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Fine Arts, Crafts and Hobbies FABULOUS FAUX: CLASSICS, TUSCAN, METALLICS AGES 18+ Save thousands and learn a faster, easier way to use paint to replicate Old World, stone-like walls, and classic looks for a traditional theme. Learn how to add “bling” from metallics. Your instructor - a professional decorative painter with many years of experience shows beginners some tricks of the trade, money-saving tips, how to have perfect edges and how to “rescue” your wall. Bring a paint shirt. A required materials fee of $29 will be collected in class by the instructor for the painting kit and DVD. Linda Coffman Mina Elementary School Rm 706 - Art Room June 2, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM $28 FASHION DESIGNER AGES 8 - 12 Young girls graduate from playing dress up to designing their own fashions by using the same design principles used by professionals. Students will develop a portfolio with design principles including basic sketching techniques, coordination of colors, mixing textures and patterns for scale, and cultural fashion history. Designs come to life with beautifully patterned papers, ribbons, sequins, jewels, and oodles of other embellishments. Collaborative “design team” challenges make this handson adventure into the world of design, very exciting. No sewing necessary in this class. Mina Elementary School June 27 – July 1, M - F 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM $95 SEWING FOR BABY: 4 EASY PROJECTS, AGES 18+ Oh baby! Learn how to sew while making everything from adorable baby gifts and necessities. In this course, you will learn how to make bibs, pants, a plush doll, and an interactive play mat. Supply list provided. Jessica Bernardin Mina Elementary School July 5 – July 26, Tu 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM $68 STITCH CLUB, AGES 16+ Do you know what it means to cast on or bind off? This introductory crochet and knitting course will teach you basic stitches and how to use a pattern. Even if you know the basics, you can come and meet other yarn enthusiasts and work on your projects. Join us! Jessica Bernardin Mina Elementary July 7 – July 28, Thu 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM $68 General Education ACE SUMMER PROGRAM, OPEN TO STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 10 - 12 Select from a variety of camp courses such as cooking, soccer, art, dance, basketball, EOC and TSI test prep, driver’s education, and so much more! Students may attend as many or as few weeks as they would like but must preregister for courses. Summer school students may attend after their summer school courses. Bus transportation and meals provided. Space is limited. Complete your registration by filling out an ACE application here: ACE Click Browse all programs and select ACE, then Register. Bastrop High School June 13 – July 7, M - Th (No program July 4) 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Free 6