Arts & Crafts

Designed for those who wish to acquire or improve their basic skills in watercolor painting. You’ll be introduced to new skills and approaches each week, with plenty of class time to work on a painting and get instructor feedback. A list of student-grade watercolor paints, brushes, paper and sundries is viewable below. This class is conducted entirely via Zoom.

Suggested Watercolor supply list  

You're all grown up now, but remember when you built your first model car from a kit? Relive that experience and more by taking some artistic expression with plastic modeling. This course may be right for you if you like using your hands, getting creative, and putting something together that is unique, challenging, and rewarding. Modeling knows no limits, so this course is designed for anyone over age 16+ and will take you from the very basics, to the move advanced, and anything in between. Using a six week time frame, we will cover good fundamental techniques of modeling along with solid painting techniques from our resident auto collision instructor that will help you to create something to be enjoyed and treasured when completed. Plastic modeling comes in many different subject matters: cars, planes, boats, buildings, animals, human figures, and science fiction, and beyond. So, come with your chosen model and be prepared to have a great time making new friends and getting creative in this course. A list of suggested supplies/tools shows in the link below.

Suggested supplies for Planes, Trains

Un-Finished-Objects...when your crochet projects have become 'alien' to you. Did you pick up crocheting a few years ago, but just couldn't get it off the ground? Do you know how to do the basic stitches, but aren't really sure how to read a pattern? Did your grandmother show you how to crochet when you were a child, and now you have an unfinished project and don't know how to start it again? In this live class Danica can assess where you are and where you're going, demonstrate the technique as a refresher, and watch you shine. This is not for beginners, but those with enough experience to get a crocheting item under way again.

With tips and guidance from the instructor and two texts for reference (Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Garret Smith or Des Pawson's more recent Knot Craft), learn to manipulate various types of rope to create key fobs, bracelets, pouches, floor mats and more. This book was originally written and illustrated 60 years ago, but remains the go-to guide for clear instruction and inspiration in rope craft. The book and a few simple tools and cording will get you deep into the handwork. This class is presented live. See the suggested supply list below.

Marlinspike supply list

This class, offered via Zoom, is for those who want to draw, and/or improve their drawing skill. Increase your drawing observation, confidence and control. In this class, a study of various drawing and shading techniques will be explored. The techniques then will be applied to basic shapes and forms, followed by a completed still life drawing utilizing techniques covered during class. A short supply list is available when you register.

This online presentation is a step-by-step lesson in creating your own 18th Century-style sewing kit that is both practical and durable, to withstand the test of time and frequent use. This is a great project to engage in with a family member! Materials will be provided for both a simple, plain version and a colorful version of the sewing kit. A sewing machine is optional, but not necessary to complete the projects. Students must schedule with MCST Adult Ed to pick up and pay (there is a $15 materials fee) for their sewing kit materials the week before class begins on April 28th.