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This schedule valid through August 23, 2013 
You should come to the Beginning Watercolor class—it’s a delight! The class is very well run and Ms. Culpepper, the instructor, is very supportive. I am now designing birthday presents. Irwin Roth, Retired
The Knitting class was delightful. The instructor, Paula 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 11–July 16
Tuesday · 7–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 106 · $110
Instructor: Paulina Shapona, pshapona@yahoo.com Register Now »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.
- FOLDED BOOK STRUCTURES
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One Session · July 17
Wednesday · 5–8 p.m
Palo Alto HS Rm 1707 · $35 Instructor: Jamila Rufaro, jamilarufaro@gmail.com Register Now »
Upcycle your used paperbacks into art! Folded Book Sculpture is an easy, fun way to create something new from something old. Learn to fold a variety of sculptural forms and mount them for display. Bring 5 to 7 used paperbacks to class. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor for mounting supplies. The instructor is a member of Bay Area Book Artists (BABA). - KNITTING
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6 wks · June 12–July 17
Wednesday · 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 204 · $88 Instructor: Paola Trombetta Register Now »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!
- EASY GELATIN PRINTMAKING
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One Session · June 12
Wednesday · 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Greendell Rm P4 · $35 Instructor: Dorit Elisha Register Now »
Come play and create beautiful prints from gelatin! An easy printmaking technique that brings to life beautiful results. You will leave with an artist book full of colorful and textural prints as well as some extra prints to use in your future art projects, cards etc. The instructor is a member of Bay Area Book Artists (BABA). A $12 materials fee is payable to the instructor. - EASY COLLOGRAPH PRINTMAKING
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One Session · June 26
Wednesday · 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Greendell Rm P4 · $35 Instructor: Dorit Elisha Register Now »
Collagraph! An easy technique of printmaking done by using recycled materials to create stunning bold prints. You will leave with at least 8 cards decorated with your own prints. The instructor is a member of Bay Area Book Artists (BABA). A $12 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
Crafts
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