Arts & Crafts Center

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.)

June 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 Stained Glass w/ Marianne
Tue · 4 Jun 10:00 AM to Noon
$40/person · Ages 18+
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!

Faux Leather Jewelry Using Cricut
Wed · 5 Jun · 4:30 – 6:00 PM
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+
If you don’t know what Cricut is here is a great way to find out! This easy beginner project introduces you to the Cricut machine (and app) with minimum stress and maximum results!

Glaze Evening
Thu · 6 Jun· 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Various price points are available
Visit our DIY pottery glazing studio at a fraction of the cost! Come by our pottery studio in the evening (4:00 – 6:15 PM). Please allow 45 minutes to one hour to glaze your item, as the shop closes at 7 p.m. We can give you a “to-go” kit if you can’t finish or stay—the last customers seating at 6:15 PM

Intro to Sewing Machine
Tue · 11 Jun · 4:00 – 6:00 PM
$30/person · $40/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Never sewers, and beginners are always welcome!

Golden Times Craft Club
Thu · 13 Jun · 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Free for all retirees and vets · $15 for everyone else · Ages 18+
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! May’s craft is a mini floral wreath.

Intro to Pottery Wheel
Mon · 17 Jun · 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Thu · 20 Jun · 10:00 AM to Noon
$30/person · Ages 12+
Any level is welcome! All materials (clay, glaze, and firing) are included. Items will need a minimum of two (2) weeks of dry time before firing. Space is limited.

Military Wreath
Tue · 18 Jun · 5:00 – 6:30 PM
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+

Intro to Resin
Wed · 26 Jun · 4:30 – 6:00 PM
$20/person · $25/parent + teen · Ages 12+
Your chance to try out this craft without the major initial investment. We have all the stuff! Jewelry, key chains, book marks and pens!

Intro to Stained Glass
Thu · 27 Jun 4:00 – 6:00 PM
$40/person · Ages 18+
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!

$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 Classes
10:00 – 11:15 AM
$7/class per child · Ages 5+
Mon · 3 Jun: Ladybugs & Bees
Mon · 10 Jun: Cactus Collage
Mon · 17 Jun: Rock Painting
Mon · 24 Jun: Turtle & Snail

Teen Craft Classes
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
$7/class per student · Ages 10+
Wed · 5 Jun: Jewelry Basics
Wed · 12 Jun: “The Eyes Have It”
Wed · 19 Jun: No Class
Wed · 26 Jun: Polymer Charms

Kids Sewing Machine Classes
$10/class · Ages 8+
Pillowcase
Tue · 11 Jun · 10:00 – 11:30 AM
This class is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for the mini-quilt class
Mini Strip Quilt
Tue · 25 Jun · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Instruction from volunteers from Albuquerque Modern Quilt Guild

Family Friday Free Form Clay
Every Fri · Jun · 1:00 – 5:00 PM
$20/family · 1 hr. time slot
Register for a time slot (the last slot is 4-5 p.m.) that includes clay, glaze, and firing. Choose from easy DIY projects or bring your own ideas! The minimum dry time is two (2) weeks.

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 7 Jun “Kool Koi”

Fri 14 Jun “Daises at Twilight”

Fri 21 Jun “Hued Horizon”

Fri 28 Jun “USA”