LGS Recreation Guide • Winter/Spring 2020

NEW Ikebana Ikebana is a Japanese style of flower arrangement. Learn the beauty of the simple line and use of space. The Sogetsu School always aims to be alive, using plants and flowers to vividly express experiences of the present age. Bring Ikebana scissors/ pruners and a small container to the first class. New Student Materials Fee: $97, Continuing Student Materials Fee: $72. Instructor: Michiko Shimoda Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Arts & Crafts Room Wed. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 6 mtgs. 1/15 – 2/19 $99 Wed. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 6 mtgs. 2/26 – 4/1 $99 Wed. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 6 mtgs. 4/8 – 5/13 $99 Thu. 7:00PM – 8:30PM 6 mtgs. 1/16 – 2/20 $99 Thu. 7:00PM – 8:30PM 6 mtgs. 2/27 – 4/2 $99 Thu. 7:00PM – 8:30PM 6 mtgs. 4/9 – 5/14 $99 MOSAIC ART Create one of a kind projects using a variety of Mosaic Materials including glass, plates, tile, and more. Instructor: Laura Morlaes Introduction. A great introduction to Mosaics! This 5-week course will cover many different materials and you will create up to 2 class projects. Class will focus on basic designs for mosaics, using different types of materials, tools, and surfaces.. Materials Fee: $40. Mosaic Stepping Stone. Design a stepping stone using a variety of materials. This class teaches proper techniques for attaching items to your piece with thinset. Materials Fee: $15. Mosaic Tree of Life. Create the perfect Tree of Life using a variety of Mosaic Materials. . Materials Fee: $35 Mosaic Valentine Heart. Create a unique Valentine Heart for yourself or someone you love. Materials Fee: $15. Mosaic Art – Introduction Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Portable Tue. 3:30PM – 5:30PM 5 mtgs. 1/14 – 2/11 $165 Mosaic Stepping Stone Location: Los Gatos High School – Community Room Sat. 9:30AM – 11:30AM 1 mtg. 3/14 $35 Mosaic Tree of Life Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – Room 206 Tue. 3:30PM – 5:30PM 3 mtgs. 4/14 – 4/28 $99 Mosaic Valentine Heart Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – Room 2 Thu. 3:30PM – 5:30PM 1 mtg. 2/6 $30 Thu. 3:30PM – 5:30PM 1 mtg. 2/13 $30 Creative Dot Painting Have fun learning to paint intricate dot mandalas and other designs on river rocks, wood, glass, canvas, paper, ceramics, and metal. Other painting techniques using acrylic paint will also be explored. Materials Fee: $10. Drop-in: $15. NO CLASS: 2/18, 2/20. Instructor: Tina Liddie Location: Joan Pisani Community Center – Arts & Crafts Room Tue. 12:30PM – 2:00PM 10 mtgs. 1/14 – 3/24 $100 Tue. 12:30PM – 2:00PM 8 mtgs. 4/7 – 5/26 $80 Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – Room 206 Thu. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 10 mtgs. 1/16 – 3/26 $100 Thu. 10:00AM – 11:30AM 8 mtgs. 4/9 – 5/28 $80 NEW Funnel Paint Pouring Workshop The art world is buzzing about this new and creative acrylic pouring technique. You can use this technique to create abstract works of art by easily pouring paint. For this class we will use funnels to create this artwork. All your friends will be jealous about the beautiful artwork that you created so don’t miss out! Try something fun and addictive this Fall! Materials Fee: $20. Instructor: Laura Morlaes Location: Joan Pisani Community Center Recreation – Portable Sat. 9:30AM – 11:30AM 1 mtg. 4/4 $35 Tue. 3:30PM – 5:30PM 1 mtg. 5/5 $35 Knitting Basics Knitting is all the buzz this winter! Learn the foundational techniques of knit and purl stitches and easy cast on methods. Participants will make simple & fun knitted hand warmers, and a beautiful scarf! Participants will receive a basket full of goodies on the first-class session! Materials Fee: $35. NO CLASS: 2/18. Instructor: Suzi Humbert Location: Joan Pisani Community Center Recreation – Portable Tue. 5:30PM – 7:00PM 6 mtgs. 1/28 – 3/10 $130 Tue. 5:30PM – 7:00PM 6 mtgs. 4/7 – 5/12 $130 Knitting Toolbox Knitting is a cozy and relaxing pastime! Expand on basic skills and learn knitting in the round, a wonderful technique to add to your fiber art toolbox. This series will explore knitting in the round methods with easy to follow instructions. Participants will make a baby hat and a lovely circular scarf. Materials fee includes knitting needles and yarn kits for the class. Materials Fee: $25. NO CLASS: 2/19. Instructor: Suzi Humbert Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – Room 5 Wed. 5:30PM – 7:00PM 6 mtgs. 1/29 – 3/11 $150 Wed. 5:30PM – 7:00PM 6 mtgs. 4/8 – 5/13 $150 36 View Expanded Descriptions and Register Online at www.LGSRecreation.org Questions? 408-354-8700 ART & DESIGN