Paint Me a Story Join us for some creative fun with your preschooler as we read Fancy Nancy By Jane O'connor. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. After the story, each child will get to paint their very own high heel, princess mirror, or purse bank! Cost includes story time, studio fee & pottery piece. Due to the young age of the children, we do ask that the parents stay and participate. Date: Thursday, April 1st, 10:00 – 11:00AM Fee: $15 per child Ages: 1-5 Register/Sign Up! >> Turning on the Lathe: Lidded Box Learn the basics of turning on the lathe as you create your very own wooden box! You'll learn how to use the tools to create beautiful pieces on the lathe, such as bowls, vases, and more! Instructor Jay Hill loves sharing his hobby with others, and is excited to offer this class to you! Spots fill quickly as the classes are small, so register today! Dates: Friday, April 2nd, 4:30 – 7:30PM, and Saturday, April 3rd, 10:00AM - Completion Fee: $35 (includes all materials) Ages: 16-17 with Adult, or 18+ Level: Beginner Register/Sign Up! >> Wilton® Discover Cake Decorating – Course 1 Thousands of people just like you have experienced the excitement of decorating their first cakes in a Wilton Method Class. With your Wilton Method Instructor as your guide, you will see how easy and rewarding it is to decorate wonderful cakes and other desserts that will delight your family and friends. Course 1 is the perfect place to start. Instructor Terry Paterson will show you the right way to decorate, step by step. Share the fun with other students as you learn each new decorating skill, and share your delicious results with family and friends! Instructor Terry Paterson learned the Wilton Method of Cake Decorating 8 years ago and has been teaching for 6 years. She also attended Culinary School so has many tips and pointers to help her students become the best decorators they can. Terry has been a hand-crafter since age 4 and excels in many arts but enjoys teaching more than anything except travel. In 25 years as a travel agent, she enjoyed the great opportunities of traveling the world. In recent years she has learned quilting, watercolor journaling, and still takes cake decorating and other classes to increase her skills. She is looking forward to teaching at Camp Pendleton and welcomes everyone to join and enjoy her classes. Techniques you’ll learn in Discover Cake Decorating include: Icing and Bag Preparation The Fundamentals of Cake Decorating Star Tip Decorating and Shell Border Round Tip Writing and Decorating Piping Gel Pattern Transfer Figure Piping Drop Flowers Floral Sprays, Leaves and Vines The Famous Wilton Rose! Date: Class meets four times: Saturdays, April 3rd - 24th, 10:00 - 12:00PM Fee: $35 + additional materials that you may have at home or need to purchase on your own (approx. $50-$100) Ages: 18+ Level: Beginner Register/Sign Up! >> How to Build Bookcase Perfect for beginners, our bookcase class is a fun and rewarding introduction to our wood shop. You'll become familiar with the tools and machines available in the wood shop during this three-day workshop as you construct a sturdy pine bookcase, complete with an adjustable shelf. Bookcase dimensions: 37"W x 10"D x 24"H. Affordable laser engraving services available on-site for all woodshop projects. Dates: Thursday, April 8th, 4:30 – 7:30 PM and Friday, April 9th, 4:30 – 7:30 PM and Saturday, April 10th, 10:00 AM – Completion (approx. 2:00 PM) Fee: $55 (includes all materials, daily woodshop fees, and personal protective equipment) Ages: 16-17 with adult or 18+ Level: Beginner Register/Sign Up! >> Picture Framing Have a photo you’d like to frame, and want to save some dough? Unlock the secrets of framing professionals! Learn how to safely and properly cut glass & matting materials, cut and piece your molding, mount your photo, and more. Instructor and Assistant Manager Dave Keck will teach you the skills necessary to frame your own 8”x10” photo or certificate (please bring it with you to class). Date: Friday, April 16th, 3:30 - 7:30PM Fee: $15 (materials do cost extra and will depend on the type of wood, etc. you select for your project) Ages: 16-17 with adult or 18+ Level: Beginner Register/Sign Up! >> Beach Tote Learn basic sewing skills as you create your very own tote that is perfect for those sunny summer days. We’ll provide everything you need to make this cute and functional bag. Come with friends or family and learn how fun sewing can be! All materials are 100% machine washable. Bring your own sewing machine, or reserve one of ours at no extra cost. Finished bag size: 14 1/2" x 16 1/2" Dates: Saturdays, May 1st and 15th, 10:00AM – 3:00PM Fee: $30 (includes all materials) Ages: 13+ Level: Beginner Register/Sign Up! >> Wilton® Flowers and Borders – Course 2 Build on the skills you learned in Course 1! Your helpful Wilton Instructor will introduce you to many dramatic techniques to make your cakes unforgettable. Master