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!

Experience the joy of painting in this hands-on course, offered in a welcoming and supportive environment, designed for beginners and those looking to build confidence in their artistic skills. Students will learn how to use a variety of tools and materials to create paintings with strong composition and thoughtful design. The course covers basic techniques, structure, and foundational skills needed to complete finished paintings you can be proud of.

Participants will explore essential concepts of color theory, including color mixing, tinting, and shading, and how to brighten or dull colors to achieve desired effects. Instruction will also include an overview of different types of paints, mediums, brushes, and surfaces, with guidance on how to choose and use the appropriate tools for various painting styles and outcomes. Through instructions and demonstrations, students will gain an understanding of composition and design, building the confidence needed to enjoy creating a painting. No prior experience is required.

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.

Step into the world of Extended Reality (XR) with this beginner-friendly workshop. Whether you're curious about new technologies, interested in digital art, or just want to try something different, this workshop will introduce you to the basics of immersive media. Through practical experiences in Virtual Reality (VR) students will explore how XR can be used in art, and design. Using TiltBrush, a VR tool for 3D painting and sculpture, you'll create original works of art while learning key concepts such as spatial interaction and immersion.

No prior experience is required, just bring your curiosity. Each session includes time to experiment and gain confidence working in VR. This workshop is ideal for artists, educators hobbyists, or anyone interested in exploring creative uses of technology.

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.

Looking for a fun, informative and stress-free introduction to drawing? This class introduces the fundamentals of how to sketch and draw beginning with materials and equipment and then focusing on the five fundamentals of drawing: line, shape, value, edge, and perspective. Students will use common, everyday objects from which to draw beginning with single objects and adding complexity as the student develops competency and confidence. Class is a combination of lecture, demonstration and one-on-one feedback. Work at your own pace. No drawing skills or experience is required.

Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday problem-solving and creative work. This course treats AI as a collaborator, not a replacement, and helps participants integrate these tools ethically and imaginatively into writing, design, and decision-making. Participants will learn how to use generative AI for brainstorming, drafting, and refinement; apply effective prompt strategies to shape tone, clarity, and creativity; and recognize ethical considerations such as bias, privacy, and attribution. The course emphasizes practical, transparent approaches that keep human judgment, voice, and values at the center. By the end of the course, participants will leave with a personal toolkit of strategies, prompts, and insights for using AI creatively and ethically in their everyday life and work, ready to apply immediately.

This course is designed to help students tap into their life experiences and transform them into compelling stories. Guided Autobiography (GAB) is a unique approach to writing memoirs that combines the power of guided reminiscence with writing exercises. Whether you are a seasoned writer, or just starting out, GAB offers a structured, supportive environment to explore your memories, reflect on your life and create meaningful narratives.

This hands-on course introduces students to the art of creating architectural study models. Participants will learn the basic techniques of model building and apply them to design and construct a scaled representation of a building of their choice. Along the way, they will explore how to work with simple materials and tools, develop three-dimensional thinking, and discover how models help visualize and communicate design ideas. By the end of the course, each student will complete a finished model and gain a deeper appreciate for the creative process behind architectural design.

In this hands-on class, students will create a vibrant mosaic inside a carved wooden base - choose from a flower, a monstera leaf, or a classic square. You will learn how to design your layout, cut and shape glass, and assemble your mosaic using glass tiles and other materials. The class also covers proper gluing and grouting techniques, so you'll leave with a beautifully finished piece.

All materials provided.

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.

Learn how to move and stay fit while traveling (or staying home) using just your body and simple, portable props! This fun travel fitness course will keep students moving wherever they go! Using simple, packable props (bands, balls, etc.) students will learn how to keep their body strong and flexible. Students will be guided through the process of learning how to utilize their travel & home environments to accomplish their fitness goals. This travel-themed Pilates workshop is available for all levels of experience.

Please bring a mat and wear stretchy clothes.

All props needed for this workshop will be provided in a Prop Bag.

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.

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 the completed form to the instructor on 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.

The focus of this class is learning to play piano in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Students should have a basic familiarity with piano, preferably having taken the beginning piano class already. This class will aid students in taking the next steps on their piano journey, deepening the learning of the skills from beginning piano.

Topics include: staff reading, rhythm, chords and lead sheets, and major and minor triads. Each class will center around some technique review and learning several pieces, first from a lead sheet with chords and then as a piano solo. Students will vote on their choice of style the week before class begins.