Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Relax with us as you paint this beautiful our beautiful lake sunset sailboat painting - Calm Sailing Local Art Bar 39 Artists will provide fun step-by-step instruction. All materials and aprons will be provided. 

Lean the basic crochet stitches and in the process whip up some coasters. We will crochet from wool then felt a coaster. Yarn, hook and pattern included in class fee. 

A southern quilting technique from a southern gal taught by her big grandma. A cheaters quilt teaches you how to put together the backing, the front and the batting at the same time. Any fabric can be used from cotton t-shirts to any fabric on hand - great use for any leftover batting on hand. Depending on the size of the quilt you choose to make, you may be able to finish an entire quilt during this 5 week course. Some sewing experience is required. A supplies list will be sent with the confirmation email.  

Sprinkle powdered glass on copper. Apply fire. You'll be amazed by the results! You'll create a simple, two-disc pendant. All materials are supplied.

Cut and stack pieces of glass that will eventually melt together into a work of art. You'll create your own unique pendant. All materials and tools are supplied.

Want to design and create your own jewelry? It is fun and easy. Learn the basics of sawing, filing, forming, finishing and joining metals with rivets in this introductory course. Make and take home one to three pieces of your own making. Tools provided and materials fee of $5 payable to instructor.

Gemstones, leather and a button are all you need to create this fun and popular bracelet. Choose from a variety of pre-made kits. We will make a double wrap using 6mm gemstones. 

Experience in the beautiful gardens of the Legacy of the Lakes Museum.  Local artist Leanne Larson will give relaxed step-by-step instructions as we paint the setting we see with our own eyes! Get outdoors and experience plein air painting! All painting supplies are provided including use of a standing retractable easel that can be lowered for sitting. This is a 2-3 hour session so you can choose to sit,stand or both. Stools/chairs will also be provided. We will take breaks and have discussion times. No painting experience required. Please bring your own beverages & snacks. 

Make your own polished rocks for setting into metal wire wrapping, or just for admiring. In this class you will learn how to cut and polish rocks into beautiful pieces using the lapidary equipment at the studio. Bring your own rocks or use some the instructor will bring. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor. 

The Sami Friendship bracelet is made by braiding 8 strands of tin thread then stitching to a band of reindeer leather. The bracelet is finished with a reindeer antler button and a twist loop then stitched up the back with synthetic sinew. This is a classic design.