Sewing & Writing

Fall 2008

SEWING
Sewing for Beginners or as a Refresher
— Jane Smith
Is your sewing machine gathering dust because you don’t remember how to use it or you never really learned how? Learn the basics, using a pattern, selecting appropriate material, and constructing an easy project. Bring your machine, enthusiasm and the required equipment. A materials list will be mailed to you or distributed at class.

• ARCR 1127F01 — Tue 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 16-Oct 7
  ACC TBA — $79

Intermediate Sewing
— Jane Smith
If you know the basics of sewing and feel ready for a bigger challenge, please join this class! Choose a more complicated pattern with sleeves or a collar and learn more in the sewing process so that you can feel comfortable sewing anything on your own!

• ARCR 1119F01 — Mon, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks, Oct 20-Nov 17
  ACC TBA — $79

Make a Skirt
— Jane Smith
After taking the beginning sewing class, continue to have fun and be comfortable sewing. Make a skirt in class. You will choose from three patterns and learn how to sew darts, insert zippers, and how to hem. If you were unable to take the beginners class, but have some experience sewing on your machine, feel free to sign up.

• ARCR 1118F01 — Tue, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 5 wks, Oct 21-Nov 18
  ACC TBA — $79

Sew a Purse
— Jane Smith
Want a new purse or bag?? Make a fun purse in 4 hours! Some sewing machine experience is necessary.

• ARCR 1129F01 — Thu, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2 wks, Oct 9-16
  ACC TBA — $49

CHAIR ART
Animate Your Chair!
— Johanna Goodman
A chair can be more than a place to sit. It can become a piece of sculpture that is as unique as you are. Express yourself using fabrics, old clothing, and acrylic paint and transform a wood chair into a work of art. Bring a wood chair and scraps of fabrics, recycled jewelry and clothing to class. A more detailed material list will be given the first class session.
Johanna Goodman is a nationally known mixed media artist and has created over 1,000 chairs: many have been commissioned and are in private collections such as the Smithsonian Museum.

• ARCR 1130F01 — Mon, 6-9 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 15-Oct 6
  ACC TBA — $69

CROCHETING
Hooked on Crocheting!
— Shelly Stephens
“ Hook on” as a beginner or “wanna-be” expert. Gain tips, knowledge and crochet creativity while you relax and meet new crochet friends. Practice yarns and crochet hooks are provided for first-timers or bring your own special project. Left-handers are welcome.
Shelly Stephens has taught men and women to initiate and perfect this traditional craft.

• ARCR 1122F01 — Wed, 6-8 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 22-Nov 12
  ACC TBA — $59

EMBROIDERY
Brazilian Embroidery: Fuschias and Butterfly
— Christine Hause
Create beautiful three-dimensional Brazilian Embroidery. Use a variety of rayon threads to add stunning color to the small piece (8”round). The stitches are easy and fun to learn and include stem, couching, French knots, bullions, cast-ons, knotted lazy daisy and pistil stitches! These realistic flowers and foliage look like they are growing on your fabric and have attracted the butterfly. Kit will provide everything you need to get started, including beads and specialty threads. Bring small 6” embroidery hoop and scissors. Check out the picture of what you will make at www.ChristineHause.com under Class Samples.
Christine Hause is an award winning and certified Brazilian Embroidery instructor.

• ARCR 1121F01 — Wed, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2 sessions, Oct 8 and 22
  ACC TBA — $44, $25 material fee to instructor

KNITTING
Knitting for Beginners: Make a Scarf or Hat
— Marsha Asheim
Learn the basic components of knitting - cast on, knit, purl, cast off, increases and decreases. Discuss knitting abbreviations and conventions, how to read a pattern, and how to read a yarn label. Begin your project while working with an expert to help you.
You may purchase materials the first night of class or bring 200 yards of worsted weight yarn and size 8 knitting needles.

• ARCR 1124F01 — Mon, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2 wks, Oct 6 and 13
  A Knitted Peace — $49
  5654 So Prince, Downtown Littleton

FREE LANCING
Freelance Writing: Discovering the Myths and Realities
— Betty Moore
Learn about the various markets open to freelance writers, how to break in, and what you can expect to earn. Understand the elements of making a sale, including pitching to editors and negotiating contracts. Discover how to choose a market that matches your skills and interests, and how becoming a specialist can boost your selling power.

• WRIT 1004F01 — Tue, 6-8:30 p.m., 2 wks, Sept 23-30
  ACC TBA — $59

CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books
— Michael and Caroline Carroll
“ The Carroll’s helped me get my book published!” ( student Marla). Come explore the adventure of writing and illustrating children’s books, from finding the right publisher to writing a good proposal to making your story sing. Find out how to work with artists if you are a writer, and how to work with writers if you are an artist. Receive a wide range of handouts, and enjoy a few surprise guest speakers! Discover how to link up with the publishing industry from these two experts.
Michael and Caroline Carroll have collectively written and illustrated nearly twenty children’s books for publishers such as Tyndale, Zondervan, Charlesbridge and others. Caroline is a children’s librarian at Columbine Public Library, with a background in Occupational Therapy and women’s ministries through various churches. Mike has illustrated magazines including National Geographic, Smithsonian, Popular Science, and Odyssey, and has written for Clubhouse, Astronomy and others.

• WRIT 1002F01 — Wed, 6:30-9 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 1-22
  ACC TBA — $139, $15 material fee to instructor

CREATIVE WRITING
Writing for Fun and Profit!
— Jason Moore
So you want to be a writer? Do you have an idea for a novel or script? Would you like to tell the story of your grandmother’s life, or share your own life experience? Maybe you simply fill pages in a journal and don’t know what to do with them. Embrace your writer by participating in structured writing exercises and sharing your work in a supportive, encouraging environment. Learn tools and techniques to help you live the writing life.

• WRIT 1003F01 — Mon, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks, Sept 15-Oct 20
  ACC TBA — $99, $5 material fee to instructor
• WRIT 1003F02 — Mon, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks, Oct 27-Dec 3
  ACC TBA — $99, $5 material fee to instructor

Creative Writing: The Next Level
— Betty Moore
For experienced writers, go the next step! Discuss dialogue, characterization, plot development, and different genres. Explore publishing techniques and finding an agent.

• WRIT 1014F01 — Mon, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks, Sept 15-Oct 20
  ACC TBA — $89, $5 material fee to instructor

PUBLISHING
Beginners Writer’s Guide to Book Publishing
— David Spilver
Before you write a book length manuscript, and in order to enhance your prospects of consideration by a literary agent and book publishers, learn and practice what to do to research your market, prepare submission materials, and select the right agent or publisher for your book.
David Spilver, prior to retiring, owned the Spilver Bookwright Literary Agency for 22 years. He has over 36 years in the book publishing business in New York, St. Louis, and Denver and has been responsible for 275 books as acquisition editor or as literary agent.

• WRIT 1006F01 — Mon, 7-9 p.m., 6 wks, Sept 15-Oct 20
  ACC TBA — $99, $5 material fee to instructor