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.)}

April 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.

Stained Glass with Marianne
Mon · 8 Apr · 10 a.m. to Noon
$40 · Ages 21+
We have switched to lead-free solder! All levels are encouraged to attend--if you have taken this class before, try a new design and up your game!

Intro to Soap Making
Wed · 10 Apr · 5-6:30 p.m.
$20/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 must be set overnight and available for pick up the next day.

Golden Times Craft Club
Thu · 11 Apr · 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. It is a great opportunity to get out of the house, try something new, and meet other crafters! April's featured craft will be the art of calligraphy!

Pottery Wheel with Chris
Fri · 12 Apr · 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 Pottery Wheel
Mon · 15 Apr · 4:30-6:30 p.m.
$30 · Ages 12+
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 Sewing Machine
Tue · 16 Apr · 3:30-5:30 p.m.
$30/person · $40/ parent + teen · Ages 12+
Featuring an easy to sew pillow or potholder. Never-ever sewers, and beginners are welcome!

Flowers and Ribbon Spring Wreath
Wed · 17 Apr · 5-6:30 p.m.
$20/person · $25/ parent + teen · Ages 12+
Great beginner project. Photo is just one of many spring-inspired possibilities.

Cricut Jewelry
Fri · 19 Apr · 3:30-5 p.m.
$20/person · $25/ parent + teen · Ages 12+
Great beginner project!

Glaze Evening
Thu · 18 Apr · 4-7 p.m. (last customers in 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! 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!

Stamped Metal Mother's Day Pendant
Mon · 22 Apr · 4:30-5:30 p.m.
$20/person · $25/ parent + teen · Ages 12+
Try out this easy craft without the big $ investment. Stamping just takes a bit of practice. So simple, but amazing results! Make something truly personal and special!

Crochet Club
Tue · 23 Apr · 10-11:30 a.m.
$5/FREE FOR RETIREES AND VETS & all those experienced and willing to help others sharpen their skills. Adult (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 Abq). This month features an easy military awareness ribbon!

Improv Mini Quilt
Tue · 23 Apr · 1-3 p.m.
$20/person · $25/ parent + teen · Ages 12+
Join Ms. Judie (representing the Modern Quilt Guild of Abq) in making a super easy mini quilt. This is the perfect intro project for beginner quilters. You must have some sewing machine experience (taking Intro to Sewing Machine anytime in the last couple of years counts).

Paint Night! "Midnight Margarita"
Fri · 26 Apr · 6-7:30 p.m.
$25/person · Ages 18+

Featuring mocktail margaritas (nonalcoholic), 8x10 acrylic canvas, and chips with salsa included.

Active Duty Night: Featuring Intro to Pottery Wheel
Mon · 29 Apr · 6-8 p.m.
$30/person
A particular time for our Active Duty Service Personnel. Future plans for scheduling Active Duty Pottery Wheel to meet other shift schedules are coming soon! 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 Resin
Wed · 1 May · 5:15-6:45 p.m.
$20/person · $25/ parent + teen · Ages 12+

Find a new crafty hobby with this great beginner project!

Mother's Day Pendant (Wire and Pearl Birds Nest)
Fri · 3 May · 4-5:30 p.m.
$20/person · $25/ parent + teen · Ages 12+
Perfect for Mother's Day- Pearls represent child(ren)-many colors available. It's easier than it looks! Great beginner jewelry project!

$7/child
Open to 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.

Spring Break Pony Bead Keychains
Wed · 3 Apr · 10-11:15 a.m.
Thu · 4 Apr · 10-11:15 a.m.
$14 per child Ages 8+
Learn to make assorted shapes (pencil, skull, lizard, etc) using easy-to-follow diagrams, lacing, and pony beads.

Painting without a Brush "Straw painting Self Portrait"
Wed · 10 Apr · 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Thu · 11 Apr · 1-2:15 p.m.

Drawing: Doodle Snake or Fish
Wed · 17 Apr · 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Thu · 18 Apr · 1-2:15 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Mini Mobile
Wed · 1 May · 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Thu · 2 May · 1-2:15 p.m.

Month of the Military Child & Earth Day T-Shirt Up-Cycling! Wed or Thu · 24 or 25 Apr 4:30-5 p.m. 30-40 min. crafting time Free for all military kids (3+) and their families! Registration is required.

Held Fridays @ 9 a.m. on Facebook Live!

$10/8"x10" Kit
$12/11"x14" Kit

Kit pickup is available at Arts & Crafts for a new twist on a classic favorite painting class. The class will be held via Facebook Live. You can purchase your supply kit to participate at Arts & Crafts any time during the week (please allow one business day to prepare the kit). The kit includes everything you need for the painting. Our professional instructor will guide you through the project and answer any questions during the class.

The best part? You can watch the playback later if you can't join the class at the scheduled time. You can also check out our past Virtual Canvas tutorials library on our Facebook page and grab a kit to paint at your own pace.

To order the kit, please call Arts & Crafts. Kit orders will be fulfilled in one (1) business day.