March 19, 2008

• Theme:  Art/Lamps and Shades
• Goal of Session or Activity:  Each student will create a lamp with a “found object.”  Instructor will enlist the help of an electrician to apply lamp kit.  Student will decorate and/or embellish the lamp shade of their choice .
• Books and/or Materials featured: 40 watt light bulbs, bottle lamp kits, wooden bases, Dow rods 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch, various found objects, various lamp shades, hand drill, wood screws and washers, Gorilla brand glue, paint, fabrics and embellishments.  Note:  Found object were brought in prior to today’s class.  Lamp base and or bottle lamp kit was installed prior to class.  Bases were painted in a previous class.
• Number Attending : Eleven Students and one instructor.

March 5, 2008

• Theme:  Art/ Mosaics
• Goal of Session or Activity:  Each student will complete one or more mosaic plaque and decorated frame.
• Books and/or Materials featured: unfinished wooden frames, assortment of tiles, glass, buttons, paint, brushes rubber stamps and Elmer’s brand glue.
• Number Attending : Eight Students and one instructor.