| Submitted by Cheryl McCallister
Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center announces the following Lights On! classes/activities for second semester. You may register
for any of these classes by calling the Lights ON! Office at 354-7595.
Beginner's Quilting-Wall Hangings, Terri Stalnaker
4 Mondays, Feb. 10- Mar. 3, 6 - 9 p.m.
Learn basic skills to complete a wall hanging, rotary cutting, sewing, and primitive quilting techniques. Participants must
furnish
sewing machine.
Flat Reed Intermediate Basketry, Joyce Cain
6 Mondays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 10, 6 - 9 p.m.
Make two large baskets with swing handles. (Class is full, however, you need to register for a waiting list for future classes.)
Microsoft Word, Linda Jones
6 Tuesdays, Jan. 14 -Feb. 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
Learn the basics of word processing with Microsoft Word or you may use this opportunity to enhance existing skills.
Pen and Ink Drawing, Larry McCallister
5 Tuesdays, Feb. 11-Mar. 11, 6 - 9 p.m.
Learn the skills necessary to create pen and ink drawings.
Picture Matting and Framing, Larry McCallister
3 Tuesdays, Mar. 25 - Apr. 8, 6 - 9 p.m.
Learn the techniques necessary to cut a mat and frame your supplied picture.
Off-Loom Bead Weaving, Linda Jones
Spring 2003, 6 sessions, 6 - 8 p.m.
Learn several off-loom beading stitches including the peyote stitch and the brick stitch to complete projects.
Wildcrafting and Herbal Remedies - Phase II, Linda Jones
Summer 2003, TBA, 6 sessions, 6 - 8 p.m.
An extension of previous class. Focus will be on plants available in July and August. Fieldwork, identification, and hands-on
projects.
An Appalachian Spring Fling
Saturday, April 5, 2003, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
A food, craft, and informational fair followed by a presentation by "The Mountain Women", National Storytelling
Champions.
(Watch for additional information.)
Custom Woodworking, Ada Overbaugh
Mon. and Tues. 8 wks-16 sessions, Feb. 24 - Apr .15, 6 - 9 p.m.
Participants will build a custom bookshelf. FEE: $50 or you may supply your own lumber and waive the fee.
(Subject to Board approval.)
Flat Reed Basketry, Joyce Cain
6 Mondays, Feb. 17 - Mar. 10, 6 - 9 p.m.
Weave three holiday baskets (Easter, St. Patrick's Day, and Mother's Day). Color, curls and twining.
(Subject to Board approval.)
Beginner's/Intermediate Quilting, Terri Stalnaker
6 Mondays, TBA, 6 - 9 p.m.
Learn the art of piecing and quilting a wall hanging using primitive quilting techniques. Participants must furnish sewing
machine.
(Subject to Board approval.)
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