What's Happening Community Arts Development Grants Deadline: October 15, 2010
The Worcester County Arts Council’s Community Arts Development Grants program is designed to assist local community based groups produce and present arts activities in Worcester County and is funded and supported by the Maryland State Arts Council.



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Classes & Workshops
Oil Painting Workshop
Instructor: Stasia Heubeck
Dates: September 28, 29, and 30
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: $50.00 (three days)
Have you been afraid that painting in oils is too difficult?
During this 3 day workshop you'll learn a new skill, or polish the skills you already have. Methods of laying out the palette, sketching the subject, and exploring color in landscape and still life will be taught by local, award-winning artist, Stasia Heubeck.
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Saturday Acrylic Painting Classes for Children
Instructor: Brigitte Bowden
Second Saturday each month beginning September 11
10 am - 12 noon
Cost: $25.00. Supplies included.
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Beginner Crochet
Instructor: Susan D. Kerin
Start Day/Time #Sessions
11/1 Mon/10:00 a.m. 4/1.25
11/1 Mon/11:20 a.m. 4/1.25
Fee: $85 plus cost of provided supplies, estimated $35.
DESCRIPTION: A single hooked needle is all it takes to chain loops and build one upon another to form a crocheted fabric. This class provides a student with the ability to complete simple, first-time projects. Project choices include hats, scarves, slippers, head bands, afghan blocks and much more. Students will learn multiple basic crochet stitches, how to combine them in patterns, learn to follow simple instructions and will get tips for successful results as a new crochet enthusiast.
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Introduction to Double-Ended Crochet or Crochet/Knit
Instructor: Susan D. Kerin
Start: 9/6, Monday/1:20 p.m. 1 session/1.25 hrs
Start: 9/6, Monday/4:00 p.m. 1 session/1.25 hrs
Start: 9/13, Monday/12:00 p.m. 1 session/1.25 hrs
Start: 9/13, Monday/2:40 p.m. 1 session/1.25 hrs

Fee: $23 plus supplies provided estimated at $12.
Twice the fun with two hooks – a hook on each of a long crochet needle. Work with two skeins of yarn simultaneously to produce a luxurious and double-thick result.
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Intermediate Crochet
Instructor: Susan D. Kerin
Start: 9/17, Friday 11:20 a.m. Four sessions/1.25 hrs. each
Start: 9/17, Friday 2:00 p.m. Four sessions/1.25 hrs. each
Start: 10/29, Friday 10:00 a.m. Four sessions/1.25 hrs. each
Start: 10/29, Friday 12:40 p.m. Four sessions/1.25 hrs. each

Fee: $85 plus cost of provided supplies, estimated $35.

Description: Beyond the basics. Students will learn to read, understand and interpret more complex and challenging written patterns and instructions, terms and abbreviations. Learn how patterns are written and why, and how to identify “backwards writing” and printing errors. Tips and techniques to improve your skills will be discussed and demonstrated. Complex stitches and patterns in project work will be discussed. Project choices include hats, bags, slippers, lace or solid panel for a shawl or afghan, and more.

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Introduction to Double-Ended Knitting
Instructor: Susan D. Kerin
Start: 9/6, Monday/ 12:00 p.m. 1 session/1.25 hrs.
Start: 9/6, Monday/ 2:40 p.m. 1 session/1.25 hrs.
Start: 9/13, Monday/1:20 p.m. 1 session/1.25 hrs.
Start: 9/13, Monday/ 4:00 p.m. 1 session/1.25 hrs.
Fee: $23 plus supplies provided estimated at $12.
Use double-pointed knitting needles and work with two skeins of yarn live on the needle which produces a luxurious and double-thick result. There is no wrong side. A completed project has two right sides – the exact same stitch is on both sides. Students must know how to knit and follow basic written knitting instructions to take this class. Informative handouts, instructional materials and abundant samples will be provided. The class is one session for 1.25 hrs.
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Intermediate Knit
Instructor: Susan Kerin
Start: 9/17, Friday, 10:00 am. Four sessions, 1.25 hrs each
Start: 9/17, Friday, 12:40 pm. Four sessions, 1.25 hrs each
Start: 10/29, Friday, 11:20 am. Four sessions, 1.25 hrs each
Start: 10/29, Friday, 2:00 pm. Four sessions, 1.25 hrs each
Cost: $85 plus cost of provided supplies, estimated $41.
Description: Beyond the basics. Students will learn to read, understand and interpret more complex and challenging written patterns and instructions, terms and abbreviations. Learn how patterns are written and why, how to look out for “backwards writing” and printing errors in published patterns. Tips and techniques to improve your skills will be covered. The Instructor will introduce her exclusive learning concept to you. Complex stitches and patterns in project work will be discussed. Project choices include: two-sided cable scarf, hat, bag, lace panels for a wrap or afghan and more, along with informative handouts.
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Beginner Knit
Instructor: Susan D. Kerin
Start: 9/20
Day/Time: Monday/10:00 a.m.
Start: 11/1
Day/Time: Monday/12:40 p.m.
4 sessions /1.25 hrs each
Fee: $85 plus cost of provided supplies, estimated $41.
Learning to knit and become proficient in basic skills provides for a lifetime of enjoyment and creative self-satisfaction. Project choices include scarves, hats, slippers, head bands, afghan blocks and more. The student will learn different stitches, how to combine and recognize stitches in patterns and to follow simple directions. Tips will be given for successful results as a new knitting enthusiast.

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Painting in Pastel
Instructor: Helen Hammerman
Tuesdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $110.00
Learn how to make your colors ZING using pastels and have loads of fun doing it.
This class is designed for all levels, although some drawing experience will be helpful.
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3-Day Plein Air Painting Workshop
October 20 – 22, 2010
Instructor: Mike Rooney
Guaranteed to take the mystery out of painting 'en plein air'!
Learn how to capture the "feel" of the outdoor scene by learning "how-to's" on composition, color and value

For printable workshop registration and additional information, please follow the link: Workshop Registration
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