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Our Classes

Multimedia Card Making

$45

with Kathleen Gerdes

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 1, 2023 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

In this workshop, you will learn how to create greeting cards using multimedia techniques. Materials, which will be provided by the instructor, include colored pencils, paint, distress inks, stamps, beads, baubles, old sheet music, and pages from old books. Each student will be provided with 3 blank cards to decorate. We'll have fun cutting, pasting, and creating cards that you'll be able to send to family and friends.  Students need to bring sharp scissors, craft glue, and any related materials they'd like to use. 

Trees of the Solstice

$29

with Amy Witt, Horticulturist

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 1, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Did you know that the Elder (Sambucus) is one of the trees of the Celtic festivals that celebrate the harvest and beginning of Winter? Elder is the perfect tree to invite in for the festival because it is a tree of endings and beginnings. Meet more trees and plants associated with the eight Celtic festivals that celebrate and honor the Earth's seasons, including the Summer and Winter Solstices. Join us in this class as we learn to reconnect to Earth and Nature by spending time with these plants and trees!

Every Picture Tells a Story

$19

with Jill Braceland

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 13, 2023 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

We all seem to have those boxes of photographs waiting to be sorted! Join us for an evening of tips to organize those photos, and to tell the stories they contain, as well. Please bring some of your photographs to experiment and get started with. 

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques

$25

with Jenna Chase

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 13, 2023 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

In this course, Jenna will give a brief overview of how stress affects the body and brain.  We will go over what mindfulness is and how it can help improve stress.  We will then practice a few mindfulness techniques that can be easily added into your daily routine.  

Easy Holiday Asian Appetizers

$40

with Chris Toy

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 4, 2023 at 6 pm

Join Chris Toy, author of 6 popular cookbooks for an evening of easy and tasty Asian appetizers. We'll make and sample three appetizers and two desserts from his books. Those in the know bring containers for possible leftovers! Signed cookbooks will be available. 

Sea Glass Holiday Trees

$69

with Lisa Young

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 5, 2023 at 5:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Make two beautiful Coastal Glass Trees using faux sea glass in beachy colors: green, aquamarine, crystal white, turquoise, and beach blue. Mix and match your colors! These trees look great as a set, or give one as a gift and keep one for yourself. Starfish toppers are optional for holiday-themed trees. Price includes all materials. 

Soothing Lavender Heart Pillow

$29

with Amy Witt, Horticulturist

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Looking for a holistic and easy way to destress after a busy day? If you like to sew, making a small lavender-filled heart might be the perfect stress buster for you. Lavender is one of the most soothing herbs to have in your garden: it can calm anxiety, contribute to restful sleep, and relieve headaches. These little pillows also make great gifts! No sewing experience needed. Bring fabric scissors if you have them. Class fee includes materials. 





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