Patch Barracks, Building 2329
Tuesday - Wednesday: 11:00 - 18:00
Thursday:  14:00 - 21:00
Friday:  10:00 - 18:00
Saturday:  10:00 - 17:00
Sunday-Monday:  Closed
DSN: 430-5270, Commercial: 0711-680-5270

Arts & Crafts

NEW! Laser Engraving Service
The Patch Frame Shop now has laser engraving services! Bring your own material to engrave on, or use ours. Price quotes available by stopping by or calling Patch Frame Shop at DSN 430-5435, or CIV 0711-680-5435.
Photography Services

Greetings Stuttgart! cVcFoto would like to say "smile!" cVcFoto has been doing family and event portraits in military communities for 11 years, and now find themselves here in the Stuttgart Community. Their motto: Portraits of All for All. For more information about cVcFoto please contact the Patch Arts and Crafts Center at DSN 430-5270 or CIV 0711-680-5270.
RB Café Presents: Craft Classes
A variety of craft classes will be offered in the RB Café beginning in March. In the beginning classes will need to be registered for through the Patch Arts and Crafts Center: 0711-680-5270. Feel free to contact us for special request group classes!

Wanted – Art Instructors!
The Stuttgart Arts and Crafts Centers are always looking for volunteer or contracted instructors. We are in particular need for fine arts instructors including: acrylic, watercolor and oil painters, drawing and sculpting. For additional information and to set up an appointment, please contact Mary Allen, mary.e.allen1@us.army.mil.

 

Mom & Tot Classes

What: Texture Painting
Description: Tots experiment with different textures while painting a ceramic plate.
When: Monday, July 19th
Time: 1-2pm
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $15, including materials
Other: For children ages 3-7 with a parent.

What: Back to School Box
Description: Tot’s decorate a box to take their pencils to school in.
When: Monday, August 9th
Time: 1-2pm
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $15, including materials
Other: For children ages 3-7 with a parent.

CYSS ArtEdge

Stuttgart Arts and Crafts partners with CYS Services to bring students the ArtEdge creative program. Children age 6 and up may participate in classes. Registration takes place at CYS Central Enrollment.

Textile

What: Sewing Machine and Rotary Cutting Certification
Description: Learn the basics of using our sewing machines and rotary cutters. This class is a requirement for all sewing and quilting classes.
When: Every Thursday, by appointment only.
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $5 each
Age Group: 9 and up

What: Jump Start Quilting
Description: Learn the basics of piecing together a quilt top and quick quilting methods. Great for beginners!
When: Saturday, July 17th
Time: 10-4pm
Fee: $75, including materials!
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Age Group: 18 and up

 

What: Quilt Binding Basics
Description: Learn several methods for making binding. Bring a small quilt to bind in class.
Dates: Tuesday, July 13th OR Tuesday, August 10th
Time: 11-2pm
Fee: $25
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Level of class: Confident Beginner, Intermediate

 

What: Introduction to Machine Quilting
Description: It's time to turn those quilt tops into quilts! Learn how to prepare your quilt for machine quilting on your home sewing machine. Practice designs in class on a sample "quilt sandwich."
When: Tuesday, July 20th OR Tuesday, August 17th OR Saturday, July 24th
Time: 11-3pm
Fee: $25
Age Group: 16 and up,
Level of class: Confident Beginner, Intermediate

What: Jelly Rolls and Bali Pops
Description: Jump-start a quilting project using pre-cut 2 1/2" strips. Bring your pattern/book and a Jelly Roll or Bali Pop to class and receive help in following the instructions. (Garden Trellis sample hanging at the shop in Metro Mirage fabrics.)
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, August 24th and 25th (2 sessions)
Time: 11-3pm
Fee: $50
Level of class: Confident Beginner, Intermediate

What: Double Nine Patch:
Description: This 66" x 66" quilt is a great size for sofa throw or a child's bed. The pattern is fun, quick and easy, suitable for beginning quilters. The shop sample uses a Robot theme, but the design would also look nice in florals or "Nicey Jane" fabrics.
When: Fridays, August 20th and 27th 
Time: 11-2pm
Fee: $50
Level of class: Confident Beginner, Intermediate

 

What: Birdie Bag – Amy Butler
Description: Create the perfect bag for all you summer travels.
When: Saturday, August 7th
Time: 12:30-5pm
Age Group: 16 and up

