Arts & Crafts

BEGINNING DRAWING. Fun 6-week workshop focuses on learning to observe and draw subjects accurately. Sat.s, June 16-July 21,10 a.m.-Noon. $60. CR Eureka Downtown. Information or to register, call College of the Redwoods Community Education, 269-4000 or www.redwoods.edu, visit Community Education link. (AC-0524)

GLASS FUSING WITH TRACE GALBRAITH. $120 + materials fee: $60. Mon.s & Wed.s, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Class #1, June 18, 20, 25 & 27. Class #2, July 16, 18, 23, & 25. Class #3, Aug. 13, 15, 20, & 22. Tues. & Thurs., 5-8 p.m. Class #4, June 19, 20, 26, & 28. Class #5, July 17, 19, 24, & 26. Class #6, Aug. 14, 16, 21, & 23. Explore the elements of design and the principles of composition as you create exciting works of art with glass. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826-1445, more info at fireartsarcata.com. (AC-0524)

GLAZING CLINIC WITH ELAINE SHORE. Sat.s, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 21 & 28. Introduction to glazing techniques, which can bring your pieces to the next level. For beginning and ongoing students who have learned the basics of throwing and/or handbuilding and who are ready to take advantage of Fire Arts large selection of glazes. $55. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826-1445, more info at fireartsarcata.com (AC-0524)

NEW CERAMIC WORKSHOPS WITH BOB RAYMOND. Fri.s, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. # 1 Lidded Forms, June 29 & July 6. # 2 Drinking Vessels, Aug. 3 & 10. Want that lid to fit? Want to pour from a spout without a dribble? Here’s your chance to refine your skills and get it right. Students have studio access one week prior and two weeks after each workshop. $85 each. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826-1445, more info at fireartsarcata.com (AC-0524)

WHEEL THROWING BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE. With Peggy Loudon. Wed.s, June 20–Aug. 22. 3 classes offered: 9-11 a.m.,11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m. Complete introduction to basic wheel-throwing and glazing techniques. Perfect for beginning and returning students, puts you on the road to developing your own personal style. $180. Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826-1445, more info at fireartsarcata.com (AC-0524)

LACE FINGERLESS GLOVES CLASS AT YARN! Learn how to knit lace while making a pair of lovely fingerless gloves. You get to choose one of 3 different charts with varying degrees of difficulty. Thurs.s, June 14 & 21, 5:30-7 p.m.. Cost is $35, plus materials. Call 443-YARN to register and for more info. (AC-0607)

PHOTOGRAPHING HUMBOLDT COUNTY AT TWILIGHT. Twilight can be a magical time to photograph, but can often yield disappointing results. In this class with Colleen Longo, learn to overcome under-exposed images and new ways to interact with light as it turns from day into night. Mon., June 4-July 12, 6-8 p.m. $200. Pre-registration required. Call HSU Extended Education at 826-3731 to register, or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended. (AC-0524)

HAND EMBROIDERY & EMBELLISHMENT. Every Fri., 2-4 p.m. $30. Learn how to add stunning designs to clothes and home accessories. New projects every week. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0531)

INTRO TO WET FELTING. Thurs.s, 6-8 p.m. $35 +$10 material fee. Learn basic wet felting techniques using warm soapy water and wool roving. Create felted balls, felted beads, pin cushions, coasters and flat felt. Fun to be felted by all! Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0531)

NEEDLE FELTING. Fri.s, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $30. All the basics to get you started in this great art form. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0531)

NORTH COAST ARTS. July 9-20. One or two-week intensive classes taught by HSU art faculty within the well-equipped HSU art studios. Courses include ceramics, painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, K-12 education. Designed for beginners and advanced professionals. Register by June 21 to reserve your space. Optional academic credit is also available. For more details, fees and to register: www.humboldt.edu/northcoastarts or call HSU Extended Education at (707) 826-3731. (AC-0614)

OIL PAINTING. Old masters techniques to the styles of popular contemporaries. Tues.s and/or Wed.s, $100/month. Plein-air weekends by appointment. Contact Robert at The Busch Gallery, (216) 315-2646, Rebusch333@gmail.com. (AC-0524)

VERY BEGINNING SEWING. Wed., 6-8 p.m. $30. Learn to use and care for your sewing machine. We will have you sewing a straight line in no time, then on to fancier stitches. Origin Design Lab, 426 3rd St., Old Town Eureka, (707) 497-6237, www.origindesignlab.com. (AC-0531)