Woodworking

with Colin O'Boyle

October 7th to November 18th, 2025

$25 More Info

Title: Woodworking

Specific dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18 MAKE UP 11/25

Instructor: Colin O’Boyle

Time: Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wood Carving, Whittling, and More! This is a 6-week course that meets once a week for 3 hours at a time. Over the course of our four sessions, we will explore different types of whittling knives and how to keep them sharp, safely perfect the various cuts and techniques involved in whittling, learn more about carving gouges and how to use them, as well as practice the Viking art of wood decoration known as "kolrosing." Everyone will finish the course with some items to take home, as well as the skills needed to make more in the future.

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address

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Women’s Only Hand Building Clay Class

with Emily Malpass

October 10th to November 14th, 2025

$25 More Info

When: Friday class - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 MAKE UP DATE 11/21

Instructor: Emily Malpass

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women who are 18 years or older.

Bring your ideas to three-dimensional life by creating one-of-a-kind handbuilt ceramic art pieces! You’ll learn to roll unfired clay into slabs by hand, securely join clay components, add textures, and more. Projects may include a lidded box/jar, wall pocket, mug/vase, or other small vessels, depending on participants’ interests. Works will be fired off-site after the class is finished and will be available for pickup from the Joel Fund offices after class is over. No experience is necessary; your instructor will meet you where you are and provide the support you need to enjoy the creative process--the studio is fully accessible, participants will be able to stand or sit as desired, and accommodations are always available for any specific needs. Working with this medium provides a unique opportunity for sensory engagement and creative development--come connect to yourself and other makers as you find your way with Clay!

Please note, this class is for women only.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address.

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.

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Women’s Only Fiber Arts: Learn to Knit a Beanie

with Grace McFetters

November 3rd to 17th, 2025

$25 More Info

Instructor: Grace McFetters Caldwell

Location: The Joel Fund

When: Mondays 1:00-4:00 pm

Dates: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, make up 11/24

Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women over 18 years or older.

Learn to Knit with us at The Joel Fund! Instructor, Grace McFetters Caldwell will be teaching students the basic foundation stitches including knit and purl, how to read a knitting pattern, how to troubleshoot and fix basic mistakes, how to join a row to knit “in the round,” all while making a hat! The hats will be made to fit the student, so simple math will be needed to figure out how to size appropriately.

Please note, this class is for Women Only.

We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address.

A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Assistant at stephanie@thejoelfund.org or 919.213.0054.