
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat, Sun & Holidays: Closed
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!
Adult Classes in June
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.
Adult Clay Hand Building
Wed · 4 Jun · 5:30-7 p.m.
$20/person · $25 parent + teen · Ages 12+
Many easy projects to choose from or bring in your ideas.
Min. 2-week dry time for clay before firing. All clay, firing, and glaze included.
Intro to Pottery Wheel
Thu · 5 Jun · 1-3 p.m. or 5:15-7:15 p.m.
$30/person · Free for Active Duty & Reserve · Ages 12+
All beginner levels welcome. Min. 2-week dry time for clay before firing.
All clay, firing, and glaze included.
Cricut Computer Cutting System – 3D Paper Star Garland (4th of July Deco)
Mon · 23 Jun · 4-6 p.m.
$20/person · $25 parent + teen · Ages 12+
Intro to Stained Glass – Active Duty & Reserve Night
Thu · 26 Jun · 5:15-7:15 p.m.
Free
Registration required. Limited class size
Family Art – Patriotic Kids T-Shirts (fabric painting)
Fri · 27 Jun · 1-5 p.m. · 30-45 min. Time slots available.
$5/child · $15/family
No start time after 4 p.m. Includes a white t-shirt in your youth size. Parents are welcome to bring their shirt and paint for free.
Intro to Stained Glass
Mon · 30 Jun · 1-3 p.m. or 5:15-7:15 p.m.
$40/person · Ages 18+
Limited class size
Patriotic Clothespin Wreath
Wed · 2 Jul · 1-2:30 p.m. or 4:30-6 p.m.
$20/person · $25 parent + teen · Ages 12+
Kids Classes in June
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’ Clay – Sea Crabs (from handprints)
Tue · 3 Jun · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+
Limited class size, Min. 2-week dry time
Teens’ Clay – Slab Clay Building
Wed · 4 Jun · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/teen · Ages 10+
Limited class size, Min. 2-week dry time
Kids’ Rock Painting
Tue · 24 Jun · 10-11:15 a.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+
Kids’ Q-Tip Mandala
Wed · 25 Jun · 10-11:15 a.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+
Kids’ Pop Art Drawing/Painting (cupcakes & pizza)
Thu · 26 Jun · 10-11:15 a.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+
Kids’ 4th of July Crafts
Tue · 1 Jul · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+
Paper rockets, handprint paper wreath
Virtual Canvas in June
Tutorials are available Friday at 9 a.m. on Facebook Live. They can be picked up at the Arts & Crafts Center or watched 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).
$10/8″x10″ Kit
$12/11″x14″ Kit
$15/16″x20″ Kit
Watch in person at the CORE “fishbowl” during the live event!
Fri · 6 Jun: Splash
Fri · 13 Jun: No Class
Fri · 20 Jun: No Class
Fri · 27 Jun: Sparklers
Private Art Lessons
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.
Frame Shop
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!
Plaques & Awards
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.
R4R Eligibility
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.)