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Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 9 Arts & Crafts Calligraphy: An Introduction 50+ In this beginner's workshop you will practice the Chancery decorative lettering style, and learn about the essential tools of calligraphy: India ink, dip pens and a variety of pen nibs. Have fun lettering an inspirational quote or a note card or other stationery projects. Class tool and materials are included in a $3 supply fee paid to the instructor. Location: Classroom 303 Instructor: Ginny O'Neal Fees: $10(R) $13(N) (1 class) 104173 Sat Jul 22–29 noon–2 p.m. PAINTING Express yourself by painting with acrylics, water-soluble oils and other unique mediums. You must have all supplies at the first class. Pick up supply list at the Cary Senior Center or visit the Senior Center webpage at www. townofcary.org Painting Still Life— Loose & Free From photos provided by the instructor or your own, you will learn a loose and free still-life technique that will ignite your creativity. Instructor: Marcelle Hooks Fees: $46(R) $60(N) (4 classes) 104192 Tue Jun 6–27 9:30 a.m.–noon 104193 Wed Jun 7–28 1–3:30 p.m. Painting Still Lifes with Colored Pencils 50+ Used as a fine art medium, colored pencils can produce works of art that rival the beauty and depth of oils or acrylics. Learn how to create photorealistic paintings by applying underpainting, layering and burnishing techniques. Bring your own still-life photo (no larger than 8 x 10) or select from photos provided by the instructor. All levels welcome. Instructor: Carmen Barros Fees: $40(R) $52(N) (4 classes) 104183 Sat Jun 3–Jul 1 1–3:30 p.m. (no class 6/17) Colored Pencils with Watercolor Pencils Learn how to combine watercolor pencils and colored pencils to design, unique "paintings". The class will concentrate on creating beautiful floral works. All levels welcome. Instructor: Toby Shaw Fees: $50(R) $65(N) (6 classes) 104181 Wed Jun 7–Jul 12 9:30–11:30 a.m. 104182 Wed Jul 26–Aug 30 9:30–11:30 a.m. Calligraphy: The Art of Lettering 50+ Did you know the practice of hand lettering can improve memory and foster creativity? In this introductory class, you will have fun practicing a variety of decorative hand-lettering styles to explore the art of calligraphy. Using the essential tools for lettering, you will use dip pens and India ink to design and apply lettering styles to a note card, bookmark or other projects. Class tool and materials are included in a $2 supply fee paid to the instructor. Location: Classroom 303 Instructor: Ginny O'Neal Fees: $19(R) $25(N) (2 classes) 104174 Sat Jun 24–Jul 1 noon–2 p.m. Craft Show at the Cary Senior Center Join us for the Annual Senior Center Craft Show on Saturday, November 18, 2017! We will accept applications from ONLY adults ages 50+ who reside in Wake County and make handmade items. The Craft Show itself will be open to the general public. Email jody.jameson@ townofcary.org to be included on the Craft Show interest list beginning July 1.