Whether you're a novice or expert, the Arts & Crafts Center staff can help you uncover or enhance your artistic talents. The Center offers a variety of classes for users of all ages. It also boasts a resale shop stocked with many of the items needed for classes and it is available to all authorized FMWR users. Class size is usually limited so instructors are able to work with students on a one-on-one basis. Once a class is taken, a certification card is issued which allows use of the facility and tools.
Times and schedules vary, but group and individual instruction is typically offered in matting & framing, ceramics, papertole, floral design, decorative (faux) tile art, kid's classes, and seasonal craft classes. We also offer services in custom framing, sublimation, engraving, silk flower arrangements and canvas stretching. Let us be your headquarters for Farewell and Unit gifts, awards, and memorabilia.
The Arts & Crafts Center is open to those needing the space to work on their own hobbies. There is ample table space available and we encourage you to take advantage of it. An Art Specialist is on staff to help with any questions that may arise.
A Facility user fee of $2 per hour or $7.50 per day applies.
2011 Bowling Pin Decorating Contest winners - Congratulations to all our winners!
The Arts & Crafts Center would like to congratulate Melanie Barrow for her Honorable Mention Placement at the DA Level 2011 All Army Digital Photography Contest. The 2011 Digital Photography Contest is a web based contest that began locally Sept. 30th and was judged at the DA Level on Nov. 21st. Ft. Polk had a total of 9 applicants into this contest with 53 entries. 30 entries were submitted to the DA Level for final competition. Melanie Barrow’s photograph “Sunrise over the South Pacific” was given an Honorable Mention by DA Judges in the Division 2 Nature Landscape category.
Updates
October 31, 2011 - New Ceramic Glazes New ceramic glazes are now in stock! Duncan "No Fire Snow" (with and without glitter), "Sprinkles" and "Crystals" are available with neon "EZ" and "CN" underglazes. We have also added Mayco brand ceramic glazes to our inventory: "Jungle Gems," "Pottery Cascades," "Cobblestones," and "Element Chunkies" are currently in stock. Prices vary. Older paints are 10% off the resale price.
November 15, 2011 - Wood shop
If you would like to utilize our wood shop, please call in advance to schedule an appointment with one of our woodshop instructors.
