ATTENTION!
NEW PHONE NUMBER!
As you may have seen this past week, WomanKraft has been experiencing technical difficulties in the course of switching to a new and improved telephone and Internet services provider. Although we had planned to keep the phone number that we’ve had for many decades, our old number fell through the cracks in spite of our plans. So, we now have a new number! Please make a note of it:
WomanKraft: 520-256-7455
This transition has been far from painless, but we all know that some changes hurt. As of July 1st, 2023, the original WomanKraft phone number is OBSOLETE. Out of service. Gone. Please update your address books and/or Contacts accordingly. Further to this significant change, the new voicemailbox does not provide or require different extensions. Simply wait for the beep, and then leave a message. Whomever picks up your message will pass it along in the right direction. The short-term, temporary, solution that we’d provided in the earlier announcement is no longer in place. Please do NOT use our email address. Once we have sufficient staffing and/or volunteers (which will take some time) to manage that aspect of modern communication, we’ll publish a new announcement about using email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we handled this challenging issue.
Classes and Workshops
Welcome to the Womankraft School of the Arts
Please note: Pre-registration is required for all students. All classes and workshops are free to low income people 50 years and older. This is made possible by the generous support of individuals, board members, and those who pay workshop fees. Thank you. All classes and workshops are open to adults of all ages for listed fees. Your class fees help us offer more classes and pay instructors. Fee students must pre-pay before you will be registered. Please call (520) 629-9976 Ext. 2, to sign up for classes and workshops.
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS CLASS SCHEDULE
(SEPTEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
YEAR-ROUND CLASSES: Studio painting with Gayle Swanbeck, artist, Director of Exhibits, and Founder of The School of the Arts. Studio classes are ongoing. Join anytime, stop when you are ready. Learn oils, acrylics, or watercolors. Select your own subject matter and proceed at your own pace. Individual instruction is available as you need it. Class limit is five (5) people. Classes Wednesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Fee $60 per eight (8) weeks. Supplies not included.
SEPTEMBER
DRUMMING FROM THE HEART
Journey into the sacred and moving experience of
drumming. Instruction in basic hand patterns and
rhythms will allow you to continue on your drum
adventure. Drum loaner available Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.
Thursday, Sept 7, 1:30-3pm
Facilitator: Susan Danos
Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip,
payable to instructor.
MOSAIC GARDEN STEPPING STONES: 2 PARTS
Learn to use glass cutters, nippers, etc. It’s fun,
functional and always successful.
Part I: Friday, Sept 8, 1:30-4:30pm
Part II: Friday, Sept 15, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Linda K
Fee: $25
MOSAIC MURALING: 2 PARTS
We’re continuing the muraling on the School of the
Arts bathroom walls. You’ll have the chance to learn
design, layout, cutting stained glass, affixing pieces
and grouting. Class size is limited to 3 and each will
rotate skills so all have a chance to experience
muraling fully.
Part I: Saturday, Sept 9, 1:30-4:30pm
Part II: Saturday, Sept 16, 1:30-4pm
Facilitator: Traci Kelly
Fee: $10, supplies included.
TREAT YOURSELF: THE MANI-PEDI
In the all natural hair and body salon housed in the
“The Castle”, the Sanctuary is offering a workshop
to learn professional techniques and secrets for
manicures, pedicures and more.
Wednesday, Sept 13, 10am-Noon
Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri
Fee: $20, supplies included.
POETRY, PROSE AND STORYTELLING
The work produced in this workshop will be
determined by its participants’ needs… poetry, prose
or storytelling. Writing exercises will be done in
class, previous works can be brought for input, all in
a safe and nurturing environment. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, Sept 13, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $10
SECOND CHANCE: HANDPAINTING USED CLOTHES
Bring a piece of your wardrobe (denim or natural
fiber) and learn how to turn a stained or damaged
piece of clothing into a stunning original piece of
wearable art.
Thursday, Sep 14, 9:30am-12:30pm
Facilitator: Nicole Young
Fee: $20, supplies included.
PAINTING WITH OILSTICKS: 2 PARTS
You’ll learn to create beautiful artworks with this
unique oil painting medium. It will free up your style!
