Arts & Crafts Center

Feeling inspired? Looking to start a new hobby? The Arts & Crafts Center is available to assist you on your adventure into your creative nature exploration! From daily pick and paint pottery projects, to monthly painting classes and private lessons, Arts & Crafts has something for everyone. Looking for some professional work? We can help with that too! Our on staff professional engraver and framer will make those special memories and recognition look extraordinary!

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.)}

July Adult Classes

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.

Intro to Macrame
Wed · 3 Jul 3:30-5 p.m.
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Learn the basics of macrame--this craft has so many possibilities from plant hangers to jewelry.

Into to Stained Glass w/ Marianne
Tue · 9 Jul · 10 a.m. to Noon
Wed · 31 Jul · 4-6 p.m.
$40 Ages 18+
We have switched to lead free solder! Very limited space avail. All levels are encouraged to attend--if you have taken this class before, try a new design and up your game!

Intro to Candle Making
Wed · 10 Jul · 4:30-6 p.m.
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Candle wax is a mix of soy and paraffin. Containers are provided, however, participants are encouraged to upcycle their own metal, glass and ceramic containers into unique candles. Shot glasses are great!

Golden Times Craft Club
Thu · 11 Jul · 10-11:30 a.m.
Free for all retirees and vets · $15 for everyone else · Ages 18+
New club (every 2nd Thurs of the month) Everyone is welcome! A different craft or art skill every month. Great opportunity to get out of the house, try something new and meet other crafters! Craft for July is an intro to sewing machine.

Intro to Pottery Wheel w/ Chris
Fri · 12 Jul · 3-5 p.m.
$20/hr.-1hr.min. · Ages 18+
Have you taken a pottery wheel class? Fine tune your skills and practice with expert supervision! Are you a Never Ever pottery student? Here's your chance to learn from an expert!!! All materials (clay, firing, glaze) is provided. Space is very limited.

Intro to Wood Burning
Mon · 15 Jul · 4:30-6 p.m.
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Anyone can do this--no drawing required--only tracing!

Intro to Metal Stamp Jewelry
Fri · 19 Jul · 3:30-5 p.m.
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Easy to do for anyone--make a pendant, bracelet, and ring. Basic jewelry skills will be introduced as well.

Intro to Sewing Machine
Mon · 22 Jul · 4:30-6:30 p.m.
$30/person · $40/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Never ever sewers and beginners are welcome!

Crochet Club
Tue · 23 Jul · 10-11:30 a.m.
$5/FREE FOR RETIREES AND VETS & all those experienced and willing to help others sharpen their skills. Ages 12+
All skill levels invited---come and learn from experts, help someone else improve their skills--easy projects introduced with the goal of community service (our VA hospital in Albuq). This month features easy military awareness ribbon!

New Monthly Class-Christmas Craft Series
Wed · 24 Jul · 4:30-6 p.m.
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Every month until Christmas---a new craft to get ready for the Season! July is a Framed Tassel Tree.

Glaze Evening
Thu · 25 Jul · 4-7 p.m.
Last customers in at 6:15 p.m. · Various price points 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 an evening time--Come in early (4pm) or as late as 6:15! Please allow 45 minutes-1 hour to glaze your item (shop will close at 7pm). If you don't finish your piece, (or can't stay to glaze), we can always make up a "to go" kit!

Intro to Decorative Tile Mosaic-Serving Tray
Fri · 26 Jul · 3:30-5:30 p.m.
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Design a tile mosaic within the frame of a serving tray-different sizes avail. Glued tiles will need to set thru weekend---tile grouting can be done later (appointment time will need to be scheduled individually).

Ceramics Glazing w/ Cricut Stencils
Mon · 29 Jul · 4-5:30 p.m.
$Price of bisque item + $15 fee · Ages 12+
Learn to Use Cricut--if you don't know what it is, this is a great way to find out! No skill required, but the results are super professional.

Active Duty Night-Intro to Pottery Wheel
Thu · 1 Aug · 6-8 p.m.
Free for Active Duty
Open to all active duty personnel (including reserve). Any level is welcome! All materials included (clay, glaze and firing). Items will need min. (2) weeks of dry time before firing. Space is limited.

Intro to Crochet or Knit
Fri · 2 Aug · 4-5 p.m.
$15 · Ages 12+
Never ever or a little "rusty"--we can get you started with the basics--instructor is right-handed.

$7/child
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 Craft Wednesdays
Every Wed in July 10-11:15 a.m.
$7 per child; per class · Ages 5+
Wed · 10 Jul: Paper Plate Crafts
Wed · 17 Jul: Pretty Pineapple Crafts
Wed · 24 Jul: Perler Bead Bonanza
Wed · 31 Jul: Styrofoam Printmaking

Teen Craft Thursdays
Every Thu in July 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child per class · Ages 10+
Thu · 11 Jul: Kawaii Drawing
Thu · 18 Jul: Watercolor Treats
Thu · 25 Jul: Optical Illusion Drawing
Thu · 1 Aug: Multicolor Printmaking

Kids Patriotic Arts & Crafts
Tue · 2 Jul · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+
Rock painting, and other crafts featuring "The Red, White & Blue"

Kids Sewing Machine I
Tue · 16 Jul · 10-12:30 a.m.
$10 per child · Ages 8+
Learn how to make a pillowcase in this intro class!strongly recommended as a prerequisite for the Mini quilt class. Volunteers from the Albuquerque Modern Quilt Guild will be presenting.

Kids Sewing Machine II
Tue · 30 Jul · 10-11:30 a.m.
$10/child · Ages 8+
Learn the basics of sewing machine quilting- Kids Sewing Machine I is strongly recommended for this class, but not 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 · 12 Jul "Highland Cow"
Fri · 19 Jul "Pink Palms"
Fri · 26 Jul "Orange Wedge"