The Garden and Arts Center offers classes and workshops all year for both children and adults. Registration and pre-payment of fees is required for enrollment in class/workshop. Classes are offered in the Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall. Register at the Garden and Arts Center during regular hours or call 806-767-3724.

2006 Fall Classes GARDEN & ARTS CENTER 4215 University Avenue (806) 767-3724 Paula Griffith, Supervisor www.lubbockgac.org   CUSTOM PROGRAMS   GAC PACK KIDS CLUB  Ages 3 -14    Cost: $20/year Membership to this distinctive club includes a 10% discount on all Garden and Arts Center classes and our unique Gift Shop, a tote bag, invitations to activities and more.   HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The GAC will open its First Friday Art Trail festivities at 10 am and run until 9 pm. Demonstrations will be scheduled throughout the day featuring Garden and Art Center instructors/artists. Annual National Arts Program Exhibition and opening reception will begin at 6 pm. This is event is FREE and open to the public. Fri, December 1 10:00 am - 9:00 pm   ELEMENTARY CLASSES Supply Lists   SEPTEMBER   THE LABORATORY CANCELLED Instructor: Gwen Armstrong Science has NEVER been this much fun. Join physicist Gwen Armstrong for hands-on/minds-on experiences. Ages 7-13     Cost: $50 T, 6-8 pm Before the Dinosaurs: Paleontology 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 Barcode: 5024   MIXED MEDIA ADVENTURES: Cut Paper Silhouettes Instructor: Chelsie Murfee Experience a new, electrifying medium and enhance your artistic abilities. Ages: 7-13    Cost: $35/Month Th, 6:30-8 pm 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 Barcode: 5269   KNITTING 101 Instructor: H. Abduljaami  This unique class combines basic knitting and design elements. A must have class for the fiber artist.                                             Ages: 11-Adult     Cost: $25 Sat, 9 am - 4 pm  9/23 Barcode: 5028   STAGE COMBAT Instructor: Sean Kelley In this introductory class, learn how to choreograph stage fighting! Unarmed combat and safety techniques are covered. Ages: 14 - Adult    Cost: $60 S, 9 am-4 pm 9/30          Barcode: 5280   OCTOBER   THE LABORATORY CANCELLED Instructor: Gwen Armstrong Science has NEVER been this much fun. Join physicist Gwen Armstrong for hands-on/minds-on experiences. Ages 7-13     Cost: $50 T, 6-8 pm Meteorology 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 Barcode: 5285   HAUNTED HALLOWEEN GINGERBREAD HOUSE Instructor: Evelyn Arnold Assemble and decorate a Halloween themed gingerbread house.  Purchase of pre-baked Halloween house ($12.99) and Pre-registration required. Ages: Child-Adult   Cost: $35 per child, adult free if accompanied by child. Sat, 10 am-1 pm 10/28 Barcode: 5299   PUMPKIN CARVING Instructor: Gwen Armstrong Not your everyday jack 'o lantern! Learn creative carving techniques from simple to simply elegant. Make sure to bring your own pumpkin (s)! Ages: Child-Adult   Cost: $25 Sat, 1-5 pm 10/28 Barcode: 5298   NOVEMBER   ORIGAMI Instructor: Gwen Armstrong Create beautiful works of art with different paper folding techniques! Ages: 6-12    Cost: $40 Sat, 10 am-2 pm 11/4, 11/11 Barcode: 5304   THE LABORATORY Instructor: Gwen Armstrong Science has NEVER been this much fun. Join physicist Gwen Armstrong for hands-on/minds-on experiences. Ages 7-13     Cost: $50 T, 6-8 pm Astronomy 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 Barcode: 5306   KID CAKES Instructor: Evelyn Arnold Kids learn the basics of cake decorating and take home a completed project.  Please bring to class: 1 can of Wilton Decorator icing, 1 single layer unfrosted 8" round cake, dishtowel, box to bring cake home, and apron. Ages: 9-14       Cost: $35 T, 2-4 pm 11/18 Barcode: 5310   TURKEY BUNCH HOLIDAY CAMP Instructor: Hafeezah Abduljaami Come join us for a day full of arts, crafts, games, and movies! Snacks and lunch included. Ages: 6-12   Cost: $25 W, 8 am -5 pm 11/22        Barcode: 5683   DECEMBER   FUNTASTIC KNITTING Instructor: H. Abduljaami Make your own set of knitting needles and then create a purse/tote bag. Ages: 11-18    Cost: $25 Sat, 11 am-12 pm 12/2, 12/16 Barcode: 5315   HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD HOUSE Instructor: Evelyn Arnold Assemble and decorate a beautiful gingerbread house for the holidays.  