General Enrichment

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No-Dig Gardening with Mulch Hay Bales

with Ralph Fink

Oct

5

October 5th, 2024

$38 More Info

Almost everyone has seen a bale of hay, but did you know you can grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers in them? In this hands-on class, you learn tips and tricks on how to create a “no dig” raised garden bed using mulch hay bales. Each student works with their own 6’ x 8’ tarp and hay bale and has the option to take it home at the end of class. A material fee of $30 can be paid to the instructor.

Introduction to Portraiture – Zoom Only

with Susan Reidy

Sep

23

September 23rd to October 21st, 2024

$72 More Info

This class, offered via Zoom, is a jumping off place for students interested in drawing the human form. Students will explore various techniques for developing their skills in drawing portraits. Quick gesture drawing and painting to more methodical and procedural in-depth drawing techniques will be explored. A fresh approach to create interest and narrative to work. Learn how to incorporate human figures in your work. Materials: 18x24 pad of newsprint or drawing paper, 9x12 pad of drawing paper, school grade Ticonderoga 2b pencil, and other soft pencils if you have them, a few brushes and some ink or watercolor paint, ruler, other drawing materials if you have them, i.e. charcoal, or oil pastel may be used, but are not mandatory.

American Red Cross-1st Aid/CPR Adult & Pediatric – December 2024

with Pine Tree Education

Dec

7

December 7th, 2024

$110 More Info

Participants in Pine Tree Education's interactive class will learn to confidently provide care for Adults/Children/Infants who have experienced a sudden illness or injury until Emergency Medical Services arrive and take over care. Following national Emergency Cardiac Care guidelines, revised during the COVID pandemic, students will learn to recognize a heart attack, and each will work on their own manikin to learn CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Students will learn how to recognize stroke, and care for breathing emergencies, such as asthma, and choking. First aid skills include the care for burns, bleeding, and other injuries. Instructor looks for attainment of skill level as each skill is taught without a formal testing situation. Optional written tests are available, at no additional cost, but not required for certification. Nationally Recognized Certificate and Ready Reference Cards included.

Sell on eBay- The World’s Most Powerful Marketplace!

with Gary Lee

$82 More Info

Learn to sell on eBay in this 5-week evening class. Start, grow, and manage an eBay selling account and learn the best practices, tips, hacks, and shortcuts from an instructor with 20 years' experience marketing on this platform. All selling aspects, from research and photographs to packing and shipping will be covered, to have you selling by week 3. Please note: you must have basic computer skills and a bank account you can connect to eBay.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

with Naomi Howe

Sep

26

September 26th to October 24th, 2024

$78 More Info

This four-week introductory course is a creative adventure in the basics of drawing, based on the classic text, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards. Skills taught include: shading and value, line, contour drawing and practice in 'seeing' and rendering from the 'right side'. Materials: Drawing pencils, white rubber eraser, black fine-point pen, charcoal stick and drawing pad (at least 8” x 10”) (Many additional materials will be available to 'try' and experiment with in class, so students can identify which are best for them). Please note: The book and workbook purchase are required.

Choosing Plants for the Front of Your Home

with Lynn Wiese

Oct

15

October 15th, 2024

$38 More Info

This workshop will teach the participants how to choose plant shapes and sizes that complement and enhance the various architectural styles of a home. The basics of design will be reviewed with examples, then the participants can apply what they learn through hands-on exercises. This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in garden design.