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Schedule
This schedule valid through July 19 
The Knitting class was delightful. The instructor, Paola is patient, knowledgeable and approachable. I definitely plan to take this class again! Kristin Kerman
Paulina’s Acrylic/Oil Painting class— Try it, you’ll like it! It’s fun to have time to paint and get tons of positive feedback at the same time. Pauline is an encouraging teacher and makes each student feel that they are talented and capable of realizing their imagined images. Kathy Wright, Biochemist
I began taking Ikebana classes from Thahn Nguyen at PAAS in September 2006 and I am now in my 21st consecutive floral design class. Before taking the class, I'd had NO previous flower arranging classes, so my skills were very limited. Our family now enjoys beautifullydesigned fresh flowers in our home each week. As a professional photographer, my new skills have translated directly into my work. Applying many of the principles we use in Ikebana floral design to my picture making, editing, and custom photo bookmaking has also taken my professional skills as a photographer to a new level. One huge gift of this class is meeting NEW friends. It's very special to meet people who bring their unique backgrounds, yet share a common passion (floral design). The class is very welcoming to beginners as well as returning students. There are five levels of students in our class, and each of us takes home beautiful arrangements each week with the satisfaction of having created something amazing. Nadine Priestley, Professional photographer
When I started taking the Knitting class at the Palo Alto Adult School, I was a beginner knitter. I've now completed two hats that I absolutely love! I decided to tell all of my friends about the class so that they could join me and make it a fun and reoccurring "Mom's Night Out". I recruited several of my Preschool Family parent friends along with others and we are having a great time. Last quarter, I learned about a very useful knitting website to use as a resource for patterns and project ideas. This quarter, I'm working on my first sweater hoodie. Before taking this class, I would have never imagined that I would have the knitting skills to start such a project. Christine Hodson, PreSchool Family Alum
Kay Culpepper's Beginning Drawing class was a great change of pace from my work life. Kay could look at your work and immediately give you a pointer that improved your work. I learned a lot in a short amount of time. Molly T., Graduate Student
Arts & Crafts
Palo Alto Adult School is an educational leader in Arts and Crafts. For years, the Drawing, Painting and Watercolor classes have given our students the skills and confidence to pursue their own artistic excellence. The Crafts curriculum offers new, innovative courses every quarter. All of these classes provide the perfect opportunity to try something new!
Arts
- ACRYLIC OR OIL PAINTING: Beginning to Advanced
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6 wks · June 12–July 17
Tuesday · 7–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 106 · $105
Instructor: Paulina Shapona, pshapona@yahoo. com
Discover your artistic talents with oil or acrylic paints as a beginning or continuing student. Study use of color,
observation, composition, light and dark, and traditional painting techniques. Supplies will be discussed at the first
class meeting. Ms. Shapona studied at the Renaissance School of Italy. - UKRAINIAN EGG DESIGN - NEW!
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One wk · July 16 & 18
Mon & Wed · 6–9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 103 · $45 Instructor: Meghan Urback
Learn to make pysanky! These bright and colorful Ukrainian eggs are dyed using an Eastern European wax
resist technique. Legend has it that the eggs protect the makers from evil and misfortune. Take home a miniature
masterpiece in a two-day workshop. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. - TEXTURED COLLAGE - NEW!
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2 wks · July 11–18
Wednesday · 6–9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 106 · $45 Instructor: Dorit Elisha
Learn several techniques of adding texture to paper, using paint, stamps, stencils and more. Then use your designs to create an original mixed media collage. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
Crafts
- KNITTING
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5 wks · June 13–July 18
Wednesday · 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1708 · $70 Instructor: Paola Trombetta
Students will learn basic or advanced knitting skills. Beginning and Intermediate knitters will learn to read pattern
books, and/or design and create their own knitted garments and gifts. Advanced knitters, master your techniques and
bring projects you are currently working on. Machine knitters are welcome! No class July 4.
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