In this two-week session workshop students will be guided by skilled craftsman Glenn Wienke, to perfect their skill in the ancient craft of basket weaving.  Students will enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere while creating their 8 x 10 inch basket by integrating both color and woven patterns using naturally dyed reed in multiple widths.  

*Students will need:  One yardstick, medium-sized scissors and screwdriver, absorbent dish towel, 10-12 clothespins with springs, pencil, paper weight such as a one-pound box of spaghetti 

In this six-week class students will gain a direction and basic understanding of the acrylic paint medium as well as the elementary principles of color, composition, perspective, contrast, focal point, and texture.  Using only primary colors and white (four total colors), students will learn to mix their own colors with the help of a color wheel.  In addition, students will learn how to identify the core components in a picture, how to break their painting into sections, and ultimately complete their own masterpiece by the end of the course.  

Students will learn the basics needed to create a hobbit door wreath.  All will have fun while learning how to expand on their own creativity inspired by Tolkien's beautiful world to make a one-of-a kind magical decoration. 

Materials supplied.  Please bring a glue gun, glue sticks, and any faux floral greenery and accents desired to customize your door hanger.

Throughout the four-week series students will learn watercolor techniques, brush strokes, color theory, how to read paint labels and how to create beautiful watercolors with no drawing skills needed.  The three-color method will show how to get the most from watercolor and a limited paint palette.  Students are not required to bring supplies, but are welcome to do so.  

This three-week crochet class is for beginners, those who just need a refresher or for someone who just needs a little more hands-on-lessons because the internet has given you conflicting information.  You will learn all the basic stitches, how to combine them to make designs, how to read a pattern, and everything you need to get started.  You will complete beginner projects using all the basic stiches that will take you from beginner to confident crocheter.  Venus will have supplies.  Students are welcome to bring their own supplies.