SMARTS

January

• January 13 – Watercolor Cardinal – Learn some simple watercolor techniques to paint one of our year around favorite songbirds. Lisabeth Curnow, Artist/Instructor
• January 27 – Snowy Owl –Fly through the snowy month of January while working on a drawing of a Snowy owl.  Learn how to apply and blend white chalk with erasable color pencils.  Philip Ruehle, Artist/Instructor

• January 6 – Winter Wreath -The weather outside is frightful, so warm up your front door with a cozy winter wreath.  Created with flannel fabric warped around a foam circle. We will decorate the wreath with a snowman or a pair of child sized mittens.  Dorothy Neaton, Artist/instructor
• January 20 – Paper Snowflake Art – Due to the weather, the Durand Senior Center is closed today and this class will be reschedule. Catch a snowflake on your tongue or better yet, make your own paper, decorative flakes!  Follow step by step instructions on how to fold and cut intricate snowmen and reindeer snowflakes that you can place in your windows.  You will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to do! This will be fun to do with the grands!   Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor

• January 7 – Rock Your Smock! – Create an awesome apron for your favorite chef, for  crafting, or for painting or baking!   Linda Van Cise, Artist/instructor
• January 21 – Snowplace Like Home Sign – Due to the weather, this class will be reschedule. Create a cute snowman sign for your door or wall!  Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor

• January 8- Mason Jar Tea Light –Make a mason jar tea light candle holder for the wintery months ahead.  Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
• January 22 – Watercolor Batik – Due to the weather,  this class will be reschedule. Create a faux watercolor Batik painting in the color you love, while learning a new technique.   Linda Justice, artist/Instructor

February

• February 10 – Wood Burning -Using a live edge oval, Bass wood piece as your canvas, create a nature scene. Add a touch of paint if you like.  John Suire, Artist/Instructor
• February 24 – February Birth Bird is a Parrot – Create a drawing rich with color of this month’s feathery symbol. A focus will be placed on applying and blending erasable color pencils. Philip Ruehle, Artist/Instructor

• February 3 – Valentine Candy/Votive Jar – Set the scene this Valentine’s Day with a Parisian or candy hearts themed decoupage glass bowl. Guaranteed no hearts will be broken! Dorothy Neaton, Artist/instructor
• February 17 – Teacup Garden –   Apparently, Teacup Gardens are a Thing…and adorable! We will not only have teacups, but other vintage pieces to choose from. You are welcome to bring your own china teacup, pitcher or gravy boat to create your mini garden! Perfect to give as a gift for Radom Acts of Kindness Day! Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor

• February 4 – Abstract HeART Painting – Energetic art work with bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, where the focus is on the movement and feeling conveyed rather than precise details. A carefree exploration of color and form.  Linda Van Cise, Artist/instructor
• February 18 – A Breath of Spring in the Winter! – Chase those gray days away when you create a colorful floral desing on canvas with a cheerful splash of flower buttons and butterflies! A perfect gift for a friend!  Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor

• February 12 – Eucalyptus Watercolor Painting – No fear, step-by-step beginner watercolor class! Since Eucalyptus trees do not tolerate out cold weather, we will paint from sprigs in a vase at each table.  Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
• February 26 – Sea Glass Mobiles – This has long been mentioned on evaluations for future classes, so here it is! Create whimsical, beach inspired display that gently sways in the Breeze, showcasing colors and textures of the sea! It will evoke the calming beauty of the ocean. Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor