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  Adult Summer Classes

Please check often for updated schedule and additions.

 Creative Classes by Carol Williams

 Through My Eyes: Photography, Writing and Workshops

 Carol has a strong desire to share the knowledge she has gained on her own life journey.  Her creative work as a Spiritual Photo Journalist is inspired by her career in human services as a caregiver, being and working within nature and expressing herself creatively through photography and writing.  Join her for one or more workshops to expand your own creativity and knowledge.

 The Touch and Feel of Nature Photography

This workshop will introduce participants to a unique process of photographic techniques to capture the spirit or soul of nature through the lens of a camera.  As you are learning, your comfort level increases allowing you a higher superiority of photography.  Participants should bring a camera, user’s guide for their camera and wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking and outdoor activities.  Please meet in the parking lot of Abbey Nature Preserve at Poplar Grove.

Saturday May 24, 9:30 – 11:30 am.  Fee: $35.00.

 Laws of the Universe

What does the word ‘universe’ mean to you?  What do you imagine when you hear the phrase, “To bring harmony and balance to your life”?  Some people will answer these questions in an ambiguous response from one end of the spectrum to the other.  This workshop unravels these questions and will help you find the harmony and balance understanding our universe will bring into your life.

Monday, June 30, 9:00 – 11:00 am.  Fee: $30.00.

 Caring for the Soul through Writing

Come and take this literary journey as we explore together how our thoughts and feelings become expressions we can now enjoy and cherish forever as words in a book, verses in a poem, or thoughts in a journal.  This workshop will include writing techniques such as bullet phrasing; priming the pump and listening to your inner voice that will help you make a connection to your creative side.  This workshop concludes with a celebration of comfort as we share our writing and good food.

Wednesday July 9, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon.  Fee: $35.00

 An Introduction to Creating Picturesque Affirmations

This workshop will introduce participants to a unique process of creating picturesque affirmations to help you reach your desired goals.  Participants will be introduced to various rituals such as guided meditation, journaling and labyrinth walking.  Please bring a notebook, camera, and user’s guide for the camera, and wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking and outdoor activities.

Tuesday, September 16, 9:30 – 11:30 am.  Fee: $35.00

 LAMPWORK GLASS BEAD MAKING by Cynthia Tucker

Join Cynthia to learn the fascinating and beautiful art of glass bead making.  Each class session offers 5 hours of instruction, demonstration and experience using the torch.  Students will learn to make basic round beads, adding decoration by using tool techniques and stringer, plus how to make twisted cane.  The class will cover basic safety information, types of glass, equipment and tools.  Fee: $135.00 per session, plus $40.00 material fee.  The materials fee includes a detailed, full color, 112 page book to take home; written by the engineer that developed the Hot Head torch that will be used to make beads.    Monday and Tuesday night sessions
are from 6:30 – 9:00 PM each night: May 19 & 20.  Saturday sessions: May 31.  Saturday sessions are from 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

 

 PHOTOSHOP CS3 for PHOTOGRAPHY

Now explore the tools and techniques to really get creative with your digital photographs.  Students will need their own laptop with Adobe Photoshop CS3 installed.  Learn how to improve your photographs, repair old photos, and create different forms of photography such as montages, vignettes, collages and more.  Fee: $75.00.  This class meets for 6 weeks: May 6- June 10, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM each Tuesday.

 
Look for new classes to be scheduled in the fall.
Class Registration

Class fees are due at least one week prior to the beginning of the class.
Class fees will be returned if the minimum number of students is not met.
Call (910)686-9518, x 26 for more information and to register.  

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