Arts Center programs

Introduction to Embroidery
With names like whip stitch, chain stitch, and running stitch, you would think this class is sheer torture, but it's a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics in embroidery. No kits are used in this class. You will learn how to create the elementary stitches, and the appropriate use for each. Students will create a simple composition, and be taught to use a variety of stitches to embroider their creation. Whether you want to jazz up your jeans, produce a perky pillow, stitch a sampler, or just broaden your horizons, this class holds a lot of promise for you. Couching (another stitch) potatoes welcome!
Date: Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with a lunch break, bring a brown bag!)
Instructor: Cherri Hankins
Fee: $65, plus $15 supply fee

Hypertufa Trough
Learn how to make Hypertufa troughs, the wonderful replica of the coveted stone farm trough. In a two-day workshop, you will create your own creative garden planter to treasure for many years to come.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tina Miller
Fee: $65, plus $10 supply fee
Location: Tina Miller's garden (map provided upon registration)

Felt a Purse or Hat
Learn the wonderful art of 3-D felting. Using wools and fibers, you will create a finished hat or purse in the course of just one workshop. It is simply wearable art therapy!
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Instructor: Wendy Wiebe
Fee: $25, plus $10 supply fee

Felt a Scarf
Warm up to the coming cold weather by making your own wearable art. Create a one of a kind piece of art that you will be proud to show. Using soft wools and fibers, anyone can felt a masterpiece the very first time. Felting is a wonderful, relaxing art form that can produce a finished product in just a couple of hours.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11from 1 to 3 p.m.
Instructor: Wendy Wiebe
Fee: $25, plus $10 supply fee

Count Down to Christmas: Make Your Own Advent Calendar
Make this a day to create a holiday memory with your family. Parents, children and siblings, together will create their own version of a Keepsake Countdown to the holidays. The "calendar" will be made of material and will last for generations.
Date: Sat, Nov 15 Time: 10-12pm
Instructor: Wendy Wiebe Fee: $25, + $10 supply fee
A full class listing is available at: http://artscenterorange.org/classes.html
To register, learn more, or to be added to the mailing list, phone (540) 672-7311, or stop by The Arts Center at 129 East Main Street in Orange, VA.