Purchase of pre-baked Holiday house ($12.99) and Pre-registration are required. Ages: Child-Adult     Cost: $35 per child, adults free when accompanied by a child. Sat, 10 am-1 pm 12/16 Barcode: 5319   TEEN/ADULT CLASSES   SEPTEMBER   BASICS OF CAKE DECORATION (Supply List) Instructor: Evelyn Arnold Create your own edible works of art learning the fun-damentals of cake decorating!  A materials fee of $25 due to instructor on the first day of class includes: Cake Decorating I Handbook and Course I cake decorating kit. Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $50 Session I: T, 10 am-12 pm 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 Barcode: 5271   CREATIVE COLOR PENCIL CANCELLED Instructor: Phyllis Ekleberry  Learn to make a line drawing into a 3-dimensional work of art. Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $75 T, 4 - 6:30 pm 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/25 Barcode: 5009   LIFE DRAWING Open studio! Class participants will have the opportunity to draw from nude and costumed models.  No oil paints please. Ages: 18 +  Cost: $35 for 4 classes or $15 walk-in fee. M, 9am-12pm 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 Barcode: 5654   ART FACTORY: SATURDAY MORNING WITH CHELSIE Instructor: Chelsie Murfee Open studio for all level artists!  Improve your skills in oil paint, ceramics, and more! Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $20/class or $40 for a session Sat, 9 am-12 pm Session I:  9/16, 9/30 Barcode: 5634   STAINED GLASS SUNCATCHERS Instructor: Laura Cook Students will make a sun catcher using the copper foil method of stained glass. Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $25 T, 6-9 pm 9/19, Barcode: 5272   DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS (Supply List) Instructor: M. Gilliland Introduction to drawing using different subjects and techniques. Ages: Teen/Adult      Cost: $100 T, 6-9 pm 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3 Barcode: 5278   FLOWER POWER (Supply List) Instructor: Barbara Wilson Using watercolor techniques students will complete a floral watercolor painting. Ages: Teen/ Adult    Cost: $75  Sat, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm  9/30 Barcode: 5185   OCTOBER   INTERMEDIATE CAKE DECORATING (Supply List) Instructor:  Evelyn Arnold Learn new borders, icings, techniques, and lots of flowers! Materials fee of $30 due to instructor at first session includes: Cake Decorating II Handbook and Course II cake decorating kit. Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost   $50 Session I: T, 10 am-12 pm 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 Barcode: 5284   OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP (Supply List) Instructor:  Jean Green Daily demos will inspire you to create your own painting from still life set-ups. All levels. Ages:  Teen/Adult    Cost: $75 T W, 9 am-4 pm Session I: 10/3, 10/4 Barcode: 5281   INTERMEDIATE KNITTING DESIGN (Supply List) Instructor: H. Abduljaami Design a home interior piece using your own pattern. Color/ stitch selection emphasized. Ages: Adult   Cost: $100 W, 6-8:30 pm 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 Barcode: 5286   MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE (Supply List) CANCELLED Instructor: Dara Flynn-Revilla Explore the world of 3-D! Create Sculpture in mixed media and found objects. Ages: Adult    Cost: $40 for 4 classes or $15 for one.  W, 1-2:30 pm Session I: Thinking 3-D 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 Barcode: 5290   FINE JEWELRY MAKING: BRAIDED SILVER (Supply List) Instructor: W. Yandell Construct a stunning braided silver necklace and earring set. Ages:  Teen/Adult    Cost: $50 Session I:  Th, 6-8 pm, 10/5 Barcode:  5288   ART FACTORY: SATURDAY MORNING WITH CHELSIE Instructor: Chelsie Murfee CANCELLED Open studio for all level artists!  