Arts & Crafts Center

 egistration 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.

Spring Polymer Clay
Tue · 4 Mar · 1-2:30 p.m. or 4:30-6 p.m.
$20/person · $20 parent + teen
Ages 12+
Make some Spring/Easter jewelry or sculpture—we’ve got all the supplies, so you can “experiment without the investment!”

Intro to Stained Glass
Fri · 7 Mar · 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
$40 · Ages 18+
Limited class size

Intro to Sewing Machine
Mon · 10 Mar · 4:30-6:30 p.m.
$30/person · $40 parent + teen
Ages 12+
All beginning levels are welcome. Learn the basics of the sewing machine. Have a new machine you’ve never used? Bring it in for some expert help getting started!

St Pat’s Door Wreath
Tue · 11 Mar 1-2:30 p.m. or 4:30-6 p.m.
$20/person $25 parent + teen
Ages 12+
Super easy decoration for St Patrick’s Day —we do the prep work for you!

Golden Times Craft Club: Clay Hand Building
Thu · 13 Mar · 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free for all retirees and vets; $15 for everyone else · Ages 18+
Everyone is welcome! A different craft or art skill every month. Perfect lunchtime getaway! It is an excellent opportunity to get out of the house, try something new, and meet other crafters!

Pottery Wheel with Chris
Fri · 14 Mar · 3-5 p.m.
$20/hr. · Ages 18+
(1 hr. and 2 hr. time slots avail.)
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 minimal. (2) week min. dry time for clay before firing.

Glaze Evening
Thu · 13 Mar · 4 p.m.
(last sitting at 6:15 p.m.)
Various price points are available. Have you 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!

Crochet Club
Tue · 18 Mar · 11-12:30 p.m. 
$5 to learn/free for retirees, 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 others improve their skills. Great lunchtime getaway. Easy projects introduced with the goal of community service (our VA hospital in Albuq).

Active Duty Night: Intro to Pottery Wheel
Tue · 18 Mar · 4:30-6:30 p.m. · Active Duty and Reserve only
FREE—Registration is required, but there is a limited class size. (2) week min. dry time. All clay, glaze, and firing included.

Intro to Pottery Wheel
Mon · 24 Mar · 4:30-6:30 p.m.
$30 · Ages 12+
All beginner levels are welcome. (2) week minimum dry time for clay before firing. All clay, firing, and glaze included.

Hand-Painted Papier Mache Or Wood Eggs
Tue · 25 Mar · 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 4:30-6 p.m.
$20/ $25 parent + teen · Ages 12+

Intro to Stained Glass
Tue · 1 Apr · 4-6 p.m.
$40 · Ages 18+

Adult Paint Night: Neurographic Watercolor (art therapy)
Fri · 4 Apr · 6:45-8:15 p.m.
$20/person · $30/couple · Ages 16+
Super easy techniques for a relaxing evening! No prior art experience is, needed!
Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) provided.

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.

Simple Shape Optical Art
Wed · 5 Mar · 4:20-5:30 p.m.
Thu · 6 Mar · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+

St Pat’s Day Crafts: Leprechaun Face & fingerprint Shamrock
Wed · 12 Mar · 4:20-5:30 p.m.
Thu · 13 Mar · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+

Kids: Abstract Watercolor Painting
Wed · 26 Mar · 4:20-5:30 p.m.
Thu · 27 Mar 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+

Kids Clay: Fruit and Veggie Shaped Bowls
Wed · 2 Apr · 4:20-5:30 p.m.
Thu · 3 Apr · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child · Ages 5+

Spring Break

Teen Craft
Pony Bead Key chains
Mon · 17 Mar · 1-2:15 p.m.
Wed · 19 Mar · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/teen (Ages 10+)

Kids Clay
Coiled Snake Pencil Holder
Wed · 19 Mar · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/child (5+)

Friday DIY Clay for Families
Fri · 21 Mar · 1- 4 p.m.
$20/family · Ages 3+
(1) hr. time slots avail.
Includes all firing, clay and glaze (2) week dry time required

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!

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 · 7 Mar My Blue Truck
Fri · 14 Mar Paddy O’Gnome
Fri · 21 Mar Trendy Tulip
Fri · 28 Mar Baaaa!!

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.)