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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 Arts & Crafts Center Sun 10am-7pm Mon - Thurs / 10am-10pm Fri - Sat / 10am-12am Wood Shop, Auto Skills Shop, and Frame Shop each keep separate hours. All shops are closed on all Federal Holidays Unless Otherwise Posted. |
ARTS & CRAFTS WEB PAGES Arts & Crafts Center Auto Skills Shop Wood Shop Frame Shop PAGE CONTENTS News Events Origin of Kawamura Instructors Wanted Shop Directory |
NEWS
ARTS, CRAFTS & AUTO SKILLS EVENTS
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.
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
Woodworkers wishing to use the Kawamura Arts & Crafts Center Wood Shop will be required to complete a mandatory safety class. The cost of the class is $5, and will be credited toward taking another class offered by the wood shop. At the conclusion of the class, patrons will sign a users agreement and receive a qualification card. Safety classes are currently being conducted on Wednesdays from 6-8pm at the Kawamura Arts & Crafts Center Wood Shop, Building 1462, 9290 Gunston Road at Fort Belvoir.
Call 703-806-4654 for details.
Pen and Bowl Turning Class
Learn the basics of using a lathe and how to turn a pen or bowl on it. Have a completed project at the end of class. The third Saturday of the month from 8am-12 noon. $75 fee per class includes supplies.
Call 703.806.4654 for details.
Basic Automotive Class
Some of the things you will learn are how to identify all basic information about a vehicle, the proper operation of lights, how to check fluids, what happens during a tune up, rotating your tires, identifying your warning lights and much more. A minimum of two people is required to hold a class. Class is held from 5-9 pm on Tuesdays, and costs $35. To register or for specific dates of classes, call 703.806.4088.
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 Washiawa, Ohu, Hawaii. Terry Kawamura entered the US Army before his 18th birthday and died before his 20th birthday.
Arts & Crafts Instructors
MWR is Looking for Arts and Crafts Instructors
The Kawamura Arts & Crafts Center is constantly on the look-out for artists and crafts people who are willing to share their craft by teaching a class. If you can teach painting; (watercolor, oil or acrylic), drawing; (pencil, charcoal or ink), origami, scrap booking, floral arranging, glass etching, digital photography, graphic art or photo software programs, you could be one of our future instructors. We also need instructors in sewing, knitting, crochet, needlepoint and other crafts. It's not necessary to have taught class formally or be certified. It is necessary to has a passion for your art, and know your craft well enough to teach it, informally to a small group. The objective is to leave the class satisfied with a new skill and a finished piece of art or craft. If your particular art or craft is not mentioned above, but you believe it may be a class people would also enjoy, call us and let us know. For more information call 703-806-4647. Click for flyer.
Shop Directory
| 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 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 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 1 pm - 5 pm (safety class 6-8pm) 1 pm - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 12 pm - 6 pm |
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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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The General's Store | (703) 806-4655 |
SHOP HOURS |
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat |
Closed Closed 11 am -5 pm 11 am - 5 pm 1 pm - 5 pm 11 am - 5 pm Closed |
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DFMWR MISSIONS
DFMWR EVENTS
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Arts & Crafts Center Framing Class 3rd Sat of each Month / 8 am-12 noon 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. ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER |
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Friday Night Bowling Special Every Friday Night / 9pm - Midnight Every Friday, bowl non-stop from 9 to midnight with shoe rental for only $12.00 per bowler. It's our Friday Night Special, aka "Customer Appreciation Fridays". Call the Bowling Center at 703-805-2991 for more information. BOWLING CENTER |
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Tennis Lessons Mondays and Tuesdays / Sept 7-30, 2010 Tennis lessons are back! Instructor is USTA / PTR certified with 5 years experience in teaching youth, Adults, beginner to intermediate/advanced. Group lessons max 8 participants. Private lessons also available upon request. Call for additional information (703) 806-5589 / 5368. • Quickstart Tennis, age 10 & under, Beginner/intermediate Monday and Tues 3:30-4:00 6 sessions Sept 7th-20th, cost $30 • Junior Tennis, ages 11-15, Beginner/intermediate Monday and Tues 4:00 pm-5pm, 6 sessions, Sept 7th-20, cost $50 • Adult Tennis, Ages 16 +, Beginner/intermediate/advanced Monday and Tues 5:00-6:00 6 Sessions, Sept 7th- 20th Cost $50 Tennis Lessons Flyer | SPORTS & FITNESS |
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Sportfishing on the Chesapeake Bay Sat / Sept 4, 2010 / 7am-3pm Departing Belvoir at 5 am & returning at 5 pm. $91 includes transportation from Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation (bldg. 778) and 8 hour fishing charter with rods, fishing bait, fishing license, tackle & coolers to keep your catch cold. Limited seats available - sign up today! More info or to sign up, call 703.805.1226. Sportfishing on the Chesapeake Bay Flyer | OUTDOOR RECREATION |
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Love and Logic Parenting Tues / Sept 14, 21, 28 - 2010 / 5-7pm A three night class running Tuesday nights starting on Sept 14th. This program demonstrates to parents how to educate their children with love and logic by teaching them: the 4 steps to responsibility, recognizing who has control, and also designing consequences for unpleasant behaviors. Family Advocacy Program (FAP) | ACS |
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