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Experience the joy of discovering your singing voice in this foundational course. Designed for singers of all levels, we focus on vocal technique as the key to unlocking your potential. You will explore the range, agility, and timbre of your voice while working on proper tone production, breathing, and posture. Through solo and group singing, you’ll apply these techniques to a chosen repertoire spanning traditional jazz standards to contemporary show and pop tunes.
Each term concludes with a live recital in front of friends and family, offering students the opportunity to gain out-of-classroom experience and real-time performance exposure. This is a chance to showcase your growth—from where you began to where you are now—leaving loved ones inspired and often amazed.

This course is for students who have completed "Sewing for the Absolute Beginner" and/or for those who have some basic sewing skills and are comfortable using a sewing machine.
Students will learn how to use a bias tape, sew in a sleeve, neckline facing, darts, two kinds of zippers - regular and invisible, a patch pocket, and buttonholes/ buttons.Samples made will be kept for future reference. Sewing machines are provided or you can bring your own. Some sewing supplies are provided by the instructor. A list of supplies will be given at the first class.
 

Are you missing the thrill and creative expression of processing film and printing your photographs? Open Darkroom will provide you with the equipment and space to do it all. Enlargers for 35mm to 4x5 format are available. We will have basic chemistry for film, paper, and some for toning. Bring your negatives and paper. Class size is limited to maintain safe social distancing within the darkroom space.

Open to intermediate students and above. Bring your ideas of what you would like to create in this hands-on open studio-style class. You will spend one-on-one time with Laurie as she helps you advance your skill set as you navigate from an idea to project completion.  Students should bring the materials they intend to use, such as metal, stones, and any preferred hand tools.
Prerequisites: Students enrolled in this class should have completed at least 3 Beginner level classes in Metalsmithing technique and/or possess basic silversmithing skills such as soldering, sawing, flex shaft use, sanding/polishing, and be able to work safely with basic shop tools and equipment.  Students must also be able to work independently between instructor consultations.

Even in this fast, electronic age, it is amazingly satisfying to develop your pictures in a classic black-and-white photography darkroom. This course will teach the fundamentals of photography, and for returning students, use of the darkroom with guidance. We will review proper film exposure, development, and printing. Students will gain darkroom experience and increased understanding to produce pictures of high quality that are appreciated in person. This course is for beginners and students with some darkroom experience who would like guidance in producing exquisite prints. Students assume the cost of film, paper, and incidentals. Approximate cost, $40-$50.

Even in this fast, electronic age, it is amazingly satisfying to develop your pictures in a classic black-and-white photography darkroom. This course will teach the fundamentals of photography, and for returning students, use of the darkroom with guidance. We will review proper film exposure, development, and printing. Students will gain darkroom experience and increased understanding to produce pictures of high quality that are appreciated in person. This course is for beginners and students with some darkroom experience who would like guidance in producing exquisite prints. Students assume the cost of film, paper, and incidentals. Approximate cost, $40-$50.

Even in this fast, electronic age, it is amazingly satisfying to develop your pictures in a classic black-and-white photography darkroom. This course will teach the fundamentals of photography, and for returning students, use of the darkroom with guidance. We will review proper film exposure, development, and printing. Students will gain darkroom experience and increased understanding to produce pictures of high quality that are appreciated in person. This course is for beginners and students with some darkroom experience who would like guidance in producing exquisite prints. Students assume the cost of film, paper, and incidentals. Approximate cost, $40-$50.

Salsa is a Latin-Caribbean dance form developed from a blend of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythmic, musical, and dance traditions. In our sessions, students of all levels of dance will learn contemporary salsa derived from the traditional Latin-Caribbean merengue, calypso, cha cha, and rumba. You will also learn to recognize different Latin musical patterns related to various choreographic styles. Please note: this class is designed for couples only. The price is per person.

In this course, you will learn how to use a sewing machine while making your own pajama pants. We will cover textiles, sewing notions and tools, and how to determine your pattern size using a commercial sewing pattern. We will discuss all the needed supplies in the first class. Sewing machines are provided or bring your own.