January to April, 2019
Monday to Friday noon - 2:00 pm

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Instructor: Wendy Franz Acrylic Pouring Feathers Acrylic pouring is a fun painting technique resulting in abstract works of art. Even those who have no painting and drawing skills/experience can create beautiful paintings or projects. In this fun (and a little messy) class you will learn the tools and techniques to create beautiful acrylic poured abstract feathers using a string pulled method. All supplies will be include for two 5x7 and one 12x12 wrapped canvas paintings. But as always… be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies include. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. $45 *Must be left to dry for 2 days before pickup.

Come enjoy Creston's finest wordsmiths! Listen to poets read their own original works. Or join the fun and read your favorite poem from your favorite poet. Refreshments will be provided.

Instructor: Wendy Franz Acrylic Paint Pouring Beach Scene (2 part class) Saturday, March 23 3:00pm - 4:30pm Saturday, March 30 3:00pm - 4:00pm Acrylic pouring is a fun painting technique resulting in abstract works of art. Even those who have no painting and drawing skills/experience can create beautiful paintings or projects. In the first of a 2-part class, you will learn how to make a beautiful beach scene using several different acrylic pouring methods. Each student learn the techniques and tools to create their very own 12”x 12” beach painting. In the second class, after your painting has time to cure, we will be embellishing your painting with sea shells and finishing it with a spray sealant. But as always… be warned acrylic pouring may become addictive! All supplies included. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. $45

Instructor: Cathy Fiedler Join us for fun and relaxed classes to learn the art of fly tying. With some practice, a few techniques you will be well on your way to create traditional and creative fly patterns. Materials and tools will be supplied for each class and pattern that we will tie. These classes are for all levels and we encourage anyone over 11 to come and join us! All you need to bring is yourself and a pair of reading glasses (if you need them!).

Instructor: Leah Wilson Friday March 29th: Time 3:30 pm start - 6:00pm Needle Felting Spring Chicks Ages: 15 - 70+ (great for all levels of experience) "Cute Little Chick" teaches moderate to easy building techniques, with the instructor guiding students through the process, an easy set of skills to learn for felting adorable little buddies. Facial expressions and the wings & tail feathers out-stretched -make an adorable little buddy great for a gift or to keep. All materials & instructions & tools provided. Cost: $40 per person - Preregistration required. Each participant takes home a gift bag to practice by making one more!

Instructor: Carmen Ditzler New to Fly in the Fibre: Sweater Club! You join one sweater at a time. $60 includes support for four sweater sessions. This support will include picking your yarn and size to knit. Fitting tips and adjustments along the way. Help with fixing mistakes or learning new techniques. You need to know how to cast on, knit and purl, be persistent and have a sense of adventure. Carmen will choose the first pattern and then take input from the group for the next one. If you need to miss a day you can catch up at Tuesday Fibre Nights. First session will meet Fridays- 5-7pm March 29, April 5, April 19 and May 3. If you need to miss a day you can catch up at Tuesday Fibre Nights. The first pattern will be the Weekender by Andrea Mowry. Purchase yours on Ravelry or through Fly in the Fibre. This sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up, can be adjusted in length, has some nice easy details, short rows for shaping the shoulders (don’t worry) and you can choose to leave the sleeves off for a vest if you like! PSST: Mel has some gorgeous new yarns that will be perfect for this spring/fall sweater.

Instructor: Leah Wilson Saturday March 30th :Time 10:30 pm - 1:30 pm Ages: 15 - 70+ (great for all levels of experience) Needle Felting 3D Cute Little Bunny Teaching miniature sculpture, this project teaches how building parts on a mini scale, attaching arms & legs, with felting techniques to create plumpness, something squeezable & cute. Posturing of the legs and ears are key, as they help build up the layers to the sculpture form, like a puzzle coming together at the end there are many "Aha!" moments during the process. All materials & tools provided. (some experience is helpful but not necessary). Cost: $45 per person - Preregistration required. Each participant takes home a gift bag to practice by making one more!

Instructor: Carmen Ditzler. Sock Club! We meet monthly and it is a place for those either wanting to learn how to make different socks or for those who just share a passion for making them and want to be around others who are just as addicted. We are participant-driven so if there is a pattern you like or want to try and still want some guidance, bring it along and we will do our best to add them to the project list. Carmen is here to provide all the help you will need and we have a great group of sock lovers who know the best swear words! The cost of the evenings is $100 and that pays for four evenings (once a month, usually every third Friday of the month) of fun, support, friendship, and snacks. Sock club is continuous, you can start any month and the only requirement is that you need to have made at least one pair of socks already. You don't need a lot of experience but we do want you to have an understanding of the process.

Instructor: Wendy Franz How to Paint with Watercolours No medium can as beautiful and rewarding as watercolour. It has a unique freshness that can’t easily be duplicated with other paint mediums. Join Wendy Franz for a beginners watercolour class, where we will be going through different painting techniques as well as learning the basics to watercolour painting. This step by step class will walk you through from start to finish in creating your very own 8x10 matted watercolour painting. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary. 12 years of age and over. Maximum 8 students. $40

The Trashion show will be a showcase for beautiful, outrageous, unique and theatrical fashion created from recycled materials. Gather some recyclable/ post consumer materials and repurpose, rewear, reimagine to create a runway worthy fashion. Materials must be previously used, found at a thrift store or rescued from the recycling bin or trash and be safely worn on the body. Participants are responsible for providing their own model or modelling their creation. Please register by April 26.

Self-directed and free of charge, the culture tour is a great opportunity to meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios and venues not normally open, shop for original art or fine crafts and experience special events planned only for this weekend. Click Here To Read More

Creston Valley Arts Council is an non-profit organization that is committed to supporting, enhancing and promoting all arts and culture within the Creston Valley and surrounding areas. The "Phantom of the Gallery" Gala Exhibit and Art Auction will provide a unique experience for artists/artisans and buyers alike.

"Phantom of the Gallery" Gala Evening and Art Auction. September 28th. Doors open at 5:00pm. Auction starts at 7:00pm.