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Join this exciting four-week class where flat paper transforms into amazing 3-D worlds! We will learn how to use simple card stock to build incredible models.

First, we will cover the essential materials, tools, and processes. We will also learn important safety rules for cutting and gluing so everyone can craft safely. We will start by building classic Putz houses. You will design spooky scenes for Halloween, displays for Dia de los Muertos, and winter tableaus for Winter villages.

Next, we leave Earth to build 3-D fictional spacecraft! You will also craft detailed card models that are perfect for tabletop RPG games. Finally, we will learn the magic of automata, creating fun paper models with mechanical moving parts.

Get ready to cut, fold, and build your own paper worlds! For syllabus and materials list, email: artnlunch@gmail.com

 Prerequisite: Bridge 1 and 2 or knowledge of Bridge materials.

Topics include: preempts and The Law, leads and carding, 2 club strong opener, 1430 and slam bidding, finesses, defensive thoughts, plus an in-class tournament for master points. Pay the additional $20 card fee to the LB Bridge Center.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Ground Education, a local nonprofit Group that works alongside Long Beach Unified School District to build and teach in public school gardens, will host OLLI members in an ADA compliant classroom setting and explore the great green world of container and small space gardening. Together we will learn about benefits of vegetable gardening in containers, start seeds in small trays, create a garden journal, discuss soil, plant selection, watering, daily maintenance, and possibly have a visitation to a local school garden. We hope that OLLI members will gain confidence and knowledge to grow their own veggies and other plants in containers. .

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

This is an on-going crafts class that explores different crafting projects, tools, techniques and mediums. Projects are varied and chosen with the class interests in mind. Projects may have a supply fee for specific materials needed. Students need to bring a basic tool and supply kit that will support the current project. This class is for mid to high skill level students. Experience in card making, crafts, basic art skills, tools and techniques is required.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Growing and cooking with fresh herbs. The thought is exciting to some, and perhaps a bit intimidating to others.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

We'll work on practice pieces and sharpen our skills. Build a portfolio of work in which you will see your skills growing. Paint a different subject together each week. Subjects will range from still life to nature, landscapes, animals, people, and abstract. Learn and practice new techniques. We will paint on day one so bring your materials.

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Come draw with me - one line at a time. The Zentangle Method is an easyto- learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structural patterns. The patterns are called "Tangles". We will create pencil and ink abstract drawings on 3-1/2" paper "tiles". No experience, planning or over-thinking required. Bring a Notebook and your own pens, pencils. A kit of materials can be supplied at first class for $10 paid to the instructor.