elegant new borders featuring rosettes, reverse shells and rope designs. Give your cakes incredible dimension with the addition of bold color flow decorations. Create lovely new flowers like rosebuds, daisies, daffodils, mums and more. Use these flowers in a grand finale — an impressive flower basket cake using the interwoven basketweave technique. Instructor Terry Paterson was introduced to the Wilton Method of Cake Decorating 8 years ago and has been teaching for 6 years. She attended Culinary School and has many tips and pointers to help her students become the best decorators they can. Terry has been a hand-crafter since age 4 and excels in many arts, but enjoys teaching more than anything (except traveling)! In 25 years as a travel agent, she enjoyed the great opportunities of traveling the world. In recent years, she has learned quilting and watercolor journaling, and still takes cake decorating and other classes to increase her skills. She is looking forward to teaching at Camp Pendleton and welcomes everyone to join and enjoy her classes. Date: Class meets four times: Saturdays, May 1st - 22nd Time: 12:30 - 2:30PM Fee: $35 + additional materials Ages: 18+ Level: Beginner Register/Sign Up! >> Paint Me a Story Join us for some creative fun with your preschooler as we read Giraffes Can't Dance By Giles Andreae. Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune. After the story, each child will get to paint their very own giraffe! Cost includes story time, studio fee & pottery piece. Due to the young age of the children, we do ask that the parents stay and participate. Date: Thursday, May 6th, 10:00 – 11:00AM Fee: $15 per child Ages: 1-5 Register/Sign Up! >> Throwing on the Potter's Wheel This class for beginners will cover wedging, centering, shaping, trimming, decoration, firing and glazing. Learn to create your own beautiful pots, vases, mugs, and bowls that you can use or give as gifts. Things to bring: an old towel, a willingness to get messy, and a sense of humor! Instructor Corinna Laird has created art all of her life and has worked more seriously with clay since 2004. She majored in studio art at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD, and earned her Graduate Certificate in Ceramic Arts from Hood College in Frederick, MD. She is excited to be teaching again after spending time in grad school and having a baby. She loves to help people challenge themselves to learn something new and have fun in the process. Date: This class meets for six sessions: Wednesdays, May 19th & 26th, and June 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Fee: $60 (includes all materials) Ages: 13+ Level: Beginner Register/Sign Up! >> Paint Me a Story Join us for some creative fun with your preschooler as we read My Piggy Bank By Thomas Lewis. Who hasn't tried saving some money for a rainy day? The young person telling this story is not quite sure exactly what it means to save for a rainy day, yet she still diligently deposits spare coins into the big belly of her piggy bank. "My piggy bank is exactly that, it's a pig to keep coins in, and it's really fat!" After the story, each child will get to paint their very own piggy bank! Cost includes story time, studio fee & pottery piece. Due to the young age of the children, we do ask that the parents stay and participate. Date: Thursday, June 4th Time: 10:00 – 11:00AM Fee: $15 per child Ages: 1-5 Register/Sign Up! >> Liberty Quilt Show off your patriotism this coming fourth of July by creating a beautiful quilt right here at the Hobby Shop. This multiple block design is much easier to make than it looks with basic piecing and appliqué, and we’ll provide everything you need to create your first (or second, third or fourth) quilt. Come with friends or family and learn how fun sewing can be! All materials are 100% machine washable. Bring your own sewing machine, or reserve one of ours at no extra cost. Finished quilt size: 67" x 85" Dates: Saturdays, June 5th and 19th Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM Fee: $25 upon regisration, plus a $35 materials fee on the 1st day of class Ages: 13+ Level: Beginner Register/Sign Up! >> Paint Me a Story Join us for some creative fun with your preschooler as we read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom By Bill Martin Jr. The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. "A told b, and b told c, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'"--which probably seemed like a good idea until the other 23 members of the gang decided to follow suit. After the story, each child will get to paint their very own ABC Plate and Cup! Cost includes story time, studio fee & pottery pieces. Due to the young age of the children, we do ask that the parents stay and participate. Date: Thursday, July 1st Time: 10:00 – 11:00AM Fee: $15 per child Ages: 1-5 Register/Sign Up! >> (Return to Top) 

Some of those prices are ridiculous 

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