MAD ABOUT MOSAICS – DESIGNING A TILE OR BROKEN CHINA TABLE TOP
Susan Petersen

Come join this talented instructor as she demonstrates her style of mosaics known as “slicing and dicing.” You will learn how to place your tile and china pieces in a pleasing design, adhere them to a tabletop and grout the finished product. Once you learn the technique, you can work on your own, using materials of your own choice. A table top, adhesive and some embellishments are provided. A supply list is available upon registration. You’ll create a one-of-a kind mosaic table top for your home or patio in this two session class.

6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays, January 14 – 21 (two sessions)
Registration deadline: Friday, January 8
Fee: Members, $50; Non-members, $70

METAL CLAY JEWELRY “DESIGNED IN THE GARDEN”
Bernadette Denoux

Metal Clay is not just for professional artists who have already mastered the art of making jewelry. Instead, it is a material that can be used and enjoyed by everyone from beginning craftspeople to skilled jewelers. Working with Metal Clay is simpler than you might imagine. This fascinating non-toxic material consists of only three elements: fine silver particles, an organic clay binder and water. If you are wondering how it starts out as pliable clay and ends up as a solid piece of jewelry, it has to do with the firing process. When metal clay is heated to a specific temperature, the organic binder burns away and the metal particles fuse together, creating a solid piece of metal. At that point, the piece is .999% pure silver. Flowers, leaves, and nature’s creatures can all serve as inspiration for metal clay jewelry projects. Use of tools and equipment are included in the class fee. A separate materials fee ($60) includes the metal clay and will be paid directly to the instructor. If you have any tools of your own, you are encouraged, but not required, to bring them to class to enhance your experience. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy in our inspiring Garden.

10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Section A: Saturday, January 16 (one session)
Registration deadline: Monday, January 11
Section B: Saturday, February 13 (one session)
Registration deadline: Monday, February 8
Fee per section: Members, $100; Non-members, $130

MAGIC IN THE GARDEN – A WORKSHOP IN MAGIC AND JUGGLING
Magician Ed Allen

Fairchild is bringing a little magic into your life this winter season with Barnabus B. Lemon’s magic and juggling workshop. Learn simple magic and parlor tricks that will astound your friends, entertain the neighbors, and give you a memorable experience – all in a beautiful garden setting! You will learn the steps necessary to create a magic routine that will entertain your friends, build your confidence and, most importantly, let you have some “plain old good fun.” Magic and juggling supplies will be provided for the class and available for purchase after class. Class size limited to 18. Appropriate for ages 18-80!

6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays, January 28, February 4 – 11 (three sessions)
Registration deadline: Friday, January 22
Fee: Member, $50; Non-members, $75

RIGHT ANGLE WEAVING FOR THE BEGINNER – MAKING JEWELRY EMBELLISHMENTS
Diane V. Jones

Once you learn the right angle weave stitch, also known as RAW, making jewelry items such as bracelets, earrings and necklaces will be simplified. Our talented bead artist will take you through the step-by-step process using only three materials (Swarovski crystal beads, needle and thread – all of which will be available for sale in class.) After you learn the  basics, you’ll soon be creating trendsetting pieces of jewelry that you can give as gifts or keep as future heirlooms. Class size is limited.

6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, February 10 – 17 (two sessions)
Registration deadline: Friday, February 5
Fee: Members, $45; Non-members, $65

CREATING A BEZELED FLORAL CABOCHON
Diane V. Jones and Lea Zinke

This is a great class for both beginning and experienced bead artists. In your first session, you will learn a fun and versatile technique for capturing a flat-backed cabochon (a convex-cut polished stone or piece of glass with no facets), no matter what its shape. Using wire and a floral glass cabochon created by lampwork artist Lea Zinke, you will turn your individual creation into a necklace pendant, pin or button. For the second session you'll be asked to bring other pieces on which you would like to try this unique wire technique. There will be a $25 kit fee for the first class and lots of e xtra glass cabochons and beads to choose from.

6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays, April 22 – 29 (two sessions)
Registration deadline: Friday, April 16
Fee: Members, $45; Non-members, $65