Jenks Community Education

In this figure drawing class, students will engage in activities that help them observe and draw the human form with accuracy and expression. They will practice quick gesture drawings to capture movement and posture, as well as longer, more detailed studies focusing on proportion, anatomy, and shading. Students will explore different drawing techniques and materials while working from models, reference images, or sculpture. A $5 supply fee will be collected by the instructor at the first class.

In this class, participants will create pottery vessels and pieces using the pottery wheel and hand-building techniques. The instructors will give detailed demonstrations on the first session and as needed throughout the course. Finished pieces will be glazed on the second through fourth sessions of class. A $30 cash supply fee will be collected by the instructor at the first class.

Get ready to relax, create, and celebrate spring. Students will learn to make colorful flower coasters, an adorable bunny keychain, and a simple yet charming potholder. To spark your imagination, the instructor will share some of her own creative projects, showing just how much fun it can be to make handmade gifts for friends, family, or simply for yourself! A $20 cash supply fee, collected at the first class, covers hooks and yarn that students will keep.

Study the beautifully fluid and translucent medium of watercolor. Learn watercolor fundamentals and techniques while painting seasonal landscapes and/or still lives that students will take home each class session. The class will paint the same images, but students are strongly encouraged to bring their own unique artistic style and apply their own creative editing decisions as desired.

In this fun pottery class, participants will create their own hand-built pieces from bowls to sculpture, with guidance along the way. The class kicks off with instructions, then it's all about letting creativity flow. During the second session they'll glaze their masterpieces. Students are encouraged to bring their ideas and imagination to the table. A pickup date will be scheduled so they can take home their one-of-a kind creation.

In this class, students will sculpt the human figure with a focus on the head, learning techniques like armature building, proportion, gesture, and surface detailing. Explore facial anatomy and expressive form to create realistic or stylized portrait sculptures. Finished pieces will be fired, and students will return to pick up their artwork. A $10 supply fee is collected by the instructor at the first class.

Turn cherished T-shirts into a treasured quilt! Perfect for graduation gifts—or anyone who’s always wanted to learn. This class teaches cutting, stabilizing, and piecing your T-shirts into a quilt top ready for quilting yourself or by your favorite quilter. It’s a fun, hands-on way to create a meaningful keepsake. (Prerequisite: Bring 16-25 T-shirts to make a quilt top size of your choosing.) Required Materials - estimated $20 20 to 25 T-shirts 1 package Fusible Interfacing (Stabilizer) Straight pins Small sewing scissors Optional…but we will be sharing. Please bring if you have these! Rotary Cutter Self-healing Cutting Board Quilting Ruler Provided in Class Extra Straight Pins Fabric Scissors Iron & Ironing board Self-healing Cutting board Rotary Cutter Quilting Ruler Sewing Machine White Thread

Discover the joy of a cozy, homemade quilt! In this fun, relaxed class, you’ll learn how easy it is to piece together a quilt top by machine. Choose your favorite colors to create a lap quilt that’s uniquely yours—perfect to snuggle under now and treasure as a family heirloom for years to come. Required Materials - estimated $45 or less 45 10x10 Squares of Fabric. (needed for Day 1). About 9 Different Coordinating fabrics. You can purchase a layer cake plus 1 Fat Quarter coordinating solid color. 1 Yard of Coordinating Fabric for Border (purchase before Day 4) Straight Pins Small Sewing Scissors (for trimming threads) Provided in Class Extra Straight Pins Fabric Scissors Iron & Ironing board Self-healing Cutting board Rotary Cutter Quilting Ruler Sewing Machine White Thread Purchase 100% Cotton Fabric for Quilting. My favorite places to shop: In Tulsa The Quilting Studio & Fabric Mercantile (51st / Mingo) Sew Much More (91st / Aspen in Broken Arrow) Hobby Lobby also has fabric! Just be sure to get 100% Cotton. Online Shabby Fabrics https://www.shabbyfabrics.com Missouri Quilt Company https://www.missouriquiltco.com Countless others! Amazon, Etsy. What you’ll need for the Quilt Top - Quilting Intro Class You will need a total of 45 10” squares. Solid Fabric ¾ Yard cut into FIVE 10 inch squares. Coordinating Prints. Cut 40 10” squares. OR purchase a pre-cut Layer Cake. Optional Border: ¾ Yard fabric coordinating from above.

This hands-on class guides you step by step to finish a quilt top on a sewing machine. Learn simple techniques for layering your quilt top, batting and backing then quilting and binding. Leave with the satisfying joy of a unique, warm lap blanket you made yourself. Prerequisite: Completed lap blanket-size quilt top–either from Intro to Quilting or one that you have already. Required Materials - estimated $50 or less Backing Fabric (2-3 yards depending on size of quilt top) Batting for size of quilt Basting Glue Thread the color you want to quilt. (white is provided) Binding Clips (not required, but highly suggested) Straight Pins Small Sewing Scissors (for trimming threads) Provided in Class Extra Straight Pins Fabric Scissors Iron & Ironing board Self-healing Cutting board Rotary Cutter Quilting Ruler Sewing Machine White Thread Purchase 100% Cotton Fabric for Quilting. My favorite places to shop: In Tulsa The Quilting Studio & Fabric Mercantile (51st / Mingo) Sew Much More (91st / Aspen in Broken Arrow) Hobby Lobby also has fabric! Just be sure to get 100% Cotton. Online Shabby Fabrics https://www.shabbyfabrics.com Missouri Quilt Company https://www.missouriquiltco.com Countless others! Amazon, Etsy. What you’ll need to Finish the Quilt - Quilting Two Class Lap Blanket size Batting. (I like Warm Company 100% Cotton) 3 Yards Fabric for Backing & Binding.

A complete lack of artistic skill is highly encouraged for this fun and playful “paint your partner” experience. Grab a friend, family member, or partner, and prepare to create the funniest masterpieces imaginable. Think of it as part art, part comedy show, and all about making a fun memory! The big reveal and reactions are the best part, with prizes for the paintings that get the biggest laughs. The only requirement is a sense of humor. All supplies included. Only 1 person per pair needs to register. You will be prompted to enter your partner's name when you enroll.

Celebrate your furry friend in this paws-itively fun painting class—no experience required! Just email a photo of your pet two weeks before class, and you’ll arrive to find a black and white version of your pet pre-printed on your canvas. With guidance from the instructor, you’ll bring your pet to life with vibrant color and playful detail. This cheerful, lighthearted class is the perfect way to make memories and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake of your beloved companion. All supplies are included. Enroll early. After you register, please email a clear, high-resolution photo of your pet to kimberly.hoffman@jenksps.org by February 19. We’ll turn your pet’s picture into a greyscale image printed on a 16×20 canvas, giving you a clear guide to paint a beautiful pet portrait. Questions? Call 918-298-0340. Thank you!

Home means something different to everyone—whether it’s a front porch swing or a favorite window view. In this relaxed, no-pressure class, you’ll paint on an 11X14 canvas pre-outlined with the image you submit two weeks before class. The instructor will guide as you explore color, light, and personal expression. Your finished piece will be a lasting reminder of the memories, milestones, and moments that are uniquely yours. All supplies included. After you register, please email a clear, high-resolution photo of your happy place to kimberly.hoffman@jenksps.org no later than March 25. Your image will be outlined on to a 8x10 canvas providing a template to follow as you paint. Questions? Call 918-298-0340. Thank you!