Adult School Fall 2008 Classes
Arts & Crafts

Paint with Pastel, Pure Color, Pure Beauty
Instructor: Ginny Wilson
Explore the beauty and richness of pure pigment as you enjoy the tactile painting media of soft pastel. Start at the beginning with basic instructions and methods and create a finished painting in each class. Gain basic knowledge of primary colors and their complementaries. You will also be given an understanding of the importance of value and composition in creating paintings and developing your own unique style. (Bring Nupastel set of 18 or 24.) A $6 materials fee is payable to instructor. (6 classes).

WED 7:00 - 9:00 pm 9/10 - 10/22 SAHS MULTI *no class 10/1
Course #802020

Fee $69.00

Crochet Instruction
Instructor: Sharon Hurst
Learn or relearn the popular art of crochet or become further skilled if you are already crocheting. This class will teach you to read patterns and make whatever project you desire: a scarf, a hat, a sweater, a baby blanket, an afghan, or even a filet crochet. Please bring size “G” or “H” crochet hooks (aluminum “BOYE” brand preferred) and two light-colored worsted weight yarns. Intermediates welcome - bring your project or questions. (6 classes)
MON 6:00 - 8:00 pm 9/8 - 10/13 MCD C6
Course #802010

Fee $69.00

Intro to Porcelain Painting
Instructor: Cecilia Gallego
Have you ever been intrigued about how china painting is done? If you answered yes, this is the class for you! You will get an overview of porcelain painting, the techniques, and the tools that are used in this art. You will also work on your own project which you will take with you at the end of the class. Come and join us! $20 materials fee paid to the instructor on the first evening. (4 classes)
THUR 6:00 - 8:30 pm 9/11 - 10/2 PAS
Course #802023

Fee $49.00

Water Colors Made Fun
Instructor: Ginny Wilson
Learn the various techniques used to create the water color painting you’ve always admired and wished you could do in a fun and relaxed way! These classes are an introduction to the intriguing medium of watercolor. With demonstrations and plenty of one-on-one guidance, experience the joy of watching color come to life and overcome your misconceptions that watercolor has to be difficult! (6 classes) Please bring:

  • One flat 1/2” watercolor brush
  • One 9” x 12” sketch pad 90#
  • Three tubes of watercolor paint: cadmium red, cadmium yellow, pthalo blue
  • Watercolor palette

THUR 7:00 - 9:00 pm 9/11- 10/16 SAHS MULTI
Course #802021

Fee $69.00

Beginning Metalworking
Instructor: Rollin Gehring
Metalwork for beginners will train students in lightweight wrought ironwork and gas and arc welding, basic sheet metal fabrication and aluminum casting. MUST ATTEND FIRST CLASS. $15 lab fee to be paid at time of registration to cover metalshop consumables such as welding rods and gases. $10 cash materials fee payable to instructor (additional materials fees may be charged for some projects). (9 classes)

TUE 6:30 - 9:30 pm 9/9 - 11/4 PHS Metalshop
Course #802515

Fee $172.00

Beginning Woodworking
Instructor: Rollin Gehring
This class will focus on the manufacture of useful and decorative wood items and small furniture, using a variety of machines and hand tools. Basic joinery, assembly and finish techniques will be used in the construction of a covered box and a stool. Safety instruction required for machine use. MUST ATTEND FIRST CLASS. Please no advanced woodworkers in this class. $15 lab fee to be paid at time of registration to cover machinery maintenance. A $10 cash fee is payable to instructor for materials (additional materials fees may be charged). Please bring pencil, paper, goggles and ear protection. (9 classes)

WED 6:30 - 9:30 pm 9/10 - 11/5 PHS Woodshop
Course #802500
Fee $172.00

Experienced Woodworking
Instructor: Rollin Gehring
Students who enroll in this class need to have some experience with wood working tools and equipment. It is important to be aware of the proper safety procedures and safe operation of power equipment. Machines available:

  • table saw
  • radial arm saw
  • band saw
  • jointer
  • planer
  • lathe
  • power miter
  • router table

Please bring:

  • good plans for what you want to build
  • pencil
  • paper
  • goggles
  • ear protection

You will work at your own pace on projects you choose. There is a $15 lab fee to be paid at time of registration to cover machinery maintenance and a $10 cash fee payable to instructor for materials (additional materials fees may be charged for some projects). (10 classes)

THUR 6:30 - 9:30 pm 9/11 - 11/13 PHS Woodshop
Course #802510

Fee $190.00

Petaluma Community Band
Instructor: Arlene Burney
The Petaluma Community Band is an adult-oriented wind and percussion ensemble. Participants should have played with a high school and/or college band and want to improve their musical abilities. Participants should have their own instrument. Percussion equipment is provided. The music rehearsed and performed will include marches, classical band music, show tunes, jazz selections, and other typical traditional band music. A yearly schedule will be available that includes holiday breaks and scheduled performances. Open to ages 18-95 (high school students need instructor’s permission). Contact Arlene Burney at CGHS, 778-4768. (15 classes)
MON 7:00 - 9:00 pm 9/8 - 12/15 CGHS NMU
Course #803810

Fee $17.00

Intro to Stage Acting
Instructor: Roger Marquis
Have you ever had the yen to act on stage? Are you intimidated by the idea of getting up in front of an audience? This process oriented introductory class is designed to teach you the basics of acting for a live audience, to include character development, projection, movement, memorization, and self-confidence, culminating in a stage performance involving the entire class. (15 classes)
M/T 7:00 - 9:00 pm 9/8 - 10/27 MCD P1
Course #802070

Fee $179.00

Tap Your Creativity with ECO-Art
Instructor: Wendy Zeigler
Tap your creativity on a limited budget with ECO-Art. Learn to be ECO-minded and use
natural and recyclable resource materials to create:

  • Fall decorative vases and flowers
  • Abstract painting on wood, canvas, or board
  • Bread dough decorations
  • Mask making
  • Costumes without sewing
  • Halloween accessories and face painting

No experience necessary. Designed for teachers, parents, grandparents, family day care providers, and babysitters. $15 materials fee to be paid to instructor on the first evening. (6 classes)

TUE 7:00 - 8:30 pm 9/9 - 10/14 PAS
Course #802025

Fee $49.00

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