2024 Heider Center Community Education Classes

Winter 2024 Class List

Check out the new Winter 2024 classes below or click here to download the new class list and registration form.

Sketching with Watercolor

We will make 2 small concertina-style watercolor sketchbooks and curate a 6-color pocket watercolor tin which you will use during class and take home for future sketching. You will learn that sketching with watercolor is easy and fun with no stress. I’ll give you instructions on your first sketches that you will put in your books with your own flair. Please bring a pair of scissors, 2 small containers for water, a waterproof black pen and a supply of paper towels. All other supplies are provided.

Age Group: Adults
Instructor: Paula Havisto
Cost: $40.00
Date: Saturday, February 17
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)

Chairside Basket

Put all your magazines, projects, etc. in this useful 12X10X13 size storage basket. A choice of accent row weavers makes this your own special storage basket. Supplies to bring are an old towel, clothespins, and a needle nose plier.

Age Group: All ages (weaving experience helpful)
Instructor: Phyllis Schoen
Cost: $50.00
Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)

 Ukrainian Eggs

You will create beautiful heirloom eggs with this wax resist method of decoration eggs. Students will leave class with finished eggs and all of the supplies to make more at home.

Age Group: All ages
Instructor: Jane Bangsberg
Cost: $45.00 for new students/$35 for returning students with their own supplies (eggs will be provided).
Date: Tuesday, March 12
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)

Boston Bean Pot Basket

This woven bean pot basket starts with flat spokes creating a round woven base. Measures about 7” at the base to 9” on the top. A bean pot swing handle is added at the rim. Shaping is the technique used in this basket. Supplies to bring are an old towel, clothespins, and a needle nose plier.

Age Group: All ages
Instructor: Phyllis Schoen
Cost: $45.00
Date: Saturday, March 16
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)

Watercolor Made Easy

This is a fun and interactive paint-a-long in watercolor. We will paint a landscape with step-by-step instructions, and no experience is needed. Bring 2 small containers for water, paper towels, a small spray bottle, and a pencil. All other supplies of paper, paint, and brushes are provided for you to use during class. Grab a friend and enjoy a few hours of fun and creativity.

Age Group: Adult
Instructor: Paula Havisto
Cost: $40.00
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)

Criss Cross Oval Basket

Start off with a 7”X10” oval base. You will then weave a beautiful oval shape bowl. Choices of colors and designs will be available. The rim will include a unique cross design. You will find this a very useful basket. Supplies to bring are an old towel, clothespins, and a needle nose plier.

Age Group: All ages (Weaving experience helpful)
Instructor: Phyllis Schoen
Cost: $45.00
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)