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Inverness County Recreation & Continuing Education
Schedule of Classes at the Scotsville School of Crafts

Winter/Spring 2010


Weaving classes, Spring 2004 Registration: February 16 & 17, 2010 at Scotsville School
7:00 - 8:00 PM

For more information, contact Verna MacMillan
3054 Route #395, East Lake Ainslie,
Whycocomagh, NS, B0E 3M0
Phone 902-258-2278, or
vernamac (at) ns (dot) sympatico (dot) ca.

 

Day Time Class Description Fee
Mondays 9:00 - 10:15 AM AERO-TONE Low Impact Aerobics and Full Body Toning, at Lake Ainslie Fire hall, resistance bands will be incorporated. Instructor: Maggie Herbert. $20.00 for 8 classes or $3.00 drop in, plus materials
Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM Beginner Weaving, 8-weeks, a fun way to express your creative side while learning one of the oldest art forms known to man. Learn how to turn your favorite fibers into cloth by making a warp, dressing a loom, and weaving an heirloom for yourself or a friend. Beginners will start on table looms and portable warping boards so you can work on your project at home as well as at the school. Instructor: Eileen MacNeil Fee $50.00 plus materials.
  7:00 - 8:30 PM Internet & e-mail for Beginners, 4 weeks beginning March 9, 2010. Learn the basics, hints for browsing, how to find what you want, get your own email address, sending and receiving email, downloading, copying or printing information from the net, question and answer, and more. Instructor: Maggie Herbert. $20.00
Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:15 AM AERO-TONE Low Impact Aerobics and Full Body Toning, at Lake Ainslie Fire hall, resistance bands will be incorporated. Instructor: Maggie Herbert. $20.00 for 8 classes or $3.00 drop in, plus materials
  10:00 - 12:00 noon Creating with Paint — Water Media, 8 weeks beginning July 7. Instructor: Elaine Panuska. $50.00/course, $10.00/week + materials
  7:00 - 8:30 PM Internet & e-mail for Beginners, 4 weeks beginning March 10, 2010. Learn the basics, hints for browsing, how to find what you want, get your own email address, sending and receiving email, downloading, copying or printing information from the net, question and answer, and more. Instructor: Maggie Herbert. $20.00
  7:00 - 9:00 PM Book Group, Group will meet at Scotsville School of Crafts every three weeks from Wednesday, March 10 to June 23 covering one book per session (6 books). Leader: Virginia McCoy. Participants must register. no fee
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM Watercolour Painting & Drawing Workshops, 8 weeks, beginning April 1, 2010. Step by step instruction. All levels. Classes will deal with mixing colour, colour theory and drawing. Instructor: Barrie Fraser. $50.00 plus materials.
Saturdays 9:00 AM - Noon Intermediate Weaving, 8 Weeks. This class is set up to analyze different weave structures and techniques. We will be studying more on drafting and we will be exploring some new and exciting fibers. You will make a project of your choice on a 4 or 8 shaft floor loom. Our objective will be to make something beautiful and have fun doing it. Let's weave! Instructor: Eileen MacNeil. $50.00 plus materials

One Day Workshops and Programs

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Nuisance Wildlife: Coyote, Bear & Fox Instructor: Bruce Murphy, Wildlife Technician for Inverness County, NS Dept. of Natural Resources. No Fee.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Landscape in Fabric Participants in this 1-Day Workshop will complete a small landscape (5" x 7") and have it matted ready for framing. Participants should bring scissors, a thimble and a bag lunch. Instructor: Margie MacIsaac. Fee $45.00 includes materials.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
11 AM - 3:30 PM Beginner Jewelry Making: Pearl Stringing Learn the basics of hand-knotting beads using silk by making your own strand of pearls. An overview of finding types and related terms will be part of the workshop. Real pearls, precious metal clasp, ample silk, and needles will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Instructor: Leaf Kraft. Fee $55.00.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 PM Writing Workshop with Frank MacDonald Instructor: Frank MacDonald. Fee $10.00.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
11 AM - 3:30 PM Beginner Jewelry Making: Wire Working Basics Learn the basics of wire working by making your own funky, free form bracelet and earrings using copper wire and beads. We will make our own clasps and ear wires using pliers, hammer and anvil. An overview of related metal-smithing terms will be part of the workshop. All tools and materials provided. Bring your own lunch. Instructor: Leaf Kraft. Fee $55.00.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Making Buckskin Moccasins Learn to make beautiful tailor made buckskin moccasins. Participants will make a pattern, a prototype, and then the real thing. The buckskin used is prepared all naturally by hand by the instructor. Tools to be used are scissors, awls and needles. Bring your own lunch. Instructor: Dan Morreale. Fee $85.00, includes materials.
11 AM - 3:30 PM Beginner Jewelry Making: Sheet Metal Basics Learn to use the jeweler's saw and dapping block as you cut and shape sheet copper to make your own pendant and earrings. We will also cover various finishing methods, related tools and terms. All tools and materials will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Instructor: Leaf Kraft. Fee $55.00.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Food Safety This course is for the professional, the volunteer or for anyone who is interested in learning more about current Food Safety issues. This should be an engaging day of learning and discussion as it relates to safe preparation and storage of food along with cleaning and sanitizing techniques. Lets bust those food myths and look forward to a fun filled summer of safe delicious meals. Bring your own lunch. Instructor: Carrie Fraser C.P.H.I(C), Food Safety Specialist, NS Department of Agriculture. Pre-registration required; Please contact Catherine at 902-563-2000 or by email. Fee $23.88.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lint Art Participants will create a wall hanging using dryer lint - the ultimate in recycling. Bring your own lunch. Instructor: Bea Tilsley. Fee $35.00, includes materials.
1:30 - 4:30 PM Introduction to Public Speaking Some research indicates that people fear public speaking more than death! This workshop may help to change that outlook. Communications consultant and former broadcaster Ian McNeil will share insights on how to prepare and deliver talks in a variety of public situations. Instructor: Ian MacNeil. Fee $10.00.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Basket Weaving Create a Market Basket with an oak handle. Limited to 10 participants. Bring your own lunch. Instructor: Diane McEachen. Fee $60.00, includes materials.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Felting Workshop Felting is extremely easy and participants will be working with coloured fleece to create a painting in wool. Fibers are layered to create a rich depth using a felting needle to keep everything in place. Once the picture is complete, hot water and soap are used. The piece is then agitated so it will felt. (Interlocking fibers shrink to create a cohesive structure.) Research pictures will be provided but if you have any pictures that inspire you please bring them. Instruction is offered in composition. Beginners, without any prior art experience, can create a beautiful piece of art to hang on their wall with pride. Bring your own lunch and a cookie sheet. Instructor: Justine Kerr. Fee $55.00, includes materials.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Language of Colour: Watercolour Workshop This workshop is for beginners and experienced artists who wish to understand and use colours to their best advantage. Warm colours; cool colours; mixing and glazing techniques; merging colour into colour; how colours react; how to avoid mud; how to find the colours that express what you want to say. Please bring a lunch and a bottle of sunshine. Paper will be provided but you will be expected to bring your own brushes and paints. Instructor: Karol French. Fee $20.00.


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