Home and Hand Craft Courses Begin Soon

If you are looking for a creative way to spend your evenings throughout this fall, take a look at the many of the affordable craft classes offered at Exeter Adult Education, listed below:

BEGINNER KNITTING - Heather Dixon
Learn the basics of knitting-how to Cast On, the Knit Stitch, Bind Off and seaming. Complete either a cozy cowl, basic hat, wrist warmers or drinks koozies. Tips and tricks for Identifying and Fixing mistakes offered as needed. Thursdays, 4 weeks, beginning October 9, $75, 6-8 pm

CHAIR CANING AND RUSH SEATING - Carolyn Brooks
Restore a chair by learning how to weave a cane or rush seat. Bring to first class a chair, pail,
scissors, hammer and pencil. Materials provided. Tuesdays, 3 weeks, beginning October 14, $55, 6:30-8:30 pm. Maximum 8 students.

CREATIVE WRAPPING, TAGS & CARDS - Sherry Brandsema
Present gifts in creative ways using a variety of materials. Thursday, November 20, $15, 6:30-8:30 pm

FLY TYING - William Ciaurro
This course will cover many aspects of fly tying. Nymphs, streamers, drys and salt water flies will be studied. All styles and patterns are local favorites and are guaranteed to fish. William from
FlySpoke.com will teach you from his 45 years of high quality fly tying experience. Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning September 30, $100, 6:00-9:00 pm

PAINTING WITH PASTELS - Lisa Mitchell
This class will introduce the student to working with soft pastels, or developing skills in an experienced artist. Explore a different subject matter each week. Call the office for a list of required materials to bring to class. Mondays, 6 weeks, beginning October 6, $90, 6:30-8:30 pm

RUG BRAIDING - Carolyn Brooks - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE FROM FLYER
For beginners or those with some experience, learn techniques in planning and starting a rug, lacing, butting & choosing wool. Small rug or chair seat can be finished. Bring scissors, thread, pins, thimble & needle. Tuesdays, 3 weeks, beginning November 4 - no class 11/11, $50, 6:30-8:30 pm

SEWING – Wendy MacArthur Keith
Beginner will pick a project and learn the basics. Experienced sewers may decide on project to
advance skills. Class meets at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham. Wednesdays, beginning October 1, 6 weeks @ $55, 10 weeks @ $90, 7:00-9:00 pm

Victorian Women - Sherry Brandsema
Learn more about Victorian women including fashion from head to toe, curious and unexpected activities, crafts, language and literature, and have “tea” on the second class. The instructor has role-played a Victorian Woman for five years and has been researching the 19th century for 15-20 years. Thursdays, 2 weeks, beginning October 16, 6:30-8:30 pm

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS – Marina Forbes. http://marinaforbes.com/
Check the website or call the office for a list of required materials for the workshops.
Watercolors for Beginners: Tuesday, October 21, $40, 6:00-9:00 pm
Introduction to Watercolors, Christmas Cards, Tuesday, November 18, $40, 6:00-9:00 pm

WINE CORK TRIVET - Linda Gebhart
This Hand-Made wine cork trivet is a unique, Eco friendly gift for any occasion. Recycled corks will be provided for class, but please bring yours if you have some. Thursday, November 6, $25, 6:30-8:30 pm

ZENTANGLE POINSETTIA - Linda Gebhart
These pen and ink designs are the hot trend now, it’s easy to learn. There is no “wrong way” to this art form, it’s relaxing and helps people to focus while drawing structured patterns. Monday, December 1, $25, 6:30-8:30 pm

Pre-registration is required for all classes. Complete registration information and other course selections are in the brochure which can be found at area business, your local library, online at adulted.sau16.org or by calling the Adult Education office at 775-8457.