Arts & Crafts Center

Registration is required by phone or in person at least one (1) business day before class. Payment is due at the time of registration. Class credit only with (3) business days’ notice. No refunds.

“Christmas Muggin’”
Thu · 5 Dec · 4:30-5:30 p.m.
$25 includes all materials, firing, etc.
This class is specifically for those who want to make something special for a loved one for Christmas. We are featuring a ceramic mug that you can customize! We make the stencil for you, and we help you glaze it. You don’t need any special skills or experience. Firing will be done with plenty of time for wrapping (and shipping if needed).

Intro to Crochet/Knit
Fri · 6 Dec · 4-5 p.m.
$15 per person/$20 parent + teen · Ages 12+
The instructor is right-handed. The Knit technique is continental.

Christmas Embroidery Hoop Door Decoration/Wreath
Mon · 9 Dec · 1-2:30 p.m. or 4-5:30 p.m.
$20/$25 parent + teen · Ages 12+
It’s easy to do—use buffalo check for the rustic farm look or any of the other holiday fabrics available to customize your own look!

Intro to Soap Making
Tue · 10 Dec · 4-5:30 p.m.
$20 per person/$25 parent + teen · Ages 12+
A basic soap base is used (we cannot make soap from scratch). There are many molds, scents, and color dyes to choose from. The soap will need to be set overnight and available for pick up the next day.

Glaze Evening
Wed · 11 Dec · 4-7 p.m. (last sitting at 6:15 p.m.)
Various price points are available
Ever been to a DIY pottery glazing studio? Do you remember what you paid for it? We offer the same thing but at a fraction of the price! Do some ceramics glazing in our new pottery studio during the evening time–Come in early (4 pm) or as late as 6:15 p.m.! Please allow 45 minutes to one hour to glaze your item (the shop will close at 7 pm). If you don’t finish your piece (or can’t stay to glaze), we can always make up a “to-go” kit!

Golden Times Craft Club: Traditional NM Retablo Painting
Thu · 12 Dec · 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free for all retirees and vets · $15 for everyone else · Ages 18+
Every 2nd Thurs of the month. Everyone is welcome! A different craft or art skill every month. Perfect lunchtime getaway! It is great opportunity to get out of the house, try something new, and meet other crafters!

Adult Paint Night! Wood Slice Grinch Ornaments
Fri · 13 Dec · 6-7:30 p.m.
$20 per person · $30 per couple · Ages 16+
A great evening to spend with that special someone! Easy-to-trace patterns make acrylic painting quick with very professional results! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) included.

Active Duty Night: Intro to Stained Glass
Mon · 16 Dec · 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Active Duty and Reserve Only
FREE –Registration required-limited class size

Crochet Club
Tue · 17 Dec · 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$5 to learn/FREE FOR RETIREES AND VETS & all those experienced and willing to help others sharpen their skills.
Ages 12+
All skill levels are invited to learn from experts and help someone else improve their skills. Lunchtime getaway –easy projects introduced with the goal of community service (our VA hospital in Albuq).

Monthly Class-Christmas Craft Countdown-Stacked Felt Christmas Tree
Tue · 17 Dec · 4:30-5:30 p.m.
$20/$25 parent + teen · Ages 12+
Easy to assemble—we do all the “hard” work for you!

$7 per child · Ages 5+
Registration is required (at least one business day before class). Payment is due upon registration. Cancellation policy- class credit is offered if participants cancel with (3) business days’ notice. No refunds.

Kids Creative Christmas Cards
Wed · 4 Dec · 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Thu · 5 Dec · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7 per child · Ages 5+

Paper Strip Mini Wreath
Wed · 11 Dec · 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Thu · 12 Dec · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7 per child · Ages 5+

Christmas Painted Plaster Ornaments and Magnets
Wed · 18 Dec · 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Thu · 19 Dec · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7 per child · Ages 5+

Kids Crafty Christmas Afternoon (Grinch Stick puppets)
Mon · 23 Dec · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7 per child · Ages 5+

Teen/Tween Art Afternoon (mini acrylic canvas)
Mon · 30 Dec · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7 per child Ages 10+

Friday DIY Clay for Families
Fri 27 · Dec & Fri · 3 Jan · 1 hr. time slots available 1-4 p.m.
$20/per family · Ages 3+
Includes all firing, clay, and glaze 2 week dry time required

Held Fridays @ 9 a.m. On Facebook Live!
$10/8″x10″ Kit
$12/11″x14″ Kit

Watch in person at the CORE “fishbowl” during the live event!

Painting kits are available upon request. Payment is due at the time of the request. Please allow at least (1) business day for fulfillment. Kits include canvas, acrylic paint, and brushes on loan (if needed).

Fri · 6 Dec · 9 a.m.: “Christmas Candles”

Fri · 13 Dec · 9 a.m.: “Christmas Gnome”

Fri · 20 Dec · 9 a.m.: “Simple Nativity”

Fri · 27 Dec · 9 a.m.: “Happy Holidaze”

One-on-One Appointments
$25/hr. Ages 12+
Available for most crafts. Appointments must be within regular center hours.

Pottery Wheel Private Lessons
$75/ 1.5 hr. one-on-one
$110/1.5 hr. couple
All clay, firing and glaze included.
Available days and times vary. Please call to inquire and schedule. Payment is due upon registration. Registration must be made at least (2) business days in advance. No refunds.

Our professional framing facility is ready to assist with all your framing needs. Our custom shop has state-of-the-art standard and computerized mat cutters, pneumatic jointers, wall-mounted glass cutters, and a dry mounting press. Supplies include the finest quality frames, a vast selection of archival mat boards, and premium glass. From shadow boxes to cross stitching and everything in between, our expert staff can turn your work into a piece of art you’ll be proud to display. This is accordion content!

Let our professional staff custom design a special award or farewell gift just for you or your organization. Make our Engraving Shop your source for plaques, name tags, desk sets, and all forms of awards and farewell presentations. Ask about our beautiful wood, glass and acrylic plaques we have in stock for laser engraving. Have a custom logo you would like to include on your work? No problem! Bring us your example, we may already have it in our system! We also welcome you to bring in your own items for engraving as well to add your own personal touch.

Recharge for Resiliency (R4R) is an Air Force-wide program designed to connect airmen and their families with people of similar interests through fun and challenging programs. R4R encompasses the following key resiliency components: the Single Airman Programming (SAP), RecOn and Deployed Affected Programming (previously R4R). These resiliency programs target specific audiences and provide needed support for our Airmen and their families.

Single Airman Program (SAP)
This program provides resources that foster a strong culture, mission and sense of community among Airmen stationed at Kirtland on unaccompanied orders, regardless of rank or marital status. This program offers free or heavily discounted events to anyone with unaccompanied orders here at Kirtland.

*Open to single airmen (unmarried) Air Force Active Duty members and one guest

Recon
This program provides resources for outdoor-centric, high adrenaline, post deployment stress reduction, only available through FSS Outdoor Recreation Centers. This program offers free or heavily discounted events to active duty members stationed here at Kirtland and their dependents are eligible. Examples of RecOn events in the past have been White Water Rafting, Skydiving, Rock Climbing, and more!

*Open to Air Force Active Duty, Reservists and their immediate family members.

Deployed Affected Program (DAP)
This program is for the family of a deployed service member. The deployed service member and their families may also attend the event up to a year after their return! This program offers heavily discounted events to those affected by deployment.

*Deployment orders required. (4 months prior to deployment & up to one year following deployment. Open to spouse plus one guest while member is deployed.)