Fine Crafts & Creativity Workshops

All-Occasion Card Making Workshop
Jan Brenneman

Students will make five different cards; perfect for birthdays, get well, hello and Mother’s Day. Supplies, including card stock, patterned paper, die-cut shapes, ribbons, gemstones, stamps, and other embellishments are included in the fee.
Age: Adult 
Fee: $17.00 per 2-hour class 
Day: Wednesday 
Date & Time: November 29, 2023     2:30 pm-4:30 pm 
or
​Date & Time: November 29, 2023     6:00 pm-8:00 pm    
After retiring from public school teaching a few years ago, Jan began taking paper crafting and card-making classes from various teachers in the area. She has taught several different card-making classes at the Hayner in the past few years.

Beginning Jewelry Making
Connie Galey
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In this class we will be making bracelets using memory wire.  Students will learn basic jewelry making skills such as opening jump rings and adding beads and components to their bracelet. Students will learn how to use memory wire in projects. These bracelets don’t need clasps so students will learn the ‘magic’ of memory wire. *Students must register at least one week prior to start of class.  
Age: 16 - Adult                                   Fee: $25 per 2-hour class
Monday               6:00 - 8:00 pm                       September 25

Holiday Earrings
Connie Galey

Let’s make some fun jewelry for the upcoming holidays. In this class, we will be making earrings for Halloween, ​Thanksgiving and Christmas. No prior experience needed. Students will learn basic jewelry making skills. Students will make 3 pairs of earrings during this class. Supplies included in the fee. *Students must register at least one week prior to start of class.    
Age: 16 - Adult                                   Fee: $25 per 2-hour class
Wednesday         6:00 - 8:00 pm                       October 4

DIY Earrings
Connie Galey
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In this class students will learn to design and create two pairs of earrings of their choosing. Students will learn how to pick 
components such as jump rings, wire and beads that work together to create their design. Students will learn basic jewelry making skills. 

The instructor will have a variety of beads charms and components for students to choose from to design a pair of earrings. In designing your custom piece students will learn to consider how the components work together. Students will learn what types of wire and what wire will work best in their design. 

Students who have their own tools or particular beads are welcome to bring them to class. *Students must register at least one week prior to start of class.  
Age: 16 - Adult                                        Fee: $25 per 2-hour class
Monday               6:00 - 8:00 pm                       October 30
Wednesday         6:00 - 8:00 pm                       November 1
​Connie Galey is an award winning photographer who also enjoys fine art
crafting, especially creating these simple, yet elegant, wearable bracelets. She
began making jewelry as a result of classes that she took at the Hayner Center several years ago. Connie also appreciates the versatility and ease of use of alcohol ink as an artistic medium.

Ukrainian Style Eggs and More
​Barbara Deschapelles
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CHECK BACK IN THE SPRING FOR ANOTHER CLASS
WITH BARBARA DESCHAPELLES

The basic technique of the traditional Ukrainian Pysanky (wax resist) will be covered in the first session as well as a bit of the history of the craft which predates the Christian era.  The remaining sessions will cover additional techniques including etching eggs, using alcohol inks on eggs, and other non traditional methods.  Students will receive a kit to take home as part of the class supplies.  We will be working with wax and dye and other chemicals, so wear old clothes.  Materials needed for the class will be supplied.  Students will be able to choose their own designs either from their own inspiration, or one of the books with published designs.
Age: 16 - Adult (Children 10 and older when accompanied by adult)
Fee: TBD
Days: Saturdays                  
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm              
Dates: TBD
Barbara Deschapelles has lived in Troy for over 40 years, and worked in the computing and Information Technology sector most of that time. She and her husband have two grown children and two grandchildren. Barb has been making Ukrainian style eggs for better than 25 years, but continues to learn new and different techniques. The interest in these eggs started at home when she was a child, and her family displayed several eggs each Easter. She has taught this class for a number of years.