22 ILR 55+ Registration opens Monday, June 5, 2023 NEW HOM172 Custom Pillowcases 1 session, 3 hours | 16 + | Pillowcases are easy to make and have a professional finish that looks even better than anything you can buy in a store. Learn how to construct pillowcases that coordinate with your bedroom decor, team colors, or your favorite motifs. The fabric selection is limitless. You will learn how to make a standard size pillowcase but with the written instructions you’ll receive you will be able to make any size you need for future projects or gifts. We suggest that you either take Sewing In A Nutshell as a pre-requisite or already have proficiency operating a sewing machine prior to taking the course. Students will be required to bring a non-directional quilter’s cotton fabric of their choice. Further details on the fabric type will be provided to the students at least one week prior to the start of the course. Supply costs may vary based on fabric choice but average $25. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Michelle Umlauf 5-Digit Number: 25654 | Wed, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., 12/13 Location: Conference Center/E136 | Fee: $42 HOM170 Basic Quilting Techniques 2 sessions, 5 hours | 16 + Master the basic principles of making a quilt and you will be well on your way to creating treasured family heirlooms. This is a hands-on class where you will work on a simple quilt square during class. You will learn general piecing and pressing guidelines as well as safety precautions when using a rotary cutter. Apply decorative stitching to add pizzazz and learn a simple way to bind the block like a pro. You will be inspired to apply what you learn into a larger project. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Michelle Umlauf 5-Digit Number: 25553 | Mon/Wed, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m., 12/4 - 12/6 Location: Conference Center/E125 | Fee: $89 ACR616 Introduction to Fold-Forming Jewelry 1 session, 5 hours | 16 + Fold-forming was invented by Charles Lewton-Brain in the late 1980s as a completely new way of forming, folding and unfolding sheet metal quickly into wonderful 3-D shapes and textures. In this five-hour fold-forming basics workshop, you’ll work hands-on with the torch, hammer and anvil to learn to fold, shape and texture metal to create a unique cuff bracelet, earrings or pendant from copper sheet metal. Heat patinas will also be discussed and applied to some of your pieces. All supplies included in the course cost. No experience needed. Class will take a 30-minute lunch break so be sure to bring a packed lunch. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Georgina Copanzzi 5-Digit Number: 25657 | Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 9/16 Location: Monroe Center/MC147 | Fee: $99 ACR178 Torch Fired Enamel Earrings 1 session, 5 hours | 16 + Learn to cut, shape, and finish copper earrings with torch fired enamel effects. Enameling is the technique of coating a metal surface with melted minerals that fuse to the surface giving you a professional finish with unique opaque and transparent colors and effects. Workshop includes lecture, demonstration, hands on practice, and one on one instruction in the creation of your own unique design. All tools and materials are provided. No experience necessary. Class will take a 30-minute lunch break so be sure to bring a packed lunch. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Georgina Copanzzi 5-Digit Number: 25555 | Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 10/21 Location: Monroe Center/MC147 | Fee: $74 ACR158 Introduction to Metalsmithing 1 session, 5 hours | 16 + Master the basics of metalsmithing in this 1-day workshop. Learn how to use a torch, sawing, hammering plus other texture techniques to apply and finish copper jewelry (to take home) Workshop includes lecture, demonstration, hands on practice and one on one instruction in the creation of your own unique designs. All tools and materials are provided. No experience necessary. Class will take a 30 minute lunch break so please bring a packed lunch. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Georgina Copanzzi 5-Digit Number: 25556 | Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 11/11 Location: Monroe Center/MC147 | Fee: $99 HOME & HOBBY Evening Offering | Not yet retired? We offer classes during evening hours to better suit your schedule. In-Person Courses | Courses taught in-person, on location, with specific class times. Details on page 3.
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