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

10 wks · Mar 25-Jun 3
Thursday · 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 106 · $150

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. No class April 15.

         

DRAWING: Beginning

6 wks · Mar 23-May 4
Tuesday · 6:30–9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 106 · $90

Instructor: Kay Culpepper, kay@ctn.com Register Now »

You can become an artist. Discover line, form, composition, shading, and perspective through observation of still life and your imagination. Students will use various pencils. Continuing students are welcome. Supplies are listed here. Kay Culpepper’s work is exhibited locally and is owned by art lovers across the U.S. No class April 13.

WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES: Beginning/Intermediate

6 wks ·Mar 22–May 3
Monday · 6:30–9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 106 · $90

Instructor: Kay Culpepper, kay@ctn.com Register Now »

Expand your skills. Subjects include understanding the medium, principles of watercolor, color mixing, composition, contrast/values, techniques with wet and dry brushes, painting a white object and still life. For a list of supplies check here. The instructor’s watercolors are exhibited frequently in and around the Palo Alto area. No class April 12.

WATERCOLOR DESIGN AND CREATIVITY: Intermediate/Advanced

10 wks · Mar 4-Jun 2
Wednesday · 6:30–9 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 106 · $150

Instructor: Ferenc Besze, besze@comcast.net, http://besze.com Register Now »

Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of watercolor techniques.

Develop your personal watercolor style with an emphasis on composition and design principles. Use your talents in a wide variety of subject matters such as landscapes, still life, portraits and cityscapes. Bring your own setup including a palette, brushes, paint and paper, and any preferred references.

Crafts

PROFESSIONAL PICTURE MATTING MADE EASY

One session · Apr 24
Saturday · 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 106 · $48

Instructor: Carine Soriano, carine@leafrance.com, Register Now »

Tired of spending hundreds of dollars to mat your artwork or cherished family pictures? In this one-day workshop, you will learn to cut beveled edge window mats like a pro, and get advice on low-price framing. (We will not be cutting frames in class.) A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor. Please bring: one 4" x 6" image; one odd size image smaller than 8" x 10"; two 8" x 10" wooden frames. Optional: To make a third project, please e-mail the teacher. Class is limited to 12 students. One session • April

BEGINNING KNITTING AND "KNIFTY" KNITTING

10 wks · Mar 24-Jun 2
Wednesday · 7–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm P8 · $95

Instructor: Paul Prochaska, paul@prochaska.com Register Now »

"Knitting in a circle" using the Knifty Knitter Loom and traditional-style two-needle knitting. Scarves and beanies will be made. These hand-craft skills can be learned by anyone from 12 to 92, and families (Men? Boys? Yes!) are encouraged! Materials (looms, needles and yarns) will cost less than $30.

BODY BALMS AND BUTTERS

One session · Apr 24
Saturday · 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 103 · $40

Instructor: Lori Stoia, bath_scentsations@yahoo.com
http://homemadebathproducts.blogspot.com Register Now »

Learn to make body balms and butters for yourself or gift giving! You will learn to make lip balms, body balms and body butters with all natural ingredients. Each student will take home a lip balm, body balm, a jar of body butter and an extensive handout with recipes and resources. A $20 (cash) materials fee will be collected in class.

CASUAL HOOP EARRINGS: Jewelry Design

One session · June 7
Monday · 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1706 · $35

Instructor: Randi Samuels, randishome-web@yahoo.com
www.randisamuels.com Register Now »

Hoops are always in style. Sterling silver and natural gemstones make a perfect fashion statement for you. Randi is a well-respected local artisan who has been passionate about creating jewelry and teaching classes for more than 15 years. Please see her website for pictures of class projects. A materials fee of $18 is payable to the instructor, which covers all materials and use of tools.

ON TARGET EARRINGS: Jewelry Design

One session · March 29
Monday · 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1706 · $35

Instructor: Randi Samuels, randishome-web@yahoo.com
www.randisamuels.com Register Now »

These fun and colorful earrings are easy to create with a simple weaving technique! You will choose from a variety of beads and crystals to make a unique pair. Randi is a wellrespected local artisan who has been passionate about creating jewelry and teaching classes for over 15 years. Please see her website for pictures of class projects. A materials fee of $16 is payable to the instructor, which covers all materials and use of tools.

ETCHED TREASURES: Jewelry Design

One session · April 24
Saturday · 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1706 · $45

Instructor: Randi Samuels, randishome-web@yahoo.com
www.randisamuels.com Register Now »

This is a fun class for both new and experienced wire workers alike! Using a variety of silver wire, you will learn basic wire techniques while creating a unique pendant. Randi is a well respected local artisan who has been passionate about creating jewelry and teaching classes for more than 15 years. Please see her website for pictures of class projects. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor, which covers use of tools, practice wire, sterling silver wire and choice of pendant gemstone drop.

TWISTED AND COILED PENDANT: Jewelry Design

One session · May 17
Monday · 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1706 · $35

Instructor: Randi Samuels, randishome-web@yahoo.com
www.randisamuels.com Register Now »

Etching is a great way to add fun and personality to your jewelry. We will create an etched copper pendant and a pair of etched earrings. Please see Randi’s website for pictures of projects. Randi has been creating beautiful jewelry for more than 15 years. Bring a bag lunch. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor, which includes use of tools, all materials, and supplies (NOTE: please bring a small plastic water soda/bottle).

FAST AND FUN SHADOWBOXES

One session · April 24
Saturday ·
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1708 · $35

Instructor: Kit Davey, kitdavey@aol.com
www.found-object-art.com Register Now »

Have fun with a rewarding and easy art form—the shadowbox! Create your own three-dimensional work of art. Our theme will be "In My Garden." We'll use cigar boxes and add layers of depth with paper and found objects. No art experience necessary! Email the instructor (above) for a list of materials to bring to class. A $10 materials fee is payable to instructor in class.

         

PLAYING CARD ART

One session · April 24
Saturday · 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1708 · $35

Instructor: Kit Davey, kitdavey@aol.com
www.found-object-art.com Register Now »

Have fun with a rewarding and easy art form—the shadowbox! Create your own three-dimensional work of art. Our theme will be "In My Garden." We'll use cigar boxes and add layers of depth with paper and found objects. No art experience necessary! Email the instructor (above) for a list of materials to bring to class. A $10 materials fee is payable to instructor in class.