Part I: Tuesday, Sept 19, 6-8pm
Part II: Tuesday, Sept 26, 6-8pm
Facilitator: Mary Theresa Dietz
Fee: $20, supplies included.
THE ART OF ASSEMBLAGE WITH RESIN: 2 PARTS
You’ll first design your own assemblage using our
huge and varied supply of treasures, though you are
welcome to bring your own as well. The support is
an 8×10″ glass with frame. In the second part of this
workshop you’ll learn to mix and pour resin to
create a rich, beautiful finished artwork.
Part I: Friday, Sept 22, 1:30-4:30pm
Part II: Friday, Sept 29, 1:30-2:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $25, supplies included.
BEADSTRINGING JEWELRY
You can make your own beautiful jewelry in this
workshop while learning how to use special tools
and techniques to create long lasting and unique
pieces!
Thursday, Sep 28, 6-9pm
Facilitator: Terri McGuire
Fee: $20 plus supply fee, pay to instructor.
DRUMMING FROM THE HEART
Journey into the sacred and moving experience of
drumming. Instruction in basic hand patterns and
rhythms will allow you to continue on your drum
adventure. Drum loaner available; see “Fee” below.
Thursday, Sept 28, 1:30-3pm
Facilitator: Susan Danos
Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip
payable to instructor.
WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP
Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully
connect with your inner writer. We’ll journal with
writing exercises, topics and creative surprises.
Friday, Sept 29, 10am-Noon
Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis
Fee: $20
OCTOBER
GOURD ART – MAKE A RATTLE: 2 PARTS
A gourd can be used for many things. In this class
you will learn to make a gourd rattle, full of colors
and designs and beaded down with strings. Join our
drum teacher, Susan Danos and create your own
musical instrument. Limited to 4 students.
Part I: Thursday, Oct 5, 1:30-4pm
Part II: Thursday, Oct 12, 1:30-4pm
Facilitator: Susan Danos
Fee: $20, supplies included.
DRAWING CATS
You’ll learn techniques for drawing cats with ease
and success. Charcoal and graphite will be the
mediums, drawing paper the support.
Saturday, Oct 7, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $20, supplies included.
OILSTICKS AND MONOPRINTS
You’ll design using oil sticks on a glass pane
(8×10″) and pull up to three prints. A final
application of paint will “clean up” your image and
you’ll walk away with a reverse glass painting as well. .
Tuesday Oct 10, 6:30-8:30pm
Facilitator: Mary Theresa Dietz
Fee: $20, supplies included.
TREAT YOURSELF: THE MANI-PEDI
In the all natural hair and body salon housed in “The
Castle”, the Sanctuary is offering a workshop to
learn professional techniques and secrets for
manicures, pedicures and more.
Wednesday, Oct 11, 10am-Noon
Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri
Fee: $20, supplies included.
FLAT STAINED GLASS MOSAIC: 2 PARTS
Create a 8×10″ mosaic with an abstract or realistic
design while learning to use the tools and tricks of
the medium. It’s great fun and stained glass is
always beautiful.
Part I: Friday, Oct 13, 1:30-4:30pm
Part II: Friday, Oc 20, 1:30-3pm
Facilitator: Linda K
Fee: $25, supplies included.
STAINED GLASS MOSAIC VOTIVES: 2 PARTS
Learn to use glass cutters, nippers, etc. It’s fun,
functional and always successful.
Part I: Saturday, Oct 14, 1:30-4pm
Part II: Saturday, Oct 21, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Traci Kelly
Fee: $25, supplies included.
POETRY, PROSE AND STORYTELLING
The work produced in this workshop will be
determined by its participants’ needs… poetry, prose
or storytelling. Writing exercises will be done in
class, previous works can be brought for input, all in
a safe and nurturing environment. Everyone is
welcome.
Wednesday, Oct 18, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $10
DRUMMING FROM THE HEART
Journey into the sacred and moving experience of
drumming. Instruction in basic hand patterns and
rhythms will allow you to continue on your drum
adventure. Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.
Thursday, Oct 19, 1:30-3pm
Facilitator: Susan Danos
Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip
payable to instructor.
ABSTRACT DRAWING WITH PRISMACOLOR PENCILS
Here’s an opportunity to play with Prismacolor
pencils and techniques that will help you understand
and create a beautiful piece of abstract art.
