TEEN and ADULT WORKSHOPS
Design by Mosaic
Make an exciting one-of-a-kind mosaic for
your home! Create tiles for your kitchen or
bathroom backsplash, mirrors, tabletops,
shelves, stools or flowerpots. The possibilities
are endless because mosaics can be ap-
plied to any piece of furniture! Learn about
tools, cutting, shaping and the different in-
stallation materials. Instructor will supply some
items; however some materials will need to
be purchased through a list of stores and
Web sites. Fairlington Center. Inst: Coler
Ages 17-Adult 4 Sessions $115
140105A Thurs., Sep. 23, 7:00-9:00pm
Basic Beading
Learn basic fundamentals of beaded jewelry
design using bead crimps, beading wire,
leather cord, coil ends, head and eye pins, jump and split rings, basic
loops, wrapped loops and use of a bead board to make necklaces, a
bracelet and earrings. Supply fee of $30 to $40 to be paid to instructor.
Additional beads and kits available for sale as well. Good eye-hand co-
ordination is helpful. This is a make-and-take workshop. Fairlington Cen-
ter. Inst: McCant
Ages Adults 1 Session $40
140150A Sat., Oct. 23, 10:00am-1:00pm.
Etching Workshop
A perfect next step for students who have taken beginning Silversmithing
or have had jewelry experience, this workshop will teach the art of etch-
ing design into metal. Students will make a copper cuff bracelet with the
possibility of incorporating embellishments like silver on the back of the
cuff and riveting. Students can bring in a design or copy a design to etch
into their cuff bracelet. The instructor will cover safety techniques for
working with chemicals and proper ventilation. All materials included.
Thomas Jefferson Center. Inst: Staiger
Ages Adults 2 Sessions $87
140111A Sat., Oct. 23, 10:00am-1:00em
Adapted Arts and Crafts
In this fun and exciting program, adults with disabilities will experi-
ment with various materials and mediums to create beautiful and
dynamic works of art. We will explore different techniques, such
as papermaking, brush painting, collage using recycled materi-
als, through theme-based projects. This program offers an oppor-
tunity to use unconventional art materials in a new way and al-
low creativity to shine! Walter Reed Center. Inst: Staff
Ages Adults 8 Sessions $50
5 102006A Mon.., Sep. 20, 6:30-7:309m