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Adult Classes

Painting with Watercolors
Adult
Learning to paint with watercolors can be fun and provide you with new artistic talent. This class will include a comprehensive study of landscape painting directed toward the beginning student. Color, form, size and design will be studied with completed works as a result. A material supply list will be sent to you by the instructor one week before class starts.

Multi Media Art Class
Adult
Instructor: Dorothy (Dottie) Geisert
Enjoy the opportunity to create art in the media of your choice, which includes oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, pastel or colored pencil and more! Classes are held in a spacious light filled room with views of the surrounding grounds. Students will receive a continuous one on one education in a relaxed setting. All levels of artistic development, from the beginning student to the more mature artist, are welcome. Since classes are taught one on one, students will advance at their own pace. Some classes will include a brief lecture and/or demonstration of art theories or principles. If you wish to start something new, Dottie will recommend the supplies you will need. Bring your supplies and subject matter to the first class. Come prepared to learn, create, experiment and enjoy art!

Create an Accessory Brooch
Adult
Instructor: Anne Larson
Join the fun – join the creativity! You will make a textile brooch/pin with your choice of silk fabrics, fibers, beads or buttons. Samples will be available to help you decide if you would like a traditional, antique or boutique style look to add to your fall wardrobe. It will be a one-of-a-kind accessory to embellish any scarf, belt, sweater, etc. The brooch could also be pinned to a purse or pillow for embellishment. The applications are limitless! Some simple hand sewing required. All supplies are provided by instructor.

Rubber Stamping for Beginners
Adult
Instructor: Cathy May-Krebs
Learn the basics of rubber stamping and explore the endless possibilities of decorative stamping to achieve beautiful greeting cards, scrapbooking & other craft items. We will learn about different supplies, tools and techniques from the how to, to the when to. Please bring to class: small scissors, double sided tape, Tombow aqua glue, ruler, lead pencil, black pigment ink pad, black dye ink pad, clear embossing powder & a box/kit to hold all supplies.

Rubber Stamping for Holidays & Other Occasions
Adult
Instructor: Cathy May-Krebs
This class is for the intermediate stamper who has the basic stamps. We will use different supplies and tools to make boo-a-ful Halloween cards, grateful Thanksgiving, & joyous Christmas cards and more! Please bring to class: paper cutter, small scissors, X-acto knife & pad, double sided tape, Tombow aqua glue, stamp cleaners, ruler, lead pencil, stamp positioner, black pigment ink pad, clear embossing powder, heat gun, embossing tray, colored pencil or markers.

Fall Foliage Birdhouses
Adult
Instructor: Trisha Anderson
Create a festive home for your feather friends in the backyard or compliment your décor. A fun fall masterpiece can be created. Assistance with freehand is offered. Share ideas and we can create something to everyone’s taste.

Hope Chest
Adult
Instructor: Trisha Anderson
Need a nook to put that special something in? This can be a unique one of a kind present to give to the bride to be, mother to be, or as a Christmas present. Construct each chest to your personal needs by choosing a foundation of paint or stain.

Seasonal Cards
Adult
Instructor: Trisha Anderson
Personalized cards to suit any occasion- Christmas, Hanukah & Kwanza. Fashion the perfect holiday greeting with precut cards/envelopes.

Festive Wine Vessel
Adult
Instructor: Trisha Anderson
Elegant wine boxes, perfect as a gift or to accompany a beautiful table setting. There are numerous techniques and options from which to choose. The exterior of the wine vessel promises imagination and a variety of choices and different concepts will be taught in class.

Glass Etching Tuscan Style Decanter and Wine Glass
Adult
Instructor: Trisha Anderson
Beautiful decanter and wine glasses personalized for the holidays or with themes of floral, wildlife, monograms and bridal. The ideas are endless and this class can provide you with the perfect gift or a present to yourself.

Design Your Own Recipe Box
Adult
Instructor: Trisha Anderson
Are your abandoned recipes just lying around? This class is the perfect time to gather holiday and family recipes in one convenient container. Simple techniques will create a one of a kind paper Mache recipe holder. Be original and let your personality shine through!

Grape Vine Wreath
Adult
Instructor: Trisha Anderson
A fascinating array of 18” wreathes for any season. Lean how to assemble any ideas you have in mind. Turn your wreath into an amazing vision that will amaze your friends and family! All you need is an eye for detail and a creative mind. Wreathes are suitable for indoors and out.

Christmas Ornaments
Adult
Instructor: Trisha Anderson
Turn simple clear ornaments into magnificent ornaments. You can design a realistic theme or be adventurous and go abstract. These custom made balls are suitable for any tree or as home décor. Expand your mind and experiment with different mediums. All ideas are welcome and encouraged!

Quilted Holiday Wall Hangings
Adult
Instructor: Diane Wantz
Learn to make a complete 27” x 27” Double Diamond quilted wall hanging using seasonal fabrics from your stash or a local quilt shop. Beginners will be amazed at how fast this goes together and advanced quilters will love learning the new Double Diamond technique.

Create Your Own Flower Arrangements
Adult
Instructor: Chris Amos
Join us in this two week class of creative enjoyment! Week 1: You will make a beautiful fresh floral arrangement; Week 2: You will make a silk arrangement; we’ll discuss your silk arrangement at the first class.

