A techniques class, students will paint silk "worksheets" with acid dyes practicing many techniques. Acid dyes give silk fabric the most brilliant colors, and with the use of resist, we can create designs of our own choosing. Instructor will steam set your work for permanency. No drawing skills necessary.

Class size: 10 Participants will learn drawing techniques to improve skill and accuracy.

This class is for beginner students only. 105G white clay can be purchased if needed from the Administrative Office in the Benson Center ($10 per 25 lb. bag). Note: if you have pain in hands, elbow, shoulder or a weakness in arms or back this may not be an ideal class for you.

On Site (12 persons)  Mahjong is a game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with 144 domino like pieces or tiles marked in suits, counters, and dice, the object being to build a winning combination of pieces. General note, LIFE ENRICHMENT CLASSES 3rd QUARTER 2022: If you are interested in signing up for these classes or workshops, please call Program Coordinator at 470-845-3904 starting June 27-July 1, 2022 between the hours of 9am-2pm. If you receive a voicemail, please leave a detailed message-name, phone number, and class name. Someone will call you back within 24 hours to confirm your class registration.

This is a basic skills class learning how to use the sewing machine focusing on straight stitching to gain confidence. Projects will include a simple tote bag and other useful items. Students will need to bring their own fabric scissors, straight pins and preferably their own sewing machines. Class machines are available for use. Some supplies will be provided and a supply list for basic tools needed will be given out on the first day. This is an all-day class and we will break for lunch. Class size is 8 persons.

This is a basic skills class learning how to use the sewing machine focusing on straight stitching to gain confidence. Projects will include a simple tote bag and other useful items. Students will need to bring their own fabric scissors, straight pins and preferably their own sewing machines. Class machines are available for use. Some supplies will be provided and a supply list for basic tools needed will be given out on the first day. This is an all-day class and we will break for lunch. Class size is 8 persons.

Learn to paint using watercolors as a medium. This is the Monday afternoon class, there is also a morning class.

Learn to paint using watercolors as a medium. This is the Monday morning class, there is also an afternoon class.

Class Capacity: 12 Participants in this class will learn basic copper jewelry making techniques as well as learn the names of different jewelry making tools and how to use them. You will also learn how to make bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The work made in class will mainly be with copper wire.

Class Size: 6 The student should be able to center clay on the wheel with minimum difficulty and have working knowledge of throwing clay on the wheel. Note: If you have pain in hands, elbow, shoulder, or weakness in arms or back this may not be an ideal class for you.