125 S Washington St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
334-5006

Adams County Arts Council
Adult Art and Culinary Classes

December 2012


Greeting Cards for the Holidays
Monday December 3, 10- noon

Holiday Cards
Create at least 2 handmade holiday themed greeting cards using rubber stamps, decorative paper and embellishments. Explore various stamping techniques, tools and applications. No prior experience required. Materials included.
Julie Cade, cost- $30 nonmembers, $27 members
 


Greeting Cards for the Season
Monday, December 10, 6-8 p.m.

Cards for the Season
Create at least 2 handmade winter themed greeting cards using rubber stamps, decorative paper and embellishments. Explore various stamping techniques, tools and paplications. No prior experience required. Materials included.
Julie Cade, cost- $30 nonmembers, $27 members.
 


Handmade Gifts for the Season
Tuesday’s December 4 & 11, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Handmade Gifts
Why pay top dollar for name brand cleansers when you can learn how to make incredibly moisturizing and gentle soap yourself? Family recipes are shared in this class as you explore and create fragrances, soap and cosmetics. Wonderful gifts, and lovely to use for the whole family. Materials included
Lynn Smallwood, cost- $45 nonmembers, $42 members.

 

Layers & Filters
Wednesday’s December 5 & 12, 6-8 p.m.

Layers/Filters
Learn to use layers and filters to enhance images. Work with selection tools, and learn to move or alter portions of an image to create a collage. See how everything fits together!
Bert Danielson, cost- $48 nonmembers, $43 members.



Talk of the Town Holiday Appetizers

Monday, December 3, 5-8 p.m.

Appetisers
Learn to make three elegant and beautiful hors d’oeuvres for your holiday party—or a fun light dinner at home! On the menu: grown-up ham and cheese finger sandwiches, Majool dates wrapped in bacon with a maple glaze, and apricots topped with basil, goat cheese, and almonds!
Cindy Smallwood
$52 (nonmembers $56)



Yule Log- Baking for the Holidays!

Wednesday, December 5, 6-8:30 p.m.

Yule Log
Learn the art of baking your very own holiday Yule log, also known in Europe as a Buche de noel! This class covers the hands on skills required to bake, fill, roll and decorate your very own European Christmas tradition! Materials included.
Amanda Wiles, cost- $45 nonmembers, $42 members.
 


Creative Printmaking- Oil of Wintergreen Transfer Workshop!
Thursday, December 6, 12:30-3:30 p.m.,

Oil of Wintergreen
Learn to create a magical print by transferring a photo image from a Xerox copy onto printmaking paper. The dry image is enhanced with colored pencils and watercolors. Bring along some favorite Xeroxed images to class, and transform them into unique keepsakes through this special process.
Dorothea Barrick, cost- $50 nonmembers, $45 members,


Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments,

Saturday, December 1 & 8, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Fused Glass Ornament
Learn glass cutting and fusing techniques as you create several beautiful Christmas/Chanukah themed glass ornaments. Work at your own pace while you design and complete these beautiful treasures! Materials included.
Leah Wetmore Powell, cost- nonmembers $50, members $45.
 


Fused Glass Candleholders,
Saturdays, December 1 &,8, 1-3 p.m.,

Candleholders
Create votive candleholders by stacking the colored glass of your choice and fusing the colors in a kiln. Keep your creations or give them for the perfect holiday gift. A great class for beginners and intermediates, as you work at your own pace. Some experience recommended. Make up to 4 candleholders. Materials included.
Leah Wetmore Powell, cost- nonmembers $59, members $54,