ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Lew Sorensen

2300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road

Tucson, Arizona | 85749

ADULT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - SESSION 1, 2024

WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF CONCERNED, CARING, CREATIVE LEARNERS.   CARING COMMUNITIES PROTECT EACH OTHER, INCLUDING THOSE MOST VULNERABLE,  IN ALL WAYS POSSIBLE.  TO THAT END WE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING, WASH HANDS AND SURFACES AND ADHERE TO PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES. 

 

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US KEEP EVERYONE AT ADULT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE.

 

A Tribute to Karen Reifschneider

As the Summer Schedule enrollment time begins, we want to take time to remember with gratitude, Karen Reifschneider, who passed away in March of this year. 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.

Class Descriptions & Registration Links

Printmaking

Dates: Mondays (January 8 - February 26)

Times: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Meet in the General Arts Room

Cost: Eight, three-hour sessions - $145

Instructor: Hannah Ingerson (HI24-1A)

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 wo work at their own pace and on ideas and techniques that interest them personally. If you have any questions, please feel free to text Hannah at 520-891-3862.

Supply list (can be purchased on Amazon):
1. Linoleum carving tool (pink handle Speedball tool is good).
2. Brayer ( Speedball pink handle is nice. Soft 4” is a good universal brayer tool).
3. Flexible metal putty knife.
4. Linoleum to carve - size is up to you. “Speedy Carve” or “Easy Carve” is good for
beginners. White/ green and pink have shown better results than tan.
5. Paper you would like to print on. Canson Multimedia, BFK Reeves or any thicker cardstock is preferred.
6. Pencil and sketchbook for planning and transferring your designs.
7. Tracing paper if you would like to trace/ copy images.

 

   

Cone 10 Clay

 

One, 25 pound bag of cone 10 high fire pottery clay: $25

Weaving

Dates: Mondays  (January 8 - February 26)

Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm MA24-1A
1:00pm - 4:00pm MA24-1B

Location: Meet in the 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, experienced students may be asked to attend the 9:00am - 12:00pm time (MA23-5A) while beginners will attend the 1:00pm - 4:00 time  (MA23-5B).

    
    

Weaving Open Lab

Monitor: Melanie Abel

Cost: $15 per three-hour lab time slot

We are now offering an open lab for weaving on Wednesdays.  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.

Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (MA24-1C)  January 13 - March 2

Sit & Stitch Knitting

Dates: Four Thursdays per session (held on January 11, 25 and February 8, 22)

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Meet in the 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 and 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.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Pottery Open Lab

Monitor: Dee Frame-Hourigan

Cost: $15 per three-hour lab time slot

We are now offering an open lab for pottery on Fridays.  The cost listed is a 3-hour lab with no
instruction provided. You need to be currently enrolled in a pottery 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.

Fridays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (DH24-1A)  January 13 - March 2
  

Hand Built Pottery

Location: Pottery Studio Hand Built Room

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.

Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Julie Stein (JS24-1A). Held January 9 - February 27

Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Nancy Murray (NM24-1A). Held January 11 - February 29

Thursdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Nancy Murray (NM24-1B). Held January 11 - February 29

Saturdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-1C). Held January 13 - March 2

   
   
   

Wheel Pottery

Location: Pottery Studio Wheel Room

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.

Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Katie Moyer (KM24-1A). Held January 9 - February 27

Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Katie Moyer (KM24-1B). Held January 10 - February 28

Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-1A). Held January 10 - February 28

Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-1B). Held January 13 - March 2

   
   
   

Upcoming 2024 Sessions

January 8 - March 2

March 18 - May 11

June 3 - July 27

August 12 - October 5

October 14 - December 14

Printmaking

Printmaking

Hand-built Pottery

Hand-Built Pottery

Weaving

Weaving
Lew Sorensen

Macrame

Macrame

Wheel Pottery

Wheel Pottery