Explore the beauty of traditional and modern Chinese art through this 3-week hands-on series. Each week focuses on a different artistic form—Chinese calligraphy, ink painting, and watercolor—allowing participants to experience the aesthetics, philosophy, and techniques behind each style. This course encourages creativity while introducing cultural values such as balance, harmony, and expression. All materials included. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

This intermediate class will explore the vast variety of yoga poses based in Anusara yoga. Anusara is a modern form  of Hatha yoga that is heart-focused and alignment-based.  Hatha yoga means the yoga of force. Please bring a mat,  block, strap and blanket to class.  

Instructor: Leslie Fiore

You are comfortable with your camera, and you want more!In this class we will explore the use of intermediate cameracontrols such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposureand exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority.We will take an in-depth look at manual focus and its use, fillflash and flash modes, as well as controlling motion, composition,and many other intermediate and advanced techniques.INSTRUCTOR: Steve McGrath

Unlock powerful strategies to confidently support your Pre-K to 5th-grade student’s learning right at home! Join us for this hands-on series designed to build your skills and confidence in crucial academic areas: Reading, Writing, and Math. Attendance is completely free, and we provide complimentary child care and take-home resources for all participants. Sign up for one session or all three. Food wil provided for all.

Designed for students who have already completed the introductory course and/or have a roll of black and white film they’d like to learn to make real prints from in Noble’s excellent darkroom facilities. This course will lead students through basic black and white picture printing, learning how to evaluate a black and white negative, operate a photographic enlarger, and choose the correct multi-contrast filter for optimal finished pictures. Students will also leave class understanding basic photographic chemistry. The lab fee will cover the use of the darkroom and costs for chemicals and upkeep.

Participants will need to provide: their own 25-sheet package of multi-contrast, RC photographic paper. A link for where you can purchase the film will be provided.

A lab fee of $15 is due at the start of the class.

Canning is a great way to preserve your food, but it can also be a little intimidating to get started. Learn the basics of water bath and pressure canning equipment and techniques. Bring your questions!

If you have not discovered what a time saver phyllo dough can be, this is the class for you! We will learn to make Spinach Feta triangles, Quick Sausage Cheese appetizers and Apple Sheet pan Baklava. All recipes employ phyllo dough. Be sure and bring a container or two to take home what you don't eat on the spot! All ingredients and recipes provided. Generous yield to divide among participants. No experience required! You will be hit of holiday parties!

Have you always wanted to try black and white photography? Are you tired of the digital world and ready to make real pictures you can hold in your hands? Come take advantage of Noble’s excellent darkroom facilities and learn the basics of developing your own black and white film! In this 3-week course we will cover everything from basic camera controls and exposure, through the art of composting good black and white photographs and then how to develop your film. The lab fee will cover the use of the darkroom and costs for chemicals and upkeep.

Participants will need to bring: their own working 35mm camera and two rolls of Kodax TRI-X 400 36-exposure film. A link for where you can purchase the film will be provided.

A lab fee of $15 is due at the start of the class.