Arts
& Crafts
G001 Basic Woodcarving
Learn the art of woodcarving and create tomorrow’s family heirlooms. This course will start with the basics and guide you through every step needed to finish your own handcarved piece, including chip carving, relief carving, wood burning and the use of acrylic paints. All tools and materials included. All levels of woodcarvers are welcome. Limit: 8 students. Six weeks.
Ken Cowden
Law HS Room 139
Monday/6:30-9:00p.m.
Residents: $59, Non-residents: $69, Milford Seniors: $49
G002 Basic Bead Stringing Workshop
Wish you could make your own jewelry but you’re not sure where to start? This basic workshop will tell you everything you need to know. You’ll learn about materials and findings in the first class, and string a necklace with beading wire and crimp beads. The second project will be bead stringing using nylon and silk string materials that you’ll finish by adding a clasp with a bead tip. Kits will be available for both projects for approximately $8 each. Limit: 15 students.
Phyllis Cohen
Foran HS Room 369A
Wednesday/Feb.24,Mar.3/7:00-9:00p.m.
Residents: $34, Non-residents: $37, Milford Seniors: $24
G003 Basic Drawing
NEW. Anyone can learn to draw! This introductory course is for all those with little or no experience. It will help you understand and build fundamental drawing skills based on the concept of seeing and defining basic shapes in relation to each other in a lit environment. Students will learn about positive and negative space and how it defines shape and form. You will bring in weekly assignments for critiquing. Through class work and assignments, growth and improvement will be achieved. Individual attention is provided to each student. Students provide their own materials. A sketch pad and pencil are required. Limit: 12 students. Nine weeks.
Joseph Adiletta
J. Law H.S. Room 230
Monday/6:00-9:00p.m.
Residents: $69, Non-residents: $79, Milford Seniors: $59
G004 Bath Salts & Body Scrubs
NEW. Learn to make your own body scrubs and aromatic bath salts from scratch naturally. Learn a little about aromatherapy and essential oils to lift your mood or relax you. You will add essential oils to your creations as you work with different organic sugars, epsom salt, and sea salt and grape seed oil. Create these as gifts for the holidays, birthdays, or just to simply pamper yourself. A $20 supplies fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
Mary Ann Llinas
J.Law H.S. Room 228
Tuesday/Mar.2,9/7-8:30p.m.
Residents: $34, Non-residents: $37, Milford Seniors: $24
Registration Deadline: January 22, 2010
G005 Cards for All Occassions
Cards are fun to get and even more fun to create yourself. This course is for the craft enthusiast of any level of experience who wants to learn all types of cards for your gift giving pleasure. Each night we will make different cards with instructions so you can recreate them at home. My extensive eclectic collection of rubber stamps, cardstock, inks and embellishments will be available for use in class. Bring a basic tool kit to class: scissors, metal edge ruler, small cutting mat, double stick tape, foam mounting tape. Optional supplies: Marvy brush markers, Prisma color pencils. E-mail any questions to swisnwsk03@aol.com. Limit: 10 students. A $12 supplies fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Four weeks.
Suzan Wisniewski
Law HS Room 228
Wednesday/Feb.24,Mar.3,10,17/7:00-9:00p.m.
Residents: $34, Non-residents: $44, Milford Seniors: $24
Suzan Wisniewski has been teaching rubber stamping in our state for more than 10 years. She demos at rubber stamping conventions in the tri-state area and has been published in a variety of rubber stamping magazines on the market. Sue is a member of the Creative Crew for the stamp company Lasting Impressions with Panache, design team for Faerie Song Art Stamps and Sunday International.
G006 Flower Arranging - Beginners
This marvelous course introduces you to the design and arrangement of fresh flowers. Each week a new design awaits you. Students must bring their own scissors. There will be a $20 weekly fee for flowers and supplies. First class is March 10. Eight weeks.
Mary Errato
Foran HS Room 369B
Wednesday/6:30-8:30p.m.
Residents: $59, Non-residents: $69, Milford Seniors: $49
G007 Handcrafted Knives
This course will teach the art of the handmade knife and will cover all aspects of the art from design to heat treating and finishing. Using basic hand tools, you will learn how to create a one of a kind knife that will last a lifetime. Working with an internationally known artisan, we will work together to create from raw steel man’s oldest tool. Limit: 12 students. Eight weeks.
Jim Turecek
Foran HS Room 396
Wednesday/7:00-9:00p.m.
Residents: $59, Non-residents: $69, Milford Seniors: $49
Jim Turecek has been crafting handmade knives since 1979. He is an internationally known artisan whose award winning knives can be found in some of the leading collections in the United States, Europe and the Orient.
Adult Education Classes Make Great Gifts!
Milford Seniors: age 60+
G008 Knitting
A fun and informal class designed for beginner through advanced knitters. Beginners will receive assistance in choosing a first project and will be guided through to its completion. For the moderate through advanced knitters: instructions, tips, techniques and related topics will be presented. Nine weeks.
Lynn Perry
Law HS Room 131
Wednesday/7:00-9:00p.m.
Residents: $59, Non-residents: $69, Milford Seniors: $49
Lynn Perry has been knitting for more than 25 years. She has taught knitting for Milford Adult Education since 1986 and teaches the eighth graders at St. Gabriel Schools. She also knits baptismal bibs for St. Gabriel Parish.
