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Barksdale Air Force Base - Arts & Crafts Center

Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Friday:  10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday:  10:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: Closed

Engraving
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Class Deadline
The deadline for all classes is one week prior to the class date except on kids' class which is Wednesday at noon for that week's class. Scrapbooking is a drop in class and has no deadline.

Personalized Tiles
Bring in a photo and get a personalized tile that lasts a lifetime. Cost is $10-20 per tile. Premade tiles are also available.

Custom Embroidery
Custom embroidery orders are now offered at the Arts and Crafts Center. Stop by today or call 456-3140 to receive more information.

Custom Scrapbook Pages
The Arts & Crafts Center is taking orders for custom scrapbook pages.  Cost is $5 per page in which patrons bring in two to four photos in jpg format. The knowledgeable arts and crafts center staff lays out the page.  The finished design is then shown to the customer and once it is approved, it is printed on Kodak glossy photo paper in an 8 X 8 standard scrapbook size.  Call the 456-3140 for more information.

8x10 Kodak Photo Printer
An 8x10 kodak photo printer is now at the Arts & Crafts Center. Persons may bring their digital files on floppy, CD, media card or jump drive to take advantage of the new addition. Cost is $5 per print.

Gift Baskets for Any Ocassion
Gift baskets with food, coffee, cookbooks and more are available for purchase at the Arts & Crafts Center starting at $20.  Custom gift baskets are also available. Call 3183456.3140 to receive more information or to place an order.

Photography Service
Off-base photos will be taken at a location agreed upon by the customer and photographer for $150 for 1/2 hour and $175 for 1 hour (cd included of no less then 20 images & All images are yours to keep, print them as you see fit at your cost). Airman E-1 through E-4 receive a 10% discount. Printed photos are only $10 per 8x10 sheet. Free baby pictures are available for deployed spouses for babies born during the current deployment (by appointment only). Contact the Arts & Crafts Center for more information.

Wedding photography services are also available in several packages which includes a variety of extras that vary by package. The following packages are available (call for details on all the extras in each package): Simply Divine Wedding Package: $850 (up to 3 hours of photographic coverage), Elegant Wedding Package: $1,000 (up to 4 hours of photographic coverage), Sipping Champagne Wedding Package: $1,550 (up to 5 hours of photographic coverage), Black Tie Wedding Package: $2,500 (full day of photographic coverage no more than 8 hours with 3/4 hrs before the ceremony). After the Wedding Bridals and Newlywed packages are also available. It is a fun way to have a bridal session and no worries about your beautiful dress getting dirty before the wedding day. Ask for more details. High resolution digital files of the Wedding and reception on CD are available at an additional cost of $300 (if not included in the packages).

Credit card payments are welcome. A deposit of half down is required up front to save your date. Custom packages are also available! Traveling fees may be applicable for areas outside Bossier / Shreveport area. If needed, Airfare and hotel accommodations are extra. Add $100 to have the photographer at the rehearsal.

One month of online slideshow viewing and all proof images are posted here (passcode required).

Wooden Name Plates
Name plates are completed in approximately 3 days and are based on availability of wood. Please contact the Arts & Crafts Center at 318.456.3140 for more information or to place your order.

 

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Scrapbook Supplies
Scrapbook supplies are available at the Arts & Crafts Center. Browse the unique styles including military oriented items for scrapbooks.

Blends of Paradise Soy Candles
Exquisite scented soy candles are now available at the Arts & Crafts Center. Available scents include vanilla cookie, cotton candy, banana, peach cobbler, pina colada, bubblegum and more and cost only $14 and under. For a full line of available scents or to order online, visit their website.

UAC Fundraising Special
Are your UAC funds getting low? Then you're invited to Arts & Crafts Center. The knowledgeable staff specializes in creating custom mouse pads and coffee mugs. The discounted UAC rate is only $5 each and can easily be resold for $10. Call the Arts & Crafts Center at 318.456.3140 for details.

Gifts & Awards 
A large selection of plaques, trophies, acrylics, brass and ceramic eagles, desk sets, name plates and so much more are available at the Arts & Crafts Center.

Engraving
Personalize these items with our computerized laser engraving. We can also etch a set of matching wine glasses, carafe or wine bottles for a thoughtful personalized gift. Magnolias, fleur de lis, flag boxes and other items are available for special order.

Recognition Boards - Sale: $700
This unique recognition board is approximately 70 X 90 and can be custom tailored depending on the number of photos you need to display. The wood frames can be made of pine, maple or oak with the stain or paint of your choice and a glossy polyurethane finish. The interior is made of ceramic tile with your squadron logo sublimated on the tile. This tile will outlast any photograph, will not stain or fade, and is eye appealing. The background is vinyl covering and can be customized in your choice of colors. Contact the Arts and Crafts Center at 456-3140 or the Wood Hobby Shop at 456-3409 to get your order started and be the first on base to have this innovative board to proudly display your award winners.

Instructors Needed
The Arts & Crafts Center is looking for experienced instructors in various crafting specialties. If you have expertise in any of these areas, please call the Arts & Crafts Center at 318.456.5594 to schedule an appointment.

 
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