This class is dedicated to helping you understand smartphone photography by teaching you how to take and create great images on your phone, what editing apps to use, and how to share and print your images. Join Steve as we go over how to use essential controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management.

How do you paint a portrait through the art of the moving image? Whether of a person, a place, or a moment in time, this course explores the medium of video as a heart centered tool for portraiture in narrative video, honoring life and the world around us. Through short form video documentaries that weave spoken interview, recorded video, and poetic cinematography, create new video work that honors the mythological grandeur of everyday life.

Learn and practice a variety of techniques and approaches  specific to watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or experienced, enjoy a relaxing and supportive environment to  paint from references, still life objects and observation. You  will receive feedback and see what others are working on.  Bring ideas for projects to class for instruction tailored to  your needs, or participate in guided exercises to gain a deeper  understanding of this medium. You may bring your own  supplies, if you prefer to purchase your own supplies, please  request a materials list at registration. 

INSTRUCTOR: Russel Whitten 

EFT is a simple, evidence-based method that helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and shift emotional patterns—using just your fingertips. In this one-night class, you’ll learn how EFT works, explore the basic tapping points, and walk away with simple tools to manage anxiety, overwhelm, and everyday emotional triggers.

Do you wish you had a better understanding regarding your social security benefits? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits? Join us to learn how!

Learn the basics of rug braiding and make this lovely small bowl. There are two options for this class: an evening session at the East building, or an afternoon class in Shapleigh. Materials fee payable to instructor: $15

We will explore three variations of the accordion artist book, the Simple, Window & Pamphlet Accordions. These books include three different text & cover techniques. We will also touch on the basics of book binding vocabulary & where the accordion book structures came from historically. Tools & materials provided. A materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor is due on the first night.

AI doesn’t have to be scary—and it isn’t! In this experiential learning session, we will show you how to use AI in a safe, productive, and helpful way. INSTRUCTOR: Dave Dec