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Ceramic Corner Blog CLUBS & GROUPS Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Most of us are wishing for those fall leaves and cooler weather. Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins are in full swing in the ceramics class. We have large to small pumpkins, pumpkin plates, pumpkin sugar and creamer, pumpkin napkin holders, and jack o' lanterns. Since Halloween is our next holiday, we have several items for you to work on such as scary coffee mugs, Frankenstein candy dish and of course Jack o' lanterns. In the hand-casting area, I've taken zucchini leaves from my garden and hand-cast it into clay and created a great fall plate for a coffee table or counter decoration. No two will be the same! They would also make a one-of-a-kind hostess gift for those holiday parties. These will only be offered as long as my zucchini plant holds out. Also, there is a bread plate which is done in those ocean colors with coral added with French dimensions and fired, so please come join us and check out what is being created on Wednesdays, at 1 pm. Instructor, Pamela Mayoral, (951) 897-1922. ~ Pamela Mayoral Crafters It's time for you to find out how much fun it would be if you came to join us for crafts! We meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month in the Craft Room at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you there! ~ Pam Kelly & Rita Partida Card Making Classes Have you always wanted to learn to make your own holiday cards? Come join us and learn how to use a cotton press, rubber stamping, heat embossing and dry embossing. Please bring a good pair of paper scissors and let your creativity flow. There are some samples in the Craft Room for your viewing. Friday classes will be at 1 pm on Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. Instructor, Pamela Mayoral, (951) 897-1922. ~ Pamela Mayoral Drawing & Sketching There are two classes available for drawing and sketching: Monday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon, and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. The Monday classes are based around a specific semester and the Wednesday classes are ongoing throughout the year. The evening classes typically have the more advanced students, many who have begun to work with colored pencils, in addition to graphite. A student can attend any of the classes, ie: Mondays and Wednesdays or just one. It is strongly recommended that new students attend the first class of a new semester on a Monday morning before deciding which class day they prefer. It is there that you will get to learn the supplies that you will need and honestly, the first class is lots of fun! The students have been absolutely thrilled with their finished works of art, getting much satisfaction by framing and hanging them. The new term begins Monday, Oct. 22, 10 am to 12 noon in the Crafts Room in the Lodge. The class is led by Rob Kelman, (951) 992-9156, email, rbkdesigns@verizon.net. Please call or email any questions that you have. The class is free! You provide supplies which will be discussed in the first class. Just bring a sheet of paper and a pen or pencil for taking notes. Many times, the best students are those who wanted to pursue art 26 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | OCTOBER 2012 Drawing by Annie Parque, student and Four Seasons resident but something got in the way. Whether it was a parent, spouse, friend or circumstances, now is your chance to renew your lost passion. It doesn't matter if you have never drawn before, you used to draw years ago, or if you are an accomplished artist. The classes typically have a mix of all three. The results of the past classes have been astounding! Each student works from a black and white photo of their choosing, at their own pace. We do not use a single still life set up, which everyone draws from. This class is about individuality. ~ Rob Kelman