 
 Glass

What: Glass Crafting Sunday
Description: Come and work on whatever glass project you would like and enjoy the company of other glass artists.
When: Sunday, July 18th OR August 15th
Time: 11-3pm
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $15
Other: Space is limited; pre-registration required
Other: Not safe for pregnant women!
Age Group: 18 and up

What: Beginner Fusing Class
Description: Learn the basics of fusing glass with a kiln.
When: Sunday, August 22nd
Time: 11-3pm
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $39, includes materials
Other: Not safe for pregnant women!
Age Group: 18 and up

What: Glass Mosaic Tile
Description: You will use small pieces of glass to cover a 6” tile in this beginning mosaic class.
When: July 25th OR August 8th OR July 14th (one session)
Time: 11-3pm, includes an hour lunch.
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $19, does not include glass or tile
Age Group: 16 and up

Digital Arts

What: Photography Day Course
Description: Learn everything you need to know about basic Photography and your digital camera.
When: Saturday, August 7th
Time: 11-4pm
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $75
Other: Requires a camera that has manual controls (aperture, shutter speed and focus). If you are interested in the course but do not yet own a manual camera, talk to us about renting a camera for the day!
Age Group: 16 and up

What: Photoshop Day Course
Description: Learn the industry standard photo editing software. Contact in advance if you would like to use your own notebook.
When: Saturday, August 21st
Time: 11-4pm
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $75
Other: Please bring photos on USB stick!
Age Group: 16 and up

What: Digital Scrapbooking Basics
Description: Using digital photos, scrapbooking graphics, and Adobe Photoshop Elements, you can create stunning digital scrapbooking pages without picking up a pair of scissors! See why digital scrapbooking is so popular in this beginner level class.
When: RB – August 13th, Patch – August 14th
Time: 11-1pm
Where: multiple locations
Fee: $35, including materials
Age Group: 18 and up
Other: bring your lunch, and a usb stick with photos

What: Digital Scrapbooking Beyond the Basics
Description: Now that you have a handle on the basics of digital scrapbooking, take your pages a step further with intermediate techniques learned in Beyond the Basics. Bring a usb stick with photos
When: RB – August 13th, Patch – August 14th
Time: 2:30 – 5:30pm
Where: multiple locations
Fee: $35, including materials
Age Group: 18 and up

Paper Crafting

What: Decoupage
Description: Learn to accent old or new items for your home or office that coordinates with your style and personality.
When: Wednesday, August 18th
Time: 12:00-14:00
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $15
Age Group: 16 and up

Jewelry
What: Wire Wrapped Jewelry
Description: Learn the basics of wire wrapping. You will leave with a lovely necklace and earring set!
When: Thursday, July 15th
Time: 6-8pm
Where:  Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee:  $19, includes some materials
Age Group:  16 and up

Ceramics

What: THE POTTERY BAR
Description: Paint your own pottery at Patch Arts and Crafts!
When: Anytime! (Call ahead for groups)
Fees: Bisque prices include glazes, clear coat, and firing.
Age Group: 1 – 99 years old

What: Pottery Painting techniques: Majolica
Description: Learn the basics of how they make that gorgeous pottery in Italy! This class is technique only. Join Kelly with your chosen piece and learn how to imitate the Italian style. For more reference, feel free to bring your favorite piece of pottery or some photos from the internet to replicate.
When: August 20th
Time: 6-11pm
Fee: $35, includes bisque
Age Group: 16 and up
RB CAFÉ! What: Pottery Painting techniques: Majolica
Description: Learn the basics of how they make that gorgeous pottery in Italy! This class is technique only. Join Kelly with your chosen piece and learn how to imitate the Italian style. For more reference, feel free to bring your favorite piece of pottery or some photos from the internet to replicate.
When: Monday, August 30th
Time: 10-2pm
Fee: $35, includes bisque
Age Group: 16 and up

Mixed Media

What: Art Night
Description: Join other artists for late night crafting! All crafts welcome: pottery, scrapbooking, glass, or sewing. Bring a craft, bring a snack, and bring a friend!
When: Friday, August 20th
Time: 18:00 to 23:00 (come and go as needed)
Where: Patch Arts and Crafts
Fee: $15
Other: Pre-registration required!
Child Care: See CYS for information about Parent’s Night Out

Framing Classes

Cut your framing bills nearly in half by learning to do it yourself. We’ll work hands on with you from the first step till the last. You’ll learn how to cut glass, mats, and molding. Then, we’ll teach you the archival quality method of framing your project. We recommend for your first project that you bring a picture no larger than an 8 x 10 to frame.

