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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Clothing production today is one of the most polluting industries on the planet. However, not long ago it was a mindful, functional, and climate friendly cottage industry. Today there is a small slow-fashion revolution taking place to combat the ever-growing
fast-fashion industry by returning to these traditional techniques. In this class we will look at some of the ways designers and artisans are slowing down clothing production. We will learn how to be part of this movement with a simple Korean hand stitched patchwork technique called Bojagi (also called Jogakbo or Pojagi). We will use fabric scraps to create a small sampler that can be expanded into a pillow cover, a cafe curtain, a gift wrap, a scarf, or a simple garment. All supplies will be provided. Matthew Addonizio is the son of Joan Bulmer, a longtime Elderwise member, from whom he inherited this creative curiosity. He is a designer and multimedia artist in Philadelphia. He attended Kalamazoo College and has been working in fiber arts professionally for the past four years. His eponymous label (Matthew Addonizio LLC) and his fabric import company (Approved Textiles LLC) work with artisan communities in India and Africa to produce fabric and clothing using traditional hand craft techniques.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Matthew Addonizio
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Dates: 9/12/2024 - 9/12/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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HYBRID: In the classroom and online. A Zoom link will be sent to all one day before class.
Southeast Asia in 2023 is a world very different from ours in terms of cultures, languages, beliefs, foods, and people. In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, we see the Royal Palace complex and its Khmer-style architecture. The classic art of Apsara dancing introduces us to the ancient civilizations at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, whose stunning ruins speak of a glorious distant past. The Killing Fields site is dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives during the Khmer Rouge regime. In Thailand we see the elaborate temples of the Grand Palace in Bangkok as well as the ruined palaces of Ayutthaya, the former capital. Laos is a mountainous and scenically beautiful country where old ways predominate over modernity. A Mekong River cruise brings us to a remote village to learn how local people live. Finally, in Vietnam, we board a classic junk to explore the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long Bay. In bustling Hanoi, we view a Water Puppet performance and enjoy a bicycle/rickshaw ride through the thriving streets and marketplaces of the city’s Old Quarter. George Jabol received his B.A. degree from Muskingum College in Ohio, and a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Fully retired now from a career with the federal government, George creates photographic slide shows as a way to remember his travels and share them with others.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): George Jabol
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Dates: 10/10/2024 - 10/10/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Building: Hybrid: In-Person and Online
Room: Vineyard Cafe and Zoom
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent the Friday before class begins.
You will be delighted and inspired by Iris, an Albert Maysles documentary made in 2014 about Iris Apfel, a Manhattan cultural icon and self-proclaimed geriatric starlet. Movie critic Manohla Dargis of The Times called the documentary an “insistent rejection of monocultural conformity” and “a delightful eye-opener about life, love, statement eyeglasses, bracelets the size of tricycle tires, and the art of making the grandest of entrances.” A juicy group discussion will follow the film which runs for 1 hour, 19 minutes. Feel free to wear something fabulous! Linda Gintowt holds an M.A. in drama from the University of Toronto. She has a passion for history and the preservation of art and culture. Linda served as the Elderwise Program Coordinator for five years.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Linda Gintowt
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Dates: 10/21/2024 - 10/21/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.
Commemorating 80 years since the D-Day landings on its beaches during World War II, France’s Normandy coast will be a veritable tourist mecca in 2024. Join Gerlinda Melchiori for a “virtual” visit, without the crowds, to some of Normandy’s most famous historic sites: the Omaha beaches; Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake; Honfleur, the cradle of impressionism; and Monet’s home and garden in Giverny, near Paris. We will also journey to medieval Bayeux and its Viking tapestry; the Benedictine Abbey of Fecamp, famous for its herbal liquor; Le Mont Saint Michel Abbey (now a commune) on a rock island looking over to England, as well as the region’s beautiful seaside cliffs. Gerlinda Melchiori holds advanced degrees in history and business, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Michigan. She has served as an international consultant to universities around the world. Her special interests include the history and arts of regions and cultures worldwide.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Gerlinda Melchiori
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Dates: 11/14/2024 - 11/14/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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