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The Kawamura
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LOCATION Building 1462, 9290 Gunston Rd (4th and Gunston), Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 map CONTACT 703-806-4647 Director Andy Toler HOURS The Wood Shop, Auto Skills Shop, and Frame Shop each keep separate hours. All are available in the Shop Directory below. |
ARTS & CRAFTS WEB PAGES Arts & Crafts Center Auto Skills Shop Wood Shop Frame Shop PAGE CONTENTS News Events Origin of Kawamura Shop Directory |
ARTS, CRAFTS & AUTO SKILLS NEWS
ARTS, CRAFTS & AUTO SKILLS EVENTS
NEW Kawamura Center Grand Opening
The Arts & Crafts Center has a new name and new building! Join us on May 19, starting at 10 am, for tours of the new facility, demos and more! There will be food for purchase, a bounce house, children games, music, face painting and prizes available through 2 pm. Call 703-805-9239 for more information.
2012 Army Arts & Crafts Contest
Artwork can be submitted between May 1 and June 30. For categories, eligibility and guidelines, visit the Army Arts & Crafts webpage. Complete entry forms and submit digital images of work online at the contest website.
Glass Mosaics Class
Wednesdays 10-2pm & Thursdays 11-12pm
6 week course with 2 sessions per week. The sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 10am – 2pm and on Thursdays from 11am – 12pm. The class will teach students how to transform a regular photo into a decorative glass mosaic project. Visit Kawamura Arts and Crafts to register and pay. For more information, call (703) 806-4655.
Four-Part Photography Class
Do you want to learn photography from the ground up? Unlock your creativity and start taking better pictures right away in this four-day class! Saturdays, 9 - 11 a.m. Tuition is $110 per student. Reserve your seat by calling (978) 578-9338 or (703) 806-4647 or by visiting the Kawamura Arts and Crafts Center to register.
Four-Part Photography Class Flyer
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Wednesdays / 6:30-9:00 pm / 5 sessions
Do you want to learn to draw? Come join us for Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. This technique is commonly used to teach drawing to all age levels, amateur to professionals. During the class we learn to combine basic drawing elements such as edges, spaces, relationships of objects, light and shadows to create drawings. Class minimum to run is 4, and the maximum is 16. The registration fee is $120. The required supplies are sold separately, and are available at a total discounted price of $35 at the Arts and Crafts Center Frame Shop. For registration and information, call 703.806.4655.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Flyer
Automotive Maintenance Training Classes
Monday & Tuesday Nights / For Class Times and Details call 703.763.6676
If you're interesting in learning how to better maintain your vehicle, the Auto Skills Center is now offering a series of new classes on just about everything to do with your car, truck or motorcycle. For a specific list of training classes offered and times, call 703.763.6676. To register, call 703.806.4088.
Mandatory Auto Skills Safety Class
For Times and Dates call
703.806.4088
Do-it-yourself mechanics wishing to use the Auto Skills Shop are required to complete a mandatory safety class. If you haven't taken the class, please arrive 30 minutes early to complete the training. The class includes an introduction by shop personnel, safety guidelines, and viewing a short DVD. At the conclusion of the class, patrons will sign a user's agreement, receive a qualification card and can begin work. For information call 703.806.4088.
Basic Framing Class Schedule
Basic framing techniques are taught the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 am-12 noon. $60 includes an 8 x10 kit. The kit contains a picture, mat board, foam core, glass, molding and mounting materials as well as use of the facility. Students will go home with framed artwork ready to hang on the wall.
Call 703.806.4655 for registration.
Stained Glass Class Schedule
Seven sessions: Thursdays, 6:30-9 pm.
This class is run as registration fills up, so please register today!
Call 703.806.4655 for details.
Jewelry Class Schedule
These classes only take place when the minimum number of students have signed up, please call 703.806.4655 for details.
Jewelry Basics Class:
Learn the basics for stringing a bracelet and pearl knotting. $35 with a supply fee of $15 to instructor.
Wire Basics Class:
Learn the closed circuit wrap and make a bracelet with matching earrings. $35 with a supply fee of $15 to instructor.
Earrings Workshop:
Make five pairs of earrings to increase your jewelry collection, $35 with a supply fee of $15 to instructor.
Cha-Cha Bracelet Class:
Make a funky and fun bracelet. $35 with a supply fee of $15 to instructor.
Woodworking Safety Class Schedule
Call for upcoming dates.
Woodworkers wishing to use the Wood Shop are required to complete a mandatory safety class. The class which is usually held on Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, is also being offered on Saturday mornings from 9am to 11am. The wood shop is closed to non-class members during the class.
The cost of the class is $5, which will be credited toward taking another class offered by the wood shop within six months.
Upon completion of the class, patrons will sign a user's agreement and receive a qualification card. Valid cards from other installations will be honored, however patrons, must ask for assistance and receive training on unfamiliar equipment.
For more information, call 703-806-4654 or 806-4647.
Pen and Bowl Turning Class
Call for upcoming dates.
Custom pen-turning classes are conducted on third Saturdays of each month in the Wood Shop. Learn how to use the mini-wood lathe and tools used to turn various wood species into unique and beautiful ball point pens. Cost is $50, which includes expert instruction and all the materials to make the pens. Please register and pay for the class in advance. Call 703.806.4654 for details.
Registration
Classes must be registered either in-person at the Arts & Crafts Center or by calling each shop.
Frame Shop | (703) 806-4655
Wood Shop | (703) 806-4654
Auto Skills Shop | (703) 806-4088
PROGRAM INFORMATION
How Did We Get Our Name?
The Kawamura Arts & Crafts Center is named in honor of Corporal Terry T. Kawamura. On 20 March 1969, his unit was defending against close enemy attack in Vietnam. During the battle, Corporal Kawamura hurled his body onto an explosive charge thrown by the enemy, in order to save the lives of two comrades in the 173rd Engineer Company. For this action, Corporal Kawamura was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by the President in the name of The Congress. Years later, the Kawamura Community Arts & Crafts Center was named in his honor.
Terry Kawamura entered the US Army from Hawaii on 27 September 1967. After completing basic training, he received Engineer Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and Airborne Training. Following a short tour of duty with the 82nd Airborne Division in August 1968, he was assigned to the 173rd Engineering Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam.
Corporal Kawamura, was born, on 10 December 1949, in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii. Terry Kawamura entered the US Army before his 18th birthday and died before his 20th birthday.
Shop Directory
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Auto Skills Shop | (703) 806-4088 | Auto Skills Shop Webpage |
SHOP HOURS |
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat |
9 am - 6 pm Closed Closed 11 am - 9 pm 11 am - 9 pm 10 am - 9 pm 9 am - 6 pm |
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Wood Shop | (703) 806-4654 | Wood Shop Webpage |
SHOP HOURS |
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat |
12 pm - 6 pm Closed Closed Click for Wed Hours 1 pm - 9 pm 1 pm - 6 pm Click for Sat Hours |
| Frame Shop | (703) 806-4655 | Frame Shop Webpage | SHOP HOURS | |
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat |
12 pm - 6 pm Closed Closed 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm |
Wednesday and Saturday Wood Shop Hours Explained:
On Wednesdays the Wood Shop will be open from 1pm – 9pm if there is no safety class scheduled that day. If there is a safety calss scheduled that day then the Wood Shop will close at 530pm for preparation the class and the safety class will be from 6pm – 8pm.
On Saturdays the Wood Shop will be open from 10am – 6pm with no safety class scheduled. If there is a safety class scheduled then the Wood Shop will not open for normal business till 12pm and close at 6pm. The safety class will be from 9am – 12pm.
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