Naval Station Guantanamo Bay's (NSGB) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Arts and Crafts center hosted a three day craft workshop, January 26-28.

Participants were offered a variety of classes featuring chalk paint and milk paint projects, including a farmhouse clock, stencil pillow, and a family name rustic sign.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Miss Mustardseed Milk Paint companies provided all materials for the classes and also donated extra supplies to the MWR Arts and Crafts center.

During the classes, the instructors provided informative lessons on the use of various materials and paint mediums so that the participants could go on to complete future projects on their own.

The Arts and Crafts Center is open Thursday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to come in and select a pre-molded ceramic to paint or work on your personal ceramic, pottery, and wood projects during these hours.

The Ceramics Shop offers residents a chance to enjoy their artistic side. The shop has a wide selection of green ware and pottery clay for purchasing. The shop is equipped with pottery wheels, paint supplies and kiln for firing projects. The Ceramics Shop also offers a variety of classes for residents to participate in. Classes include Canvas Painting, Basic Pottery, Ceramic Molding, Scrapbooking and more.

The Wood Shop, located next to the Ceramics Shop, is for residents interested in woodworking or learning a new hobby. The shop is equipped with over 20 commercial-grade woodworking machinery and various handheld tools for use. Residents must complete the Woodshop 101 Class in order to use the Wood Shop. Classes are offered through the Ceramics shop. The Woodshop also offers a variety of resale items ranging from hardwood to supplies for projects.

MWR invites all NSGB residents to learn to do something new or practice an old favorite at the Arts and Crafts Center. All of their Woodshop, Ceramics and Canvas Painting Classes are posted online at http://www.navymwrguantanamobay.com/ARTSandCRAFTS.

This month's classes include Woodshop 101 at 6 p.m. every Friday, a Ceramic Molding Class at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, and a Parent/Child Ceramic Night from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28.

Space is limited in the classes, so those wishing to participate are encouraged to register early. Registration is taken at Arts and Crafts until space is filled. Call 4091 for more information about this month's classes as well as future offerings.

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