When: By appointment only!
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Fee: $50, plus supplies
Where: Patch Arts & Crafts
Age Group: 18 and up

 

NEW! Laser Engraving Service
The Patch Frame Shop now has laser engraving services! Bring your own material to engrave on, or use ours. Price quotes available by stopping by or calling Patch Frame Shop at DSN 430-5435, or CIV 0711-680-5435.

RB CAFÉ

RB CAFÉ! What: Pottery Painting techniques: Majolica
Description: Learn the basics of how they make that gorgeous pottery in Italy! This class is technique only. Join Kelly with your chosen piece and learn how to imitate the Italian style. For more reference, feel free to bring your favorite piece of pottery or some photos from the internet to replicate.
When: Monday, August 30th
Time: 10-2pm
Fee: $35, includes bisque
Age Group: 16 and up

What: Digital Scrapbooking Basics
Description: Using digital photos, scrapbooking graphics, and Adobe Photoshop Elements, you can create stunning digital scrapbooking pages without picking up a pair of scissors! See why digital scrapbooking is so popular in this beginner level class.
When: August 13th
Time: 11-1pm
Fee: $35, including materials
Age Group: 18 and up
Other: bring your lunch, and a usb stick with photos

What: Digital Scrapbooking Beyond the Basics
Description: Now that you have a handle on the basics of digital scrapbooking, take your pages a step further with intermediate techniques learned in Beyond the Basics. Bring a usb stick with photos
When: August 13th
Time: 2:30 – 5:30pm
Fee: $35, including materials
Age Group: 18 and up

What: Mom & Tot - Texture Painting  
Description:  Tots experiment with different textures while painting a ceramic plate.
When:  Monday, July 19th                  
Time:  3-4pm
Fee:  $15, including materials
Other:  For children ages 3-7 with a parent.
 
 
What:  Mom & Tot - Back to School                                                            
Description:  Tot’s decorate a box to take their pencils to school in.
When:  Monday, August 9th
Time:  3-4pm
Fee:  $15, including materials
Other:  For children ages 3-7 with a parent.
 
What: Digital Photography Day Class
Description: Learn everything you need to know about basic Photography and your digital camera. If you are interested in the course but do not yet own a manual camera, talk to us about renting a camera for the day!
When: August 14th
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Age Group: 16 and up
Materials: Camera with Manual controls.

NEW! What: White Metal Casting

Description: White metal casting is casting low melting temperature tin alloys. This course class covers pouring figures using silicone molds and basic equipment. This is not spin casting which requires expensive specialized equipment, but hand casting which requires minimal equipment.

Participants in the course will have the option of making one or more of the following types of white metal figurines: 1/32d scale Mounted or foot knights, 1/32d scale mounted civil war cavalry troopers (Confederate or Union), 1/72d scale fantasy war gaming figures (6 different figures from both the light and dark sides), an early Operation Enduring Freedom era US soldier, or figures for a 1/45 scale nativity set.

When: 10 June
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Kelly Arts and Crafts Center
Age Group: Adults (older teenagers (16+) accepted)
Materials: Provided

 

Art & Espresso

Artists and crafters from the Stuttgart community will be selling their hand-made creations at the Art & Espresso gallery event. This is a perfect opportunity for choosing a hand-made gift for a friend or loved one, or for yourself! Interested in being a vendor? Contact Patch Arts and Crafts Center, DSN 430-5270 or CIV 0711-680-5270.

 

NEW! Laser Engraving Service

Bring your own material to engrave on, or use ours. Price quotes available by stopping by or calling Patch Frame Shop at DSN 430-5435, or CIV 0711-680-5435.

 

Photography Services

Greetings Stuttgart! cVcFoto would like to say "smile!" cVcFoto has been doing family and event portraits in military communities for 11 years, and now find themselves here in the Stuttgart Community. Their motto: Portraits of All for All. For more information about cVcFoto please contact the Patch Arts and Crafts Center at DSN 430-5270 or CIV 0711-680-5270.

 

RB Café Presents: Craft Classes

A variety of craft classes will be offered in the RB Café beginning in March. In the beginning classes will need to be registered for through the Patch Arts and Crafts Center: 0711-680-5270. Feel free to contact us for special request group classes!

Wanted – Art Instructors!
The Stuttgart Arts and Crafts Centers are always looking for volunteer or contracted instructors. We are in particular need for fine arts instructors including: acrylic, watercolor and oil painters, drawing and sculpting. For additional information and to set up an appointment, please contact Mary Allen, mary.e.allen1@us.army.mil.