Spring at the WCAA Have fun learning a new creative skills this spring with workshops or classes at the Wayne County Arts Alliance. From Zentangles and beadmaking to E marketing and portrait drawing and beyond, the WCAA has a class for you! The spring session runs from April through June. For more info, call 570-390-4420, email wcaa@waynecountyartsalliance.org or visit the WCAA website and sign up online.

Writer's Workout: June 22nd, 2013 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm More Info

Member $30 Non-Member $40

Painting with Scissors- The Art of Collage: June 24th - 28th, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm More Info

Member $85 Non-Member $95

Instructor: Hana Gorman Everyone has heard of painting a picture with a brush. Many have even tried that. But how about painting with an eraser, a comb, a piece of play-dough, crumpled paper or an old credit card? There is a lot of fun to be had painting with just about anything. After the first two days of exploration, there will be enough interesting-looking papers to finally paint with scissors. Students will create a collage inspired in part by architecture and in part by natural forms, observing their differences, similarities and relationships to each other. Instructor: Hana Gorman Ages 8 & Up Members: $85/week Non-Members: $95/week Material fee included Class held at 812 Main Street, Honesdale

Hana Gorman

Felting for Kids: July 10th, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm More Info

Member $20 Non-Member $30

Instructor: Gudrun Feigl Felting involves working with sheep wool in beautiful colors, and warm soapy water - the perfect combination for kids who want to explore their creativity. In this class children will learn about the technique of wet felting and enjoy this very tactile and rewarding way of being artistic. Instructor: Gudrun Feigl Ages 6 & Up Members: $20 Non-Members: $30 Material fee: $5 Class held at 812 Main Street, Honesdale

Gudrun Feigl

Exploring Fiber- Felting: July 11th, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm More Info

Member $30 Non-Member $40

Instructor: Gudrun Feigl Felting is creative, relaxing, rewarding and comes in two kinds: wet felting and needle felting. In this workshop participants will learn the basics of both techniques in one simple project. The material used will be sheep wool, warm water, soap and felting needles. No experience necessary. Instructor: Gudrun Feigl Members: $30 Non-Members: $40 Material fee: $8 Class held at 812 Main Street, Honesdale

Gudrun Feigl

After the Final Draft - Steps to Getting Published: July 12th, 2013 10:00 am - 1:00 pm More Info

Member $30 Non-Member $40

Crazy Critters- The Art of Sculpture: July 15th - 19th, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm More Info

Member $85 Non-Member $95

Instructor: Hana Gorman The critters are back by popular demand! Make lizards, turtles, frogs, bugs and other colorful creatures with beautifully patterned skin using polymer clay. Polymer clay (better known by the brand names of Fimo or Sculpey) is a pliable, synthetic compound versatile enough to sculpt, carve, texture, paint, stamp, mold and layer into intricate patterns. It does not dry out and may be fired in a standard home oven. This medium is a truly user-friendly material that lends itself to a variety of projects for all ages and skill levels. This material is well worth getting to know better. Instructor: Hana Gorman Ages 8 & Up Members: $85/week Non-Members: $95/week Material fee included Class held at 812 Main Street, Honesdale

Hana Gorman

Exploring Paper- Quilling: July 16th, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm More Info

Member $30 Non-Member $40

Exploring Paper- Recycled Basket: July 24th, 2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm More Info

Member $30 Non-Member $40

Instructor: Linda Cobb Increase your knowledge of crafts constructed from recycled materials with one of our Exploring Paper workshops. Do you remember weaving together gum wrappers into a long chain? Even if you don’t, here is an opportunity to learn to recycle your last year’s greeting cards into bowls. During this 3-hour class, students will cut, fold and weave strips of greeting cards (or other recycled paper resources) into a unique basket. Instructor: Linda Cobb Members: $30 Non-Members: $40 Material fee included Class held at 812 Main Street, Honesdale

