Arts Center at Killingworth

Winter 2011 Classes

Little Black Dress with Wendy Hughes Saturdays, Feb 5, 12; Mar 5, 12, 19. 3:30-5:30pm. $185
			Create this wardrobe must-have! Learn to operate a sewing machine, purchase fabric and notions, cut patterns and follow sewing directions. Basic skills are taught such as sewing straight and curved lines, basting seams, applying facings, installing a zipper, hand tacking facings and hemming a dress. Group demonstrations and individualized instruction are offered. Portable sewing machine is required.
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Fabric Design with Gloria Nilsson Saturdays, Jan 29; Feb 5, 12; Mar 5, 1-3pm. $125
			Our newest fashion program focuses on the decorative quality of fabric including pattern, color basics and textural effects. Students design and create their own unique fabric design to build their portfolio. A great program for beginners and those who have taken Fashion Illustration.
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Woven Scarf with Jane Stickney Sundays, March 20, 27, 1:30-4:30pm. $120
			If you enjoy working with yarn, you will enjoy weaving. Don’t know where to start or no room for a floor loom? In these two Workshops, learn how to prepare a Beka Rigid Heddle cherry loom (provided), weave fabric, and create a beautiful scarf just right for your wardrobe. Have fun combining color and texture of your choice to create this Winter fashion accessory!
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Art Portfolio Consultation - Ongoing Two Hour Meetings, by appointment
Red Apples, Gloria Nilsson			This hands-on Art Portfolio Workshop is designed to assist High School students develop a comprehensive art portfolio - a requirement by most colleges for consideration to enter an art program. A strong Portfolio must be a collection of the student's best, original and completed artwork. While 10-15 strong pieces are typically required, each college may have differing program requirements in terms of number and theme. Workshop sessions are flexible and will help students set and achieve specific portfolio goals, tailored to the individual requirements of the program to which they are applying.
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Fashion Portfolio Consultation - Ongoing Two Hour Meetings, by appointment
Fashion Illustration, Gloria Nilsson			For those interested in fashion, we are launching *Fashion Portfolio Consultations.* Break into the fashion industry with confidence and success. Learn why a portfolio is a major investment in your accomplishments, creativity and execution. Fine tune your existing portfolio or begin to develop your portfolio now. Call or email to schedule your private consultation with artist Gloria Nilsson at the Arts Center. Workshop sessions are flexible and will help students set and achieve specific portfolio goals, tailored to the individual requirements of the program to which they are applying.
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All Workshops are held at The Arts Center. Space is limited so please reserve your spot in advance. To register, please contact: The Arts Center at Killingworth 276 N. Parker Hill Road \| Killingworth, CT. 06419 (860) 663-5593 \| e-mail us at: artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com
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