In-Person Personal Enrichment   

Whittling is a rewarding and enjoyable hobby. In this hands-on class, beginners will learn essential techniques, from selecting wood and tools to making precise cuts. Over three sessions, students will create two charming animal carvings to treasure or gift, while mastering tool sharpening for razor sharp results. Discover the joy of whittling!

Instructor will provide two precut animal blanks, sandpaper, finishing oil, acrylic paint, and brushes to use in class.

By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enable us to control our minds regardless of the external circumstances. Gradually, we develop mental equilibrium, a balanced mind that is happy all the time, rather than an unbalanced mind that oscillates between the extremes of excitement and despondency.

This one-day workshop introduces students to the foundations of Buddhist meditation and its practical benefits for everyday life. Students will learn what Buddhist meditation is, discover the benefits of meditation, and gain practical instruction on how to begin and sustain a personal meditation practice. Class will include a guided breathing meditation and lecture, discussions, and time for questions and answers.

You don't need a fancy camera to take stunning photos - your smartphone is a powerful creative tool! This beginner-friendly class helps you unlock the full potential of your phone's camera. You'll learn how to compose beautiful shots, control exposure, use natural light creatively, and explore basic editing tools built into your phone.

This class will also cover mobile apps that enhance your photos and storytelling skills. Whether you're snapping travel shots or building your Instagram, this course makes photography fun, accessible, and inspiring. Students need a smartphone-iPhone or Android-with camera.

This introductory course provides a hands-on foundation in digital photography, focusing on the essential camera controls and concepts needed to create well-exposed, sharp, and intentional images. Students learn how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus systems, depth of field, and lenses work together to control light, motion, and focus. Rather than learning camera-specific settings, students will develop a strong understanding of universal photographic principles that apply across all camera brands and systems.

Emphasis will be placed on technical fundamentals, enabling students to confidently operate any digital camera and prepare for more advanced photographic techniques. This course is designed for beginners and hobbyists seeking a solid technical foundation, preparing them to confidently move into advanced composition, creative storytelling, flash, or lighting techniques.

Add a personal touch to your memories by creating a one of a kind mosaic photo frame! In this hands-on workshop, you'll design and complete your own frame using colorful tiles. With guidance from an instructor, you'll learn how to arrange your design, work with tile cutters and apply grout. This relaxing, creative session is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore mosaic art. You'll go home with a finished frame ready to showcase your favorite photo.

All materials are provided.

In this course, students will create a beautiful 4x4 inch coaster with a simple yet stunning mosaic pattern. Perfect for beginners, this workshop will guide you through the basics of mosaic art, from selecting materials to assembling your design.

All supplies are included.

Qigong is an ancient practice, originating over 5,000 years ago that combines movement, meditation and nature. It has been a source for modern Tai Chi and gave yoga many of its meditative practices. This is a class perfect for the beginner to the seasoned practitioner. We will align with the natural seasons and use the YOQI method to learn time-tested breathing techniques, flows, and meditative practices. We will explore the traditional Chinese theory of the elements, organs, and spirits appropriate for the season and incorporate them into a weekly practice. This in-person movement class can be done standing, seated in a chair or on a cushion. Qigong is a gentle practice that requires no specialized training or equipment other than attuning to your own body and potential.

Required Form: All fitness/movement class students are required to complete the “Activity Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk” form before participating the class. Please click Activity and Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk to download the form and bring the completed form to the instructor on the first day of the class.

This course is an on-location workshop focused on hands-on, real shooting with students and less on theory. The goal is to help you practice one main concept in a real setting and learn how to see and use light, framing, and camera settings on location.

This course is an on-location workshop focused on hands-on, real shooting with students and less on theory. The goal is to help you practice one main concept in a real setting and learn how to see and use light, framing, and camera setting on location.

Research indicates that women who successfully defend themselves are better able to quickly recognize threatening situations, express, and if necessary, physically enforce their boundaries. Learn those skills. Recognize assailant ploys and manipulations--and how to thwart them. Practice releases from common grabs and decisive strikes to vital targets. Assess your risks, and plan around them. Understand the connections between awareness, threats, and our media environment. Come prepared to challenge yourself--emPOWERment doesn't get more fun.

Required Form: All fitness/movement class students are required to complete the “Activity Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk” form before participating the class. Please click Activity and Release, Limitation of Liability and Assumption of Risk to download the form and bring them to the first day of the class.

During this hands-on class, students will be making two spoons. Get started with basic skills and safety practices while carving a simple and useful kitchen spoon. Continue to hone your skills as you carve a more decorative "love spoon" -something often given as a gift. Learn about wood selection, preparing blanks, basic carving techniques and traditional oil finishing. These skills will help become prepared for future wood carving projects that you can use in another class or at home.