Thursday, Oct 26, 6-9pm
Facilitator: Terri McGuire
Fee: $20, supplies included.
DANGLERS AND WINDCHIMES
In this workshop, you’ll use an abundant selection of
repurposed treasures, learn to use copper wire to
create durable suspension for all weather displays
and have a lot of fun while acquiring new skills.
Thursday, Oct 26, 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Jacquie Dinnie
Fee: $20, supplies included.
WISE WOMEN’S WRITING WORKSHOP
Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully
connect with your inner writer. We’ll journal with
writing exercises, topics and creative surprises
Friday, Oct 27, 10am-Noon
Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis
Fee; $20
NOVEMBER
TREAT YOURSELF: THE FACIAL
In the all natural hair and body salon housed in The
Castle, the Sanctuary is offering a workshop so you
can learn professional techniques and secrets for
facials, skin care, aromatherapy and more.
Wednesday, Nov 8, 10am-Noon
Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri
Fee: $20, supplies included.
POETRY, PROSE AND STORYTELLING
The work produced in this workshop will be
determined by its participants’ needs… poetry, prose
or storytelling. Writing exercises will be done in
class, previous works can be brought for input, all in
a safe and nurturing environment. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, Nov 8, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $10
DRUMMING FROM THE HEART
Journey into the sacred and moving experience of
drumming. Instruction in basic hand patterns and
rhythms will allow you to continue on your drum
adventure. Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.
Thursday, Nov 9, 1:30-3pm
Facilitator: Susan Danos
Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip
payable to instructor.
LEARNING PERSPECTIVE
In this workshop you’ll learn how to draw with 2 and
3 point perspective for perfect architectural
rendering and diminishing perspective in nature.
Friday Nov 10, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $20, supplies included.
COLLAGING HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS
Using clear glass bulbs as the support, mulberry and
tissue paper with acrylic paint accents as mediums,
you’ll be able to collage lovely unique ornaments.
Enough materials are provided to make two bulbs,
additional bulbs $5 each.
Saturday, Nov 11, 1;30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $20 for 2 ornaments, additional bulbs $5/each, cash,
or check payable to WomanKraft.
PAINTING WITH OIL STICKS: 2 PARTS
You’ll learn to create beautiful artworks with this
unique oil painting medium. It will free up your style!
Part I: Tuesday, Nov 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Part II: Tuesday,Nov 21, 6:30-8:30pm
Facilitator: Mary Theresa Dietz
Fee: $20, supplies included.
COLLAGING VOTIVE CANDLES
You will be creating beautiful tall votive candles
using special paper-like mulberry, rice, tissue, etc.
Two votives are included in your supplies.
Additional supplies $5 each. They make lovely gifts
or enhance the artistic ambiance of your home.
Wednesday, Nov 15, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $20, including supplies for 2 votives. Additional
Votives, $5/each, cash or check payable to WomanKraft
COLLAGING FRAMES WITH MULBERRY PAPER
As long as a frame is structurally sound, it can still
be saved, as matter of fact, customized and made
better. Primarily, using mulberry paper, you can
cover all dings, scratches and flaws with a selection
of colors and textures that create a beautiful frame
for artwork.
Thursday, Nov 16, 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Jacquie Dinnie
Fee: $20, frame & supplies included, or bring your
own frame, 10×14″ or smaller.
RESIN FRAMES: 2 PARTS
Using a 5×7″ picture frame, you’ll design and
execute your assemblage. In the second session you
will seal it with a thin coat of resin. It is a way to
turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!
Part I: Friday, Nov 17, 1:30-4pm
Part II: Friday, nov 24, 1:30-3:30pm
Facilitator: Linda K
Fee: $25, supplies included.
WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP
Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully
connect with your inner writer. We will journal with
writing exercises, topics and creative surprises.
Friday, Nov 24, 10am-Noon
Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis
Fee: $20
BEADED BOOKMARKS
Using a wide variety of beads, you will create a
beautiful and distinctive bookmark while learning
the tools and tricks of jewelry making.
Thursday, Nov 30, 6-8pm
Facilitator: Terri McGuire
Fee: $20, supplies included.
