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17 www.pdop.org Drop-In Programs Mixed-Age Workshops arts & crafts Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Glowing Leaves Candle Holders Saturday, Oct 15, 10:00A-12:00P Set the autumn mood in your home with some cozy lighting. Using an assortment of colorful faux leaves, we will transform simple glass containers into stylish home décor that's perfect for the season. Candle provided for each holder. 4 per person. Ages 8+ Res Fee $14 - Fee $19 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Scarecrow Face Wreath Sunday, Oct 16, 1:00-3:00P Straw, ribbon, a fun hat, and a sweet face is all you need to make a cute scarecrow wreath for your front door. We have all the supplies you'll need to put together your new fall friend. Ages 10+ Res Fee $17 - Fee $22 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Monster Makeup Saturday, Oct 22, 10:00A-12:00P Start the spooky season off right with some lessons in making scars, burns, cuts, gashes, and all the wonderful ghoulish makeup tricks to scare the crowds on Halloween night! Your instructor will demonstrate how to use silicone and face/body paints to turn anyone into a frightening sight. All supplies provided. Ages 9+ Res Fee $22- Fee $27 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 A Really Retro Halloween Sunday, Oct 23, 1:00-3:00P Let's make an old-fashioned articulated Halloween character out of cardboard, paint, and imagination! ese retro decorations will look awesome in your festive home. Ages 10+ Res Fee $16 - Fee $21 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Wire Art Quilt Friday, Oct 28, 6:00-8:00P A decorative, sculptural interpretation of the Friendship Quilt. Wire is an amazing art medium — it can be bent to form a variety of lines, shapes, letters, and images – outlining patterns in the way that individual pieces of fabric make up each square in a traditional quilt. Ages 9+ Res Fee $26 - Fee $35 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Day of the Dead Alter Boxes Saturday, Oct 29, 10:00A-12:00P Día de los Muertos means Day of the Dead in Spanish. It is an important holiday where people celebrate, honor, and remember loved ones who have passed on. Join us as we create beautiful memorial boxes inspired by Mexican artwork. Instruction and supplies included, but we recommend bringing your own pictures and mementos to add personal touches. Ages 9+ Res Fee $22 - Fee $27 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Pour Painting Sunday, Oct 30, 1:00-3:00P ose pour painting videos are totally addictive! Come make your very own and we'll clean up the mess! Two canvas boards per person can be used. We'll also provide a large variety of colors and finishes to make your painting stand out. Ages 7+ Res Fee $19 - Fee $24 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 NOVEMBER weekends Mushroom Art Saturday, Nov 5, 10:00A-12:00P Did you know there is a National Mushroom Day? ese quirky little lifeforms were popular in the 70's and are making a huge comeback in artisan work today. Grab a medium of your choosing paper/ canvas/polymer clay from our supplies and bring a little whimsy to your home. Examples and supplies provided with assistance from your instructor. Ages 7+ Res Fee $14 - Fee $19 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Miniatures Sunday, Nov 6, 1:00-3:00P Do you appreciate fairy gardens? Enjoy miniature train scenes? Well, we invite you to make a little magic in your own home! In this class, use your imagination to create your very own miniature landscape – add a pond, standing stones, a tiny house structure, and even a miniature person or fairy. Ages 8+ Res Fee $11 - Fee $14 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Cultural Creations Art is a part of every culture, from storytelling to creative expression. Each culture offers its own approach to arts & cras. Discover a unique world of multicultural art where you'll leave with a better understanding of the diverse world around you along with a piece of handcraed art! Ages 7+ Res Fee $11 - Fee $14 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Alebrijes - Mexico! Sunday, Oct 2, 1:00-3:00P Discover the art work of Pedro Linares and his creatures. Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk-art sculptures of fantastical (fantasy/ mythical) creatures. Khokhloma - Russia! Sunday, Nov 13, 1:00-3:00P Learn about Russian wood painting. e style and national ornament is known for its curved and vivid flower, berry and leaf patterns. Winter Solstice Sunday, Dec 11, 1:00-3:00P Celebrate the sun and its "rebirth" while learning how cultures around the world celebrate the winter solstice. Intuit Art Sunday, Jan 29, 1:00-3:00P Learn how northern native tribes show living beings connectiveness in a powerful universe. Common features include arctic birds, sea mammals, polar bears, seals, caribou, white wolves and magnificent owls to name just a few. Black Aesthetics Movement Sunday, Feb 26, 1:00-3:00P Learn about the Black Arts Movement, established in the 1960s, and the aim to reveal the struggles, strengths, and celebrations of African Americans through the creation of poetry, novels, visual art, and theater. Celtic Art - Ireland! Sunday, Mar 26, 1:00-3:00P Explore the history and tradition of Celtic Knots and beautiful geometric shapes that have become popular ornamental design.

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