Art Workshops
Adult
Spend a Saturday this fall studying new painting techniques with well known artists in these inspiring workshops sponsored by the City of Mentor’s Wildwood Cultural Center and Community Arts Commission. All workshops will be held at: the Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson Road, Mentor. The fee to participate in each of these workshops is $35.00. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Workshops are for those with at least basic art experience. For workshop artists and topics, or to have a registration form mailed to you, please call Wildwood Cultural Center at (440) 974-5735.
Mel Grunau: Watercolor/Acrylic/Collage, Saturday, September 25
Linda Hutchinson: Drawing from the Inside Out, Saturday, October 16
Sharon Stolzenberger: Wildlife & Florals, Saturday, November 13

Crochet for Beginners
Adult
Instructor: Stephanie Ryan
In this beginning crochet class, you will explore hook sizes, yarn selection, and some basic crochet stitches. You will begin by working on a sample scarf using the stitches you have learned. Then we will review the stitches, finishing and edging your scarf and learn some joining techniques, as time permits.

Intermediate Crochet
Adult
Instructor: Stephanie Ryan
Learn more advanced stitches; explore shaping through increasing and decreasing, as well as stitches that can add texture and dimension to your work.

Basic Scrapbooking
Adult
Instructor: Lindsey Willman
In this class, you will learn: scrapbook basics, picking themes & picture cropping, stamping, embossing & riveting, how to pick paper & photo framing, how to use a Cricket R cutting machine, Card making for holidays, birthdays & special occasions.

Cornucopia Class
Adult
Instructed: Chris Amos
Make a festive silk cornucopia to decorate your Thanksgiving table using your favorite fall silk flowers.

Fresh Greens Holiday Centerpiece
Adult
Instructor: Chris Amos
Have fun being creative! Make your own Holiday centerpiece using fresh greens, flowers, candles and other holiday novelties.

Holiday Wreath
Adult
Instructor: Chris Amos
Join us in making a fresh holiday wreath using a variety of Christmas greens along with other novelties, Christmas bulbs and velvet bows.

Preschool & Youth Classes

Funtime with Miss Debbie
Preschool
Instructor: Debbie Heath
Bring your 3-5 year old to Wildwood Cultural Center to have Funtime with Miss Debbie. This is a great introduction for your child to a preschool setting. Instructor Debbie Heath has degree in Early Childhood Education and has taught preschool for almost 20 years in the Mentor area. Fee includes all supplies.
Pumpkin Pals with Miss Debbie
Turkey Time with Miss Debbie
Jolly Gingerbread Man with Miss Debbie

Preschool Wonder Time at Wildwood
Preschool
Instructor: Debbie Heath
This course is designed to encourage young children to explore and learn through “hands on” activities. A new and exciting theme awaits your child each week and will include reading a story, making a craft, learning an activity, playing a fun game, and having a snack. This is an enrichment experience for children who already attend preschool or an excellent first step for those who haven’t been in school yet. All supplies and equipment are included with your registration.

Camp Wildwood: Mini-Camps
Youth
Instructor: Debbie Heath
What do you get when you combine nature, fun games, and great friends? Camp Wildwood, of course! At Camp Wildwood, your child, age 5-10, will learn, grow and have fun in a diverse, exciting and enjoyable day camp setting. Campers will take part in new and imaginative experiences in arts and crafts and games. Each camp session will have different themes and activities so there is always a new experience waiting for your child.
Where the Camp Wildwood Things Are
Fantastic Fall Fun at Camp Wildwood
Winter Wonderland at Camp Wildwood
Countdown to the New Year at Camp Wildwood

Elementary Drawing Classes
Youth
Young Rembrandts provides all materials and brand new subject matter every week, ranging from animals, landscapes, still life, even art history. Their philosophy is to give children a very positive, nurturing environment, as they are taught fundamental drawing techniques.

Cartoon Drawing Classes
Youth
Learning to draw can be lots of fun! Especially if we’re creating silly characters, funny expressions, and drawing sequences that tell jokes! This delightful program uses light-hearted subject matters that engage children, their sense of humor and their vivid imaginations. Giggles Guaranteed.

Holiday Card Hoopla with Miss Debbie
Youth
Instructor: Debbie Heath
Let your 5-10 year old make holiday cards with a variety of craft materials. We’ll use glitter, glue, rubber stamps, inks, ribbons, etc. to make fun holiday cards. Although paint smocks are provided, wearing old clothes is still suggested. Fee includes all supplies.

Awesome Ornaments with Miss Debbie
Youth
Instructor: Debbie Heath
Let your 5-10 year old make holiday decorations and ornaments with a variety of craft materials. We’ll use glitter, glue, model magic, paint, etc. to make fun holiday projects that can be kept or given as gifts. Although paint smocks are provided, wearing old clothes is still suggested. Fee includes all supplies.

Only 14 Days Till Christmas!
Youth
Instructor: Maggie Kuyasa
Still have shopping to do and don’t know what to do with the kids? Register them for this fun night of merriment where we’ll make YOU a gift, have some pizza and watch a movie. Program is for kids ages 5 – 10.

It Was the Week Before Christmas….
Youth
Instructor: Maggie Kuyasa
Come have hot chocolate and cookies with Santa and then finish this relaxing evening with Santa reading a classic Christmas story to us. This program is for ages 3 – 8 and a parent. Psst – bring your camera!

Cookies for Santa
Youth
Instructor: Maggie Kuyasa
Still haven’t made cookies for Santa? It’s not too late! We will frost sugar cookies and make a plate that will be sure to get a HO HO HO from Santa! We will even make some reindeer food for Rudolph and his friends! This program is for kids ages 5 – 10.