Improve your skills in oil paint, ceramics, and more! Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $20/class or $40 for a session Sat, 9 am-12 pm Session II:  10/7, 10/28 Barcode: 5490   BEGINNING FINE JEWELRY MAKING (Supply List) Instructor: Lyn Stoll POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY www.lynstoll.com Learn beginning jewelry design and techniques without the use of a torch. Ages: Adult     Cost: $80 Sat, 1-4 pm 10/7, 10/14, Sat, 2-5 pm on 10/21 Barcode: 5291   DECORATIVE STAINED GLASS (Supply List) Instructor: W. Yandell Create a beautiful leaded stained glass piece of art the easy way! Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $100 Sat, 9 am-4 pm Session I: 10/7 Barcode: 5297   PORTRAIT PAINTING (Supply List) Instructor:  Henry Salley Take home a portrait of your own utilizing values & color. Ages: Teen/ Adult   Cost: $140 Th, 5:30-9 pm; Sat, 9-6 pm 10/10, 10/12, 10/14 Barcode: 5289   BASICS OF CAKE DECORATION (Supply List) Instructor: Evelyn Arnold Create your own edible works of art learning the fun-damentals of cake decorating! A materials fee of $25 due to instructor on the first day of class includes: Cake Decorating I Handbook and Course I cake decorating kit. Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $50 Session II: Th T, 6:30-8:30pm 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 10/31 Barcode: 5292   WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP (Supply List) Instructor: Jo Beth Gilliam Experimenting with composition, color, and values students will enhance their watercolor paintings. Ages: Adult      Cost: $100 T-W, 9 am-4 pm 10/17, 10/18 Barcode: 5293   BEGINNING WATERCOLOR: LANDSCAPE TECHNIQUES (Supply List) Instructor:  Barbara Wilson Learn basic landscape techniques with concentration on structures and textures. Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $75 Sat, 9:30 am-4:30 pm 10/21 Barcode: 5295   LIFE DRAWING Open studio! Class participants will have the opportunity to draw from nude and costumed models.  No oil paints please. Ages: 18 +  Cost: $35 for 4 classes or $15 walk-in fee. M, 9am-12pm 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 Barcode: 5654   MONOPRINTING FOR BEGINNERS CANCELLED Instructor: Y. Fullingim Explore the printmaking process of painting directly on plates, then pulling a print and ghost of your image. Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $65 Sat, 10 am-4 pm 10/21 Barcode: 5294   STAINED GLASS SUNCATCHERS Instructor: Laura Cook Students will make a sun catcher using the copper foil method of stained glass. Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $25 T, 6:00-9 pm 10/24 Barcode: 5296   STILL LIFE SET UP AND PAINTING (Supply List) Instructor: Henry Salley Learn still life set-up and painting techniques. Emphasis on color, composition and light. Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $140 M-T, 9-5 pm 10/30, 10/31 Barcode: 5300   PASTEL WORKSHOP (Supply List) Instructor: M. Gilliand Learn different techniques and drawing skills while working with pastel. Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $100 T Th, 6-9 pm 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/16 Barcode: 5301   NOVEMBER   MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE (Supply List) Instructor: Dara Flynn-Revilla  Explore the world of 3-D! Create Sculpture in mixed media and found objects. Ages: Adult    Cost: $40 for 4 classes or $15 for one.   W, 1-2:30 pm Session II: Found Objects 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 Barcode: 5302   ART FACTORY: SATURDAY MORNING WITH CHELSIE Instructor: Chelsie Murfee CANCELLED Open studio for all level artists!  Improve your skills in oil paint, ceramics, and more! Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $20/class or $40 for a session Sat, 9 am-12 pm Session III: 11/4, 11/18 Barcode: 5491   PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD: GARNISHING 101 (Supply List) Instructor: W. Yandell Add creative flair to your meals with garnishes that will impress! Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $75 Sat, 9 am-12 pm 11/4 Barcode: 5303   FIBER ARTS I (Supply List) Instructor: H. Abduljaami Create a small fiber arts piece using paper, fabric, yarn, and strings. Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $70 T Th, 6 - 8:30 pm 11/7, 11/9, 11/14, 11/16 Barcode: 5307   BEGINNING WATERCOLOR: COLLAGE ELEMENTS (Supply List) Instructor: Barbara Wilson Students will combine various materials with watercolor to open new avenues of creativity!  Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $75 Sat, 9:30 am-4:30 pm 11/11 Barcode: 5308   ADVANCED STAINED GLASS Instructor: Laura Cook Make a family heirloom of stained glass - your choice of designs! Ages:  18+   Cost: $50 W, 6-9 pm 11/15 Barcode: 5309   OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP (Supply List) Instructor:  Jean Green Daily demos will inspire you to create your own painting from still life set-ups. All levels. Ages:  Teen/Adult    Cost: $75 T W, 9 am-4 pm Session II: 11/7, 11/8 Barcode: 5305   DECORATIVE STAINED GLASS (Supply List) Instructor: W.  Yandell Create a beautiful leaded  stained glass piece of art the easy way! Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost: $100 Sat, 9 am-4 pm Session II: 11/18 Barcode:5488   INTERMEDIATE CAKE DECORATING (Supply List) Instructor:  Evelyn Arnold Learn new borders, icings, techniques, and lots of flowers!  Materials fee of $30 due to instructor at first session includes: Cake Decorating II Handbook and Course II cake decorating kit. Ages: Teen/Adult   Cost   $50 Session II: T, 6:30-8:30 pm 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Barcode: 5311   MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE (Supply List) Instructor: Dara Flynn-Revilla  Explore the world of 3-D! Create Sculpture in mixed media and found objects. Ages: Adult    Cost: $40 for 4 classes or $15 for one.   W, 1-2:30 pm Session III: Photo Transfer 11/29, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Barcode: 5312   LIFE DRAWING Open studio! Class participants will have the opportunity to draw from nude and costumed models.  No oil paints please. Ages: 18 +  Cost: $35 for 4 classes or $15 walk-in fee. M, 9am-12pm 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27 Barcode: 5654   DECEMBER   FINE JEWELRY MAKING: BRAIDED SILVER (Supply List) Instructor: W. Yandell Construct a stunning braided silver necklace and earring set. Session II:  Sat, 2-5 pm, 12/2 Barcode: 5313   BEGINNING WATERCOLOR: HOLIDAY CARDS (Supply List) Instructor:  Barbara Wilson An introduction to watercolor techniques that will allow you to create beautiful holiday cards. Ages: Teen/Adult  Cost: $75 Sat, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm 12/2 Barcode: 5314   HOLIDAY ADVANCED STAINED GLASS Instructor: Laura Cook Craft a holiday themed stained glass piece for yourself or a gift. Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $50 T, 6-9 pm 12/5 Barcode: 5316   BEGNINNING WATERCOLOR: HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS (Supply List) Instructor:  Barbara Wilson Make beautiful watercolor ornaments just in time for the holidays! Ages: Teen/Adult    Cost: $75 Sat, 9:30 - 4:30 pm 12/9 Barcode: 5317   DRAWING AND PAINTING: STILL LIFE AND PORTRAITURE (Supply List) Instructor: Henry Salley Emphasis on values, color, temperature, focal points, atmosphere and shapes. Ages: Teen/Adult     Cost: $140 T Th, 5:30-9 pm, Sat, 9-6 pm 12/12, 12/14, 12/16 Barcode: 5318   LIFE DRAWING Open studio! Class participants will have the opportunity to draw from nude and costumed models.  No oil paints please. Ages: 18 +  Cost: $35 for 4 classes or $15 walk-in fee. M, 9am-12pm 12/4  Barcode: 5654                                                                                                                                 Top

Lubbock Garden and Arts Center 44th and University  PO Box 2000 Lubbock, TX 79457 806-767-3724 Comments, questions or suggestions?  Email: pgriffith@mylubbock.us Visitors to All Pages as of 2/23/05