This is a self-led workshop where woodcarvers inspire and learn from one another while sharing knowledge of the craft. Participants provide their own projects and materials needed to complete them. Advanced registration required. Students age 12 and up are welcome to participate when accompanied by a paid adult.

This is a self-led workshop where woodcarvers inspire and learn from one another while sharing knowledge of the craft. Participants provide their own projects and materials needed to complete them. Advanced registration required. Students age 12 and up are welcome to participate when accompanied by a paid adult. Tution is paid yearly beginning in July. Rolling registration. No proration.

Ages 14+ Furoshiki is a square piece of fabric that has been used in Japan for centuries. Recently it is gaining attention as an eco-friendly alternative to wasteful wrapping paper and disposable plastic bags. Find out more about this versatile piece of Japanese culture that you can start using tomorrow to help the environment. Materials for practice in class provided. Participants have the option to purchase furoshiki from the instructor at the end of the class.

This is a bigger size suncatcher for bigger beauty in the window! If you love to work with glass or would like to give it a try – this class gives you the opportunity to learn how to cut class, design, select and build your own artistic piece. These classes are fun! Suncatcher is 8”x8”. Make the fused glass piece in class. Instructor will bring your designs to her studio to finish them in a kiln in temps over 1400 degrees then return them to DEC for pickup.

Calling all puzzle fanatics! Assemble your team of four and join us for the ultimate puzzle showdown at Diamondhead Education Center. Doors open at 5 pm for check-in, and at 5:30 pm sharp, the puzzle frenzy begins! Each team will race to complete the same surprise 500-piece puzzle. Whether you’re a speedster or a steady strategist, work together to finish first or get the most pieces completed before time runs out. The top team takes home a prize! This competition is open to ages 12 to adult (minimum of 1 adult per team). Register under one name and provide the details of your team members. Space is limited, so grab your spot today and let the puzzle games begin! There will also be a puzzle swap if you would like to bring a gently-used puzzle to exchange.

Beginner level Make a sculpture for your home or garden while learning to TIG weld safely and with confidence. You will cut, bend and shape steel straps around a stone. Weld the steel to encase the stone and mount it on a steel rod with more welding. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas. This type of welding bonds metal to metal without the use of rods, sticks or wire feeds.Local artist Greg Kraft covers welding safety and introduces concepts of sculptural design. Students should wear long sleeved cotton shirts, jeans or heavy-duty work pants, closed toe leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves and a stone about the size of your fist. Wear a long sleeved cotton shirt, jeans or heavy-duty work pants, closed toe leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves if you have them and your creativity. Tuition includes supplies. Instructor provides TIG welder, welding helmets, safety glasses, power tools and gloves and stones (if you do not have them).