2011 WINTER CLASSES AT ABK
PLEASE NOTE: These classes are offered through the Milwaukee Public Schools Division of Recreation and Community Services and listed in the Winter 2012 Recreation Guide on page 53 under ADULT ENRICHMENT. The Guides are mailed to all City of Milwaukee households and can also be found in all public libraries in the Milwaukee area. Here's a link to the online Guide. All City of Milwaukee residents may register online beginning December 20 (Mastercard or Visa only). Non-city residents may begin registering on December 27. Registration continues through one week before your class begins if there are still spaces available. To guarantee a space, please register early! Registrations may also be faxed, dropped off at Vliet St., or you may register at the Weaving Center; however, it is always a good idea to phone us at (414) 267-5771 to make sure there are still openings in the class you want. See p. 2 of Recreation Guide for further instructions.
Weaving and Fiber Arts, p. 53 of the Rec Guide:
COLORFUL BASKETS: Easily learned & fun craft. Ready for Spring! Colorful reed baskets in various styles. You also have a choice of colors to choose from. Bring your own spring-type clothespins & a towel. Materials fee extra (cash only).
Instructor: Susan Leopold.
Class #30334. This is a 4-week class. Tuesday, February 28- March 20, 6 - 8:30PM. $35 residents/$35 non-residents/$31.50 for ages 55 & up.
CONTINUING WEAVING INT./ADV.: Experienced weavers welcome. Should be able to warp a loom and plan a project. Individual instruction provided when necessary.
Instructor: Susan Leopold.
Class #30348. This is an 8-week class. Monday, February 6-March 26, 10AM - 12:30PM. $54 residents/$54 non-residents/$48.50 for ages 55 & up.
INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING: A class designed for non-weavers or weavers new to the studio. Weave an item such as a rug, scarf or towel on a pre-warped loom. Materials fee extra and payable to instructor at first class (cash only). No class on February 21.
Instructor: Susan Leopold.
Class #30538. This is a 4-week class. Tuesday, February 7-March 6, 3:30 - 5:30PM. $25 residents/$25 non-residents/$22.50 for ages 55 & up.
NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S KNITTING: Learn to knit and make cool contemporary accessories with your first project! This is a peer-driven group which includes continuing students and beginners.
Instructor: Mary Lee Knowlton.
Class #30734. This is an 8-week class. Thursday, February 9-March 29, 3 - 5:30PM. $34 residents/$34non-residents/$30.50 for ages 55 & up.
OPEN STUDIO FOR EXPERIENCED WEAVERS - Int./Adv.: No instructor. Enjoy the camaraderie of studio weaving. You'll have more fun if you sign up with a friend. For those who wish to weave away from home. Fees are for use of our studio space and equipment. Someone will be on hand the first week to help familiarize you with the Weaving Center.
Instructor: NONE.
Class #30737. This is an 8-week session. Thursday, February 9- March 29, 9 AM - noon. $49 residents/$49 non-residents/$44 for ages 55 & up.
SPECIAL! RUG WEAVING: This class will provide the student with a variety of techniques for weaving rugs. With paper, pencil and computer drafting the student will be prepared to select fibers to weave a rug of choice. the rug may be started during class to be finished in another class. Materials needed: graph paper, colored pencils, ruler, scissors. BRING A BAG LUNCH!
Instructor: Judy Larsen.
Class #32139. This is a 3-day class. Wednesday, January 11/Friday, January 13/Wednesday, January 18, 9AM - 3:00PM. $47.50 residents/$47.50 non-residents/$43 for ages 55 & up.
WEAVING BASICS & BEYOND: Beginners will learn to warp the loom and weave a sampler of patterns. Weavers beyond beginner level continue the learning process with a project of choice. Fee does not include materials. Materials and a $6 sampler fee are payable to instructor at the first class (cash only).
Class #31038. This is an 8-week class.
Instructor: Susan Buss.
Tuesday, January 31- March 20, 6 - 8:30 PM
$54 Residents/$54 non-residents/$48.50 for ages 55 & up.
Class #31039. This is a 5-week class.
Instructor: Judy Larsen.
Wednesday, February 1-February 29, 9:00AM - 1:00PM.
$54 Residents/$54 non-residents/$48.50 for ages 55 & up.
Class #31040. This is an 8-week class.
Instructor: Susan Buss.
Thursday, February 2-March 22, 6 - 8:30 PM.
$54 Residents/$54 non-residents/$48.50 for ages 55 & up.
NEW! Class #29739. This is an 8-week class.
Instructor: Susan Knorr.
Saturday, January 28-March 17, 9 - 11:30 AM.
$54 Residents/$54 non-residents/$48.50 for ages 55 & up.
**CHECK OUR INTERIM CLASSES PAGE FOR MORE!**
For more information about the Alice Bertschy Kadish Memorial Weaving Center at Gaenslen School, call (414) 267-5771