning quilt instructor. In addition to working on current projects, each session will teach you a new quilting technique.

An optional kit highlighting the class technique will be available for an additional fee.

Make the most of your investment, don’t let moments and memories pass without getting a picture of them first!

JAPANESE CRAFTS

SHODO (JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY) WITH TAKAYUKI UNO

$10/Session • Ages 18 & Up

Thursdays • 4:30–6 p.m.

5, 12 & 19 Oct

2, 9 & 16 Nov

7, 14 & 21 Dec

Start with writing simple, picture-like Chinese characters and incorporate Hiragana and Hiragana Kanji mixed styles. After four sessions, your finished writings can be framed or made into a scroll.

The instructor will provide tools for the first 4 lessons when needed. If you need tools, please indicate when signing up.

JAPANESE FABRIC DYEING WITH MARIKO TAKATORI

$22/Session, Material Fee • Ages 18 & Up

Fridays • 1–3 p.m.

$11/Session, Material Fee • Ages 6–17

Fridays • 3:30–5 p.m.

20 Oct (Bandana)

$15/Material Fee

3 Nov (Handkerchief)

$30/Material Fee

15 Dec (Scarf)

$30/Material Fee

Japanese Aizome, also known as indigo dyeing, is the process of dyeing fabrics with a traditional and historic color known as “Japan Blue.” In modern times, artists use the process to create unique patters on a variety materials.

4 OCT–DEC SCHEDULE

ART OF JAPANESE GIFT WRAPPING WITH MAO KUROSU

$12/Session, $5 Material Fee

Ages 18 & Up

Fridays • 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

6 Oct (Furoshiki Technique)

20 Oct (Tucks Wrapping, Peacock Wrapping Envelope)

10 Nov (Bamboo Shoot Wrapping, Square Wrapping with Washi Paper)

24 Nov (One Tape Wrapping, Flower Wrapping Techniques)

1 Dec (Mizuhiki String Technique)

In traditional Japanese culture, the wrapping and presentation of a gift may be more important than the gift itself. Learn a variety of styles using washi paper, furoshiki (fabric) and “mizuhiki” (a ceremonial string made from a mulberry tree).

Bring an item to wrap (size is limited to the size of pre-cut wrapping paper).

DECORATIVE OBI TYING WITH MAO KUROSU

$30/Session • Ages 18 & Up

Saturdays • 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

14 Oct (Obi Wall Hanging)

18 Nov (Obi Tying–Centerpiece)

2 Dec (Obi Wall Hanging)

Traditionally, the Obi is worn by Japanese women over their kimono and it is said to symbolize the beauty of Japan. These days, it is often used as beautiful, cultural house decoration. Learn how to make your own in this exciting class.

Participants must bring their own Obi cord.

BONSAI PRUNING CLASS WITH SATORU YAMAUCHI

$6/Per Session, $25 One Time Material Fee

Ages 18 & Up

Saturdays • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

14 & 28 Oct

4 & 25 Nov

9 Dec

Learn the ancient Japanese art of the Bonsai. The instructor will provide one miniature bonsai per student for the initial class, as well as basic pruning tools. Students are required to take the bonsai home and bring it back to every class.

EVENTS

ARTS & CRAFTS GALLERY WITH MELISSA BOLIN

1–30 November

Exquisite sceneries and cultural depictions will be on display! Bolin’s mediums include acrylic, water color and oil portrayals influenced by Japan and Asia.

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Decorative Obi Tying

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CRAFTS VILLAGE & GLASS ART FACILITY IN GUNMA

Sat • 21 Oct • 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Ages 6 & Up

Ages 6–15: $35, Ages 16 & Up: $50

Tucked into the northern mountains of Gunma lies a rural village that embraces the traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Walk through the quaint shops that offer classes like indigo dyeing, straw weaving, pottery and more. You can also rent a bike and explore the village, enjoy the mountain scenery and experience Japan in a unique way!

CLASSES SCHEDULED BY STUDENT REQUEST

PRIVATE PAINTING CREATING PARTIES

For private groups, our instructor will guide you step-by-step to create the requested painting. See a Sales Store representative for more details.

Classes below are scheduled by special request. Please contact the Sales Store to schedule a session.

CERAMIC BISQUE PAINTING

Paint a variety of unfinished ceramic bisque in our Ceramic Studio. Check with Ceramic Studio staff for paint time availability.

Cost covers two or more classes. = Kids Class Schedule is subject to change without advance notice. Please call to confirm.

6 OCT–DEC SCHEDULE

AUTO HOBBY SHOP

JCI SERVICES AVAILABLE

RESERVE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!

Air Conditioning Service

Hayai Lube (Quick Oil Change Service)

Window Tinting

Audio Installation

Bodywork

ATF Flush

Radiator Flush

Front Wheel Alignment

RESERVATIONS

Tire Change/Balance

Maintenance Area Monthly Rental

Shed Rentals

General Repair Service

Special Parts Order

Used Parts Order

Rebuilt Parts Order

CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

Please reserve the classes/tours of your choice early, as space for certain classes is limited. Paid reservations will be accepted on a first-come basis. You may be put on a waiting list for full classes/ tours and will be notified as soon as possible in the event of a cancellation. Payment in full is required for each class/tour to ensure your reservation and must be made in person at Arts & Crafts, Bldg. 334. A supply list for each class will be provided at the time of registration. Materials are not included in the class fees unless otherwise noted. Class samples are showcased in our Sales Store. Participants in adult classes must be 18 years or older or have permission from instructor based upon individual consultation.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds will be given when:

1. A class/tour is canceled by the instructor or Arts & Crafts. (A class/tour may be canceled when there are not enough students to meet the minimum number required.)

2. A 48-hour notification of TDY/PCS with a copy of orders and the original paid registration receipt is presented.

3. A doctor’s certification (in cases of illness) states the individual was unable to attend and no more than 50% of the class/tour has already been attended.

Cancellations for classes made five business days before the first class are refunded in full. No-shows the day of class cannot be refunded. No refund will be given for a cancellation made less than seven days prior to a tour except in the event of a valid last-minute TDY or duty commitment. Written documentation and a receipt must be presented for a refund. Class/tour registration receipt must be presented at time of refund. No refunds after 30 days. You must give 48 hours notice to transfer to another class.

• Please do not bring visitors, dependents or other non-paying personnel to class. It is against our contractual agreement with concessionaire instructors and can be a safety concern.

• Please be prompt to all sessions.

• Do not bring food to the class unless for a prearranged event.

• Wear clothing fit for the class. If, for example, you enroll in a ceramics, painting, woodworking or photography class, there is a good chance you will get dirty! Kids will get dirty! Make sure they wear “play” clothes.

• Wear proper shoes for the class. Open-toed shoes are not permitted in the frame, wood or automotive shops.

• Leave jewelry at home if class will require you to remove it. Pottery and woodworking are two areas you need to remove jewelry, and Arts & Crafts will not be responsible for missing or lost jewelry.

SPECIAL CLASSES SPOUSES GROUPS

We can arrange craft get-togethers for your culture or spouses group. For more information, please contact the sales store.

PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL CLASS

If you want to arrange private or individual lessons for any of our classes, please call the sales store at 225-7837.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Arts & Crafts is a great place for your child’s birthday celebration. We schedule parties for kids six years and older with a minimum group size of five. Class fee is $7 plus cost of the project. This includes setup, craft instruction and cleanup. For more information please call 225-7837.

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