G009 Making Jewelry with Beads - Intermediate
A prerequisite for this course is the beginner course or the approval of the instructor. More advanced techniques will be followed and projects will be completed within two to three sessions. The first project will be predetermined by the instructor, but subsequent projects will be determined by the class. Each project will concentrate on a different technique. Supplies will be available for each class, but students may substitute their own materials if appropriate. Fees for supplies will be determined by the project. Limit: 12 students. Eight weeks.
Phyllis Cohen
Foran HS Room 369A
Thursday/7:00-9:00p.m.
Residents: $59, Non-residents: $69, Milford Seniors: $49
G010-011 Pottery for Everyone
An introductory course for those with little or no experience. This course will focus on use of the potter’s wheel. A materials fee of $45 will be charged and must be included with your tuition payment. Additional clay can be purchased from the instructor. Course limited to 12 students. Please note: this class is NOT intended for making tiles. Ten weeks.
Maureen Shea Krolewicz
Foran HS Room 370
G010 Monday/6:00-8:30p.m. -OR-
G011 Tuesday/6:00-8:30p.m.
Residents: $79, Non-residents: $89, Milford Seniors: $69
G012 Quilting for Beginners
Learn the basics of quilting while creating a Hand Quilted Table Runner. You will be instructed in the proper use of tools used in quilting and also helpful hints on how to select your fabrics. We start by learning how to use templates and the rotary cutting system, then piece the patchwork pieces together into blocks. Learn the traditional “Hand Quilting” method and finish by putting all the blocks together to make this 19” by 72” table runner. Pattern booklet will be purchased from the instructor for $8 due at the first class. Limit: 10 students. Class starts Feb. 22. Eight weeks.
Nancy Satkowski
Law HS Room 143
Monday/6:30-9:00p.m.
Residents: $69, Non-residents: $79, Milford Seniors: $59
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G013-014 Sewing
Individualized instruction for all levels of ability, from novice to the advanced student. This course consists of a shopping experience at a fabric store, a brief review of sewing terminology, pattern reading, and fabric suitability, together with a quick review of the sewing machine features and options. A totally enjoyable experience which will result in a professionally finished project. Sewing machines are not needed for the first two weeks of class. The first class consists of orientation and review. Limit: 12 students. Nine weeks.
Diane Buda
Law HS Room 114
G013 Monday/7:00-9:30p.m. -OR-
G014 Tuesday/7:00-9:30p.m.
Residents: $64, Non-residents: $74, Milford Seniors: $54
Diane Buda has taught sewing in the Milford Adult Education program since 1986. She is the former owner of “Designs by Diane” and “The Fashion Nook”, where she did customized dressmaking, alterations and sewing lessons.
G015 Stained Glass
A course in the art of stained glass making by using the copper foil method. Special attention will be given to color coordination and pattern design. Students will be required to purchase supplies (approximately $75). Nine weeks.
Paul Petrushonis
Law HS Room 230
Wednesday/6:30-9:00p.m.
Residents: $64, Non-residents: $74, Milford Seniors: $54
G016 Stained Glass
See preceding course description.
Paul Petrushonis
Foran HS Room 391
Monday/6:30-9:00p.m.
Residents: $64, Non-residents: $74, Milford Seniors: $54
G017 Transparent Watercolor Painting - Intro.
Local artist and exhibitor Ron Grobes will introduce a basic approach to the techniques of transparent watercolors. Demonstrations and step-by-step instructions are given. Individual attention provided. Students supply own materials. A great class for beginners. Nine weeks.
Ronald Grobes
Law HS Room 230
Tuesday/6:30-9:00p.m.
Residents: $64, Non-residents: $74, Milford Seniors: $54
Ron Grobes is a graduate of the Philadelphia Museum College of Art. He was employed for 29 years by Norden Systems as a graphic designer and technical illustrator. He has exhibited his work throughout southern Connecticut and has been the recipient of numerous awards.
G018 Transparent Watercolor Painting - Adv.
This friendly, exciting watercolor class is a continuation of the introductory class. An easy to follow format will be prepared for each class. Each class will begin with a 30-minute demonstration, primarily on landscapes, seascapes and still life. Students can choose their own subjects to paint. So come ready to test your skills and paint your own masterpiece. Nine weeks.
Ronald Grobes
Law HS Room 230
Thursday/6:30-9:00p.m.
Residents: $64, Non-residents: $74, Milford Seniors: $54
G019 Woodworking
A true beginners course. In this course, students will be instructed in the basic fundamentals of woodworking, such as squaring, mitering, routering, joinery, and different types of wood. Students will also receive instruction on the proper use of various types of large power tools. Instruction will be both group and individual and safety will be stressed. Students will be expected to work on a project approved by the instructor. Eight weeks.
Chris Sweetwood
Law Room 139
Wednesday/6:00-9:00p.m.
Residents: $64, Non-residents: $74, Milford Seniors: $54
G020 Woodworking Power Tools
A basic power tool class designed to instruct the student on the usage of hand held power tools that the student can afford as well as the larger woodshop versions. Students will receive instruction on the circular saw, table saw, drills, routers, sanders and reciprocating saw. A good course providing an overview of basic tool usage. Limit: 12 students. Six weeks.
Chris Sweetwood
Law HS Room 139
Thursday/7:00-9:00p.m.
Residents: $49, Non-residents: $59, Milford Seniors: $39
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