Beginners Framing Class - FREE. These beginner's classes are free and will teach measuring, mat cutting and mounting. You will learn how to assemble and close a wooden frame. Class consists of one hour of instruction on two consecutive Thursdays – one hour each Thursday. Instruction is free. Student pays for their materials for their own frame. Please bring your picture to frame– no larger than 16 x 20 to the first class. No canvases or needlepoint please. Space is limited, so register early for these classes!

• March 18 and 25th
  
• April 15 and 22nd
  
• May 6 and 13
  
• May 20 and 27
  
• June 10 and 17

Free Scrapbook Classes The Arts & Crafts Center is proud to offer this free service to families of our active duty deployed members. Stop by Arts & Crafts Center for your free scrapbook materials and learn how to use them through our free classes, scheduled below:

• March 03, 2:00-3:00 pm
• March 10, 2:00-3:00 pm
• March 17, 2:00-3:00 pm
• March 24, 2:00-3:00 pm
• March 31, 2:00-3:00 pm

Art Classes by Natasha - Natasha Lawrence, Calligrapher to the Historic Charleston Foundation, Freelance Writer for several publications (Atlanta Constitution, Savanna Magazine to name a few) and an art instructor for the Charleston Museum will be holding 2 hour classes at the Arts and Crafts Center. All materials are included in the cost of the class and registration and prepayment is required at the Arts and Crafts Center. These classes are FREE to DePLAYment participants. Sponsored by Youth Programs.

Calligraphy
Tuesday, March 16
1730-1930
$20.00 per person/ ages 15 and up

Learn beautiful lettering for everyday uses; address envelopes, scrapbooking journaling, art to frame, wedding invitations and other items. Students receive a study guide and double-nib calligraphy pen to keep. No artistic ability necessary.

Crazy Quilting
Tuesday, March 23
1730-1930
$30.00 per person/ages 15 and up

Create pieces of art with odd shapes of assorted fabrics. Learn decorative seam cover stitches. Instruction and all materials included; fabric swatches, embellishments, embroidery thread, needles and more. This is not a traditional quilting program.

Telling your life story - life writing workshop
Tuesday, April 6
1730-1930
$20.00 per person/adult class only

Everybody has a story to tell. Learn to write short stories about your life such as family, growing up, best friends, events and more. Leave a legacy for your children and grandchildren. Participants receive a journal, writing guides and instruction.

Decoupage Journals
Tuesday, April 13
1730-1930
$20.00 per person/ ages 15 and up

Create a useful work of art! Use your imagination to make a themed journal (garden, travel, cooking or diary). All materials included; images, decoupage medium, brushes and embellishments.

Monthly Craft Night Find your inner crafter! Join the Arts and Crafts staff from 5:30 to 6:30p for an hour of creativity. Each month will offer a different exciting and challenging project. Sign up at the Arts and Crafts Center, bldg. 637 (across from the picnic grounds). Dates are:

• March 23 - Free but sign-up is required
• April 20 - A special "something" for Mother's Day. Cost is $10 per person and sign-up is required
• May 11 - Free but sign-up is required
• June 8 - Free but sign-up is required

Pottery 101 Learn the basics and expand your expressive voice in clay! Sign-up and payment is at the Arts & Crafts Center.

Class time: 5:30-7:30p
Cost: $20 per person
FREE for DePLAYment participants
Class Dates

• March 18 & 25
• April 15 & 22
• May 6 & 13
• May 20 & 27
• June 10 & 17

Learn a new craft Is there a craft or auto class you and your friends would like to take but is not currently offered at the Arts and Crafts Complex? Stop by the Center and let them know what hobby or craft you’re interested in doing and they will try to schedule that class for a time that is good for you or your group. We are also looking for teachers or instructors to lead new classes.