2025 Heider Center Community Education Classes
Fall 2025 Class List
Check out the new 2025 classes below and register online today, or click here to download the new class list and registration form.
Remote Control Basket
A fun weave! Great for a beginner or experienced weaver. Rectangle basket that is 4”X10” in size. It comes with a permanent wire handle. All weaving techniques are used. A variety of colors will be available. Please bring: an old towel, clothespins, a needle nosed pliers.
Age Group: Adult
Instructor: Phyllis Schoen
Cost: $35
Date: Saturday Oct. 4
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students: 12
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through Heider Center Lobby)
Needle Felting for Beginners – Please Note: NEW LOCATION
Participants will learn needle felting basics and create 2 needle felted works. One will be 3-D and the other will be flat work. All materials will be provided. This class is geared toward beginners. This will be a great class to bring along a friend or two. The kitchen and bar will be open so stop in early to make a night of it. **Additional kits will be available for purchase if you want to create additional work later.
Age Group: HS – Adult
Instructors: Angie Hemker & Abby Johnson
Cost: $45.00
Date: Tuesday Oct. 7
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students:
Location: Hunters Last Chace Event Room 140 Leonard St S, West Salem
Snowmen from Recycled Materials Please Note: NEW LOCATION
Create three different giftable (or keepable) little snowmen out of recycled materials. All materials will be provided. This is a great class to do with a friend. The kitchen and bar will be open so stop in early and make a night of it. **Additional kits will be available for purchase if you are interested in creating more.
Age Group: Adult
Instructor: Angie Hemker & Abby Johnson
Cost: $45.00
Date: Tuesday Oct. 21
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Minimum Students: 4
Location: Hunters Last Chance Event Room 140 Leonard St. S, West Salem
Fall Harvest Watercolor Painting
We will be painting a fall harvest scene of a basket of apples, leaves, pumpkins, and everything related to Fall! Supplies provided will be brushes, watercolor paint and professional level cotton paper. (you are welcome to bring your own brushes and paint if you like). Please bring 2 containers for water, an old towel, paper towels, a pencil and a small spray bottle.
Age Group: Adult
Instructor: Paula Havisto
Cost: $45.00
Date: Saturday Oct. 25
Time: 10:00 AM-Noon
Minimum Students: 3
Maximum Students: 10
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through Heider Center Lobby)
Mitten Wall Basket
A great wall basket with a 4” handle to hang. Base measures 13”X5”. It’s 9” tall with a 9”X13” opening. Lots of room for storage! Accents will be cherry. Please bring: an old towel, clothespins, and a needle nosed pliers.
Age Group: Adult
Instructor: Phyllis Schoen
Cost: $45.00
Date: Saturday Oct. 25
Time: 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students: 12
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center lobby)
Holiday/Winter Welcome Mats – Please Note: New Location
Participants will hand paint a coco coir mat for the entrance to their home! All materials will be provided. This class is suitable for beginners on up. This is a great class to do with a friend or two. The kitchen and bar will be open so stop in early and make a night of it!
Age Group: Adult
Instructor: Angie Hemker & Abby Johnson
Cost: $45.00
Date: Tuesday Nov. 4
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students:
Location: Hunters Last Chance Event Room, 140 Leonard St S, West Salem
Embroidered Ornaments – Please Note New Location
During this class you will create two ornaments that are winter or holiday themed. There will be additional options if you want a more year round option. All materials will be provided. This class is suitable for beginners on up. This is a great class to do with a friend or two. Additional kits will be available for purchase if you want to create more than two. The kitchen and bar will be open so stop in early and make a night of it.
Age Group: HS – Adult
Instructor: Angie Hemker & Abby Johnson
Cost: $45.00
Date: Thursday Nov. 13
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Minimum Students: 4
Location: Hunters Last Chance Event Room, 140 Leonard St. S, West Salem
Watercolor Holiday Cards
We will be painting two cards of a holiday theme you select. Each card will have a template so no drawing is needed. The finished cards come with envelopes. You will be able to send your hand painted cards as a gift to your friends or family.Brushes, watercolor paint, and professional level cotton cards will be provided. Please bring 2 containers for water, an old towel, paper towels, a pencil, a kneaded eraser, and a small spray bottle.
Age Group: Adults Instructor: Paula Havisto
Cost: 45.00
Date: Saturday Nov. 15
Time: 10:00 AM- Noon
Minimum Students: 3
Maximum Students: 10
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)
Button Muffin Bowl Basket
This basket starts with a 5” round wooden base. It will have a combination of natural and color spokes to create an interesting pattern. It will be accented with buttons. The finished size is approximately 5 ½” X 8 ½”. If you have favorite buttons feel free to bring them. You will need 12 of them from ½”- 1” in size. They do not have to match. Please bring: an old towel, clothespins, and a needle nosed pliers.
Age Group: All Levels
Instructor: Phillis Schoen
Cost: $45.00
Date: Saturday Nov. 15
Time: 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students: 12
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)
Spiral Starship Basket
This is an intricate weave with a spiral base. You will then add round reed to create a flower pattern. These round reed pieces will bring it to a braided rim. Colors are natural and smoked. Finished basked will measure 10” in diameter and 3” tall. You must have weaving experience for this basket.
Age: Adult W/Weaving experience
Instructor: Phyllis Schoen
Cost: $45.00
Date: Saturday Nov. 29
Time: 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Minimum Students: 4
Maximum Students: 12
Location: West Salem High School Room #134 (Enter through the Heider Center Lobby)
