2007 & 2008 USAFE
Program of the Year!

The Aviano Arts and Crafts Center provides
off-duty leisure time activities for active duty
military personnel, dependents, DOD
personnel, retirees, their dependents and
guests. It provides complete arts and crafts
development and service facilities, to include
automotive, industrial arts, fine arts and
hobby crafts. Our program supports family
cohesion, builds self-esteem and self-reliance,
and provides alternative leisure time activities,
which develops the individual’s creative skills.
Always focused on safety, customer service,
customer value, customer self expression and
personal development, we are very proud to
have received the USAFE Program of the
Year award for both 2007 & 2008, and
winning best in the Air Force for 2008!

 
       
   

Location:
Flightline  Bldg. 1464

Phone:
Sales Store
DSN  632-2989
COMM  0434-30-2989
Engraving
DSN  632-5781
COMM  0434-30-5781
Framing
DSN  632-0174
COMM  0434-30-0174
Wood Shop
DSN  632-7892
COMM  0434-30-7892
Auto Hobby
DSN  632-2277
COMM  0434-30-2277
Director
DSN  632-5960
COMM  0434-30-5960

Hours:
Frame Shop & Craft Store
& Engraving
Monday-Thursday • 0900-1800
Friday • 0900-1700
Saturday • 1000-1600
(Engraving CLOSED on Saturday)
Wood Shop
Tuesday-Thursday • 1200-1800
Friday • 1200-1700
Saturday • 1000-1600
Auto Hobby
Monday-Friday • 0830-1900
Saturday • 0900-1900 

All Shops
Goal Days • 1000-1400
Closed on Sundays & Holidays 


Useful Links:
Air Force Arts and Crafts Website
Air Force A&C Gallery Showcase
Monthly Calendar

   
    The Arts & Crafts Center has it all!
Auto Hobby Shop
- Auto mechanic service and self-help center.
Wood Hobby Shop - Wood working service and self-help center.
Arts and Crafts Retail Store - Scrapbook and paper crafting supplies, craft supplies and kits for youth, fabrics, yarn and
notions for quilting, sewing, knitting & crocheting, jewelry & beading supplies, basic fine art & craft supplies.
Frame Shop - Custom framing service and self help center.
Engraving Shop - Plaques, awards & farewell gifts such as: wine boxes, beer steins, assorted glasses, humidors, gondolas,
coin holders, and more!
Digital Photo Lab - Classes and self help lab.
Classroom - Instruction in a variety of arts and crafts classes. Please see class calendar for details.
 
    Annual Air Force Arts & Crafts Gallery Showcase
Prepare now to enter your artwork, crafts and photography in this annual event. All submissions
selected at the base level are forwarded on to the respective MAJCOMs, who choose entries to be
forwarded to HQ AFSVA. Individuals whose entries are selected for the showcase receive recognition
from HQ AFSVA, which includes a commemorative medallion and DVD ofthe Gallery Showcase. This
event is open to active duty military and their family members, DoD civilians, contractors, reservists and
retirees. There are two categories (Artist-Craftsman and Photography) and three age groups (Youth,
6-12; Youth, 13-17 and 18+ for Adults).
 
    Annual Craft Fair
If you are an artist, artisan or crafts person (either novice or professional) and would like to take part in
our annual craft fair, all items and artwork must be handmade by registrant. Samples will be screened
at registration. The 2011 Craft fair has already passed.

 
   
Some Classes Offered
Watercolor Painting - Covers basic techniques, course
work to include two finished major art pieces!
4 session class costs $100 plus supplies.
Framing/Matting - Learn to custom frame and mat
your own pictures! Once you have completed the class
you can sign up anytime to custom frame your own
projects! Cost is $30 per student and includes supplies
to frame a 4x6 picture. Classes fill up fast!
Acrylic Painting - Covers basic/advanced techniques.
Class includes the completion of two projects. 4 session
class costs $100 plus supplies.
Portraiture Photography - Class includes wardrobe,
props, setting and we will be using live models. 1
session class cost is $35 ($100 for 4 photo classes)
Glamor Shots - Class includes wardrobe, props, setting
and we will be using live models. 1 session class cost is
$35 ($100 for 4 photo classes)
Still Life Photography - Class includes the use of
props, designing, composition and setting lighting.
1 session class cost is $35 ($100 for 4 photo classes)

    Where is the Arts & Crafts Center?
Located on the Flightline next to the South Gate.
Take first right, we are in back of the Outdoor Rec building.
               
   
Let us know what you think!
 

 

   
       
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Aviano Air Base, 31st Force Support Squadron
Address: Unit 6122, Box 45 APO, AE 09604-2245
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