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15 www.pdop.org Drop-In Programs Mixed-Age Workshops (Youth & Adult) arts & crafts Supervisor: Megan Ulczak Pony Bead Sun Catchers Saturday, May 27, 10:00A-12:00P Take advantage of the extra sunlight in your home or garden. We'll use translucent pony beads melted together to build one-of-a-kind circular sun catchers. Ages 7+ Res Fee $15 - Fee $20 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Metallic Butterflies Sunday, May 28, 1:00-3:00P Metal adds a really cool dimension to flat surfaces. Select a butterfly stencil to trace onto our metal sheets. Cut and paint using a variety of acrylic colors. A wonderful addition to your bulletin board, garden, sunroom, etc. Ages 10+ Res Fee $21 - Fee $26 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 JUNE weekends Felt Plant Sunday, Jun 4, 1:00-3:00P Make a plant that will never die using felt, embellishments, and a pot. Participants will look to examples and the instructors suggestions to create a 3D faux plant out of felt and extras like beads, buttons, paper, and paint. Ages 7+ Res Fee $21 - Fee $26 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Luminous Black Glue Prints Saturday, Jun 10, 10:00A-12:00P Welcome to the art of decalcomania. is artistic technique creates a random texture that resembles spindly tree branches, feathery foliage, or frost patterns. We will enhance with metallic liquid watercolor paints and create a moody, luminous landscape or a fun abstract that glows. Ages 7+ Res Fee $10 - Fee $13 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Liquid Glitter Painting Friday, Jun 16, 6:00-8:00P How can you make glitter less messy? Liquify it! Combine the glitter colors of your choice in clear glue to create a custom palette for your original work of art. Using traditional paint first, participants will layer their glitter "paint" as a top coat to add some sparkle and shine. Ages 7+ Res Fee $10 - Fee $13 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Custom Yoyo Friday, Jun 23, 6:00-8:00P June 6th is National Yoyo Day. Join us and get a yoyo of your very own to customize! We'll use paint, glitter, and some fun embellishments to personalize a special one-of-a-kind toy. Ages 7+ Res Fee $25 - Fee $30 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Custom Chia Art Saturday, Jun 24, 10:00A-12:00P Chia Pet is an American icon. We'll use sponge paper, waterproof markers, and chia seeds to create a custom Chia seed growing canvas. Create a self- portrait, draw your pet, or perhaps invent an animal. Replant with other "hair" like seeds such as grass, alfalfa, radish, broccoli, fenugreek, and lettuce to continue the fun. Ages 7+ Res Fee $10 - Fee $13 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Paper Mache Dinosaur Eggs Sunday, Jun 25, 1:00-3:00P Welcome to Dinosaur Days! Celebrate the first day of this theme week with us at Dole Center, where we'll create unique and one-of-a-kind dino eggs using paper-mâché techniques and a variety of art supplies. Ages 7+ Res Fee $10 - Fee $13 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Ceramic Dinosaur Garden Decor Friday, Jun 30, 6:00-8:00P Your garden is missing prehistoric creatures. Glaze premade ceramic dinosaurs in any colors you'd like. We have fun texture glazes as well that could give your new pet a unique edge. Pieces are intended to roam your garden but can be brought in as a house pet during those colder months. One piece per person. Ages 7+ Res Fee $34 - Fee $43 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 JULY weekends Dino-Stuffy Saturday, Jul 1, 10:00A-12:00P Create a plush snuggle buddy shaped like a dinosaur. Using fabric/hot glue, hand sewing, and a variety of patterned fabrics, we'll build our own dino friend. Stencils and embellishments will be provided to help you along the way and bring your dinosaur to life. Ages 7+ Res Fee $25 - Fee $30 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Pulp Painting Sunday, Jul 2, 1:00-3:00P Press the torn bits of wet tissue paper onto a canvas to form a thicker, stronger paper. Create colorful abstractions, landscapes, and more with this fun technique. Ages 7+ Res Fee $16 - Fee $21 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Suminagashi Saturday, Jul 8, 12:00-2:00P An ancient meditative Japanese practice of gently floating pigments on the surface of water with a brush and then capturing the mono print image on an absorbent paper. Learn historical background and the time-honored technique and several possibilities. Ages 10+ Res Fee $50 - Fee $67 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 Acrylic Skins Mosaics Friday, Jul 21, 6:00-8:00P Acrylic isn't just for painting. Acrylic paint dries to form a flexible and durable material that resembles a skin or thick fabric. In this workshop, we'll cut the acrylic into pieces and work it into a mosaic pattern on a glass object. Each participant will leave with their very own. Age 7+ Res Fee $22 - Fee $27 Location: Dole Center - Studio 3 DINO DAYS! DINO DAYS! DINO DAYS!

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