Under the sponsorship of Aladdin Villa’s Activity Committee, there are many Craft programs in operation.  All of the instructors and chairpersons are volunteers who devote many hours to managing the programs.  They assist and teach newcomers as well as more advanced participants.  And in all of Aladdin Villa’s craft programs, there is a lot of socializing!  All activities times and places are posted in our calendar of events.

Craft participants also work together sponsoring fund raising events for the benefit of all Aladdin Villa’s activity programs.  They make numerous items to donate to events as door prizes.  Receiving these works of art are highlights appreciated by the recipients.

Each year in the middle of March a Show & Tell is held in the Ballroom on a Saturday morning.  It provides participants an opportunity to display their work to one another as well as to other Aladdin residents.

ARTS & PAINTING

Instruction offered for beginners and advanced on a variety of mediums including oil, watercolor and pastel.  Easels provided as well as basic materials to get you started.

HARDANGER EMBROIDERY
A delicate form of openwork which originated in Norway years ago.  Materials and instruction for beginners.  More advanced pieces constantly in progress.  Assistance provided by a dedicated teacher.

QUILTING
An enthusiastic group involved in a traditional craft.  There are big quilts, little quilts, and special projects.  Some tools and patterns available.  Numerous quilts donated to servicemen injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, now hospitalized in Fort Hood.

MAGIC NEEDLES
Knitting, crocheting and other needlework.  Yarn is available to make items to be donated to newborns at the hospital and to nursing home residents.  Or work on personal projects.

RUG HOOKING
Learn how to hook a rug that will be a family heirloom, or make a wall hanging, chair pads, etc.  A creative class you will enjoy being part of.  Patterns and hooks available.

POTTERY
Potters wheels, kilns, clay and glazes available for all kinds of work.  Instruction for beginners through advanced.  “Do your own thing” encouraged and facilitated.

WOOD CARVING
Tools and instruction available for those who wish to try their hand at this interesting craft items to make include everything from spoons and comic figures to complicated feathers and relief pictures.

CHIP CARVING
Meets with Wood Carving.  This craft has similar interests and uses similar materials and equipment.  Instruction provided and some tools available to loan.  Also some wood to make beautiful projects.

SCRAPBOOKING & GREETING CARDS
Scrapbooking: A sharing of information, materials, and equipment on how to preserve your photos and other memorabilia in attractive and safe ways.

Greeting Cards: Embroidery on paper, stamping, embossing, and other styles of designing personal greeting cards.  Some equipment available/need own materials

CERAMICS

A well equipped ceramic shop with lots of greenware, tools and paint.  There is an excellent kiln and assistance with making things you will be proud to keep or give as gifts.  And you are always welcome here.

STAINED GLASS

Tools, grinders, glass, solder, and other materials are available to produce stained glass items, such as sun catchers, windows, lamps, stepping stones and other beautiful pieces.  Also fused glass jewelry.  Lots of good ideas and some really good instruction.

WOODWORKING

A variety of equipment is available for the wood worker to build projects. S omebody is usually available to help with special requests.  Stop by and make use of this facility.

SPORT/EXERCISE ACTIVITIES

Golf, Tennis, Pickleball and Water Volleyball are all scheduled on a weekly basis – check events calendar for times and locations within Aladdin Villas.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Group motor cycle day trips, Swimming pool and spas, tennis, croquet, horseshoes, shuffleboard, billiards, various card games, bingo, dominoes, extensive library, fitness & exercise, photography and volunteering.

LOCAL AREA
Golf, Bowling, Gyms, Bicycling, Birding and Butterfly Parks, Dining, Shopping, Movies, shopping and eating in Nuevo Progresso, MX and much more.