Summer is just around the corner, and so is the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s new lineup of incredible classes! The fabulous selection is sure to add a bit of fun and excitement into your summer, as these inspiring classes teach you the joys of jewellery making, glazing pottery and mixed media!

For those looking to create their own jewellery, the workshops happening through the summer offer an assortment of lessons to teach you the basics of jewellery making. Discs and Hollow Glass Beads explores a new twist on the round glass bead, by teaching you how to make them flat, ruffled out for flowers, or turn them into hollow beads. While Reef Knot Bracelets focuses on using square knot patterns to create beautiful bracelets, anklets or necklaces to showcase stunning handmade lampwork beads. For those who have an interest in creating something truly unique and beautiful, the Summer Dragonflies class will show you how to create wire and glass dragonflies that are perfect for gifts, window decorations, garden ornaments or as a focal piece for your jewellery.

Existing clay patrons who have an interest in learning the ins and outs of the Glaze Studio at The Centre, Glazing Workshop and Critique will teach you basic glazing chemistry and experiment with glazing techniques on your own pots. Creating beautiful pieces of art doesn’t have to stop there though. Make your own amazing piece of art with Acrylic Pouring, through the use of acrylic paint, silicone sprays and a butane torch! Learn how to make Motivational Art Cards through a wide array of mixed media techniques.

If you’re looking for a way to get creative and practice the Open Glass Studio, Open Clay Studio and Painting and Drawing Open Studio offer a space to hone your skills in glass-bead making and practice on the wheel or hand building. The Open Studios are non-instructional sessions and are perfect for anyone short on time with a desire to construct and create!

Private classes for either small groups or individuals can also be arranged. Perfect for birthday parties, girls’ nights out, or getting the hang of that one tricky medium in one-on-one instruction with one of our talented instructors.

Registration for all classes is now available, but sign up soon because spots are filling up fast! For more information or to register for a class, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, call 604-391-SHOW(7469), or stop by The Centre Box Office (9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack).