Having problems with a project or reading a pattern? Need some encouragement or just some socializing while you knit (or stitch - crochet, embroider, hand sew, cross stitch all welcome) bring your project and tools and join others once or every time! 

Michelle Cross is a retired educator who has a lifelong passion for crafting of all types. Creating beautiful works of art with friends is sure to make these classes a pleasure for students of all levels. All supplies provided by Michelle, but please bring your own brushes. Sign up for one, two or all three classes!

Welcome Spring Truck Spring arrives this year in this colorful truck with its cargo of flowers, birdhouses, butterflies and a bunny! A cheery way to brighten your door! Cutout provided - bring your own brushes.

Summertime Kitty Porch Greeter Everyone will feel welcomed when they see this adorable cat on your porch. The birds even seem content with their “guard” watching them. All wood provided - bring your own brushes.

Summertime Gnome Paver Your summer garden or porch will be extra colorful with these three gnomes. Their beards are a bright variety of flowers in beautiful summer colors. Pavers provided - bring your own brushes.

Small Pack Basket Course

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Weave a 10-12” tall basket with premium reed.These are beautiful baskets perfect for a child or yourself. Straps are adjust able for child to adults.
Great gift for that someone special! 

$65 fee includes: reed, pine feet, plywood base, strap, and instruction

Anyone 12-17 must be accompanied with an adult.

The router is the second most important power tool in any shop. It is also the most versatile. Learn the basic techniques of using this tool, some of the shop made jigs that make it do more, and what to look for when purchasing a router. No materials needed.

Please note the course dates have changed. The new course dates are Thurday and Friday, March 23 & 24.

The Router is the second most important power tool in any shop. It is also the most versatile. Learn the basic techniques of using this tool, some of the shop made jigs that make it do more, and what to look for when purchasing a router. No materials needed. 

Please note: All courses will adhere rigorously to all Covid guidelines in effect during the period of the course.

Instructor Rick Gallion has been a professional woodworker for over thirty years and has taught many students the craft of woodworking. His shop is designed as a teaching facility. All classes will be held at the Clary Lake Woodworking School at 777 Gardiner Road (Hwy 126), Jefferson. Class size is limited. Safety glasses provided for each class.

Experience the exciting art of looking! When you draw, you learn to see things for the first time. Line, light and shadow, space, and perspective all come together to create an image. In this you class you will discover how each of these elements work to create a great piece of art! We will also use different tools including blending sticks, erasers, and mediums including pencil and charcoal. Please bring at least two graphite pencils: a 2B and 6B, and vine or willow charcoal. Paper provided by the instructor. Kyle Durkin, BA Studio Art, is an Adult Education instructor who enjoys helping new artists develop their skills. All sessions contain the same class content.

After a demonstration on how to throw on the wheel, each participant will have an opportunity to make their own pots on the wheel (up to 2 each). They will then have a chance to decorate them with more clay for handles, use stamps for texture and special paints called underglazes to add color.

From there, participants’ work will be dried, bisqued fire (first firing), then dipped in a clear glaze and re-fired. The result is fully dinnerware, microwavable, and dishwasher safe pottery. This process takes up to 3 weeks.

Liz Proffetty holds a BFA in ceramics and certification in teaching art. She has been working as a professional potter for over 30 years and loves sharing her passion for clay with others.

After a demonstration on how to throw on the wheel, each participant will have an opportunity to make their own pots on the wheel (up to 2 each). They will then have a chance to decorate them with more clay for handles, use stamps for texture and special paints called underglazes to add color.

From there, participants’ work will be dried, bisqued fire (first firing), then dipped in a clear glaze and re-fired. The result is fully dinnerware, microwavable, and dishwasher safe pottery. This process takes up to 3 weeks. Masks are required during class and vaccinated participants are preferred.

Liz Proffetty holds a BFA in ceramics and certification in teaching art. She has been working as a professional potter for over 30 years and loves sharing her passion for clay with others.