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Windward Community College
Office of Vocational & Community Education
45-720 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Website comments to: jerri@hawaii.edu
Windward Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

Page last updated: June 15, 2009

Windward Community CollegeHeader: Windward Community College, Office of Continuing Education
2009 - Arts & Crafts
Call 235-7433 to register
Title
Instructor
Date
Day
Time
Location
Fee
Code
Description
Oshibana - Pressed Flower Art
Edwin Cheung
6/13 & 6/20
Sat
9 am - noon
Hale Kuhina 115
$75 + $50 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K06AR296
Learn scientific techniques in pressing dry the flowers and foliages for use in the creation of an artwork in a picture frame. You will learn how to press the flowers and how to frame your artwork. Lab fee includes picture frame.
Play In Clay
Bryce NimtzMyers
5/18 - 6/24
Mon & Wed
6 - 8 pm
Hale Palanakila 216
$140 + $30 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K05AR122

The summer series of Play in Clay will offer introductory demonstrations in both handbuilding and wheelthrowing techniques for the beginning student. Further demonstrations and individual instruction will focus on basic and intermediate techniques and will introduce the ceramic firing process. During the 5-week session students will learn what they need to know to operate on their own in our ceramic facility so they can continue on during future non-instructional sessions independently. Advanced students are also welcome!

Recommended textbook: Make It In Clay: A Beginner's Guide to Ceramics (2nd Edition) by Charlotte Speight, John Toki. ISBN: 0-7674-1701-1, McGraw Hill Publishing Co.

Summer lab hours: Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m.

View information on the Ceramics Studio here.

Play In Clay
Bryce NimtzMyers
6/29 - 8/5
Mon & Wed
6 - 8 pm
Hale Palanakila 216
$140 + $30 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K06AR123
Play In Clay
Bryce NimtzMyers
8/10 - 9/16
Mon & Wed
6 - 8 pm
Hale Palanakila 216
$140 + $30 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K08AR124
Sumi-e for Beginners - Adults
Hisae Shouse
5/21 - 6/18 (no class on 6/11)
Thu
10 am - noon
Hale Kuhina 115
$60 + $6 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K05AR267
This unique oriental art form called Sumi-e literally means ink painting. Learn the concepts and techniques of Japanese painting using simple color and limited details on rice paper. With practice of the basic techniques, the art of Sumi-e can bring enjoyment and pleasure. Supplies needed: white ceramic dish (shallow), wash cloth and water well.
Sumi-e for Beginners - Adults
Hisae Shouse
8/13 - 9/3
Thu
10 am - noon
Hale Kuhina 115
$60 + $6 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K08AR268
Sumi-e Workshop for Beginners
Hisae Shouse
7/9
Thu
8 am - noon
Hale Kuhina 115
$40 + $6 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K08AR269
No experience necessary. This unique orinetal art form called Sumi-e literally means ink painting. Learn the concepts and techniques of Japanese painting using simple color and limited details on rice paper. You wil create the most basic and popular subject to paint, bamboo. Supplies needed: white creamic dish (shallow), wash cloth,and water well.
Sumi-e Workshop for Beginners
Hisae Shouse
7/23
Thu
8 am - noon
Hale Kuhina 115
$40 + $6 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K08AR270
Introduction to Toin Misho Ikebana
Viva Inouye
6/17
Wed
6 - 8 pm
Hale Kuhina 106
$20 + $8 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K04AR198
Ikebana flower arrangement evolved in Japan over seven centuries ago and is the art of beautifully arranging cut stems, leaves and flowers in vases and other containers. You will hav fun as you create a simple and timeless ikebana flower arrangement that will not only be beautiful but you will also discover that it will reflect your feelings, emotions, and inner beauty.
Play In Clay Paul Nash 9/21-10/28 Mon & Wed 6 - 8pm Hale Palanakila 216 $140 + $30 lab fee (payable to instructor) K09AR125 This is an open studio for community people who already know ceramics. We work in the stoneware, raku and pit fire processes.
Play In Clay Paul Nash 11/2-12/9 Mon & Wed 6 - 8pm Hale Palanakila 216 $140 + $30 lab fee (payable to instructor) K11AR126
Play In Clay Paul Nash 9/21 - 10/28 Mon & Wed 6 - 8 pm Hale Palanakila 216 $140 + $30 lab fee (payable to instructor) K09AR125
Play In Clay Paul Nash 11/2 - 12/9 Mon & Wed 6 - 8 pm Hale Palanakila 216 $140 + $30 lab fee (payable to instructor) K11AR126
Jewelry Making Staff 9/12 Sat 8 - 10 am Hale Kuhina 115 $5 + kit fee (payable to instructor) K09CR344 You'll make a beautiful jewelry piece in this hands-on class. Visit our Website at http://ocet.wcc.hawaii.edu to see a picture.
Jewelry Making Staff 11/14 Sat 8- 10 am Hale Kuhina 115 $5 + kit fee (payable to instructor) K11CR345 You'll make a beautiful jewelry piece in this hands-on class. Visit our Website at http://ocet.wcc.hawaii.edu to see a picture.
Introduction to Toin Misho Ikebana
Viva Inouye
10/7
Wed
6 - 8 pm
Hale Kuhina 106
$20 + $8 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K10CR346
Ikebana flower arrangement evolved in Japan over seven centuries ago and is the art of beautifully arranging cut stems, leaves and flowers in vases and other containers. You will hav fun as you create a simple and timeless ikebana flower arrangement that will not only be beautiful but you will also discover that it will reflect your feelings, emotions, and inner beauty.
The Art of Bonsai Walter Liew 10/6 - 11/24 Tue 6 - 8 pm Hale Kuhina 115 $80 + $15 lab fee(payable to instructor) K10AR329 This is a rare opportunity to learn how to create and care for your own bonsai from a true master of art. Learn the history and true meaning of bonsai, the type of plants that are suitable, and the many techniques used to create the beautiful living art of bonsai.
Sumi-e Workshop for Beginners
Hisae Shouse
9/24 - 10/15
Thu
8 am - noon
Hale Kuhina 115
$40 + $6 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K09AR330
No experience necessary. This unique orinetal art form called Sumi-e literally means ink painting. Learn the concepts and techniques of Japanese painting using simple color and limited details on rice paper. You wil create the most basic and popular subject to paint, bamboo. Supplies needed: white creamic dish (shallow), wash cloth,and water well.
Sumi-e Workshop for Beginners
Hisae Shouse
10/29 - 11/19
Thu
8 am - noon
Hale Kuhina 115
$40 + $6 lab fee (payable to instructor)
K10AR331

Rev 6/15/09