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A Tribute to Karen Reifschneider

We want to take time to remember with gratitude, Karen Reifschneider, who passed away in March of 2022. As our fearless leader, she was a dedicated and creative Program Coordinator, teacher and friend, who directed and guided the Adult Leisure Classes at the Lew Sorensen Community Center from 2010 when our new studio opened.

Karen was committed to providing quality arts classes for adults and was always looking for opportunities to expand and improve the content of classes to meet the interests of the community. She was a patient and caring teacher and role model to students and colleagues, encouraging learning, curiosity, and finding joy - and humor - in the creative process. Her honesty, integrity and fairness fostered an environment where interpersonal relationships and connections could be made. We are grateful for the energy and enthusiasm she infused into building this Community Arts program and its continued success.

Dates: Mondays (March 18 - May 6)

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Fine Arts Room

Cost: Eight, three-hour sessions - $145

Instructor: Hannah Ingerson (HI24-2A)

Description: This introduction to relief printmaking course will focus on building basic linoleum carving skills, as well as tips and tricks of the printmaking process. Students will learn to transfer an image, carve, ink and print their blocks using best practices in printmaking. Students will start with single color prints and will move on to multi-color prints at their own pace with guided instruction. The class will be studio style, allowing students to work at their own pace and on ideas and techniques that interest them personally. Class size limited to 10 students and all classes offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+). Payment for class will appear on your bank or credit card statement as “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT TUCSON AZ”. If you have any questions, please feel free to text Hannah at 520-891-3862.

Dates: Mondays (March 18 - May 6)

Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm (Advanced) MA-24A

1:00pm - 4:00pm (Beginner) MA-24B

Location: Fiber Arts Room

Cost: Eight, three-hour sessions - $145

Instructor: Melanie Abel

Description: This class is designed to develop basic through advanced weaving skills. Students will improve their knowledge of warping a loom, reading a draft and general weaving vocabulary. The student will study and plan a project learning techniques and tricks that make weaving easer and fun. Projects will be chosen according to the skill level and interests of the student with the goal of developing the use of technique, texture and color to achieve the desired effect. After weaving the project, the student will learn a variety of finishing techniques including wet finishing. To provide more individualized instruction, up to 9 advanced students are permitted per advanced class. And for the beginner students, up to 5 beginner students are permitted per beginner class. Payment on your credit card statement will read “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT TUCSON AZ”.

Dates: Wednesdays (March 18 - May 6)

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm (MA24-2C)

Location: Fiber Arts Room

Cost: $15 per three-hour lab time slot

Monitor: Melanie Abel

We are now offering an open lab for advanced weaving students or prior approval from the
instructor. The cost listed is a 3-hour lab with no instruction provided. You need to be currently
enrolled in a weaving class at Sorensen to attend an open lab, three-hour time slot. This is a
great opportunity to continue or finish up your projects. The hours cannot roll over into the next
session. Payment on your credit card statement will read “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT
TUCSON AZ”.

Dates: Four Thursdays per session (March 21, April 4, April 18 and May 9)

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Fiber Arts Room

Cost: Four, two-hour sessions - $32

Group Coordinator: Kristi Sparks

Description: Join friends and fellow knitters for an evening of conversation and relaxation while knitting and sharing ideas, knitting expertise, tips and project goals. The group will meet in the Fiber Arts Room from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for a non-instructional, open studio “knitting bee.” Novice knitters are welcome with peer support offered. Hours purchased are to be used in two-hour increments, not to roll over to the next session. Group size limited to 10 participants and all classes offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+). Payment for class will appear on your bank or credit card statement as “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT TUCSON AZ.

Location: Wheel Pottery Studio

Cost: $15 per three-hour lab time slot

Monitor: Dee Frame-Hourigan

We are now offering an open lab for pottery on Mondays and Fridays. The cost listed is a 3-hour lab with no instruction provided. You need to be currently enrolled in a wheel or hand building class at Sorensen to attend an open lab, three-hour time slot. This is a great opportunity to finish up your projects. The hours cannot roll over into the next session. Payment for pottery lab will appear on your bank or credit card statement as “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT TUCSON AZ”.

Mondays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (DH24-2A). March 18 - May 6

Fridays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (DH24-2B). March 22 - May 10

Location: Hand Built Studio

Cost: Eight, three-hour sessions - $145

Instructors: Linda Baker, Nancy Murray and Julie Stein

Description: Learn basic techniques of slab, coil and pinch construction. Students will be using the slab roller, clay extruder, molds and hand sculpting to make unique and creative objects as well as tile and mosaic projects. Glaze techniques and other surface decoration techniques will be demonstrated as well as various class projects using patterns and interesting textures. Class size limited to 10 students and all classes offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+). Payment for class will appear on your bank or credit card statement as “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT TUCSON AZ”.

Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Julie Stein (JS24-2A) March 19 - May 7

Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Nancy Murray(NM24-2A) March 21- May 9

Thursdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Nancy Murray (NM24-2B) March 21 - May 9

Saturdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-2C) March 23 - May 11

Location: Wheel Pottery Studio

Cost: Eight, three-hour sessions - $145

Instructors: Linda Baker and Katie Moyer

Description: Learn or practice wheel technique in a class offering general skill development for wheel throwers of all experience levels. Such topics as making matched sets, lids, rim treatments and glazing will be explored. The Wednesday evening classes will put an emphasis on altered forms and use of alternative surface treatments. Some throwing experience is helpful for this class. Class size limited to 10 students and all classes offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+). Payment for class will appear on your bank or credit card statement as “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT TUCSON AZ”.

Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Katie Moyer (KM24-2A) March 19 - May 7

Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-2A) March 20 - May 8

Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-2B) March 20 - May 8

Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Katie Moyer (KM24-2B) March 20 - May 8

Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-2D) March 23 - May 11

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

ADULT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - SESSION 2, 2024

Class Descriptions & Registration Links

Printmaking

Cone 10 Clay

Weaving

Weaving Open Lab

Sit & Stitch Knitting

Pottery Open Lab

Portrait Drawing

Hand Built Pottery

Wheel Pottery

Upcoming 2024 Sessions

Printmaking

Weaving

Hand-built Pottery

Wheel Pottery

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