Linda Cobb

Time Travel- Art around the World: July 29th - August 2nd, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm More Info

Member $85 Non-Member $95

Instructor: Lisa Macchia-Ohliger Take a wild ride through time and discover ancient cultures with instructor Lisa Macchia-Ohliger. Our first stop will be Greenland for a Viking adventure. Students will try their hand at making armor and adornments fit for a Viking kings. The journey continues to China where we will make Peking Opera masks and study the rich traditions of the Chinese. Next we take a short flight to the mountains of Tibet where we will stop to create Sand Mandalas before visiting India to try the ancient art of Batiking. Our last stop will bring us back to the United States for a lesson in early Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art. Students will learn about the early Dutch settlers and make their own Hex signs. Instructor: Lisa Macchia-Ohliger Ages: 6 & up July 29- August 2, 10 a.m.- noon Members: $85/week Non-Members: $95/week Includes Material Fee

Lisa Macchia-Ohliger

The Secret Life of Plastic Bags: August 3rd, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm More Info

Member $60 Non-Member $70

Instructor: Hana Gorman This is the first workshop in our new series of eco-friendly crafts. In this class a new method of using ordinary plastic grocery shopping bags as an art material to make many interesting projects ranging from ornaments to baskets and jewelry will be introduced. Instructor: Hana Gorman Members: $60 Non-Members: $70 Material fee: $10 Class held at 812 Main Street, Honesdale

Hana Gorman

Inventions- Art of Science: August 5th - 9th, 2013 10:00 am - 12:00 pm More Info

Member $85 Non-Member $95

Instructor: Lisa Macchia-Ohliger Calling all junior inventors! Put your engineering skills to the test as you use simple classroom materials to build structures, and crazy contraptions. Students will examine the trials and errors of inventions from The Romans, Leonardo Da Vinci, and The Wright Brothers and their path to success. Who will be the inventor of the next big thing? Maybe you! Instructor: Lisa Macchia-Ohliger Ages: 6 & up Aug 5-9, 10 a.m.- Noon Members: $85/week Non-Members: $95/week Includes Material Fee

Lisa Macchia-Ohliger

Exploring Fiber-Fabric Weaving and Embellishing: August 7th, 2013 10:00 am - 1:00 pm More Info

Member $30 Non-Member $40

Instructor: Linda Cobb In this part of our Exploring Fiber series students will learn to weave two fabrics together, mount them on canvas and create unique embellishments for their finished products. Instructor: Linda Cobb Members: $30 Non-Members: $40 Material fee: $10 Class held at 812 Main Street, Honesdale

Linda Cobb

Exploring Jewelry- Working with Wire: August 10th, 2013 10:00 am - 1:00 pm More Info

Member $30 Non-Member $40

Instructor: Hana Gorman What is a jump ring and why would you want to know how to make one? What is the difference in between a head pin and an eye pin? In this introductory jewelry workshop we will explore these and similar questions. The workshop will teach the students basics of stringing, working with chain, assembling earrings, making basic jewelry findings and hammered wire components. Instructor: Hana Gorman Members: $30 Non-Members: $40 Material fee: $20 Class held at 812 Main Street, Honesdale

Hana Gorman

WCAA Class Policies and Notices:

• Material fees payable to the instructor at the time of the class.
• Class dates are subject to change. If you missed the class of your choice, call, it is often postponed.
• ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Registration will be closed 3 business days before the start date in order to allow the instructors to mail-order materials.
• To secure your place in a class, you must enroll via PayPal above, or fill out the form included in the class schedule below and enclose the full tuition payment by check payable to WCAA. The material fee is payable to the instructor at the time of the first class.
• If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, instructor’s illness, or other emergency, students will be notified prior to the scheduled start date and a full refund will be issued. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled.
• Tuition is non-refundable unless WCAA is notified no less than one week prior to start date.
• WCAA will not reduce or prorate any class fees for missed classes or late enrollment.