On Site (6 persons)  Printmaking is the process of creating artworks by printing, normally on paper, but also on fabric, wood, metal, and other surfaces. 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.

One Day Workshop. Students will paint outdoor wooden bird houses. All bird houses will be hung outside on the Benson grounds.

One Day Workshop. Students will be painting birdhouses for our feathered Benson friends. All birdhouses will be hung around the outside of the complex. All materials will be provided.

Create beautiful crafts from all natural outdoor materials. All supplies provided.

Participants will observe the instructor executing the techniques of cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering glass to create a finished piece. Participants will have the opportunity to explore working with the various materials

In this workshop participants will have fun exploring words in a creative way, this will include free writing, group stories, alphabetical sentences and 100 plus prompts.

Prerequisite - Beginner Wheel Pottery, or prior experience, 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 a weakness in arms or back this may not be an ideal class for you.  

This is a 10 week class in which we will cover some basic wood working techniques as well as joining and finishing of the projects. Projects such as boxes, step stools, tool boxes are suggested but be creative and come with some of your own ideas. Projects will be limited in size to 12” X 12” X 12”. Materials for the class will be discussed but most basic materials will be provided. Metal work will be limited to hand hammered items in copper or tin such as hinges, pulls and corners. Please be sure to bring a sketch book and pen to each and every class.

This class is for beginner students only. 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.

In this workshop participants will have fun exploring words in a creative way, this will include free writing, group stories, alphabetical sentences and 100 plus prompts.