Fall into Fun with Recreation and Parks - Lern

NEW! Sculpt in Clay with Yolando Prinsloo
18 yrs + / 3 wks starting Oct 23 / $49 + $25 materials fee
Learn the basic hand building techniques and have fun creating sculptures for your
home and garden. No previous experience required. Finished projects can be picked
up one week after final class. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Holly Harden,
410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0825.501 Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 2:30-4:30 PM Su
NEW! Harbor Scenes in Watercolor with
Brenda Kidera
18 yrs + / 6 wks starting Oct 25 / $135 + $15 materials fee
Using various techniques, paint boats and their reflections on the water. Class
covers elements of design, keeping your colors luminous, mastering various
textures and more. Need basic watercolor techniques knowledge. (No class 11/8,
11/29.) Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or
hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0219.501 Gary J. Arthur Comm Ctr 10 AM-2:30 PM T
Portraits in Watercolor with Brenda Kidera
18 yrs + / 5 wks starting Oct 31 / $115 + $10 materials fee
This class will focus on painting faces in watercolor, drawing experience is not
necessary. All reference materials will be supplied. Knowledge of basic watercolor
techniques is necessary. Through discussion, step-by-step demonstrations and
personalized teaching, explore the anatomy of the head and its features with
monochromatic and full color studies. You will learn a layering technique that takes
much of the fear out of watercolor portraiture. Materials fee due at first class covers
reference materials. (No class 11/7, 12/5.) Registration: 410-313-7275. Information:
Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0213.501 Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 6:30-9 PM M
Bath Products
Bath & Beauty Products—Go Green
18 yrs + / Nov 15 / $35 + $18 materials fee
Why spend all that money on products you can create yourself for a fraction
of the cost? Join us and learn to make your own bath salts, moisturizer, toner,
body lotions, foot scrubs and more. Take home a gift bag brimming over with
your good-for-you products and recipes for creating more at home. Materials fee
due at first class. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Holly Harden,
410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0240.501 River Hill HS 7-9 PM Tu
Holiday Gifts with Donna Weeks
18 yrs + / Dec 5 / $35 + $10 materials fee
Join the fun and make a gift bag full of goodies for gift giving or keep them for
yourself! We’ll make a bottle of designer herbal vinegar, bath salts, cocoa cones
and our own herb mixes. Nothing says you care like a gift you make yourself.
Materials fee due at first class. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Holly
Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0241.501 Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 7-9 PM M
Jewelry Making
Beginning Wire Work with Donna Weeks
18 yrs + / Sep 27 / $30 + $10 materials fee
Learn how to work with wire to make loops, spirals, coils and more for all your
jewelry projects. Discover what tools are required, how to select wire, and where
to purchase your materials. After practicing the various techniques, you’ll have time
to make a wire bracelet complete with glass or gem stone beads and a
handmade clasp. Materials fee due at first class. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information:
Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0242.501 River Hill HS 6:30-9 PM Tu
NEW! SwarovskiCrystal Ball
with Kathleen Fritz
18 yrs + / Oct 3 / $29 + $3 materials fee
Learn to weave 4mm Swarovski crystals in a modified right angle weave technique to
create this stunning pendant. This unique pendant can be worn on a chain or beaded
right into a necklace or earring design. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information:
Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0247.501 N Laurel Comm Ctr 7-9 PM M
Earrings, Earrings, Earrings with
Donna Weeks
18 yrs + / Oct 17 / $30 + $10 materials fee
Tired of never having just the right earrings to go with your favorite clothes?
Learn the basics of earring construction from choosing materials to making plain
and wrapped loops. You’ll have time to make two or three pairs of earrings in
class. Materials fee due at first class. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Holly
Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0243.501 Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 7-9 PM M
Beading Basics with Janice McVey
18 yrs + / Oct 25 / $30 + $16 materials fee
Learn the skills you need to make your own jewelry out of crystal beads in a choice
of colors. Students will make a beautiful single strand beaded necklace, bracelet
and earrings to match. Materials fee due at first class. Registration: 410-313-7275.
Information: Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0246.501 Ellicott Mills MS 7-9 PM Tu
NEW! Flat Spiral Bracelet with Kathleen Fritz
18 yrs + / Nov 7 / $35 + $3 materials fee
Create this one of a kind crystal bracelet by using 4mm Swarovski crystals and tiny
size 15/0 seed beads in a stitch called a flat spiral. This bracelet is created using
Fireline and a beading needle in a very basic beading stitch. Registration: 410-313-
7275. Information: Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0248.501 N Laurel Comm Ctr 6:30-9:15 PM M
Bracelet Bonanza with Janice McVey
18 yrs + / Nov 8 / $30 + $16 materials fee
Bracelets make great gifts! Learn to make single and double strand bracelets. Come
and make several for yourself and for people on your holiday gift list. A variety of
clasps and glass and crystal beads (including holiday beads) will be available. Your
friends will be impressed. Materials fee due at first class. Registration: 410-313-7275.
Information: Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0245.501 Ellicott Mills MS 7-9 PM Tu
Knitting & Crocheting
Knit 1 with Anna Tai
13 yrs + / 4 wks starting Oct 4 / $59
Join us in the joy of knitting. Learn to cast on, do knit and purl stitches, cast off,
adjust tension and correct mistakes. You will combine garter and stockinette stitch
patterns and make your first scarf. Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Holly
Harden, 410-313-4625 or hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0820.501 Oakland Mills HS 7-9 PM Tu
Crochet 1 with Anna Tai
13 yrs + / 5 wks starting Oct 5 / $69
Learn stitches, crochet in the square and the round, and pattern reading for
beginners and beyond. Learn the many aspects of wearable crochet – drape,
yarn selection and shaping. Choice of project: scarf, hat, wrap, bag, or tank top.
Registration: 410-313-7275. Information: Holly Harden, 410-313-4625 or
hharden@howardcountymd.gov.
RP0821.501 Oakland Mills HS 7-9 PM Tu
44 Fall 2011 To register, visit howardcountymd.gov/RAP or call 410-313-PARK (410-313-7275)