DRUMMING FROM THE HEART
Journey into the sacred and moving experience of
drumming. Instruction in basic hand patterns and
rhythms will allow you to continue on your drum
adventure. Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.
Thursday, Nov 30, 1:30-3pm
Facilitator: Susan Danos
Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip
payable to instructor.
DECEMBER
FOAM PRINTMAKING
In this workshop you will be making prints using
sheets of polystyrene foam. The foam sheets can be
easily drawn on and imprinted with any firm object,
stamp, coin, etc. You will also learn what a
reduction print is and how to create one.
Tuesday, Dec 5, 6:30-8:30pm
Facilitator: Mary Theresa Dietz
Fee: $20, supplies included.
TREAT YOURSELF: THE FACIAL
In the all natural hair and body salon housed in The
Castle, the Sanctuary is offering a workshop so you
can learn professional techniques and secrets for
facials, skin care, aromatherapy and more.
Wednesday, Dec 6, 10am-Noon
Facilitator: Jordana Silvestri
Fee: $20, supplies included.
WATERCOLOR COLLAGE: 2 PARTS
Create unique patterns while learning many
watercolor techniques. Then tear, cut and collage
your patterns into works of art.
Part I:Wednesday, Dec 6, 1:30-3:30pm
Part II: Wednesday, Dec 13, 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Gayle Swanbeck
Fee: $20, supplies included.
GOURD ART – MAKE A RATTLE: 2 PARTS
A gourd can be used for many things. In this class
you will learn to make a gourd rattle, full of colors
and designs and beaded down with strings. Join our
drum teacher, Susan Danos, and create your own
musical instrument. Limited to 4 students.
Part I: Thursday, Dec 7, 1;30-4pm
Part II: Thursday, Dec 14, 1:30-4pm
Facilitator: Susan Danos
Fee: $20, supplies included.
MOSAIC ROOF TILES: 2 PARTS
Using clay roof tiles and glass half-rounds, glass
squares and stained glass you will mosaic your own
design creation. We use the tiles to edge our walks
and plant beds.
Part I: Friday, Dec 8, 1:30-4:30pm
Part II: Friday, Dec 15, 1:30-4pm
Facilitator: Linda K
Fee: Donate your tile to WomanKraft? Class is free.
Take it home? Class is $25
MOSAIC MURALING: 2 PARTS
We are continuing the muraling on the School of the Arts
bathroom walls. You will have the chance to learn
design, layout, cutting stained glass, affixing pieces and
grouting. Class size is limited to 3 and each will rotate
skills so that all have a chance to experience muraling fully.
Part I: Saturday, Dec 9, 1:30-4:30pm
Part II: Saturday, Dec 16, 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Traci Kelly
Fee: $10, supplies included.
WISE WOMAN’S WRITING WORKSHOP
Learn to tap your infinite wisdom and playfully
connect with your inner writer. We will journal with
writing exercises, topics and creative surprises.
Friday, Dec 15, 10am-Noon
Facilitator: Ingrid Aspromatis
Fee: $20
POETRY, PROSE AND STORYTELLING
The work produced in this workshop will be
determined by its participants’ needs….. poetry, prose
or storytelling. Writing exercises will be done in
class, previous works can be brought for input, all in
a safe and nurturing environment. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, Dec 20, 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: $10
BEADSTRINGING JEWELRY
You can make your own beautiful jewelry in this
workshop while learning how to use special tools
and techniques to create long and lasting unique
pieces!
Thursday, Dec 21, 6-9pm
Facilitator: Terri McGuire
Fee: $20 plus $10 supply fee pay to instructor
DRUMMING FROM THE HEART
Journey into the sacred and moving experience of
drumming. Instruction in basic hand patterns and
rhythms will allow you to continue on your drum
adventure. Drum loaner available; refer to “Fee” below.
Thursday, Dec 21, 1:30-3pm
Facilitator: Susan Danos
Fee: $10 each class. Drum loaner by donation/tip
payable to instructor.
DANGLERS AND WINDCHIMES
In this workshop, you will use an abundant selection
of repurposed treasures. Learn to use copper wire to
create durable suspensionfor all weather displays and
have fun while acquiring new skills.
Thursday, Dec 28, 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Jacquie Dinnie
Fee: $20, supplies included.